I have had a 20 year history with DJing drifting in an out of it since my first ever set of belt driven cheapo Numark decks and mixer. I am again drifting back into it, and looking for some gear advice.

I will mainly just be DJing for personal pleasure at home, but wouldn’t necessarily rule out DJing live in the future maybe. For that reason, though it’s only a small chance, I would probably rather go the Pioneer route for familiarity should I ever get into a venue to DJ.

I am also wanting to spend as little as possible, just cos it’ll mainly be an at home hobby for myself. My thoughts are:

1. Buy something like a Pioneer DDJ-400 to use with my laptop and Rekordbox; or

2. Buy some cheaper older Pioneer gear, like a pair of Pioneer CDJ1000’s and a mixer.

Which route would you guys go down? From looking around, I can probably achieve either option for about £250-350 ish with the CDJs selling for next to nothing now in some places.

Grateful for any constructive advice and opinions (and no Rekordbox vs Serato fanboy war)!

 

optical mouse & laptop

 

cdjs fasho

 

I wouldn't buy anything older than an xdj 1000, buying a cdj that actually uses cds in this decade is insane

 

I like this wireless setup , no electricity or talent needed.

 

CDJs all the way. i wouldnt go for the old ones. The newer ones are so packed full of features, that moving to one from an older model is confusing. Pricy tho.