Help On djing equipment ( Beginner )

I want to start Mixing and stuff like that, but just for fun and maybe if Im good or i like it, get more into it. What is good starting software and speakers ?

basically everything to start ? I have a mac book pro also

Might get flamed but Virtual DJ... you can try it on your laptop for free via torrent, its fun, and is a good way to start learning about mixing

It's either that or slapdown $1500 for Serato SL3 along with a pair of decent Direct-Drives turntables and a mixer with 3 channels (well at least)

Just learn off vinyl and start building a collection.

VDJ is cool but yea, you will get your ass chewed out by other DJ's haha!

lol yea i was just talking about testing it out. If you want to learn how to actually spin, beatmatching and all learn off vinyl or at least cdj's. If your looking at MIDI's go for the Traktor S4 I recommend it, sturdy and its very similar to a good pair of CDJ's with a 4 channel mixer

if you're suggesting the S4 as a good beginner piece of equipment, then i'd love to know how much you're earning haha. I strongly recommend mixtrack pros, relatively basic but you can at least get a decent feel for it before deciding to spend a bit of cash. Hell, when I was using mixtracks I still managed to make some cash at friends birthdays and stuff, most aren't fussed about what you're using if you keep your rate pretty low.

you dont even have to torrent VDJ lol, the basic edition or whatever its called is free. if you have no equipment that'd be all you need anyway

if you're suggesting the S4 as a good beginner piece of equipment, then i'd love to know how much you're earning haha. I strongly recommend mixtrack pros, relatively basic but you can at least get a decent feel for it before deciding to spend a bit of cash. Hell, when I was using mixtracks I still managed to make some cash at friends birthdays and stuff, most aren't fussed about what you're using if you keep your rate pretty low.

what does how much I make have anything to do with it?

if you're suggesting the S4 as a good beginner piece of equipment, then i'd love to know how much you're earning haha. I strongly recommend mixtrack pros, relatively basic but you can at least get a decent feel for it before deciding to spend a bit of cash. Hell, when I was using mixtracks I still managed to make some cash at friends birthdays and stuff, most aren't fussed about what you're using if you keep your rate pretty low.

Where can yu ge those ? Or can yu shoot me a link?

I want to start the right way So i learn the basics and everything and not cheat.

Edit : and are midis a must have ? im not familiar with equipment and what each thing is for. And yes I have virtual. Ive thrown down a few mixes but Im trying to actually learn how to dj just for fun or throw kickbacks

Where can yu ge those ? Or can yu shoot me a link?

I want to start the right way So i learn the basics and everything and not cheat.

Edit : and are midis a must have ? im not familiar with equipment and what each thing is for. And yes I have virtual. Ive thrown down a few mixes but Im trying to actually learn how to dj just for fun or throw kickbacks

midi are definately not a must have for dj's(let producers worry about that) if you want to learn the right want and not "cheat" as you said start off small like your are with VDJ learn to count and use your ears not your eyes. I have a buddy who still uses VDJ(he swears by it) i put him on my Cdj 2000's and hes completely lost, almost like hes never mixed a second in his life. He asked me with the sync button was followed by where is the Key matcher at... do yourself a favor and use VDJ to get very very very comfortable with the basics and then toss it immediately!

learn the 2 most important things about Djing(imo of course :) )

1. Counting beats

2. Listening for Correct key when mixing 2 tracks together

cdjs have a bpm counter(technically sync button) so i cant bitch about that cause it does help me make far more superior and intracate mixes alot faster when its live

cdjs have a bpm counter(technically sync button) so i cant bitch about that cause it does help me make far more superior and intracate mixes alot faster when its live

the bpm counters are wrong half of the time on cdj's anyways, it's just a nice indicator for the rough amount of bpm the track has.

And what i tried with my traktor and controller which also helps if you don't want to rely on your eyes that much is; covering the waveform and some other things on your pc/laptop screen.. That way you'll actually have to listen