What is a good CDJ to buy?

[benyamean]

I have been thinking that I need to get one, or maybe 2? For quite a while there has been a lot of good music coming out digital only. I will always buy vinyl, but there is a lot of digital stuff I have bought that I would like to play as well.

Money is sort of an issue, but not that much (I don't feel like spending a lot really). Can anyone recommend something that is reasonable and a place to get it? What are some good ones out there?

Thanks...

[mapleleaf4ever]

Seratoooooooooo.

Seriously... cheaper than a CDJ and you can play all the digital tunes you want with your existing turntables.

[Mr Ektion]

whatever, i think the difference between serato or a cdj is just a matter of personal style. going digital eh? it sounds like you wanted to stay with vinyl too.

I've been considering CDJs and i'd only go pioneer. I've been looking for used 200s for a while but i'd like to give a 400 a shot.

[benyamean]

Yeah I was thinking that too. Problem is I don't have a laptop, and I have 2 desktops already. The space where I have my setup is not really desktop friendly lol.

Originally Posted by mapleleaf4ever

Seratoooooooooo.

Seriously... cheaper than a CDJ and you can play all the digital tunes you want with your existing turntables.

[benyamean]

Yeah I guess I am going both ways (no homizzo..hahaha). I have just been noticing that there has been a lot of good shit and even more good stuff coming out that will be digital only. I will still be buying vinyl cuz some shit is still just vinyl only too. Yeah I hear Pioneer is the way to go. How are the lower series of Pioneer CDJ's? Pro's and con's? I don't want to buy something that ain't that great if I am gonna save a little bit of cake.

Originally Posted by Mr Ektion

whatever, i think the difference between serato or a cdj is just a matter of personal style. going digital eh? it sounds like you wanted to stay with vinyl too.

I've been considering CDJs and i'd only go pioneer. I've been looking for used 200s for a while but i'd like to give a 400 a shot.

[inside]

Pioneer 800's or 1000. Don't get anything less then the 800's. If money is an issue, save or finance. Long & Mcquaide has better finacing then Tom Lee by a mile.

[dave mcnasty]

yeah 800's or 1000's..........200's are pretty good but they're just not the same

[project.one]

If your just doing the bedroom DJ thing, I suggest reading user reviews on at least 3 different types of CDJs. Some music stores that sell them also have them out for display where you can ask to try them out (bring a cd or two of your own beats when you go to do this, as they never really have any music for you to try out, and that does matter when you test them out).
Pioneer CDJ series are currently the 'industry' standard right now, at least where we are. So learning on something else won't help if you plan on playing out. If your wanting to save money, the CDJ-800's are just fine, and they work pretty much the same as the 1000's, which are the common standard for DJing in clubs and other events atm. So moving from 800's to 1000's is pretty easy.
If your just looking for a CDJ to go with your decks, all you really need is a Pioneer CDJ-200 or something equal to that.

IMO, Pioneer CDJs are the way to go. But to each their own, so make the choice based on what you want to do.

[benyamean]

Originally Posted by dave mcnasty

yeah 800's or 1000's..........200's are pretty good but they're just not the same

What is the diff between the 200's and the 800's/1000's. I don't really did it for more than mixing and a little scratching, nothing fancy. I have a feeling the higher models have a lot of options that I don't really need? Who knows?

[benyamean]

Originally Posted by project.one

If your just doing the bedroom DJ thing, I suggest reading user reviews on at least 3 different types of CDJs. Some music stores that sell them also have them out for display where you can ask to try them out (bring a cd or two of your own beats when you go to do this, as they never really have any music for you to try out, and that does matter when you test them out).
Pioneer CDJ series are currently the 'industry' standard right now, at least where we are. So learning on something else won't help if you plan on playing out. If your wanting to save money, the CDJ-800's are just fine, and they work pretty much the same as the 1000's, which are the common standard for DJing in clubs and other events atm. So moving from 800's to 1000's is pretty easy.
If your just looking for a CDJ to go with your decks, all you really need is a Pioneer CDJ-200 or something equal to that.

IMO, Pioneer CDJs are the way to go. But to each their own, so make the choice based on what you want to do.

Yeah I have heard that I should go with Pioneer ones. All I am really needing is one to go with my decks. Is there much of a transition going from a 200 to a 1000?

[inside]

Originally Posted by benyamean

Yeah I have heard that I should go with Pioneer ones. All I am really needing is one to go with my decks. Is there much of a transition going from a 200 to a 1000?

none what so ever. they are just trying to get more money from you by having a larger number for the model.

[Global]

Originally Posted by inside

none what so ever. they are just trying to get more money from you by having a larger number for the model.

Could not be more wrong.

The hot cue function on the 1000's makes all the difference in the world. It allows the use of all the other effects to REALLY come to life.

I can set my three cue points on the fly in about 15-30 seconds.
After that it's on...You can juggle between little bits of your intro, use the loop mode at different speeds then spin the platter backwards or forwards creating all different sorts of retrigger effects, use the slow turntable stop...the list goes on...and then jump back to the exact spot in the song you want to go to. You can set a cue point to the drop in your track, mess around with the effects and the loop mode, then jump right to the drop. So long as you've got good hands I.E. proper timing. I can make a 2 minute mix out of a 1 bar intro.

It's a whole new world.

Having said that they're not for everybody.
The 800's are good and about 1/2 the price.
Go pioneer though. It's a solid choice.

[Phrenetic]

Originally Posted by benyamean

What is the diff between the 200's and the 800's/1000's. I don't really did it for more than mixing and a little scratching, nothing fancy. I have a feeling the higher models have a lot of options that I don't really need? Who knows?

you cant scratch on the 200s. so if you have not already, rule them out

[Kraig]

Pioneer 800 MKII's.

Cheers.

[project.one]

Originally Posted by benyamean

Yeah I have heard that I should go with Pioneer ones. All I am really needing is one to go with my decks. Is there much of a transition going from a 200 to a 1000?

Originally Posted by inside

none what so ever. they are just trying to get more money from you by having a larger number for the model.

Ok, well I have no idea where inside is coming from.
In My Opinion, there is a bit of a difference from a 200 to a 1000. Theres a bit of difference just between the 200 and 800 (Since the 800 & 1000 are so similar themselves). The basic idea of using them is the same yes, but actual use of them is different. The wheels on both are a lot different in feel, and accuracy is different, for example.
There's
Learning on a 200 and then going to a 1000 will be different for sure.

If you just want one for your decks at home, you can just go with the 200 and be fine. However, if you wanna spend a bit more, just get an 800 to go with your decks. You can get $800's online for a decent price these days that it doesn't totally break you.

As I said though, your best bet is to go to some music stores and physically try them out for yourself. I;m pretty sure they would have a set of 200s and 800s or 1000s out to try. Maybe even call them up and ask before heading down?

[benyamean]

Thanks for all the insight and opinions guys!!

[benyamean]

Originally Posted by project.one

However, if you wanna spend a bit more, just get an 800 to go with your decks. You can get $800's online for a decent price these days that it doesn't totally break you.

Where are some good places to look? I have been looking on Cragslist but no luck.