Hello, I'm looking to upgrade from my Kontrol S2 which has been destroyed (long and very frustrating story).
Firstly, I had a look around and it seems that this would be the right forum for this thread, but if not, could a mod please move it?
My mixing style
Bedroom. Occasional house party. Dream to be a pro, but unlikely with my current schedule.
S2 was my first controller, been mixing about 18 months. Generally at least 4-5 hours a week, but usually more like 10.
I mix all music, from old school hip-hop to all flavours of house, trance, DnB, pop
Traktor Pro 2
I use around 9 FX in TP2 frequently in my mix, but mapped in chain mode.
I also extensively use echo mod and JogFX.
I cue and loop a lot (ofc).
I do a lot of mashups and love playing with acapellas and instrumentals on the fly.
Have F1, but mostly used to trigger cues and filters. Want to start using it more for FX and Remix Decks.
Love scratching, but very little experience using real vinyl.
Digital all the way. Don't mind USB, but not a fan of CDs or vinyl ('cept timecode ofc).
I aim to be like Mark Ronson/A-Trak (one day )
What I think I need
TP2 compatible
4 decks: 2 is getting limited very quickly for some things I want to try
Full control over 3-6 FX in chain mode (hopefully mappable)
Ability to scratch
Budget: Around $1000 USD. Saved for a year. I would have more but I can't sell my broken S2 of course...
Ideas
Used Z2+ 1200s/1210s for DVS
S4....then eventually add decks for DVS
A non-NI mixer (Behringer? Denon?) + turntables (Vestax/Numark/Gemini/Denon/Stanton?) + sound card
Something awesome you guys suggest
Thanks for all your help!
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