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Title: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: zero44 on March 26, 2011, 11:32:52 AM
ano po bang magandang DJ Equips for beginners?
direcho naba kagad ako ng DJ Controllers na malalaki or ung almost pocket size lang? dapat paba ako bumili ng separate mixers? gusto ko sanang bumili ng Korg Kaossilator, magagamit ko pa po ba yun? saan pwedeng mag download ng mga softwares? gusto ko sana yung sa PC lang muna ako mag ta-try, ano po ba magagandang mga controllers na pwede?
and lastly kasya po kaya yung 10k para sa beginner DJ equipments?
p.s paki post nalang po yung old thread kung meron na po.. thanks mods! :mrgreen:
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: Pearlboy on March 26, 2011, 05:49:48 PM
This is Robie, brother of the owner of the account...
I also started the hobby about 3 weeks ago. Initially i bought the Behringer BCD3000. Its cheap and works well. It has the same principles ng big ones. I suggest you do the same. Pag magaling ka na with this then saka ka na mag invest sa mga mahal na turntables.
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: vendorboy on March 27, 2011, 08:31:11 AM
This is Robie, brother of the owner of the account...
I also started the hobby about 3 weeks ago. Initially i bought the Behringer BCD3000. Its cheap and works well. It has the same principles ng big ones. I suggest you do the same. Pag magaling ka na with this then saka ka na mag invest sa mga mahal na turntables.
Magkano sir ang bili mo? and may I know kung saan mo nabili. thanks
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: zero44 on March 27, 2011, 12:29:08 PM
kamusta naman performance nun?
magkano bili mo? para kasing overpriced mga behringer products dito sa pilipinas eh.. diba in-tune ang official distributor ng mga behringer products?
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: zero44 on March 27, 2011, 12:33:57 PM
mga sir nakagamit naba kayo ng korg kaossillator?
nag sesearch din kasi ako sa youtube ng mga demo nya.. parang okay naman.. kasu 5k+ ang price nya..
saka magagamit ko ba yun as a newbie?
iniisip ko kasi kung mag DJ Controller muna ako, or eto muna..? 10k max lang kasi budget ko..
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: Blueberri on March 29, 2011, 10:42:44 AM
@Zero44
The Korg Kaossilator is a great little gadget, and it'll allow you to do a lot of neat tricks. But what it cant do is get you through the basic skills needed to be an effective DJ, I'd suggest getting it after your main Djíng rig.
it'll all depend on what set of skills you want to learn first. Try to find out what things will you be able to do with a specific piece of gear, and how that applies to the skill you want to learn.
also, unfortunately, you'll be hard pressed to find a software DJ controller below 10k with full functions.
FYI, im not a DJ, just lucky to be surrounded by DJ gear, and in the process of learning its technicalities. :-D
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: zero44 on March 29, 2011, 11:22:51 AM
thanks sir..
kahit decent dj controller lang naman po.. magkano po bang mga budget na dapat kong i-ready?
saka hindi ko din naman muna siguro gagamitin as professional.. para lang sa mga gathering ng tropa or small events..
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: dragwarz05 on April 01, 2011, 03:12:57 PM
try Numark mixtrack...14k price ata...
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: zero44 on April 02, 2011, 10:58:09 PM
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: jericho_r on April 04, 2011, 11:53:35 PM
Hi Sir,
Yung Mixtrack is great kung mag aral ka pa lang. Yung 14k na price nya ay wala pang kasamang soundcard, so kailangan mo pang gumastos ng extra para dun, cguro around 2k and up para sa external soundcard na maganda yung klase. Meron ding cheap alternative which is to use a cheap usb 3D soundcard pero mag suffer naman audio quality.
Try nyo sir is yung Hercules DJ Mp3 E2. Parang 8K ata sya sa sulit.com nung huling nakita ko. Limited yung buttons and knobs but you can map your computer keyboard and use it for the other effects.
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: rfe on April 07, 2011, 11:10:29 PM
Yung Mixtrack is great kung mag aral ka pa lang. Yung 14k na price nya ay wala pang kasamang soundcard, so kailangan mo pang gumastos ng extra para dun, cguro around 2k and up para sa external soundcard na maganda yung klase. Meron ding cheap alternative which is to use a cheap usb 3D soundcard pero mag suffer naman audio quality.
Try nyo sir is yung Hercules DJ Mp3 E2. Parang 8K ata sya sa sulit.com nung huling nakita ko. Limited yung buttons and knobs but you can map your computer keyboard and use it for the other effects.
Hi! What external soundcard do you suggest that's around the 2k-3k price range? Numark DJ I/O is kinda expensive for newbies.
Thanks.
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: zero44 on April 08, 2011, 07:52:52 PM
Yung Mixtrack is great kung mag aral ka pa lang. Yung 14k na price nya ay wala pang kasamang soundcard, so kailangan mo pang gumastos ng extra para dun, cguro around 2k and up para sa external soundcard na maganda yung klase. Meron ding cheap alternative which is to use a cheap usb 3D soundcard pero mag suffer naman audio quality.
Try nyo sir is yung Hercules DJ Mp3 E2. Parang 8K ata sya sa sulit.com nung huling nakita ko. Limited yung buttons and knobs but you can map your computer keyboard and use it for the other effects.
di ko magets sir.. bakit kailangan pa ng isang sound card? eh diba usb interface naman ang sasaksakan mo?
nag inquire na ko kung magkano magpa-ship di pa nga lang nag-rereply..
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: jericho_r on April 09, 2011, 06:04:50 AM
@zero44 Yung pictures kasi na pinakita nyo ay mga DJ controllers na wala pang soundcard (unless na Mixtrack PRO yung isa which is unlikely dahil dun sa price nyang 14K). Interface lang sila para macontrol mo yung mga virtual faders, knobs dun sa gamit mong software. Yung sound ay manggagaling sa built in sound card ng PC mo. Pwede na to kaso ang magiging problema mo ay hindi mo ma "monitor" yung kanta na gusto mong ipasok sunod. Kung ok sayo yung ganun then hindi mo na kailangan ng external soundcard.
Pero kung ang gusto mo ay swabe yung pasok ng susunod na kanta, kailangan mo ng external soundcard or controller na may built in soundcard para ma monitor mo at ma prepare yung next song. May nakita akong nagbebenta ng Behringer BCD3000 dito, yun may built in na soundcard, hindi na kailangan bumili pa.
@rfe Sir, may mga nabasa akong gamit ay Behringer UCA202 at ok naman daw ang tunog. Diko alam kung magkano brand new nito pero may nakita akong nagbebenta dito ng around 2K.
@All Meron po bang existing thread dito for DJ's? Makikisali lang, beginner lang din ako ehehe.
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: jtb on April 09, 2011, 05:08:26 PM
Beginner din po ako sa Djing, ang ginagamit ko ngayon na Dj controller ay Numark Total control on a Traktor Pro. sa ngayon, medyo nakakapag-mix na rin ng maayos, though I know I still have a long way to go and some room for improvement. :-D
a note on the Numark Total Control, I find it very useful if you are just learning to mix tracks. pang beginner ika nga. maayos naman pagkaka-layout ng knobs ang faders. And, madali na lang gamitin ang traktor once you get used to it.
I bought mine as a package. It included the Controller, Audio Interface( Numark DJIO), Traktor LE(which I upgraded to Pro), and a headphone. It costs me around 16,000 pesos.(dito po ako ngayon sa ibang bansa).
@ zero44: I'm not sure sir kung magkano ang Total Control dyan sa atin sa Pinas, but I guess you can buy it at a price lower than 16K if you want the controller only. But then, you will also need an audio interface and a headphone to start mixing. For the mean time, maybe get the controller first, kahit later na lang audio interface and headphone. You can use your Pc's Audio out but you will not be able to sample the next track because you'll need an audio interface and a headphone to do that. Or, you could get other controllers with a built-in audio interface. :-)
hope this helps! :-)
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: Blueberri on April 10, 2011, 10:34:33 AM
besides the improvement ng sound quality, and reducing latency (specially when you want to do scratching). You'll need a soundcard with 4 channels of output (or 2 stereo pairs) so that you can do cueing (as said above, sampling the track you want to play next, or beat matching before bringing in the the 2nd track).
as an alternative for beginners, you can config some DJ software to split your stereo signal. Mono for master, and mono for cueing.
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: Pearlboy on April 17, 2011, 11:40:39 PM
The DJ controller is only good enough for learning... pag okay na.. Get a Pioneer CDJ and a pioneer DJM. :)
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: jericho_r on April 19, 2011, 02:42:55 AM
@Pearlboy
I'd have to disagree sir. A good DJ controller isn't just for learning, it can also be used for actual gigs. Pareho lang naman halos capabilities nila, itsura lang nagkaiba. In the end, what's important is the music, not the medium. :wink:
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: Big Bob on April 23, 2011, 04:45:47 AM
depends siguro sa controller. But the nice controllers are already as expensive as players and mixers. Pero for me, whatever pleases you diba??? :)
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: xjepoyx on April 29, 2011, 11:28:55 PM
DJ means Disc Jockey....
So if you're starting to be one you should start from the basics...
TURNTABLES and VINYL RECORDS.
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: Big Bob on April 29, 2011, 11:37:09 PM
does this mean if i want to become a photographer, i should start first with 110 film?
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: xjepoyx on April 30, 2011, 04:02:57 AM
does this mean if i want to become a photographer, i should start first with 110 film?
why not...
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: Big Bob on April 30, 2011, 04:15:54 AM
because its crazy..
we are who are today because our fore fathers were never satisfied and they kept on developing. things are easier and achieved more efficiently today because of the upgrade in technology. Photographers now can start learning photography with the use of digital camera; IAFT (best film school in asia) teaches students to shoot films using digital HD video cameras. Not the old ones.
the reality for our generation is different from the generations ahead. If we want to learn photography, we would be wasting soooo much time, effort, and money by starting with a 110 film, then 135, then shifting to digital.
anyway, im starving... im going to get a frozen food from my refrigerator, and then use the microwave to heat it up,... and thats how i do it. :) at first i wanted to learn how to heat up food so i thought of learning to make fire with stones and sticks.. but thats just CRAZY!
talk to you guys later. eating time.
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: xjepoyx on April 30, 2011, 09:05:29 AM
we are who are today because our fore fathers were never satisfied and they kept on developing. things are easier and achieved more efficiently today because of the upgrade in technology. Photographers now can start learning photography with the use of digital camera; IAFT (best film school in asia) teaches students to shoot films using digital HD video cameras. Not the old ones.
the reality for our generation is different from the generations ahead. If we want to learn photography, we would be wasting soooo much time, effort, and money by starting with a 110 film, then 135, then shifting to digital.
anyway, im starving... im going to get a frozen food from my refrigerator, and then use the microwave to heat it up,... and thats how i do it. :) at first i wanted to learn how to heat up food so i thought of learning to make fire with stones and sticks.. but thats just CRAZY!
talk to you guys later. eating time.
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Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: Big Bob on April 30, 2011, 01:52:38 PM
hahahahaha this is funny.. stupid though.
i got the bitch*s, before i got to DJ. I'm a master pick-up artist. :)
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: constantpressure on April 30, 2011, 03:44:12 PM
So if you're starting to be one you should start from the basics...
TURNTABLES and VINYL RECORDS.
owning a pair of turntables plus a mixer costs a lot of money, not all are that fortunate. Dont know if you read the post. but his budget was around 10K.
Again, it's not the medium that's important, it will always be the music.
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: bembmd on May 26, 2011, 07:06:07 PM
I've got my Numark Mixtrack Pro, and I can say I am satisfied with it.
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: mixx on May 30, 2011, 09:09:16 PM
try the traktor duo2 interface i think it sells for 12k here in the phil. i believe you can use the keyboards for control so no need for expensive midi controlers, then pag may budget na you can get cdjs or mk2s para mas maganda ang dating, yun nga lang you have to buy an external mixer para maka pag mix ka pero at least buy once cry once ka lng
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: lovecore on June 03, 2011, 05:17:24 AM
Try virtualdj.com to download their free software which is pretty much capable then buy a cheap Dj controller like an X Session. Find a nice and cheap soundcard. practice practice practice :) Enjoy lang!
This is not to recognize the plus (not need) to learn mixing with proper Technics decks and all. But for starters, going the computer route is the cheapest way to learn the ropes especially to see if you really "like" DJing because I've seen and know a lot of people who just went with the hype of it because DJs appeared to be superstars and some people wanted to be in on the action without the passion backing it up. I believe those who really get into it really would just simply feel the need to progress and move and learn leading them to get proper desks or upgrade their gear.
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: mants on June 04, 2011, 08:22:36 PM
mga sir meron nba reloop dj console jan sa atin sa pinas..nakikita ko kc ito dto sa korea eh parang type ko eh,,any reviews po dito . (http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/amants96/73933_g3.jpg)(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/amants96/39826100.jpg)(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/amants96/reloop_digital_jockey_2.jpg)
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: lovecore on June 05, 2011, 01:26:45 AM
mga sir meron nba reloop dj console jan sa atin sa pinas..nakikita ko kc ito dto sa korea eh parang type ko eh,,any reviews po dito . (http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/amants96/73933_g3.jpg)(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/amants96/39826100.jpg)(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/amants96/reloop_digital_jockey_2.jpg)
Well it's another controller like a lot of brands have brought out for Traktor. Wala nito here
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: mants on June 05, 2011, 12:04:10 PM
Well it's another controller like a lot of brands have brought out for Traktor. Wala nito here
tnks sir..
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: roadmazter on June 06, 2011, 03:42:36 AM
guys, okay ba ang numark mixdeck?
and btw, meron na bang nakipag negotiate with Queensky Electronics Asia from Sulit.com? im planning to get one from them kase.. just making sure.. hehe thanks in advance guys! :-D
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: bembmd on June 06, 2011, 08:05:49 AM
and btw, meron na bang nakipag negotiate with Queensky Electronics Asia from Sulit.com? im planning to get one from them kase.. just making sure.. hehe thanks in advance guys! :-D
buy at JB to be sure. I got mine there. Numark Mixtrack sells for 10k+ AFAICR. bought mine at JB SM North. the "PRO" one.
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: gerrygdavid4280 on June 07, 2011, 11:20:14 AM
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: Noisy Static on July 19, 2011, 06:10:40 PM
There's Vestax Typhoon at Audiophile...Look for Mon at the Ali Mall Cubao branch...got mine there...Php 13690 card
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: marbinism on July 20, 2011, 12:14:37 PM
Where can i buy serato timecode vinyl locally? newbie on turntable mga sir, ask ko lang if iba-iba ba ang purpose and feature ng different colored ng time code vinyl ng serato? sa net kc i see red, blue,black and clear one tnx
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: Noisy Static on July 20, 2011, 02:09:00 PM
Where can i buy serato timecode vinyl locally? newbie on turntable mga sir, ask ko lang if iba-iba ba ang purpose and feature ng different colored ng time code vinyl ng serato? sa net kc i see red, blue,black and clear one tnx
Timecode vinyls are all the same irregardless of color...they have the same utility. If you don't have the box, there is no use for the time code vinyl....
You wanted to figure out who sells Serato Scratch Live here?
http://rane.com/internat.html#phi
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: mixx on July 20, 2011, 03:25:55 PM
Where can i buy serato timecode vinyl locally? newbie on turntable mga sir, ask ko lang if iba-iba ba ang purpose and feature ng different colored ng time code vinyl ng serato? sa net kc i see red, blue,black and clear one tnx
sa audiophile bro meron sila
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: constantpressure on July 21, 2011, 06:43:21 AM
Atomix Virtual DJ can use timecoded vinyl without the box...you can directly input your turntable in the mic input of your soundcard then calibrate it...then your off to go...you neen to download a free ASIO4ALL and buy VirtualDJ software...
Red Vinyl has a better control than the rest...
Magandang araw, jojo
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: marbinism on July 21, 2011, 12:36:30 PM
Atomix Virtual DJ can use timecoded vinyl without the box...you can directly input your turntable in the mic input of your soundcard then calibrate it...then your off to go...you neen to download a free ASIO4ALL and buy VirtualDJ software...
Red Vinyl has a better control than the rest...
Magandang araw, jojo
Thanks sir contantpressure for some important hints...as always
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: marbinism on November 08, 2011, 02:15:38 PM
Atomix Virtual DJ can use timecoded vinyl without the box...you can directly input your turntable in the mic input of your soundcard then calibrate it...then your off to go...you neen to download a free ASIO4ALL and buy VirtualDJ software...
Red Vinyl has a better control than the rest...
Magandang araw, jojo
sir tanong ko lang kung panu ikonnect yung pair n 1200's sa pc to control it sa virtual dj? kc di ba sir sa pc isa lang ang mic input? salamat!
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: mixx on November 08, 2011, 02:21:58 PM
bro kelangan mo ng 4 input/output na usb soundcard i believe meron ang m-audio nun just forgot the model though
Title: Re: DJ Equipments for Beginners..
Post by: mants on November 08, 2011, 04:57:47 PM
ok ba ito gamitin mga sir..any reviews about this at kung magkano in PHP,,, American Audio VMS4....tnks (http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/amants96/vms4_controlle.jpg)