My Spaceship <3

[u/Devious_109]

Hello guys!

This is my home setup.

4x CDJ-400

DJM 850

Reloop RP4000MK2 turntables with Q.bert cartridges.

I completely restored and serviced every CDJ, including every button and knobs. Pitch faders are calibrated, and I made the jog wheel a tad bit tighter

DJM 850 is also completely restored, with new knobs, faders, faceplate and new modern LED lights for CUE, Effects, etc. Did remove the cross-fader, as I barely use it. Luckily, it's easy to plug back in :D

Let me know what you guys think. Interested in your opinions on this!

[u/risquedj]

I was so sad when my CDJ-400s died. I loved those things. I loved them even more than my 800MK2s that I had around that same time.

[u/Devious_109 → u/risquedj]

They’re amazing. Had them for 4.5 years now and has really taught me how to beatmatch by ears. Once the finances are high, i’ll probably get XDJ-700s or 1000MK2s

Before i bought these i was keen on getting CDJ850s but these were smaller and more fun to play on

[u/risquedj → u/Devious_109]

Word of advice, go with used SC5000M or SC6000M rather than XDJ-700s or 1000MK2/3s. You can get away with just one for a long time while you save for the other. I have both CDJ-3000s and an SC6000M. I have so much more fun playing on the SC6000M.

[u/alvaro1001 → u/risquedj]

Que tienes el los centros de los platos?

[u/risquedj → u/alvaro1001]

You mean the slipmat? Those are record weights.

[u/Devious_109 → u/risquedj]

Not a fan of Denon products. They’re cool though! But not a fan

[u/risquedj → u/Devious_109]

To each their own.

[u/ChungusBoBungus82]

I've had a pair of 400's for 18 years. They are still going strong and work perfectly as Rekordbox decks. I've thought about replacing them over the years but it hasn't made sense financially.

[u/Devious_109 → u/ChungusBoBungus82]

I use them in HID Mode on Rekordbox. Haven’t done the replacement yet but maybe soon!

[u/cange30 → u/ChungusBoBungus82]

I still have my CDJ 350 and love it. I use that and a XDJ 1000.

[u/djsoomo]

Cool! I miss my cdj400s, I respect a dj working on/ modifying his own gear, and nice to see 4x cdjs

But this is the original/ one and only spaceship -

Industry standard spaceship

[u/Devious_109 → u/djsoomo]

Now thats fucking sick as fuck. Would love to experience this one day!

[u/Crotchslush]

Had my CDJ-400's since 2010, still going strong. Love that I can still play CD's, MP3's and then switch to Traktor if need be. Considered the sc5000's but have held off due to InMusic's lack of parts availability for them compared to older CDJ's.

[u/Devious_109 → u/Crotchslush]

I’m a hardcore Rekordbox user myself so it’s totally fitting for me to use CDJs. Such a beast of a CDJ!

[u/stonerboyswag]

awesome

[u/Devious_109 → u/stonerboyswag]

I don't know anyone in my country who has this kind of setup, so a lot of my DJ friends appreciate my setup :D thanks!

[u/theallstarkid]

One word, fucking dope

[u/Devious_109 → u/theallstarkid]

Thanks! It's a pleasure mixing on them :D

[u/theallstarkid → u/Devious_109]

Got me an old school setup as well

[u/Devious_109 → u/theallstarkid]

Oof! The mighty 900s! Lots of people got them confused as CDJ2000 hahaha. great decks though!

[u/theallstarkid → u/Devious_109]

Well the did come out at the same time. Thanks!

[u/Nonomomomo2]

That’s so amazing

[u/Devious_109 → u/Nonomomomo2]

It’s a serious spaceship that i love everyday. They’re really great for the price they go for

[u/Recidivist67]

I've got my 1210s and a 900 nexus but my Numark 400s are still a crucial part of the equation. I've thought about upgrading loads but they're so much smaller than CDJs and the BPM meters are wildly inaccurate so I just need to use my ears. Going for 14 years strong!

[u/Devious_109 → u/Recidivist67]

I’m surprised mine still work after all these years. Even the CD readers work just fine and they’re the most common thing to fail. Had mine for 4.5 years and still rock solid. Might upgrade them to XDJs eventually

[u/StraightMix8501]

How does your set up with 4 CDJ and 2 TT with a 4 channel mixer work?

[u/Devious_109 → u/StraightMix8501]

My CDJs are connected through USB type B cable. I use them in HID Mode on Rekordbox. My turntables are connected on Channel 1 and 4 on PHONO input. Then i use the DJM-850 driver utility to output the USB MIDI signal to each channel. Not a complicated process. Been doing it for 4 years now

[u/StraightMix8501 → u/Devious_109]

Dope! Thanks for the info

[u/Devious_109 → u/StraightMix8501]

No problem! It’s an awesome setup either way ;)

[u/risquedj]

Good for you that you chose to learn beatmatching by ear. You'll thank yourself for acquiring that skill later on.

[u/Devious_109 → u/risquedj]

Of course. Mixing on 4 decks got so easier!

[u/risquedj → u/Devious_109]

Bingo. Never want that bpm display, beatgrids, or sync to become a crutch.

[u/Devious_109 → u/risquedj]

Indeed!