Any Dj's ??
| Makemlad |
 Posted: Wed, 02/04/2008 - 6:13pm |
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is there any djs on here who can offer some advice ? im looking to get some PIONEER CMX3000 you reckon they would be ok for a novice starting out ? thanks in advance |
| FrIEND |
Posted: Wed, 02/04/2008 - 6:27pm |
 
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| Makemlad |
Posted: Wed, 02/04/2008 - 6:28pm |
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Knob Head |
| guffer |
Posted: Wed, 02/04/2008 - 6:55pm |
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wouldnt cdj's be a better option? or a laptop...? |
| Makemlad |
Posted: Wed, 02/04/2008 - 7:02pm |
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yeah the laptop could be a good idea m8 i suppose i could give it a go |
| guffer |
Posted: Wed, 02/04/2008 - 7:05pm |
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traktor. or ableton live, but it takes a bit of learning. |
| Makemlad |
Posted: Wed, 02/04/2008 - 7:24pm |
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got to start somewhere m8 thanks for the info |
| YellowBear |
Posted: Thu, 03/04/2008 - 3:59pm |
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i started out on some computer software for a month or two before i realised i really needed some proper turntables. software is good to dip your feet in, no where near as fun as having proper decks. I don't really like CD decks, but you can get cd/mp3 faux vinyl turntables if you got a lot of cash. You can scratch on them without being worried about skipping and feel like vinyl decks. I'm old school so i'm probably always going to be stubborn and on the vinyl tip. For the new blood cd decks, laptops and mp3s is the way forward. What type of music you into? |
| carmelo15 |
Posted: Thu, 03/04/2008 - 4:03pm |
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I'm looking to sell my Technics SL1210-MK2 if you're interested. In really good condition, hardly used. |
| carmelo15 |
Posted: Thu, 03/04/2008 - 4:04pm |
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Also got a VMX 300 mixer |
| YellowBear |
Posted: Thu, 03/04/2008 - 4:18pm |
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how much? |
| guffer |
Posted: Thu, 03/04/2008 - 4:28pm |
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no where near as fun as having proper decks. its just different. vinyl is dead. try and find a 'big name' using it now |
| Noble Locks |
Posted: Thu, 03/04/2008 - 5:06pm |
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no where near as fun as having proper decks. its just different. vinyl is dead. try and find a 'big name' using it now i still ride my grandfathers penny farthing, all my mates are trying to make me get on eof those car thingys, but its nowhere near as fun and just doesnt feel real. |
| YellowBear |
Posted: Thu, 03/04/2008 - 5:07pm |
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http://www.myspace.com/waronvinyl vinyl will not die in my lifetime. maybe the next generation, yes, when all the new blood grow up without vinyl. the death of vinyl will be because of the cheaper availability and better versions of these: |
| schtoop |
Posted: Thu, 03/04/2008 - 5:08pm |
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no where near as fun as having proper decks. its just different. vinyl is dead. try and find a 'big name' using it now i still ride my grandfathers penny farthing, all my mates are trying to make me get on eof those car thingys, but its nowhere near as fun and just doesnt feel real. pm milspex |
| YellowBear |
Posted: Thu, 03/04/2008 - 5:13pm |
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no where near as fun as having proper decks. its just different. vinyl is dead. try and find a 'big name' using it now i still ride my grandfathers penny farthing, all my mates are trying to make me get on eof those car thingys, but its nowhere near as fun and just doesnt feel real. not a fair comparison, you've not been able to scratch with cd decks for a while. |
| Makemlad |
Posted: Thu, 03/04/2008 - 5:50pm |
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i started out on some computer software for a month or two before i realised i really needed some proper turntables. software is good to dip your feet in, no where near as fun as having proper decks. I don't really like CD decks, but you can get cd/mp3 faux vinyl turntables if you got a lot of cash. You can scratch on them without being worried about skipping and feel like vinyl decks. I'm old school so i'm probably always going to be stubborn and on the vinyl tip. For the new blood cd decks, laptops and mp3s is the way forward. What type of music you into? Funky House |
| guffer |
Posted: Fri, 04/04/2008 - 9:58am |
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ok, turntablism etc fair enough (dont forget yoda). a lot of those guys use things like traktor scratch or serato rather than real records....vinyl wont be produced in 10 years, so just getting into it now seems crazy. |
| jackstraxx |
Posted: Fri, 04/04/2008 - 10:46am |
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Check this out: Specifically http://abletonlivedj.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2903 I started mixing on turntables without pitch adjust in 92, then switched to crappy Soundlab beltdrives, then finally Technics 1210s, Pioneer CDJ 800s, and now I'm on Ableton. Most importantly, nobody makes it as a "DJ" anymore simply on the back of their mixing, because let's face it, anybody can pick up Traktor or even Pioneer CDJs and leanr to mix in 3 seconds. You need to either create your own tunes or do something innovative. The reason I put "DJ" in inverted commas is that it's such an overused term. As in "I just bought Pioneeer CDJs, now I'm a DJ". No you're not. Go and buy some records and learn how to mix!!! OK, rant over |
| eent |
Posted: Fri, 04/04/2008 - 12:10pm |
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Two of my flat mates are DJ's, and they bought some CDJ's. One of them used to use vinyl, but he's all over cdj's now as most clubs have them, and he doesn't have to spend hundreds on records (he's a student as well). I agree with what jackstraxx said. Mixing doesn't take long to learn (i taught myself over a short period of time), it's all about producing your own tracks. You don't necessary need to do it yourself, you can hire engineers to create them for you with your direction. I'm going to get myself a pair of cdj's over summer because i enjoy it, and my flat mates are moving out next year so they'll take the equipment. |
| jackstraxx |
Posted: Fri, 04/04/2008 - 12:13pm |
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I agree with the affordability side of it. I just think it's important to learn how to mix first and actually appreciate what is involved. I.e. not just beatmixing, but how to structure mixes, layer tracks etc. Then you can take it to the next level using Ableton, Traktor or whatever. It's a dying art |
