Ok so I want to start learning how to DJ and make my own beats. Is this a good item to learn on and does it come with everything i need to get started
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It's great for live performance and fantastic for making your own beats, but you'll also need a laptop because it doesn't actually output any sound. If you want to be a DJ you'll also need a little more hardware, but Native Instruments has some great stuff.
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Yes yes yes! If (and that's a big if) you plan on sampling or you also own a USB keyboard. This is what I do; I integrate my work flow with logic pro X (although you can use machines software alone ). It does come with maschine 1.8. It is NOT a standalone maschine. You must connect it to your computer or laptop to use it. Keep in mind it has only 16 pads so this is not ideal to play your keys on. I plug in my USB keyboard and play the sounds (VST) that way and it's brilliant. I highly recommend it, but research the hell out of it before you buy.
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This set up will accommodate what you are looking to do but with a few possible difficulties. You can only have 16 tracks, which seems like a lot but they can add up fast. It also has no midi inputs. So if you were looking to run any midi in, which is nice for what you're looking for, you'd need a keyboard or other midi instrument with bus power, or you'd have to purchase a midi interface/preamp. You will also most likely find that the plug ins that come stock do not exactly meet every need you have, so you may have to purchase those as well. But for getting started, it's well equipped and very easy to learn, for the best price for the value. Hope that helps
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The pioneer ddj sb is more professional and would recommened it only for intermediate djs although you can use it for getting into it. Theres to many bells and whistles that you don't need when your starting and its at a pretty high price. Now the hercules control instinct is great for getting your feet wet in the dj industry it has all the basic needs like a 3 band eq 4 hot cues( but not meant for juggling
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As far as sound quality goes, its awesome. The part where it lags is on on muliti track recording. I say this because you can't record seperate tracks individually like you can on a digital recorder. You can run 6 drum mics, guitar cab, bass, and vocals and whatever else in simultaneously and be fine but they are all going yo be down to left or right channels. You can go back and add overbubs with no problem but if you everything on its own channel so you can go back in and protools it, its not gonna be so easy. But for what I use it for it is an awesome unit and I highly recommend it for recording practices and shows. If you are trying to make a good HQ demo, get a tascam or something similar. As far as sound quality goes, its awesome. The part where it lags is on on muliti track recording. I say this because you can't record seperate tracks individually like you can on a digital recorder. You can run 6 drum mics, guitar cab, bass, and vocals and whatever else in simultaneously and be fine but they are all going yo be down to left or right channels. You can go back and add overbubs with no problem but if you everything on its own channel so you can go back in and protools it, its not gonna be so easy. But for what I use it for it is an awesome unit and I highly recommend it for... » Read More As far as sound quality goes, its awesome. The part where it lags is on on muliti track recording. I say this because you can't record seperate tracks individually like you can on a digital recorder. You can run 6 drum mics, guitar cab, bass, and vocals and whatever else in simultaneously and be fine but they are all going yo be down to left or right channels. You can go back and add overbubs with no problem but if you everything on its own channel so you can go back in and protools it, its not gonna be so easy. But for what I use it for it is an awesome unit and I highly recommend it for recording practices and shows. If you are trying to make a good HQ demo, get a tascam or something similar. « Show Less
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Thats depends on the complexity and the kind of music you are thinking. This machine was planned to be as a beat maker, so you can make a complete song with its on built 3 part sequencer. Obviously its better for hiphop related music, but still found very useful for a vast range of music styles. Very good for entry level, even medium range. No sampling functionality, but still good enough pre loaded high quality samples, cover almost any musical style (but again, better for hiphop). Anyway its a sequencer monster with midi capabilities, so you are able to control midi modules and sound generators.
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if your a beginner,this one,because it don't cost that much money and you can do a lot for the size of the controller and software comes with it,but if your alittle advanced,then you might want to go with the mixtrack 2.
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Should be once you find the midi map for it. They're all midi devices and should all work with all software once you can remap. Its made for Serato DJ though which is a free download or comes on a CD with the package. Not trying to get on my high horse but pro DJs are pretty much split between Traktor and Serato. Virtual DJ has improved much from its beginnings but its no Serato IMHO.
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It's very good for a home radio studio. This equipment can do all that you are currently asking( You can Cue Tracks and will also be able to run it through a mixer). Best of of it all, you can Map it in your favourite DJ software to play all your tracks. Hope this helps
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Ableton is one of the cheapest daw's you can buy while still getting good quality. The intro pack is a great place to start
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I bought mine from this guy - ZTRide. He claimed that it was geniune but my experience told me that its a fake one. Especially to fake beats, one side is easier to lose than another. its a dont buy to me but quality is not so bad. $176.5 for a fake one. Not happy.
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Buy the kit. It's a great starter. It will walk you through step by step and show you how everything works. I love mine.
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Stay on doesn't support traktor anymore. They give u a serial for virtual Dj. I have the Dj setup for sale at $90
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It would be a great starter kit if you're easy going about music and willing to be creative, there's a lot you can do with this. However, if you're beginning out on the drums and want a real drum experience, you could buy this and be disappointed/frustrated. Regardless of whether a real set is an option for you or not, this will not give you the experience of a real set.
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Yes, it comes with Serato DJ Intro. It's a very basic DJ program, so if you want more features, you can purchase the full version: Serato DJ. It also works with Traktor if you already have that. Here's a step-by-step to set it up with Traktor. http://www.numark.com/images/product_downloads/mixtrack_pro___setup_with_traktor.pdf
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Ok, Pete W. Here's the low down info. That you're looking for. I bought a Hercules dj control instinct a couple of weeks back, but it was much smaller than it appeared in the original image. I bought it not to be a dj though, the primary reason that I got it for was as a basic remixes to ad some Flava to my production, because it's very limited in features and is very small. In my opinion, if it's djing that you want to do professionally, then spend that extra bucks and get one of the Pioneer ddj series that suits your purpose best and give yourself the best chance of making it. Hope this was helpful! Ok, Pete W. Here's the low down info. That you're looking for. I bought a Hercules dj control instinct a couple of weeks back, but it was much smaller than it appeared in the original image. I bought it not to be a dj though, the primary reason that I got it for was as a basic remixes to ad some Flava to my production, because it's very limited in features and is very small. In my opinion, if it's djing that you want to do professionally, then spend that extra bucks and get one of the Pioneer ddj series that suits your purpose best and give yourself the best chance of making it. Hope this... » Read More Ok, Pete W. Here's the low down info. That you're looking for. I bought a Hercules dj control instinct a couple of weeks back, but it was much smaller than it appeared in the original image. I bought it not to be a dj though, the primary reason that I got it for was as a basic remixes to ad some Flava to my production, because it's very limited in features and is very small. In my opinion, if it's djing that you want to do professionally, then spend that extra bucks and get one of the Pioneer ddj series that suits your purpose best and give yourself the best chance of making it. Hope this was helpful! « Show Less
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Yes and no. It does include all of the cables, but it doesn't have everything you need to play. The most notable absence is the kick drum pedal. You need one of those, or you can't play the bass drum. You need your own sticks, too, and if you want to hear yourself play, you either need headphones with a 1/4-inch plug or an adapter to enable you to plug in your 1/8-inch headphones. If you want other people to hear you play, you'll have to buy a drum amplifier and a cable to connect it to the module. I don't think it comes with a drum throne, either, so you'll need a stool or something to sit on.
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I use Virtual DJ. I hear you can use Traktor with it but I haven't tried and I think you might have to do some mapping with it. Good luck!