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Posted by The17sss on Sep-21-2008 06:07:

What decks should I buy?

What's up people. There's so much technical info on DJ equipment that I'm reading about, it's making my head spin. I can mix pretty well with a computer, but I'm sick of its limitations and I want to buy some real deal turntables. What should I get that's solid quality, but also user friendly (considering I'll be teaching myself how to use it)?

I don't care about the price... so what's the best option for a n00b? Pioneer DVJ 1000 Pro? Or is that too advanced to start with? Should I get 2 so I can set them up side by side for the most realistic "on the job training" experience? I'm all ears

Posted by Watts on Sep-21-2008 07:34:

Technics 1200 MkII all the way.

Posted by skip on Sep-21-2008 08:11:

quote:
Originally posted by Watts
Technics 1200 MkII all the way.

i'd take the mk5's instead.

Posted by nchs09 on Sep-21-2008 10:21:

1000s and a couple of turntables if price is of no concern.

Posted by Trance Nutter on Sep-21-2008 11:36:

Stanton ST 150's

Posted by Trance Nutter on Sep-21-2008 11:37:

by the way you've never said if you wanted vinyl or cd.

Posted by Zak McKracken on Sep-21-2008 12:40:

why walk into the future with your ass first?

Posted by The17sss on Sep-21-2008 18:52:

I'd want to go with CD, not vinyl just for the simple fact that I have zero vinyl experience. Can you guys provide any links for me to the products and/or a good place to buy the whole set up??

Posted by tintin11 on Sep-22-2008 18:11:

quote:
Originally posted by The17sss
I'd want to go with CD, not vinyl just for the simple fact that I have zero vinyl experience. Can you guys provide any links for me to the products and/or a good place to buy the whole set up??

Sorry to sound like an ass. But it sure as hell seems like you're rushing into things. Learn what's out there, then you'll have a much easier time figuring out what setup is right for you. Google is your friend.

Posted by bigsnail on Sep-22-2008 18:15:

get some pioneer cdjs, they all function pretty much the same and a mixer. done.

Posted by david.michael on Sep-22-2008 18:53:

What "limitations" are you concerned with as far as laptop mixing goes?

Not saying there's no reason to get decks, I'm just curious. Be sure that you are looking into decks for the right reasons rather than for a lack of knowledge.

Posted by dj_jamesrusnak on Sep-22-2008 21:52:

cdj 400

Posted by Zak McKracken on Sep-22-2008 22:00:

vinyl are pretty expensive man. but its fuck fun and gives u alot more respect. being the real thing. do it.

Posted by The17sss on Sep-23-2008 00:03:

quote:
Originally posted by david.michael
What "limitations" are you concerned with as far as laptop mixing goes?

Not saying there's no reason to get decks, I'm just curious. Be sure that you are looking into decks for the right reasons rather than for a lack of knowledge.

I guess I was referring to the limitations of the tactile experience. I've grown bored with the computer... I want to learn the real way, mixing and playing sets with my hands. So, the prevailing suggestion seems to be the Pioneer CDJ's, correct?

Posted by nchs09 on Sep-23-2008 01:03:

Posted by Digital MaFia on Sep-29-2008 20:03:

quote:
Originally posted by nchs09
1000s and a couple of turntables if price is of no concern.

+1. Unsure if im a snob, but i really do think people should learn how to mix on vinyl turntables. Then get some 1000's :0)

Posted by Zild on Sep-29-2008 20:59:

I would go with Technics 1200 and CDJ1000s. I use mostly digital music, but sometimes like today I had to order vinyl because there is no digital release.

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