Not to be nitpicky, but NS6 has un-motorized decks, you're thinking about the NS7, a more expensive relative of its, but your original comparison definitely still stands
Choosing my next move as a DJ
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Not to be nitpicky, but NS6 has un-motorized decks, you're thinking about the NS7, a more expensive relative of its, but your original comparison definitely still stands
Choose your software carefully. JT's advice is spot on, You can download Rockit free and try it, Rick is here all the time to help out. I'll echo what others have said, it's a pleasure dealing with new folks like yourself who are well-spoken and intelligent.
Anyway, you are looking at Serato Itch, I run it or Scratch Live all the time when I'm gigging...........
FINALLY with the release of 2.0.x they have Scatch down pat. Keep in mind the linking between your controller and Scratch can use system resources in a BIG way. I have an NS7FX. This piece IS processor intensive, however with the new release they have tidied their code and now far better than 1.7.1 was.
BTW, Itch is free to download from the Serato site, as is Scratch live. You can work your databases, add music and create playlists and play off the computer, however to use two decks you need a Itch controller, or with Scratch, it's tied to the SL controller boxes or certain Rane mixers.
I'm also using the Denon HC-5000 Itch controller, these are dirt cheap now and reliable as hell, but are rackmount. Keep in mind that with Serato, you are always tied to the hardware, With Rockit, VDJ and many others you have more freedom to choose.
Welcome to ODJT, it's a great home on the net, these folks are like family to me. Enjoy your stay here, and please tell us how your adventure into DJ'ing goes along the way.
Best,
Paul
Anyway, you are looking at Serato Itch, I run it or Scratch Live all the time when I'm gigging...........
FINALLY with the release of 2.0.x they have Scatch down pat. Keep in mind the linking between your controller and Scratch can use system resources in a BIG way. I have an NS7FX. This piece IS processor intensive, however with the new release they have tidied their code and now far better than 1.7.1 was.
BTW, Itch is free to download from the Serato site, as is Scratch live. You can work your databases, add music and create playlists and play off the computer, however to use two decks you need a Itch controller, or with Scratch, it's tied to the SL controller boxes or certain Rane mixers.
I'm also using the Denon HC-5000 Itch controller, these are dirt cheap now and reliable as hell, but are rackmount. Keep in mind that with Serato, you are always tied to the hardware, With Rockit, VDJ and many others you have more freedom to choose.
Welcome to ODJT, it's a great home on the net, these folks are like family to me. Enjoy your stay here, and please tell us how your adventure into DJ'ing goes along the way.
Best,
Paul
Let me know what you think.
Most of us mobile guys that have been around awhile have done it all and do it all. We do mobile gigs for most of our stuff but we've also done / do club and other work too. Wide options are a good thing.
OS = operating system. If we know what it is you have / want to run on, some here may be able to help tell you what may run best with it. Just because alot of the pro's use Serato doesn't make it the best. Alot of the pro's also use VDJ, Traktor and others. It really is all in what you feel comfortable using.
Yes, get yourself into the controller you really want to work with and develop your skill set.
However, for now you should end your "investment" at the master output of your mixer.
The important thing is to land gigs and develop a client base. Until you actually have people making demands on you there's no good way to predict what gear you should own or if you belong in the clubs.
Rarely do people end up working exactly the way they predicted. You're still figuring that out so, don't use a "get gear - find a way to use it" approach. Find the jobs and then what you need will become obvious.
However, for now you should end your "investment" at the master output of your mixer.
The important thing is to land gigs and develop a client base. Until you actually have people making demands on you there's no good way to predict what gear you should own or if you belong in the clubs.
Rarely do people end up working exactly the way they predicted. You're still figuring that out so, don't use a "get gear - find a way to use it" approach. Find the jobs and then what you need will become obvious.