A great recent example of a Traktor Scratch DJ mixing externally is DJ Shiftee – check out his setup in Mostly Robot. Do you want to mix inside software and use all virtual controls, or keep a little analogue flavor in the mix and run your decks out to a mixer? DVS DJs using Serato Scratch Live have to mix externally outside the computer by default, but Traktor Scratch users get the option of mixing internally or externally depending on your preference. This is the next important question you need to ask yourself. Not always, but usually, a modular setup is better at that. The gear you practice at home with should ideally also be the same style of gear you play on in public, so that the skills and experience translate smoothly into the club. The gear you want in a party environment will often be very different than a basic home setup – for reasons we’ll go into later.
“I WANT TO PRACTICE AT HOME AND THEN USE THAT GEAR IN CLUBS “ Just want to plug in and start mixing right away? The all-in-one console style systems are your friend, especially since packages like the Novation Twitch come with a controller, sound card and software. They are generally the most economical way to get started, portable, and easiest to use/set up. “I PLAN TO MAINLY PLAY AT HOME AND A FEW HOUSE PARTIES”Īn all-in-one controller will probably be the best option for you. The reason is because requirements become very different in live environments and must be taken into consideration when choosing professional equipment. The first question to ask yourself is how much time you plan on spending DJing live. TO PLAY OUT OR NOT TO PLAY OUT (THAT IS THE QUESTION…) Popular Examples Of All-In-One Controllers:Īll of these controllers can be used by themselves to DJ with a laptop alone.Īll of these controllers generally require other devices such as mixers and sound cards for full DJ control. “Modular DJ controllers”: Piecing together various controllers to make up a full control surface, and potentially using an analogue mixer and separate sound card. “All-in-one DJ controller”: A single controller that houses a sound card, mixing section, and deck controls in a single interface. To make sure we’re on the same page, let’s define what each of the two choices mean: In today’s article, I will help you understand the key differences and advantages of each – and explore the conceptual debate of DJing on a mixer versus in DJ software. Deciding between these workflows can be an important choice, as both have specific advantages you may not be aware of. Whether you’re buying your very first DJ controller or getting a new one, the question “Should I go modular or all-in-one?” will come up.
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