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I want both worlds. Tbh I find mixing with vinyl a joy when I have the time but I can't be arsed getting back into it when I can just throw a bit of money on it and get a digital setup and just press play, beat sync, mix and enjoy
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If you've got an ipad and already have a decent mixer, you could give it a try with something like the DJay app.
I use it with a split output to connect to my analog mixer, and then cue up tracks using the iPad and mix on the mixer as you would with vinyl.Still get the feel of 'real' DJing without having to buy controllers, etc. Plus you can stream straight from Soundcloud and other services.
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Yeah, I get it. I still have a box of vinyl in Oz that I'd like to collect and be able to play one day when I grow up and get a proper house.
Do you have a budget? Many of the digital controllers appear to be quite cheap. Old CDJs are going pretty cheap these days too.
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I can recommend the Denon Prime GO as something that’s full featured while being extremely compact and quick to boot up and have a little mix on.
There’s nothing else quite like it out there (battery powered all in one), although you could consider the Pioneer all in ones like the XDJ RR and is probably best if you want to be playing out anywhere so you’ll be on compatible software (Rekordbox) so can just bring a USB.
https://www.djkit.com/pioneer-dj/pioneer-xdj-rr.html
Don’t know much about the controllers you use with a laptop, but I had the most basic Pioneer (DDJ 200) one that I used with my phone, which was fun but basically just a toy.
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J0nathan
Ah, thought you wanted to play digital while retaining your decks (hence Serato). If you want full digital, I'm out. I used old CDJs only and my mate's various controllers. They all seem to do the same shit. More decks and more buttons = more effects and stuff. I'll leave it for the digi kiddies to chip in.