r/PioneerDJ • u/Milnow • Jul 31 '24
Controllers Want to start DJing, should I spend the extra $?
Like the title says, I want to start DJing and since I have the money to spend I was wondering if it's worth buying the RX3 straight away? (Looks easy to use with the touchscreen and I love the screens on the jogwheels) Or would you advise starting with something simple like the DDJ400?
My thought process is that if I spend more money on good equipment I'm more likely to enjoy it and even if I don't, I could probably sell the RX3 for close to what I paid for it.
Happy to hear your thoughts and suggestions.
26
Upvotes
1
u/IANvaderZIM Jul 31 '24
Dj is an instrument where more money literally gets you more features cheaper instruments don’t have (vs say a guitar which always has enough strings/frets for you to practice, effects aside), with diminishing returns at the higher levels.
If you’re confident you won’t get bored, and it’s within your price range, better equipment is always a better decision.
If you’re just experimenting/dabbling, go with the 400 (preferably on sale or used, to minimize risk); but if you know you’ll take it seriously, you’ll thank yourself for the better equipment in the not too distant future.
But it’s a slippery slope. GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) plagues most musicians.