Newbie Bedroom Dj/producer Question Options

[puma]

I'm new to the site and have been learning a tremendous amount of info from all of you so far. Thank you!

I've just embarked on setting up a home studio in which I will be able to mix both vinyl and digital files. While I have purchased some good MkIII's, a mixer and monitors, I have not purchased the hardware/software need for mixing my digital files.

I have been a PC user for about 10 years and do not consider myself to be too much of a techie. So....I guess what I'm saying is that I don't want to get in too far over my head when it comes to the hardware/software side.

My interests lie in mixing house, prog & tech house, and funky and tribal trance...and creating my own music through software. So...with that being said, what should I consider as viable options to complete my set-up? I'd like to invest in something that isn't too limited and will allow me to grow, but not too advanced at the same time. I guess I'd like to set a budget of around $2500 or less. Is that doable? Thanks in advance for all of your suggestions!

Puma

[don says mac]

sorry... I think I misread your email.... to mix in your digi files, you could use final scratch or serato, or get a cdj... all of which are a pretty decent investment. Personally, those are all things to get down the road,... First you have to build up your collection of produced tracks... this will take a while. But if you wanna jump in with boh feet you would need one of those devices mentioned above... or a vinyl press... For myself, I have a 3rd channel on my dj mixer, which i use for my computer. It's not the same to beat match but it's not worth it for me to invest $1k for final scratch or a cjd. Also, keep in mind that both dj'ing & producing are each in their own right very time consuming and demanding forms of music making.. It's very tough to find the time for both. But hey, that's just me. My advice, start simple & build when you need too. no sense on spending all your money and tons of gear and not be able to use it. Excuse me if I'm wrong but it seems that you are new to dj'ing? Get comfortable with that, record your mixes into your mac via Garageband, and start fiddling around with trying to create a track when you feel inspired... When you have an arsenal of tracks that you've recorded and all kinds of beats and loops and samples and you just gotta get out of your computer and into a mix, then treat yourself to a cdj or final scratch. Sorry for the rambling, but it seems like you have similar interests that I had when I got into it and from my experience there is a steep lurning curve with some of this and you don't want to overwhelme yourself.

.d.