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Haha Basilisk is convincent, but on the other hand I only see CDJ-100's out on the streets... so I ask myself if anything better is really worth the money. All trance festivals only have 100's. Solaris, Full Moon, VooV... All top raves in Brazil.. So I will change the focus on the topic: Should I spend extra on a GOOD mixer? Basilisk, I accept recommendations *anything below 300 USD in the US*

Alright.. I've decided I will go for the CDJ-100s. It's 200 bucks cheaper (100 on each deck). Do any of you guys have any recommendation on MIXERS? I'm looking for a 2-channel mixer, hopefully with beat counter. The counters aren't always precise, but I believe they can come in handy for a beginner. Opinions? Suggestions for a mixer? The DJM-300 are about 270 US-dollars.

So the 200's are worth it for the pitch resolution? You've played with them? Any cheap 2 chan mixers you recommend with a cue-knob? I'd appreciate being able to listen to 2 channels on the headphones. Perhaps could be a good tool to learn beat matching. Man.. psytrance has started to grow now in Brazil - I mean, it's becoming POPULAR! - so DJs get requests to play Infected Mushroom's I WISH (Skazi rmx) every single party and probably many times.. Daaaaaaaaaaamn!!!!

In about 4 hours I couldn't match beats properly (after opening both channels and letting them play together for a few seconds they start to overlap...).. I'm not saying I don't like quality. As you said. Pitch/Beat matching is a basic need for ANY DJ. No matter if he/she plays low-class psy or picks house or hip hop. It's a must. If you can't match.. you can't say you're a DJ. But I'm talking about the very beginning. Where I don't intend to do it perfectly. My goal is to mix well enough to play at small parties, enjoying myself and playing well enough so that the crowd won't miss a step on their dancing, and the non-pros won't tell I might have missed a kick. So basically I'm about learning the very basic so I can use the knowledge to motivate myself and dive in head first on mastering the technique the best possible way. Play like a real PRO.. But it should be hard to just practice and practice. So I want to be able to perform, feel the crowd and learn with my own mistakes.. see my failures and perfect them at home... But that takes practice, practice and a lot of experience. I would say at least 2-3 years of constant practice to become what my goal is. A GOOD DJ, even if just as a hobby. I believe I'll go for the CDJ 100 for now and then.. well.. "in the long term we'll be all dead" (Keynes)

So you're saying the only good thing about the 200's is the pitch resolution. I sort of agree on that, but I just TRIED to match a few tracks on a pair of CDJ-800 my brother owns. For a beginner with enough cash to buy any of them is the 100 extra-dollars on each deck actually worth it because of the MP3 feature (I'll be PRACTICING at home, few CDs, loads of tracks) and the pitch resolution? You must consider that I can sell them FAST and with PROFIT (at least 20% I'd say) in Brazil if I want to upgrade to other deck or simply buy the workaholic CDJ-100s.

You don't like them because they're expensive or because they're actually bad products? Which Beringher/Numark mixers are similar to the DJM-300s and are cheaper? DJM-300s costs 270 USD

Pioneer CDJ-200 is 100 USD more expensive than the CDJ-100s. As far as I know the only difference (main difference at least) would be: 1. CDJ200 plays MP3 CDs. 2 CDJ200 Pitch vaires 0.02% vs 0.1% from CDJ100. Any experienced DJs have anything to comment on that? Is it worth it paying $100 USD for the CDJ-200?

All the parties, raves and this one festival I've been to in Brazil.. All I have seen is Pioneer CDJ 100's.. And I'm speaking of Raves for 3000-12000 people. Artists such as Infected Mushroom, Bizarre Contact, Ticon, Talamasca, GMS, Astrix, Sub6, Psysex.. When you think about it you might think CDJ100's are old, etc, but I guess it suits the good artists as well even though they're quite old. I really want to buy my equipment, but prices in Brazil are too expensive. I need to import them from the US. I want to get a pair of Pioneer CDJs. Either the 100 or the 200. And for mixing A Pioneer DJM 300s. Headphones either the Sony MDR V700 or the Technics DJ1200. Suggestions? Opinions? This should add up to 1200 USD which I can afford now that I finally graduated.

I really wanna hear this Ott guy. Loads of people saying brilliant things about this dude in a bunch of forums. Who will be with me at the Sonica chill out for this one?

Useful information: HOW TO GET THERE Transportation - Directions to Sonica Or http://www.neurobiotic.com/how_to.pdf

News on VooV? See you at Sonica, Squaffy

There's another thread about this. Check International Multi day festivals sub forum.. I think. Good luck!

Party on, fellas!

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I already decided. Check the other topic "Who's going to Sonica?". I'll be there. I really mean it. I WILL be there hahah you will fine me, the crazy dancer with a beer can in a hand and a Gudang Garam in the other!!!! PUTA QUE PARIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!

You got a place to crash.

Just join us.. You coming from Australia or you live in Europe already?

LOL

You coming from West Virginia, USA?

400 ?? Holy shit.. haha Greek Invasion Well.. any chance any of you 400 could give me a lift? I'm sure 400 people should have tons of cars or at least company for train/bus rides hehe

Anyone leaving from Rome that could give me a lift? I'll carry only a backpack and my tent.. I'll chip in some $$ for gas

lol I got to go home to use MSN. Being an adult (I'm only 22, fuck this!) sucks haha Talk to you later, bro!

D3lirious and Psychocell, add me to your MSN if you have it. rafaelabreu@hotmail.com

Great line up, great cool location. I had plans to go to Atmosphere, too bad I got no time in my hands.

When do yo guys arrive in Rome? I will need a lift to the festival grounds. Anyone renting cars/caravans/motor homes?