DJ Day - CDJ 100

[wilson_sri]

Anyone here with a bit knowledge about the pioneer cdj 100s? looking into a set, look worth the price tag. Whats the opinion on them, anyone had any experiance using them. Just really for bedroom use, putting together mixes, house partys etc

http://www.djstore.com/item/piocdj100.htm

[FUSION X16XE]

100s!!!! You tight bugger!!!! lol

Ive got 400s and 1000s with a DJM800 and tbh i wouldnt go near any other make/brand they just dont come close in my eyes. The 100s are fine for what i call 'normal' mixing they come with your usual loop function, cue, skip, search. Not sure about mp3 playback tho?? These 100s dont have scratch capabilitys tho but im guessing thats not your cuppa? What sort of music will you be mixing mate?

[-Greg-]

tbh save up and get urself at least the cdj800s or the 1000s and the dennon 4500s are not bad seem to see them in every club or bar these days

[Matt]

I'd stay away from 100's tbh, you'll find it hard to get anywhere on those. Excellant gear the Pioneer stuff though, possibly the best! I had the Mk3 1000's for a while and they were sh!t hot, cost a fortune though. I'd look into pair of Mk1 800's at least, maybe get a cheapish pair on ebay. I also had the Denon DNS5000's for a while and thought they were awesome. Unlike the Pioneers, they have proper vinyl emulation and the platter actually spins so they're spot on for learning on/ getting a feel for dj'ing. They're quite affordable too so maybe worth looking into them.

[wilson_sri]

100s!!!! You tight bugger!!!! lol

Ive got 400s and 1000s with a DJM800 and tbh i wouldnt go near any other make/brand they just dont come close in my eyes. The 100s are fine for what i call 'normal' mixing they come with your usual loop function, cue, skip, search. Not sure about mp3 playback tho?? These 100s dont have scratch capabilitys tho but im guessing thats not your cuppa? What sort of music will you be mixing mate?
lol i know man, just cant justify £1000+ on the 1000s for bedroom banter!
Been having a swatch at the 400s, i could stretch to them for what they are offering. Still need a decent mixer though.
Not interested in mp3 playback, would never use it. Not really bothered about scratching either. I have never done scratching, would like a go but not that fussed!

Im into house and techno. Listen to a lot of Zabiela, dubfire, sebastien leger etc

[The Simps]

Save and wait for the 400s. You say you won't be using the mp3 but I guarrantee you will in the future. I started around 2 1/2 yrs ago and went for vinyl because "I'm old school and will never use CDJs!". 6mths later I'm using CDJs. I'm now looking at going the mp3 route.

[The Simps]

p.s. I'd stick with pioneers because if you ever do venture into a club they nearly all use pioneer stuff and it helps if you've bee used to them.

[dj_wudgey]

im an old school dj me dont like cd decs i love my vinyl me!! tecnics 1210's all the way dude!!

[The Simps]

^^^ oh I agree and its all I'm using at home at the minute and I think learning on the vinyl makes you a better CDJ DJ. But reality is, depending on the music, most clubs don't cater for vinyl and if they do have technics they're almost rusted up!!!

[FUSION X16XE]

Ive never seen denons in a club before!! Id hate to walk in and be expected to use them! I had some dns3500's but got rid after a week lol.

For what you need mate id say the 100's are perfect. the only difference between them and the 400s is the scratch, mp3 and effects. I cant see you using them much tbh.

Instead id invest in a decent mixer!! DJM400s are wicked if your only using 2 channels, i had one but traded it in as i now use 4 channels.

As you can see im very attached to my pioneers, ive had different stuff i.e. denon, loop, ecler, numark, stanton blah blah but they just dont come close!

Do you have a local Dj shop were you could go in and have a go?

Do you defonatly want table top players? You could save money if you went down the rack mount route? personally i think there crap but each to there own....

[~~joycey~~]

Stick with atleast the cdj 400's otherwise i reckon you will regret it lol

[FUSION X16XE]

^^Why???

[dj_wudgey]

^^^ oh I agree and its all I'm using at home at the minute and I think learning on the vinyl makes you a better CDJ DJ. But reality is, depending on the music, most clubs don't cater for vinyl and if they do have technics they're almost rusted up!!!

as you say matey depending on the music they may or may not have them but i play hard dance music so id be allright lol

i dont really like the cd decs any way and i have **** loads off vinyl lol!!

[The Simps]

as you say matey depending on the music they may or may not have them but i play hard dance music so id be allright lol


Really? All hard dance nights I go to all use CDJs except on very rare occasions.

[dj_wudgey]

Really? All hard dance nights I go to all use CDJs except on very rare occasions.

all raves i used to go to have both matey!! cd's and 1210's!!

[FUSION X16XE]

Im currently learning the vinyl, it is alot more work than CD's but its alot more rewarding i think.....

Heres a vid of my pal having a little mess about.....

http://www.facebook.com/v/1114006089884

Me and my first mix on vinyl:)

http://www.facebook.com/v/1114002409792

And another **** about lol the guy on the CDJs has his own 'uniqe' style lol.... Strange!!!

http://www.facebook.com/v/1121020305235

[dj_wudgey]

Im currently learning the vinyl, it is alot more work than CD's but its alot more rewarding i think.....

Heres a vid of my pal having a little mess about.....

http://www.facebook.com/v/1114006089884

Me and my first mix on vinyl:)

http://www.facebook.com/v/1114002409792

And another **** about lol the guy on the CDJs has his own 'uniqe' style lol.... Strange!!!

http://www.facebook.com/v/1121020305235

i find cd decs more difficult but then ive allways used vinyl lol!!

[The Simps]

i find cd decs more difficult but then ive allways used vinyl lol!!


They take a bit of getting used to but open so many possibilities! Even with the best decks in the world they require constant adjustment whereas CDJs only require even so slight adjustment and they stay true leaving you to play the eq or mess with efx.

But there's nothing like the feel of vinyl!

[dj_wudgey]

yea its just me im old school im stuck in my ways lol

[The Simps]

do you tend to mix with the cross fader or chanel faders?

[dj_wudgey]

channel faders mostly like but sometime's with the cross fader im easy lol