just one word...

A-WE-SO-ME!!!!!

[love][love] :)

oh, BTW, is pricey, but it looks VERY professional. a tool for serious djs...

(although im not one of them, it makes me feel it! :P)

Hi BassChanber - I have been considering this bag myself as well as the Headliner Stashpack. Did you do a comparison of the two before choosing UDG? If so, what swayed you that way over the Headliner? Do you happen to have any pics of the inside compartments?

I just picked up one of the Creator bags and aside from getting used to the size (I was rocking the Odyssey Shuttle Bag) it's definitely solid. Worth $250? Almost. I was waiting for the new line of Headliner Bags to drop but they're taking to long...

Thanks for the reviews... ill look into it.. im currently on my 2nd Gig Skinz bag

Very solid bag. It's a little heavy, but it's very well made. You can fit a TTM57 in the inside compartment. It also has a pull out 'raincoat' that covers the bag, in case of rain, which I've used a couple of times. The back compartment is great to put any papers, pens, Ipods etc. I love UDG ;)

Just got a UDG Creator myself recently and am extremely pleased so far. VERY professional item. Pricey, yes, but well worth it IMO. Like most things, you get what you pay for. Top notch materials, design, and construction. I would've liked to have compared the UDG Creator with the Headliner Stashpack, but got tired of waiting for it to be available.

i ordered for one then changed my mind...belkin bakup gud enuf....

Pre-release, a lot of people thought this wouldn't sell because the price is steep. It sold out at turntablelab.com first week it came out!

Ok guys, The bag is really cool and really sturdy, but pleeeeeeeease answer this one for me. I've asked the question to different persons but nobody could answer me.

The specs say that you can fit the following things in the bag:
- Laptop
- SL 1 interface
- Space for your TTM 57SL, TTM 56 or Empath mixer
- Vinyl (up to 25 pieces)
- Headphones
- Needle case
- Cables
But it never states that you can fit all these things in the bag at the SAME time.

My question is, if you put your laptop (a small Macbook in my case) and your TTM57 in there... How much space is there left for vinyls? How many pieces can you get in there?

I always take a few vinyls with me, for emergency. You never know when bad things happen. But I hate to take along yet another recordbag in addition to the backpack. Consolidation and easy setup is the way I like it (also the reason why I bought the TTM57)

Hi Evil - I don;t think I would never consider carrying my Rane Empath in the backpack (I have an ATA case for it), but when I first got my UDG Creator, I test fitted the Empath just to see. Here's everything I got comfortably in it:

Apple Macbook Pro 15 Laptop
Apple Macbook Pro 15 Power Supply
Apple iPod Video 80GB
LitLab Uberstand Laptop Stand
Rane Empath Mixer
18 Vinyls (including 3 RSSL Control Vinyls)
10 CD/DVD Discs (including 4 RSSL Control CDs)
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Rane/Serato SL Interface
Rane/Serato SL Power Supply
Shure MCC Cartridge/Styli Carry Case
3 6' USB Cables
6 6' RCA Cables
1 10' 12VAC Extension Cord
1 12VAC 3-way Splitter
2 Flashlights
2 Pens
2 Markers
Gruv Glide
Canon SD500 Digital Camera
Keys


There was still some room to spare for a few loose items. With the Empath out of the bag, I fit about 40 Vinyls. Hope this helps. This bag rocks.

Damn, $250 for a bag? and I thought my Healdiner was alot.

Let's get some pics!! Post up pics of your loaded UDG Creator Serato Bag!!

Like most things in life, you get what you pay for. The UDG Creator is just one example of this.

Here's some pics I just took of mine all loaded up.

Front/right, closed
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Front, right pocket open with Cartridge/Styli Carry Case
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Front, front/center pocket open with wireless mouse (flashlights in two front/lower/side pockets)
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Front/left, closed
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Front, first section open with headphones, RSSL interface, RCA and USB cables
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Front, second section open with laptop
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Left/side pocket closed
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Left/side pocket open with power supplies, extension cables, adapters, etc.
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Front, third section open with mixer, laptop stand, vinyl, Gruv Glide, automatic interior light
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Rear, closed. shoulder straps
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Rear, open with discs, pens, markers, phone, iPod, magazines, cards, adapters, etc.
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Lockable, rubberized, zipper details
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Non-skip, rubber feet
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Embroidered logos
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Embossed rubber logos
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Embossed rubber logos
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There are many other nooks, crannies, pockets, zippers, etc for stashing away other various things as well.

wow, that's nice. My only complaint is (just like my headliner backpack) it's too damn big. It must be really heavy. I use a coffin so I don't need to fit a mixer in my bag so both the headliner and UDG bag are bigger than I need. The newest headliner backpack seems to be a better bag for me. Thanks for the pics Soulsonica.

I seen it but I love the odyssey serato bag it's off the hook. I got the bag and stand for $80 ( maybe a little less) but it's like $129 everywhere!

Is that where the laptop is supposed to go? lol

You have a really nice camera.

Oh my gawd!!! This bag is really awesome! I can fit all my crap in there and throw in a few extra records... PERFECT!!!

I think I've found a new thing to save for :o). Consolidation!!! Then I'd only have to bring my 2 flightcases with the TT's and the backpack... I could carry my entire setup 1 one time. No more running back and forth 10 times to get my stuff onloaded from the car, while in the meantime leaving unguarded the stuff I already unloaded.

Perfect! If I make a little cover to protect the knobs and faders of my mixer, then there's no risc in putting everything together.

thanks a lot Soulsonica!!!!

Actually Evil, there is padded, ribbed, removable shield that already comes with the UDG Creator that the mixer slip into and protects it from the other interior gear. You just cant see it in the pics because of the angle. Here's some manufacturer's pics where the divider can be seen better (although for some reason they show records inside the divider/protector rather than the mixer, but trust me, the mixer is supposed to go there.) i177.photobucket.com

PS: To all the peeps who complain about the bag being "too big" - What is it that you want? I fail to understand this comment because if you want to carry ALL the gear in one shot, then the bag needs to be a particular size and this is it (simple physics here). There's no extra room for stuff you don't need, just the right amount of space for everything you do. This is a "products specific" designed bag. Only way around this is to go with smaller, multiple bags, but that defeats the whole purpose and solution that this bag fulfills. Besides, it's not like your hiking cross country with it for crying out loud - rather your typically just taking short jaunts between modes of transportation and event venues.

;)

Myez, I know it's a padded and speratated compartiment, so no other stuff break off a knob or something. But I like to take care of my material and I don't really like the idea of putting pressure on the knobs from the stuff that is in the other compartiments. I was thinking about bending a small metal cover, that you can slide over the top-plate and fits perfectly. So all pressure comes to the plate and is transferred to the top-plate of the mixer (which can take that without problems) and not to the knobs and faders.

Of course I haven't tried myself with the bag yet, perhaps it appears unnecessary at all. But still... I love my equipment. So better safe than sorry, especially with over 3500 Euros worth of equipment to go in the bag.

My stuff still looks like new (except for the smell) and I'd like to keep it that way. 1210's and a TTM57 look way too cool to be molested :oD.

Soulsonca, thanks for the great pics. I have been toying with the idea of getting this bag, and it looks like it is exactly what I am looking for.

All things considered, I think the price is ok as long as the bag holds up well and protects my gear.

Does it fit in the overhead compartment in planes when full?

An excellent question that I didn't think about, but I am also interested in finding out the answer to this.

Not sure. I don't think it will. However, I do think it will fit under seat in front of you. Reason I'm guessing it will is because I just took a similiar size/shaped bag that was filled with same gear with me to Ultra Music Festival and it fit there just fine.

It fits in the overhead compartment, but you have to lay it on it's back. Just take your laptop out of the bag and put it under the seat in front of you.

Ah ok... Right now with my Gig Skinz bag, i sometimes have to take out the Serato box and then the bag fits.. but it depends on which model of the plane it is.. newer planes fit the whole bag with the ssl box.

oh shit! I want one! where do I get one? Anyone know the cheapest place to get it?

If you don't mind asking, Whats the total weight on the bag including the contents??

And is it comfortable when have it carryed on ur back??

are the knobs on the mixer well protected?

They have a messenger bag and other stuff in the Creator line to...

www.udgcase.com

ooh i dig the messenger bag, does a mixer fit in it? i did not see it on the site.

Great pics... I'm going to have to research more and probably pick one up soon. Thanks.

I really need to just bite the bullet and get the backpack... I have wanted it since it was first announced.

I have the Odyssey shuttle bag with wheels and it fits everything:
57
8 records
laptop cooler
headphones
Shure cart box
power supplies and a bunch of other accessories.

plus it's on wheels, so you don't have to lug it around on your back. I'm not sure how the straps are on the creator bag, but if not designed right, the straps would put alot of compression on the items inside the bag. Thus, compressing you knobs on you mixer, laptop...etc.

The shuttle bag also fits in the overhead on planes. Besides the alright ( top handle in starting to fray, but it's also been on about 15 trips and 6 months of weekly gigs)construction, it's a pretty good bag. Definitly worth $120. Definitly check it out.

S

I just took delivery of my UDG creator bag - I read this topic the other week and with out being able to go check one out for real, I took a gamble and ordered one online on Thursday.

First impressions I'm happy - it looks solid though larger that what I originally thought. It looks it will defo do the job; though I guess I'll only know for sure when I'm out and about with it. I play out twice a week, so I'm sure it will get some serious use. Previously I was using a bag I've owned since the mid 90s which again was solid, how ever I pretty much had to force everything in so the Creator is a welcoming change.

The fact that it arrived in a box speaks volumes about presentation for me.

My missus goes travelling and has some pretty nice kit, she's going to Killimanjaro next year and to be honest I don't think the bag would look out of place half way up a mountain.

Has anyone travelled out of the UK with one and managed to get it via hand luggage - I'm off to Ibiza in the Summer and was hoping I could take it on board the plane.

I want the UGD or the Headliner bag...my only concern is that I have a Pavilion dv9000 and I wander if it would fit in any of this bags...it's HUGE!!! The dimensions are 15.16 (L) x 11.65" (W) x 1.57" (H)

^^^i got the ugd bag last week and it'll fit.... there is too much room sometimes... I still haven't found all the hidden pockets :p

OMG, i cant even read through the whole thread im soooooo jealous!!! i was about to drop loot on one last week, then realized that if i didnt, i could get a MBP sooner!

As for size, i used to be hardcore into skateboarding, so the size of the UDG bag is perfect. the one thing that would make this backpack the 'ULTIMATE SHIT' would be to have a skateboard holster strap too!

btw, i was sold by the 'sternum straps' alone! fuck yeah.

Mine arrived 10 minutes ago. Looks real cool, even better than what I expected, especially with ALL them little compartments and what not. One question though - how do you guys put your mixer(s) in (I have TTM57) ? Which side up/down, and which way do you point the knobs & faders? Or is there no difference, really?

The bag looks really nice mos def. I'm goin 2 check out the Ortofon bag this weekend.

bummer!! I just tried fitting my 17" MBP into the Creator's "laptop compartment" - no go! I can of course fit it into the "mixer / vinyls compartment", but I was hoping for some room there for a spare t-shirt, a towel, or whatever I need if I go out for 2-3 days... no good. or at least - not quite as good as I thought. 15" and below - no problem, though.

How does the 17" mbp fit in the mixer compartment? Does it have any cushion for it? I wander if it would fit in the Healiner bag? Where are you guys getting the UGD bag from?

I NEED ANSWERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

www.froogle.com

what I mean is, there's a larger compartment, divided into two parts, for your mixer and your vinyls, and the 17" goes into the vinyls part, along with the vinyls (especially since I only carry with me 4 control vinyls and nothing else). But - the space provided for the laptop is pretty tight, and too narrow for vinyls, so as of now I can't think of any use for it. But I'm sure something'll come to me, though.

As for padding, cushions etc. - I can't think of any other bag I've ever seen padded as well as this one, so no worries there.

just got one of these. gotta say it is so dope, sits comfortably, doesn't seem overly heavily and now means i can ride my bike to the studio and to gigs.

sad news is i only had it 12hrs when my g/friend's cat decided to puke all over it. :(

s

I've had the headliner bag since last winter, and I love it. . This bag looks pretty much like my headliner bag. The UDG bag took too long to come out, and it's about double the price. My headliner bag fits all of the same sh-t, laptop, headphones, SSL box, USB cables, RCAs, Needles, ipod, cellphone charger, and about 15 pieces of vinyl (w/laptop in the bag).

It's heavy, but not too uncomfortable - I might not be the one to ask about the weight on your back though, I ammmm in the infantry.. Oh well, it's comfortable to me :)

Looks like the same material that the UDG bag is made of too, so . . . there's my 2 cents!

i've been sleeping. that creator bag is bananas! i have a gray leather/suede nike backpack (it was made for an athelte cuz it has his logo front and center) which i use and is great, but certainly cant fit a mixer in it. i may have to make a few calls and see if i can get one of those creators. great pics soulsonica. thanks.

Hmmmm...everything I've read about the Headliner bag says that it can't carry/doesn't have room for a mixer, while the UDG bag does. I'm guessing that's why it's double the price? (That and the materials, the LED light, etc.) Or could you fit your mixer in the Headliner bag instead of the 20 records?

Thanks for the awesome pics Soulsonica, totally made me more informed. Now I'm just trying to figure out whether to get the UDG bag, or just get a flight case for my TTM57SL, and just use a normal gym bag or MEC/Crumpler laptop bag for everything else.

better the rane flightcase for a mixer or is the creator backpack as much reliable?

Unfortunately after only less than 1.5 years of use, the same Odyssey bag that I have is in bad condition. The sides have ripped and it is sometimes a pain in the ass to carry up a flight of stairs. I can't wait to get rid of it and replace it with something that's built better and the Creator bag looks pretty sharp so far.

BTW I'm surprised to see that almost NO ONE carries a spare laptop with them. Why is that? What if your lappy crashes at a gig and doesn't work again the whole night? I'm so paranoid that I just have to carry an extra lappy with me at all gigs, which makes for a bit of a heavier load to carry but worth it nonetheless.

But I digress...

I DO NOT recommend the Odyssey bag, especially if you carry all the shit that y'all be having on your list of things to bring with you.

What I'm about to bring up is kind of a "moot point" since I'm picking up my bag in about 45 minutes..lol! But, I've been looking through all of the posts regarding this bag, and absolutely NOBODY has talked about an external Hard Drive fitting in the bag! I figured with all of the extra pockets, my plan is to NOT put my 57 mixer in the bag, but instead put my Roland S404, and my hard drive in that same space.

I use one of the Swiss Army laptop backpacks. The thing is a tank and i would never use anything else. Seperate compartments for Ext HD/SL1/laptop/headphones/cords plus like 15 extra pockets that i dont use. Steal braded re-enforced strap... thing is niiiice

www.bestbuy.com

Other forum users:

here is a wee overview of the UDG creator bag i done for you guys....

Watchwww.youtube.com

hey every1!!! i am thinking about getting the Creator but does anyone know if a DJM-800 fits in the bag??? it says it can hold up to a 12'' mixer but i wanted to see if anyone has this set up... thanx every1

There's a new creator bag coming out. A smaller one. I need that.

I wanted to buy the UDG Creator bag until I saw it at the DJ expo in Atlantic City.
That thing is too heavy and I carry a lot of stuff (Two laptops, two dual bay external Hard drives two Uberstands and more).

I ended up buying the Jansport Exchange bag. It's almost as big as the UDG but a lot lighter.

I posted pictures of it here.
www.scratchlive.net

I've had it for 6 or 7 months and it still looks new.
I liked it so much, I bought another one to use while riding my motorcycle.

Im selling my UDG bad if anyones interested. Its never been used and still in the box. I never carry my mixer with me so I ended up never using it. Hit me up on PM.

I just picked mine up yesterday and I looooove it!!! BUT, I do have one concern... my headphones fit, but they fit real tight and snug (Sony MDRV700's). I'm affraid they're going to snap on me while I'm lugging the bag around. Any ideas, comments, or suggestions anyone?

Someone name a price and my bag is yours...

I was finally ready to bite the bullet for a bag in this price range, and so I picked up the Headliner Roadpack Plus. It is a serious mammer-jammer sized bag, and for the most part I like it, but it has the drawback of my new laptop not fitting in it (it is close; so very, very close...).

Now, my laptop is about the size of a monster truck, measuring 11.75" x 15.5" x 2.35". To any of the owners of the Creator, do you think that my laptop will fit in the laptop compartment on the Creator? I am sending the Headliner back either way, and I guess I will exchange it for the Creator, but if you cats can inform me up front if my laptop has no chance of fitting, I can save myself some time and just return the Headliner and look elsewhere.

Thanks in advance!

i kinda wanna sell my road ready case and buy one of these backpacks to lighten my gear load...260 though is rough for a backpack

The bag is nice and well built but it seems like a lot of things like headphones, records, and mixer fit really tight in it. I broke to knobs on my 57 taking it in and out of the bag and had to send it back to Rane for repairs which I gotta say Rane support is the awesome.. It is also really heavy with everything in it. I think I am just gonna buy a case for my 57.

this may be a dumb question but can you fit a 56 in a case in this bag? I dont know if I wanna put my 56 in this bag without a case and end up breaking some shit like dj phatal just said.

any word?

No, just the mixer w/o the case.

damn. thanks for the info

What do ya'll think of the UDG Producer bag?

its more protective than the creator... nice orange liner too ;)

My Creator was waiting for me when I walked into work today - I think this is going to do the trick!

If you didn't carry a mixer around with you, how many records do you think you could carry in the back?

I recently bought the UDG Serato bag and it is durable fits everything I need but a little concern about my 57 mixer when I put in the main compartment. Not really satisfied but it is a good bag thouhg. Willing to try the Headliner Road Backpack bag so we'll see.

Not sure how many records you can put but it should hold enough w/o the mixer.

I'm thinking of buying one but i'm kinda confused. I did a quick search and there seems to be a few different variations, theres the U8000BL, the U8001BL and the U8003BL. What is the difference between them, if any at all?

Not sure where you got the info or site unless your talking about this www.udgcase.com

How about Control Vinyls?

arghhhh, I feel so uncool without one of these... I need one in my life! Prolly my next purchase fo sho.

want to hear my review... 1 year after purchase?

good and bad tbh.

The zips all broke, the stiching went and the light died about a month after i got it. I got it replaced after a bit of a winge though. Without the mixer cover you will undoubtedly lose the feet from you mixer and bend the headphone cue fader as well as loose varios dials. The annoying and pointless rubber studs are mostly to blame for that.

its great to have so many purpose made pockets as now everything i gig with has a home and i never forget to take anything.

When its full, it sticks out a lot and hurts your back and shoulders to carry it for a long time. the new compact version might be the one for me if i can still squeeze a 57/control vinyl and mac in.

another question... what is with all the packaging? a box ffs? then a bag in a bag?

conclusion:

great idea,
over priced considering you dont get the mixer cover or vinyl and laptop hard cases included,
great waterproof cover,
poor quality zips,
could do with a lightweight telescopic handle with low profile wheels built in.
stupid packaging,
annoying rubber studs

*rant over*

All the stuff you mention except for the zipper part which I haven't dealt yet cause it's practically new is true. The bag is heavy when you have alot of stuff also it's big too. A little concern about putting the 57 but there is a way you can protect it from the studs. Overall is a good bag but are something that lack. That is why I'm gonna buy the Headliner bag to see how it is and possibly use it as a backup or bascically use it all the time.

Hey Serato fam,
I bought the Creator pack about 6 months ago. I use it for gigs and traveling to gigs every week and it works great. However after about 2 months it started to fall apart. ( See photos here -- momslittlemonsters.files.wordpress.com -- It sucks because I associated the great products that Rane makes with the construction of this bag and I was willing to pay the extra dough for it, but I gotta say that I don't feel that UDG came correct here. Products should not fall apart doing what they are specifically built to do and if you carry 10 records, your laptop needles and a change of clothing which is what I pack this thing falls apart.
I am sad shit is not cheap.
Unfortunately I lost the receipt to get this in for a RA # so looks like its going on to the DJ bag bone yard with my Burton bag, my gig skins bag, a heavy ass pelican case and various laptop backpack bags.....ugh. I guess I am trying to get one of these headliner bags and see how long they last.
If anybody has a connect with the returns dept at UDG or Serato pass along this post.

Thanks
Max Klaw

contact ferdi.
i had a problem with one of my record bag a few years ago and they replaced it straight away and paid for all the shipping to and from me.

rumor has it too they are releasing a wack load of new lines this year too!!


URS B.V.
Ferdi van den Berg
www.udggear.com
Geograaf 14
Duiven - 6921 EW
The Netherlands

Tel: +31 26 351 0554
Fax: +31 26 370 6074
Email: f.vd.berg@udggear.com

Off the subject but finally bought the Headliner Serato bag which is this www.turntablelab.com and should've bought this bag a long time ago and really diggin' the bag. It fits good and not to compact, also light too !!!

Still got the UDG bag but might sell it or keep it if I have to bring my mixer to gigs just in case but will end up getting a hard case to protect the mixer.

The Headliner bag is dope and definitely recommend it.

My zippers are broke.
It's the worst UDG bag i've had in my life.

Oh, and it broke 2 faders...f**k UDG.

Same thing happened to me TWICE!!!

UDG wouldnt do anything, thankfully Serato exchanged mine once....

I think im going for the headliner bag!

Dayum. You guys killed my infatuation with this bag. Been wanting to get it since forever, but not anymore.

When something is expensive and breaks easily, it is a rip off (e.g., my Technics headphones that cost me over $140 and broke within a year).

Well, dont get me wrong the bag is GREAT! But you said it, If I pay good money $200 for a bag I expect it not to rip and tear. My LED light also broke on the 2nd one a week after.

I think im goin for this one:
www.turntablelab.com

Isn't it $250? Even worse.
=/

Serato, if you're listening (reading)... quit selling us this bullshit product. For real.

I am def going to try and get my return on thank you Jonnie for the address, but I am not holding my breath. meanwhile I still need a bag for my gigs, I thought the design was good overall just not built to do work. Thanks for the feedback. I will keep the board posted.

i have one too, about 1/2 year.. the only problem for me is that is too big..
also i started to have problems with the zippers. broken..

i have a doubt. can we bring this to a plane? flight in the overhead compartiment?
isn t too big for this new flight rules?
i will have a few foreing gigs in Europe and a friend told me that is too big to bring inside the plain.
i am thinking about the new magma digi trolley.. but 200eur is too much.
any feedbacks?
thanks

i have the headliner serato bag and I love it!

headliner will just work as fine.

I've posted about the Jansport Exchange bag many times (I also have pictures on one of the threads).
Jansport has been making bags for many years. The bag is big, lightweight, durable and under $100.
I've never liked the UDG bags. Not even the headliner.

Jansport also has a lifetime warranty.
www.ebags.com

does the headliner big fit a rane ttm56?

I use this UDG bag www.udggear.com in black. Just the top part (I have the set tho'), and it's holds a TTM57SL (mind you I made a custom foam top to protect the faders) and I still have room for CV and a few more records and all my cables n' stuff.

arrghh this is doing my brain in!
i want a headliner stashpack (udg is too expensive and too big for planes) but i cant get it here! grrr
pathetic
so what else do i have as an option?
i want a backpack, that will defo fit within these dimensions: 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (22ins x 18ins x 10ins) so it can go on planes (yes the udg creator bag IS too big, WAY too big)
so what do you guys recommend?
any help would be great as im stumped and need to stop lugging 2 bags around!
rane/serato shud fix up and make a smaller bag for people who need to take a serato setup and some vinyls (no mixer) on flights!
sorry to rant
any recommendations?

at the mo its looking like an Ortofon DigiBag Serato Scratch DJ Backpack Laptop Bag is gonna be my best option > www.pssl.com
but i cant find the dimensions of it anywhere! arrgghhh

can the digibag hold a mixer?

yes.. it can. a pionneer or a ttm.
i have mine to sell once its too big for me to travel and to put in the hand luggage in overhead place on a plane.. but never had a problem with it . its very durable and useful.

this is so annoying!!! what bag wont fall apart and will hold a 57, MBP, CV's, ext HD, and all the other misc. shit.

I think you gotta go hard case for the 57. I saving up for one.

i want to eliminate a case. that being the one my 57 is in.

Well if you think about it, that bag -- and others of similar size -- will practically hold everything but your mixer. So for most gigs, I would think you just have to have your backpack and just carry your mixer in a small case or bag.

My backpack is a Targus laptop back that fits everything I need, including a backup laptop, and I carry my mixer in a small duffel bag. In fact, carrying a backpack and that duffel bag doesn't draw as much attention to would-be jackers as it would if I'd be carrying a flight case.

+1 targus bag and duffel ..i got a gig that i have to walk couple blocks from parking garage ..bought my flight case for mixer with one night walking through garage and over hear bet you he got some gear on him come from behind me ..let them see my friend and it was coo ..but after that i use the duffel and foam....then they just think I'm homeless...

Yup, I got that idea after having to gig in Hollywood a few times, where parking can be a huge pain in the arse. Walking a few blocks is good exercise, but I wouldn't want the attention that a flight case brings.

YEAH.
i would never put my 57 in anything BUT an ATA certified flight case.
shits way too expensive not to have th ultimate protection.

alot of the bags are gorgeous, but Id rather rock the bag, and my case.
(the pelicans are under 100.00 on most military sites)

i like those all black and real tough from what ive been told ....military sites please? my pops is a vet mabye i can get that hook up those pelicans are like three bills for the one i want...

ok but in any event. which bag is best? i only travel about 30 feet from my car to where I am setting up.

just looked at a review of this bag

www.monocase.com

they say this company has good quality durable bags..

thats a nice lookin sack (nohomo)

and the price is right.

that was funny.....check this review ...

www.djtechtools.com

what about the compact udg serato bag?

Has anyone seen this bag, and can verify whether or not it's exactly like the UDG Creator Backpack?

Gator G-MEDIA PRO Backpack for Serato Scratch Live

www.bhphotovideo.com

www.gatorcases.com

When I was at Office Depot yesterday, I noticed a dope-looking Swiss backpack for around $80. Looked very comfortable, had enough space for two laptops, external hard drive, etc., and had tons of cool little pockets.

I got a UDG creator, the light never worked. I called UDG support, and their response was "it's only a light, is it important enough to replace the bag for?" Then they said they would send out a replacement light unit.

Not surprisingly, i never received the replacement light unit. I know it's only a light, but it's mighty handy when you're searching for a vinyl in the dark! I chased them up, and they fobbed me off with an "it's in the post".

Bag .. great .... support ... crap!

Buy one, use it ... hope it never breaks !!

I had the same problem with mine too. I pestered them for almost 2 months before they actually sent me the light module. I have a long list of apologizing emails telling me they were gonna ship me a new one. The funny thing is, I originally asked them for a price for a replacement light and they are the ones who offered to send me a new one. As far as the bag goes, it's solid and holds everything. If it has a downside to it, I'd have to say it's a little on the heavy side. everything is protected and nothing has ever been scratched. It holds my VCI-300, 15" MBP, SL3 box, headphones, cables, hard drives, etc...

Love it!!!

man... im on the fence with this bag and that other hot one

Whichever bag you get, get the MFC-1, trust me, you'll need it!

www.rane.com

D:)

yeah... that puppy NEVER leaves my Pelican case.
Ive heard too many stories.

Whats the difference between the regular Creator Backpack and the Compact version?! Everyones talking bout the bag damaging their mixer. I also have a 57 and plan on lugging it around in the Backpack, surely it wont get damaged if I buy one of those MFC-1's to put on top as Phoenix recommended?! Ive been using the Magma Battle Bag which comes with this little pouch for a Mixer, its not really padded but up to now nothing has happened to my 57, its in mint condition. I think Im prolly going to get the Compact?! Can I fit my 57, 13" MBP in Crumpler Case, Ortofons, 5 Vinyls, Headphones and power supply, usb cable etc. inside the bag or should I go with the big one?! The compact is a lot cheaper and if it does the job I will go with that one!

Btw, thx Soulsonica for posting those pics!!!

My boyfriend is an upcoming DJ and REALLY REALLY wants this bag. With Christmas only days away my search has been on. It seems as though the bag has been discontinued. Is this true? If so, why?

Does anyone know where I could find one of these? Or can someone recommend a bag that is comparable?

PLEASEEE HELPP!!

Check djdeals.com

another option is the headliner stashpack

DJs girlfriend actually I'm selling one as I won it as a prize and not plan on using it. Can't advertise it or sell it here as for it is against forum rules. PM me if your interested.

****For Mods Only**** Delete reply if I broke the rules and fine by me.

If you do get one of these for your fella, please please please make sure he gets the foam protector for the mixer, you can find it here rane.com under accessories, it's the MFC 1 Mixer Foam Cover, it's for the TTM57 Mixer, but if he's got a different mixer, he will need something similar. It protects the knobs and sliders when in transit, and is REQUIRED unless you want things to slowly break !!

Other than that, the bag is great ... he'll love it !! :)

Happy Christmas !

does anybody have the udg creator compact?

i have the serato skinz bag and love it, fits everything really well.

I have a creator bag and its worth the money. I have yet to find a bag that is better. Fits Rane 57 nicely and 13" mac book pro. I use it every weekend and the bag after 2 years still looks like new. Only 1 fault is the zip tabs break easily and need to be replace with more heavy duty tabs.

Besides the zipper handles............my bag is the best by far. By the way I just contacted UDG via email and they quickly sent me a bag of zipper handles and a stack of road case stickers. 2 types of road case stickers to be exact, so after that I'm sold on UDG.......

does anybody have the udg creator compact?

I love this backpack.

Hey everyone - likewise on the zipper issue - I turned around the other night and brush against a wall and I kid you not, another zipper tab broke off.

Has anyone managed to replace them? My bag is solid elsewhere.

DJ Eighty 8 - when you say you got a bag of zipper handles - do you mean the tabs or brand new complete zips including the runner?

Any one got this bag?

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Or the smaller version?

I wouldn't mind downsizing a bit.

Just the tag with UDG on the tag itself. They sent me wwwaaayyy more than what I needed, so I was good after that.

Anybody know where I can purchase the Creator bag in the United States? Every place I check it says "Out of Stock"

Try here ... www.topdjgear.com

so just a thought to all you creator bags out there..i like the producer bag better!!! you think i could fit a ttm 56 with the foam top and a 15" laptop with 2 cvs in that main compartment? let me know....as a side note...these dj bag companies really don't seem like they have any dj testers...the designs always seem to be wanting of something better...i mean for crisssakes, make a creator bag where the mixer part is in the front most part of the bag, and make a damn molded pvc piece for the front half of that bag, and double layer the outside of it with the nylon stuff, and keep the backpack straps area the plush stuff...shouldn't they have thought of this already? or do i sense a true capitalistic scheme here? lol

Question for Creator owners who have an Empath/56/57. Does the mixer still fit in the compartment with the MFC 1 Foam Cover on too?

Yup. It's just a little more snug ;)

do you have a pic of yourself? you'll get better answers.

I love my creator bag. Ive been thru them all over the years and this one is built to last and built better them all the other ones combined. fits everything and is easy to access. i will never buy other brand. ever

I love everything else about the bag MINUS those zipper handles.........WTF?

I got mine this Xmas 2011! best thing I bought all year!

Got mine now, it really is ace. laptop, empath, records, laptop stand, serato, cd, cables, headphones. It's a black hole of awesomeness and it looks pro too. IMO the jetpack doesn't look like a pro piece of kit.

Love the little light inside.

Hey guys... what's the deal/difference between these two bags:

www.udggear.com

www.udggear.com

Which would you say is better?

just bought the udg creator. i think i'm missing something in the main compartment. in the main compartment i see a padded section for the laptop. but there is nothing but space for where the mixer would go.

at the bottom i see velcro.

am i missing something?

here are some pics...
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Witch creator is that. show whole bag?

UDG Creator Laptop Backpack

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Ok i have the serato version. same bag just with serato logo's on it. i love it and i think in front of laptop spot you could fit a small mixer, i dont need it for that but im sure you could

if you just put your laptop in the slot wiithout the soft case.

so in the big area of the main compartment (in front of the laptop section) there isn't supposed to be anything but 'space'? no dividers or anything?

only reason i ask is because i have seen pictures of this bag and it looks a little different mines.

ya should be big space in front. if there was a divider i think it came out to make that open space.

has anybody tried the equilibrium bags? i'm looking at the RCON-210 PAC.

www.equnit.com

No dividers in the main department.
There are two different UDG backpacks, the "big" one (for laptops up to 17") and the smaller one (called Compact UDG Backpack - for laptops up to 15").

big one ( made to carry a small mixer eg ttm 57 / 62)
small one no mixer compartment simples :)

i've already figured out the udg situation lol. i got the big one. i'm looking for a secondary bag for when i don't need to carry big bertha.

Has anyone tried these UDG bags with a 62 or 61?

57 and 62 easily fits in the udg creator. the compact can hold a 62 and a laptop, but it's a tight fit. also carrying a mixer in the bag is kind of iffy. faders, knobs and buttons can get damaged very easily unless you use decksaver.

We are eq dist at my company and i love them. Great skins and a great product. I have a serato udg to and love it. My eq holds as much as my udg. EQ is having a sale right now so jump on it. we get 10% off.

Cheers, I'll look into one of those.

sorry guys to respond so late to this thread with a question
im gong to buy a creator bag in a few days , does anyone know if the ttm57sl will fit in the bag with the decksaver covering it

Cheers

Jason

If you mean the bit of toughened foam that stops the use creator from damaging all your knobs and faders, then yes it does ;)

*udg creator

yes it will fit.

Yeah, just watch the rubber feet on the mixer. I've had one pop off while taking it in/out the bag. Other than that, no complaints.

Has anyone got the creator compact backpack? I've been thinking about getting one, but I'm worried it won't fit all my stuff in it. I carry:

15" MacBook Pro
Serato Box
Denon HC1000s
Headphones
4 control vinyl
4 control cd's
Laptop charger

The compact will fit all of that.

I will say udg has best warrenty in the biz. my inside ripped almost 2 years later and they sent me a brand new one and didnt take old one back and its the 300.00 bag so ive kept using old one. it was a small tear so i have a brand new one to use later to. great company.