Yeah im a rookie (Smash)..

   

Hello everyone,

Im new to the site and new to DJing. Im in the process of ordering my equipment so I dont even have that yet...lol. Im interested in what you guys/girls think is good as far as equipment. What do I need for a basic DJ setup?? Is Vinyl better or is a laptop better?? Any suggestions would be greatly appriciated.

Well you known, to get better in this thin you need to know how to handle equipment and get the feeling of mixing.my opinion is that laptops not really THE thing to learn mixing....I would begin with cds's or vinyl(whatever you like)

welcome @ djr

my preference is CD because the possibilities are just endless with cd's. you can do whatever you'd do with vinyl on cd's and a heck of alot more

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Welcome @ DJ R

Have Fun

Welcome here, if u get started, start with real gear and not with a laptop! because with is the real stuff, and with a laptop it's just faked.
goodluck in ur search for equipment

You could use a laptop: but only with the right controller(s) and software. However, i would advise you to go for real DJ hardware, not simulated by software. If you are serious about DJ-ing, which i guess you are because you're here, you would like to get some gigs too. Ideal setup would be Pioneer if you're going to DJ using cd's or Technics for vinyl. It doesn't come cheap though, so you would like to check the used adverts on DJ Resource. Don't know if they ship to Arizona... Welcome!

thank for all the suggestions i appreciate it. i will let you guys know on what i decided real soon. thanks again..