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Ciaran Ciaran is a male

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Hey, I wanted to get some decks for christmas, could anyone offer any ideas of which make/model to get? I have never bought decks before, and I am looking for some under £250.
Also, what do you think would be better to buy, a midi keyboard with more controls than my last one, or a control surface?
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02-12-2009 23:06

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to be honest, i think you'll struggle to get any good decks for that little price. Especially if you need to buy a mixer too.

On the midi controller front, i'd personally go for a keyboard with more midi controls. I like to be able to twiddle knobs while playing a bassline/melody Big Grin

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02-12-2009 23:36

Ciaran Ciaran is a male

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what keyboard would you recommend? I've used my bro's Korg Kontrol before, that was fun! =P

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02-12-2009 23:42

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Originally posted by Ciaran
what keyboard would you recommend? I've used my bro's Korg Kontrol before, that was fun! =P

Well making music should be fun so if you enjoyed using it then perhaps you should go for it!

The new range of novation controllers also look fairly sexy with their automap software that integrates with pretty much every DAW.

its probably on the more expensive side of things but a good midi/keyboard controller will always be a very worthwhile investment

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02-12-2009 23:46

Ciaran Ciaran is a male

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haha I think my brother would be a bit annoyed if i stole his keyoard Evil

thanks for your help!

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02-12-2009 23:50

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lol

i'm sure he would be pissed off!

I actually meant buy one Tongue

Anyway here's a link for those novation controllers Wink

http://uk.novationmusic.com/products/

Check further down the page to read about the automap software.

i think if you search for it on youtube you'll probably find some good videos about it too

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03-12-2009 00:02

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on the deck front, save some more cash n get some technics 1210's.

second hand off ebay are pretty cheap these days

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03-12-2009 01:43

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You want turntables for vinyl and not CDJs, correct?

04-12-2009 21:49

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yeah

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04-12-2009 21:53

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+1 for the novation stuff.
I have the remote SL37 and its wicked.
Oh and yeah... save up for the technics 1200's or 1210 they industry standard for a reason plus you'll never ever have to get another set of decks again.

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05-12-2009 13:31

Ciaran Ciaran is a male

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Can I use any mixer or does it have to be a specific model to the turntables?

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05-12-2009 14:40

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There are cheap packages in you budget, but i would deffinately save up for some 1210's, keep checking for second hand ones on ebay, theres some good deals if you wait and keep your eye out, you will need to save more than £250 for a pair though. my girlfriend got a pair of 1210's, a mixer and an all in one flight case for £400. just make sure that the person you are buying them off has good feedback and that you try them out before you exchange any money if you decide to go down the second hand route.

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06-12-2009 01:52

Ciaran Ciaran is a male

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[i]my girlfriend got a pair of 1210's.

damn it must be awesome to have a girlfriend who is/wants to be a deejay. Why aren't all girls like that?? lol

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06-12-2009 01:55

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Yeah man turntables will run you a bit more than CDJs. If you're serious about DJing then you should definitely save your money for some quality turntables that will have longevity, instead of something that might break or that won't make you happy in six months.

06-12-2009 03:11

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yeh its wicked lol, on her mac atm wiv logic 8, bought her a cdj n vinyl last year for xmas, was like gettin 2 xmas presents lol. she wants clothes this year though Frown

think i might have to through in some sample cd's though Smile

shame she doesnt want a new amp for the decks, its in need of an update. On the subject of technics, i heard that they are discontinuing their turntables in feb 2010, is this true? Would be like the end of an era, the world is going digital Frown

good job they last forever!!!

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06-12-2009 17:11

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think its just some certain models that are ending, mk5g i think. they wont end em all, they make too much money, still the standard in every club

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07-12-2009 14:24

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