NS7 or Turntables

[stewsdjrescue]

I'm looking into getting a turntable setup. I currently use a Numark controller with Virtual DJ. I was looking between CDJ's or something like an NS7. Haven't used either before but I tried out the NS7 and liked the feel. I found a good deal on some Pioneer CDJ400's, so I was considering those or the NS7. Which route would you recommend? Not looking to spend too much more than what an NS7 is. Thanks!

 

[drzinc]

I had the NS7 loved it, loved how it worked with VDJ only downside it weighs a ton. So I got rid of it for that reason, will be getting it smaller brother the NS6

 

[DJ Cam]

I use keyboard shortcuts, they are free

 

[ittigger]

I had the NS7 loved it, loved how it worked with VDJ only downside it weighs a ton. So I got rid of it for that reason, will be getting it smaller brother the NS6

I use it's even smaller cousin, the Vestax VCI-300. Back when I was looking, I was also looking at the Numark's. SO glad I got the Vestax. The Numark really is big and heavy. My vestax does everything it does minus the weight and the spinning jog wheels.

 

[DJSAZON1]

Its all about preference I have plenty of Dj Friends who own the NS7 and they love it and the NS6 is great too

 

[ittigger]

Agreed. We're not knockin the Numark. Some of us just think it's too big and heavy.

 

[drzinc]

It shure was pretty when I had it though I blinged it out.

 

[DJSAZON1]

I love Numark just got the Numark Mixtrack Pro and I really love it would not trade it for anything its light,compatible and easy to use and thats what I was looking for its all about preference.

 

[DJ JohnThe1]

I would go with the Pio 400's. I just don't trust all in one players. The Pios will give you more flexibility. You can also play cd's in a pinch.

 

[ittigger]

If you have the fundage, you could do both. I wanted a self contained system (secondary to my CD players at the time) that was not reliant on anything external (like Pio CD players - I wanted it to be completely portable and again, self contained, but I was not going to lug CD players around all the time just for the computer - in addition to the CD players I already use)- hence Serato Itch, Virtual DJ and other products like it. In essence, I roll with a self contained digital system and CD players - each standalone (but sharing the same audio mixer).

If you did go with the Pio 400's, make sure you have a secondary plan in the event that they fail. Like John, I don't want a single point of failure and if I have one, I want another path around it.

 

[USDJ]

I have the NS7FX. I've played with it at home, however I'm going to wait for the 2.0 software to hit B4 I play out with it.

Best,

Paul