Comments on: The Beginner DJ Equipment Guide: Building Your First DJ Setup

By: Muxx

Muxx — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:45:10 +0000

You’ve got it! Niiiiice setup. You’ve got everything that’s certainly going to last you.

You may feel that you might want to pick up a midi controller at some point but it’s all about personal preferences; it sounds like you’re going to be doing a lot of work on the computer end which feels great for some; the midi controller is mostly just to have that physical feel and lets you control everything based on muscle memory – even a basic midi controller such as a small Akai (which is really cheap) can be all that you need if you want to pick on up since you already have so much control.

I say play with it for a while and then see how you feel.

By: Muxx

Muxx — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:40:50 +0000

It really depends on your overall budget Stephen.

The more that you’re able to save, the more flexibility you’ll have to pick up higher end gear. Since you may be planning to do parties in the future (if you think you’ve reached that level) than it’s probably best to stick to gear like Technics, Vestax, Pioneer – these make great equipment that can be found for a good price and get you really setup to expand since they generally are quality.

If at all possible, try to see if you can get some play time in with Serato at a local shop or if you know any friends – feel it out so you can be sure it’s right for you.

By: Muxx

Muxx — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:37:22 +0000

Although I’d recommend picking up Technics 1210′s (for vinyl), CDJ’s are perfect for CD DJing and if you want a taste of what you can do with digital DJing than a Vestax or Hercules will get you started easily – these are all relatively cheap :)

By: NewDJ

NewDJ — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:10:15 +0000

I was out this weekend looking and decided that I wanted to finally purchase a set up. Now that I have looked, I think I am more unsure about what exactly it is that I want.

I bought a Macbook Pro.
Ordered a Denon X600 mixer
Want to purchase Virtual DJ 7. I have an older VDJ but, want the new one.
Pioneer HDJ1000 Headphones
I wasn’t wanting to get any type of turntables at this time (I have no interest in Vinyl may go cd at some point).

Now for my question, I want to know… will I be able to utilize the options on my mixer and that my software (VDJ) will recongnize everything and vice versa. Expecially the timecode. I want to basically be a bedroom dj making CD’s for friends but also, be able to play to a small crowd.

Am I making the right move? Am I way off? or should I have gone with a midi controller?

Your thoughts and suggestions please.

Thanks for your help.

By: Zax Zhanx

Zax Zhanx — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 18:35:20 +0000

Hey ive been looking for a full set of DJ equipment such as turntables, mixers, and head phones for all around 500-1000 Dollars. Can you give me any ideas?

By: stephen

stephen — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 08:32:27 +0000

hey muxx, ive been thinking for about 4 monthsand christmas is coming and i want to start doing djing first as a hobby and if i’m good start in parties. i know a couple a dj’s that use serato vinyls and i just love the way they feel to (more original). so my question is im a begginer dj, what equipment should i get for just a small area like my room to start small and the equipment to be cheap as well cuz im saving money for the serato software and some turntables. Thankyou, i appreciate dude

By: DJ ShadowPhanMan

DJ ShadowPhanMan — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:47:38 +0000

Muxx, this is awesome i wish i would have had this when i tried to start up. I bought the Numark Total Control but i didn’t have the DJIO or anything and now i see i should have gone and gotten the serato or such and real timetables when i had the chance. Thanks for reaffirming what i thought i knew.

By: Muxx

Muxx — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 03:07:18 +0000

Sent ya over an email L – should be in the inbox :)

By: L'

L' — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 20:06:41 +0000

hello muxx,

great post i must say!!

is it possible to contact u thru email as i need profesional advice from a profesional :)

my email address is wael.chiekh.hassam@gmail.com

thanx
L’

By: DJ Hades

DJ Hades — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:01:06 +0000

Bru, I've been looking for information like this for a LONG time! What annoyed me most is getting tidbits here and there, and then to top it off, not knowing what else is needed for the info they've given you to work. This is the best Tutorial site I've seen and I'll be looking in to see what else you have to teach us :D I might not have the budget to buy a full set just yet, but a good midi controller, and the decent PC/soundcard/speakers/headphone setup will get me started until I'm better! Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!