You can also add the solution that works out of the box...a Macbook Pro. The new pricing structure has helped out fitting into budgets. It will definitely be under $2500.

many people will say...

"buy a mac"

i say "buy mac"

I dont want to get into an arguement over a mac. I am an old apple programmer.. Starting back from Apple II (yea now i'm giving in on my age ) :)
I am just asking if the mixer is any good
and if the pc configuration is any good

Thank you guys :)

The mixer is okay. Check the korg forums for comments from the happy and not so happy users. I have tried it out a few times. Sound was thin, all the knobs felt a bit cheap. Midi works as advertised. It does have good bang for the buck but not sure how reliable it will be. Also I think it is discontinued so not sure how service will be down the line.

What do you recommend Rebelguy? If I may ask

The usual characters:

Pioneer DJM-800
Ecler Evo 4

or find a midi controller that works for you. Might be a bit more flexible if you do club gigs so you don't have to hook up a mixer.

DJPanos take the advice and get a macbook pro, believe me is worth it :)

This thread has me thinking -- I have a TTM56, I wonder how hard it would be to mod it with a MIDI slider linked on the inside? hmm

sorry, i know you don't want to get in a mac but you mentioned the setup you were getting and asked "is this worth it?"
so NO, it's not worth it. not worth it when you can get a mac for about the same price like Rebelguy said. if you can get a mac for the same price to use for scratchlive. to me, it's worth it.

pioneer djm-800
ecler evo 4
korg zero 4
korg zero 8 (this will put you over buget probably)
all good mixers.

but if you just want 2 volume faders and ease of setup then the 57 is a good choice.

personally i have the sl1 and the 57. it's good to have when setting up multiple djs.

if this helps i run an HP-dv6000 with 2.2 dual core t4100 pentium, 4 gigs of ram,. vista home edition, nvidia 8400m video card with dedicated i think only 192megs and i run ssl and cue for video both with no problems. you say your where a mac programmer so you know the insides are the same its the user and settings that makes the difference. me i would def go with the quad over the amd more processing power is always great.

as for the mixer all the mixers stated are great for midi control. i personally use a midi controller for video rather than a mixer. its easier to fit into club situations and controls everything or anything i assign it to.

get a mac. if you have to get a pc don't get an AMD chip (i'm perplexed as to why they are still in business...intel has raped them for the last 3 years).

anyways if i where you, i would go with macbook pro 13 and ttm-57 sl. sell your sl-1 on ebay you can get ($400-$500) for it.

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On the mixer, the zero 4...I tested it out after wanting it for a few months and really didn't like it at all. See if you can find one around you to test out

I would not recommend the new 13" macbook pro for video. The video card is just not that good.

you're better off with a refurbished one of the last few models if you are looking to pinch pennies. i personally use the 2.5 and it works flawless. look at my profile.