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Does COmputer matter when Starting out as a DJ?

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  1. bdynasty
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    Does the type of computer matter when beginning as a new dj on the scene, software hardware or other.
     
    bdynasty, Jun 4, 2015


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    yes, a computer does matter my friend
    MacBooks are preferred because of stability and durability
    it might be a little bit expensive but its worth the money
     
    riddimkartel, Jun 5, 2015


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    Certainly. Do NOT use any computer at all if you're a beginner. Learn to dj and mix by ear.
     
    Vibez 24/7, Jun 5, 2015


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    Learn to dj and mix by ear........ good advice
     
    lincol, Jun 6, 2015


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    You should always learn to mix by ear first, but when you do get a computer, don't cheap out. Buy a quality device and get an external hard drive only for music. you should also get a back up external hard drive just in case and back it up.
     
    DJ_Ryan, Jun 18, 2015


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    In this time a computer does matter to dj and mixing
     
    jamboo, Jun 20, 2015


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    first i got a macbook was too slow and liked windows better bought me a asus n56 looks exactly like a macbook and has a backlit keyboard but has better performance has an i7 rated at 3.40ghz 8 gb ram and nvidia 650m 2gb which can easily play games at high settings the laptop is only $500 it's an asus n56. this things has a really low cpu bar when running serato lower than a macbook and analyzes 8 tracks 4 more than a macbook. Never crashes on acid 7
     
    DJ KJAYY, Jun 23, 2015


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    Go for the best available for performance my friend
     
    koolee, Jun 30, 2015


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    im surprised it beats a macbook.
     
    bsomai11, Jul 3, 2015


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    Most people tend to prefer mac books
     
    Alix Lee, Jul 7, 2015


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    i recommend something with a I7 or better
     
    wickid_x, Jul 13, 2015


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    computer absolutely matter today
    You need a macbook pro or a "workstation pc" i5 minimum or better 8gb ram or better
    If you plan on doing videos i7 and 16gb ram min
    macbook air and regular PCs wont cut it
     
    Johnnie Walker, Jul 20, 2015


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    yes it does matter. If you only want to be the occasional DJ, play for house parties, bars etc (and strictly DJing) start with a Windows Laptop. Realistic minimum is any with an Intel i5 chip, with 4 GB RAM (look to upgrade later to 8GB...ram is cheap nowadays). Internal hard drive min is between 250-320 GB and get an external HD (500 GB at least). OS=Windows 8.1 is faster and uses less memory than Windows 7 even though Win 7 is better in general. If you can afford the Macbook, get it, but i would concentrate on spending on a proper USB controller
     
    G8147, Jul 21, 2015


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    Get a Mac, you won't regret it. Almost all DJ's have MAC's
     
    roc1479, Jul 21, 2015


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    If u dont have a lot of money, a pc is good but mac is better for live use
     
    pimpreza, Jul 22, 2015


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    I prefer the MBP over a windows based system.
     
    jayrainman1, Jul 24, 2015


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    i love my macbook pro i would not use a windows to dj
     
    nick718, Jul 24, 2015


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    I prefer my macbook over any computer out there.
     
    KevinA, Jul 25, 2015


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    yes it does but learn from turntables first.
     
    Bodmon, Jul 25, 2015


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    yes i would suggest the macbook pro its reliable and doesn't slow down over time like pc's and the start up times for a mac is very fast to boot up if your system crashes or you forgot to plug in your charger.
     
    asifwali, Jul 31, 2015


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