out of DJing for 25 Years, traktor vs serato vs rekordbox Which should I go with?

[Joe.G]

Hi, I am looking to get back into DJing, I have a lot of vinyl but also would like to use my music on my computer, I would like to keep it fairly simple. What Mixers would come with these programs? I am leaning towards a Pioneer Mixer but I am open to ideas. This will be just a hobby now so i dont want to spend $2,000 Plus. Thanks

P.S I am leaning towards the Rekordbox from what I have been reading.

Thanks

[Windows 95]

Pioneer INTERFACE 2 $299
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Pioneer...ekordbox-dj.gc

Includes license keys for rekordbox dj and rekordbox dvs
Includes two time-code control vinyl records

If you want to DVS all four turntables you'll need a 4 channel DVS audio interface.

[farhanashraf]

Pioneer INTERFACE 2 $299
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Pioneer...ekordbox-dj.gc



If you want to DVS all four turntables you'll need a 4 channel DVS audio interface.

usually hip hop djs have used serato and rekordbox was more on the edm side. but now i have seen a lot of ppl use rekordbox for hip hop as well.

since ur a scratch dj, if u want to go with what has been working for the longest, go the serato route. i feel like they gear their software towards hip hop heads more than edm.'

djm-s9 Unlocks Serato DJ Pro but u would have to buy the rekordbox dj license to use it with rekordbox

[Windows 95]

since ur a scratch dj, if u want to go with what has been working for the longest, go the serato route. i feel like they gear their software towards hip hop heads more than edm.'

djm-s9 Unlocks Serato DJ Pro but u would have to buy the rekordbox dj license to use it with rekordbox

Rane SEVENTY-TWO is by far the most popular with scratch DJs currently if using Serato.

[farhanashraf]

i personally prefer the pioneer layout more than the 72, but to each their own i guess

[Joe.G]

If I went with the Pioneer 450 which I believe comes with Rekordbox can I use serato if I end up wanting to try it?

[Windows 95]

If I went with the Pioneer 450 which I believe comes with Rekordbox can I use serato if I end up wanting to try it?

You would have to buy Serato.

[Windows 95]

i personally prefer the pioneer layout more than the 72, but to each their own i guess

Best DJ Mixer 2018: Rane 72 vs Pioneer S9 Review
DJ AXCESS
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[Joe.G]

Now what do controllers do? Do I need them if I buy a Mixer like the 450? Would I need that if I went with my current mixers or Older style non DVS Mixer? Thank you for all the help it is like I am starting from scratch, Things are so different.

[Windows 95]

Now what do controllers do? Do I need them if I buy a Mixer like the 450? Would I need that if I went with my current mixers or Older style non DVS Mixer? Thank you for all the help it is like I am starting from scratch, Things are so different.

Since you already have four Technics turntables and you are going to be scratching a DVS is your best option in my opinion.

But you could plug two of your turntables into a controller. This would give you the option of scratching on your Technics and the ability to control your software with the controller.

A used Pioneer DDJ-SX would be a good cheap option in my opinion.

Pioneer DDJ-SX2 With DVS Turntable Hook Up
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Myself personally I almost never use my (Pioneer DDJ-SR) DJ controller anymore. Playing with the effects and the trigger pads is fun at first but like most new video games once the novelty wears off I find myself using it less and less.

Now I almost always use real vinyl and on the occasions when I do play digital-tracks I use SSL1 (Serato Scratch Live). I use a DJ-Tech CTRL (DVS MIDI controller) with Serato. But Novation Dicers are much more popular.