New DJ Setup: Out with Old, In with the New

For the past 6 - 8 months I have been back and forth on the internet searching for the latest and greatest DJ equipment for my new setup.  Since 2010 I have been using the Numark NS7FX but I am beyond tired of using it.  Plus it weights almost 70 lbs in a case so I didn't feel like carrying that thing in the DJ booth anymore so I sold just recently to a beginner DJ.  Don't get me wrong the NS7 is a great machine and for people who don't know how to DJ or never used vinyl to DJ, it's probably the best midi controller on the market for DJs.  But for me, I had to get to vinyl.  If you check out every club DJ they are pretty much using Technics 1200s.  They are the prototype for all turntables but in my opinion the new Stanton 150s blow them out.  Also you will see them using the always reliable Shure M44-7s as well.  In my opinion again, the new Ortofon S-120s are the best needs for digital djing software but M44s are the best on real vinyl.  After several months of reading reviews, renting equipment, and trips to Guitar Center I made up my mind about what I want and I decided to share it with you all.  Take a look and tell me what you think.

HP Smart Buy Business Backpack.

Has the same durability and functionality of any DJ bag and way cheaper.

Rane 62Z
Best Mixer on the market for Serato DJs.




10 Pair of Serato Vinyl
You can never have enough of these plus you can match your outfit or occasion.




Pioneer HDJ-2000-W Headphones
Best Headphones for DJs.  Better sound quality than Beats but not for the everyday listener.  Purely a professional grade set of headphones.




2 Odyssey Black Label Coffins




1 Odyssey Black Label Mixer Coffin




2 Ortofon CC S-120 Kits
Best Needles for Serato




Novation Dicers




Dr. Suzuki White Slipmats
Since I can't find white Serato Vinyl I will use clear over white slipmats.




Akai RPM3 Monitors
Something to place in front of me to help me mix.




White Odyssey LStandMWHT
The most versatile laptop stand on the market.  It has every feature a DJ needs and wants.




2 Stanton STR8.150 Turntables
The best turntables on the market with the highest torque.  Better than a 1200 and cheaper.

So there you have it.  Check out my gear and tell me what you think and tell what you use.

One Love,

IAMDJDK
www.iamdjdk.com

NEW VENTURES

Wzup World?

I AM DJ DK here bringing you a new blog on music news and reviews.  NO, this blog is not about gossip or any other celeb bullish*t.  This blog is strictly about new music, music reviews, artist reviews, dj equipment news, software reviews, and much much more.  IDGAF what Chris Brown and Rihanna do off stage.  I am here to listen to their music whether I like it, love it, or hate it.

Now, a little about me. I AM DJ DK, I can't stress that enough.  I am first and foremost a music lover, secondly I'm a dj.  I have a mass music collection and a great ear for music.  I can appreciate any genre of music and get something out of it.  My main love is R&B, Hip Hop, and Soul.  With the era we are in now R&B is becoming a lost art and I appreciate the artist like, Trey Songz, Miguel, & Frank Ocean for keeping R&B original.  I do like what Chris Brown does for the club, but in my car he gets no play unless it's "No B.S." on my iPod.  I'm a fan of Hip Hop minus the skinny jeans.  Aside from Lil Wayne the artist that rock skinny jeans I really don't feel, but I'm like 10 - 12 years older than those cats too.  If I wasn't from Louisiana and didn't listen to Wayne in my youth I would probably pass on his music too.  My favorite Hip Hop artist hands down is Jay-Z "Best Rapper Alive."  Why? Been listening since "Reasonable Doubt."  Most of you say Pac and Biggie but Biggie only dropped 2 albums and Pac I wasn't feeling the albums just his singles.  Soul music I love it all.  70s Soul and Southern Soul.  What is southern soul you ask?  TK Soul, Johnnie Taylor, Mel Waiters, Marvin Sease, Wilson Meadows, etc.  This is Southern Soul music.  That strange music you listen to on Sunday after church that talks about all of you things you have went through and going through in your love life while drinking bootleg beer from the club.  Now what you know about that?  See you have to be in and from the south to have a deep love for Soul music.  Yeah you got Motown but they didn't talk about those back street love affairs like ZZ Hill and JT talked about.

So there yo go.  You know how I feel about music and you see a lil of my passion for it.  I'm currently rebuilding my website, www.iamdjdk.com, and it will be up soon.  Keep looking out for my latest post and music reviews.

Much Love,

IAMDJDK
www.iamdjdk.com