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tredd626

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  1. You buying just the one? If you can afford it I'd buy a pair if possible (a whole second-hand setup with a mixer would be even better), as it won't be able to do all that much with just the one when you get it home.

    As for testing it, apart from looking for visible signs of wear, just don't be afraid to play the shit out of it when testing it.

    Bang at the cue, play, loop, effect buttons numerous times to make sure there's nothing wrong with the contacts or no sticking. Of course check all the buttons work, but those ones are most used so would most likely be prone to problems. Do the same with the eject too.

    Also, drag the pitch control up and down, both quickly to make sure there's no lag in the shift and then real slow listening to make sure the pitch is shifting with each movement.

    thanks for the reply man. I just received a CDJ 200 and DJM 300 for $235 which I thought was a good deal, but I could be wrong. Need to find another CDJ now

  2. Going to take a look at a used CDJ 200 that's priced pretty well this weekend and was wondering what exactly I should be looking for to be sure it's worth picking up. I know to make sure to plug in headphones, insert a CD, and make sure all the buttons work, but wanted to ask if there are specific things to check that would give signs of hard usage, not stored safe, etc. This is the first part of DJ equipment I've ever bought, and I'm hoping not to end up with a lemon. Thanks!

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  4. no offense to anybody, but i was never a fan of the using a laptop to dj. I guess all of the artists I've watched over the years never used a laptop which makes sense since most of them used to use vinyl. Using more of my ears than my eyes to dj has always been something I'd prefer.

  5. i think it's just up to what format you feel most comfortable with. there is a distinct difference in tactile experience. but vinyl vs cdjs... they do the same thing. if you wanted to learn to scratch though, i might suggest vinyl. other than that, it's just preference as far as mixing goes. especially with the electronic stuff, you can do some things on cdjs that house djs do that you can't really do on straight wax. additionally, the music you are into may not be on vinyl format. if you are looking to incorporate a digital system on top of decks/cdjs, then the setup that feels most comfortable for you would be the best bet.

    if you have a guitar center around you should play around till they get tired of you and decide which feels the most fun.

    Would the Pioneer CDJ 200's be fine to start? Thanks for the reply btw!

  6. I wanna get started but don't know where to begin or what to buy for a beginner setup. Looking to play vinyl but also wouldn't mind being able to use vinyl to control audio files through a laptop. What can I get that will accomplish these things? Thanks!

    I had this same question but was wondering if learning with CDJ's are worth it? If so are there any beginner set-ups worth looking for? I'm into the trance/progressive/electro scene too if that makes any difference.

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