CDJS or Final Scratch

[steelgrooves]

Since there has been alot of discussion about digital media taking over vinyl Id like to know wich you would prefer to use. CDJS or Final Scratch & why. I myself have been looking into one or the other but cant seem to make a solid decision. Would love to hear some opinions!

[fresh_an_funky_design]

the new technics cd decks, look pretty good, apparently they feel exactly like vinyl. I am a fan of cdj's but my only criticism is that you have to be very gentle with them, if you put much force into the wheel it push's it too far

[g]

neither -- Serato.

[Craig McW]

I'm looking at Serato seriously. Same idea as FS...

[ampassasinbirmingham]

only use wavs or aiffs with final scratch etc. mp3's are shit.

the technic cd decks r ace. the new numarks are also ace.

[g]

oldest argument in the new world... but on 90% of the club systems in the world you can't possibly hear the difference between a high bitrate mp3 and a wav.

but yeah, nice thing is that you can play 24/96 files out using a vinyl controller with FS or Serato if you so wish.

[g]

I'm looking at Serato seriously. Same idea as FS...
from everythying i've read, heard, seen Serato is just a bit more bulletproof than FS

[DJAmok]

Pioneer is it for me, but the NuMark is an amazing machine as well. If you scratch a lot, go with NuMark. Also the Sampler is very convenient. The Pioneer however has the advantage of an extremely fast drive, reads almost all CDR types and is reliable. And I just like the way the buttons are arranged. I could find them with my eyes closed and it would still feel natural.

[Evil G]

has anybody done a side-by-side comparison of the time stretch algorithms of the various digital decks? ie, pitch a track up or down and listen for artifacts.

[sash]

If you scratch a lot, go with NuMark.

What's it like to scratch with final scratch or serato? Could u do a hip hop set with one of these?

[Dirtyacid]

Well i,ve got 2 cdj 800,s & I think their great just like a vinyl deck im going to have a look @ final scratch but i,ve just got abelton live so im gunna see what thats like but as far as dj,ing goe,s cdj,s rule :clap:

[alsynthe]

i have finalscratch its awesome

[Flipvert]

Ableton Live ... Faderfox controllers or MAven (sasha prototype)
Plus Traktor 2.6 (bug free paleez) and effects units...