DJ effects boxes

[jason2422]

i am trying to decide on what fx box to buy the 2 i have been thinking about are the korgg chaos pad (sp?) and the pioneer fx500. i used to have a numak mixer with the chaos pad and it was actually kinda cool cept the mixer sucked. plus the sampling abilities were horrible. i know the pioneer doesn't have any sampling abilities. but has anyone used it that can tell me if it is worth the money or not. also is there any other ones i have over looked?

thanks
jason

[The Doctor]

Is a DJ considered a musician!!??

Sampling,delay,echo,hi-lo pass filtering,flange/phase-shifting &
certain-types of 'Verbs are the most often used efx most DJ's use.
Not knowing your budget nad judging from your experience with
Numark mixers (cross-faders always lose conductivity after approx
6 months of constant use & phono pre's are rated the lowest amongst RIAA standards) skip the Kaoss & check out the Electribe
or that Alesis AirFx thingy.

Me, I'm a musician (though I've had a few opportunities to rock a party on the wheels-of-steel) and not a DJ,yet I've seen many DJ's
turn out a jammie w/o efx. With the exception of a 6-bank, 24-60
second Sampler,which I believe all DJ's should have in their arsenal,Efx ,IMHO,are not necessary for a talented turntabilist who's mixing,cutting & scratching ability with the skill to choose
the proper LP's to keep the party bouncin'! Unless you're into
Trance,Techno or Trip-Hop,let your own personal skills shine thru!

BTW, don't mean to be nag,but next time,try posting DJ questions
in the Rap/Hip-Hop forum here. You'll get way better responses
than what I have just provided!

Peace
Mr.Q

[The Doctor]

BTW, I'm known as MISTERQCUE, yet I'm using my nephews pc and 4-got my password!

[MISTERQCUE]

Ok, I finally remembered it!

Peace
Mr.Q

[jason2422]

i ditched the numark mixer for a pioneer the crossfader only lasted about 3 months :\ , and i aslo completely understand what you are saying about not using fx at all. i would just like to have it around it's something else to play with

thanks jason