Fusion Workstation DJ Bag

I love bags!  Especially bags with lots of pockets!  Just check out my referee bag - the Reebok 10k backpack/roller bag or my camera backpack - the Kata 467.  I just recently purchased the Native Instruments S2 controller and desperately needed a bag to go with to protect the investment.

After some light Internet research I came across the Fusion Website and it's DJ Star Product Awarded DJ Gig Bag - The Workstation DJ.  (Check it out here: http://www.fusion-bags.com/products-in-dj-bags/sound-audio-workstation-dj-47621)

My New Fusion Workstation Bag

Most of the reviews I found talked about the features especially how the S2 fit!  So I am not going to talk about the bag itself there are plenty of reviews - but I will say - QUALITY product!  Anyhow I am just going to show you what I got in there! 

I picked up the bag from Long & McQuade for $175CAD including taxes which I found very reasonable especially with our southern neighbours always getting price breaks on stuff.  I went with this bag because I figured I would want the option of carrying lots of stuff and for $10 more then the smaller "DJ Mix bag " it was definitely worth the price up.

One thing I notice though is that even with nothing placed into the "Audio Bin" section it is quite a tight fit with my laptop and S2 controller. I have a PC laptop which is not the thinnest..pretty standard I guess. After filling it with some stuff it almost feels like I am putting too much pressure on the S2 buttons.

An option would be to remove the audio bin section and have all the extras sit loose in between the S2 padded section and the laptop.

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Anyhow this is what I got in the bag with some room to spare (booklets / CDs etc)

Padded Removal Compartment: NI S2 Controller
Laptop Sleeve - 15" Laptop

In the Audio Bin:

NI X1 Controller...in its carry case.
NI Audio 8 Sound Card
Denon Headphones
Line 6 XD-V30 Wireless Mic System
Laptop Power Adaptor
NI S2 Power Adaptor
Headphones
Odyssey L-Stand (taken apart of course)

Front Pocket:
Iphone Power Adaptor
Camera
Business Cards

Side Pockets:
Various Cables

A Whole Lot of Stuff!!!

The bag fits a whole lot...but again...I still feel that the audio bin and laptop may put too much pressure on the S2 controls but I have been mashing my X1 for a long time now so I sure it will be fine.  All the stuff sitting in the audio bin is sitting loose so I think the bag's width just might be a tad narrow. 

With all this gear in it the bag sits at a whopping 35lbs!  The single strap with this kind of weight is only good for short distances and using the backpack straps will cause you to break a sweat in no time carrying this much weight.

Massive!  But fits everything I need!

The Fusion website mentions it fits a 17" laptop.  Not sure if this is a typo but the padded slot will not fit a 17" that's for sure...

Anyhow though I would share and would definitely recommend this bag!