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Posted by xstalkrx on Mar-01-2006 03:43:

xfader on 4 channel mixers...

If the CDJ's are on channels 3 and 4...then...how does the mixer know that when the xfader is all the way to the left that I want only channel 3. and when the xfader is all the way to the right i want only channel 4?

Posted by RJT on Mar-01-2006 03:51:

the phrase "assignable crossfader" comes to mind.

Posted by xstalkrx on Mar-01-2006 04:08:

quote:
Originally posted by DJ RJT
the phrase "assignable crossfader" comes to mind.

eh..i lack the hands on experience for these things.

also what is the advantage of being able to use a CDJ at 33rpm or 45rpm VS just using the +- %100 pitch range on regular CDJ's?

I saw the new dennon s3500 had a direct drive jog wheel that you could select to be used at 33 or 45 rpm just like a turntable.

Posted by auujay on Mar-01-2006 04:34:

quote:
Originally posted by xstalkrx
eh..i lack the hands on experience for these things.

also what is the advantage of being able to use a CDJ at 33rpm or 45rpm VS just using the +- %100 pitch range on regular CDJ's?

I saw the new dennon s3500 had a direct drive jog wheel that you could select to be used at 33 or 45 rpm just like a turntable.

Mostly this is to help people who are used to a certain speed. Personally when I am mixing with real records I prefer 45s, I have heard from people who scratch that they like to do it at 33. This is not to say that 33="scratch mode" and 45="mix mode", just that by offering the choice the DJ can use which ever they are more comfortable with.

Posted by T-Soma on Mar-01-2006 04:42:

You can chose the rpm on cdjs now?
They realy are just getting all the extra fetures they can.

Posted by xstalkrx on Mar-01-2006 05:50:

quote:
Originally posted by auujay
Mostly this is to help people who are used to a certain speed. Personally when I am mixing with real records I prefer 45s, I have heard from people who scratch that they like to do it at 33. This is not to say that 33="scratch mode" and 45="mix mode", just that by offering the choice the DJ can use which ever they are more comfortable with.

but records are written for certain rpms. its not like you really have a choice.

Posted by Basstard on Mar-01-2006 12:44:

no - cdjs do not have a motorized platter (praise the lord)

Posted by T-Soma on Mar-01-2006 13:01:

Sorry i didnt mean cdjs i just meant cd players.
Ofcourse i know cdj dont have rotating players lol
I keep saying cdj by accident because im to lazy to type cd player.

Posted by auujay on Mar-01-2006 20:39:

quote:
Originally posted by xstalkrx
but records are written for certain rpms. its not like you really have a choice.

Of course but for those of us using things like FS or SSL you can choose the speed.

Posted by serban on Mar-02-2006 20:30:

quote:
Originally posted by Basstard
no - cdjs do not have a motorized platter (praise the lord)

the Denon DN-S5000 has a motorized platter... its pretty sweet...

Posted by Trogdor on Mar-04-2006 13:30:

quote:
Originally posted by serban
the Denon DN-S5000 has a motorized platter... its pretty sweet...
...but it isn't a CDJ.

Anyway, quit using the crossfader. It's totally unnecessary, unless you're scratching, or playing with effects. You mix with your upfaders, yo.

Posted by Basstard on Mar-04-2006 13:35:

quote:
Originally posted by Trogdor
...but it isn't a CDJ.

Anyway, quit using the crossfader. It's totally unnecessary, unless you're scratching, or playing with effects. You mix with your upfaders, yo.

you mix with the EQs yo