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Krowster
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Registered: Sep 2004
Location: Dubai, UAE
Ok I really need help!

Well ppl I'm kinda new on this website however I got to know this beautiful music genre around a year ago. I watched some vids of parties such as Sensation and Trance Energy and Ive taken mixing into consideration. I started using Atomixmp3 as a beginners program (pretty n00by huh?). I've learned some stuff and right now and learning on Traktor.
My question here is..am i going down the right path to mixing?is this the right way to learn?
And if u dont mind, would u care to teach me a little mixing techniques?
Thnx alot

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Cosmic Realm
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Registered: Oct 2002
Location: Raleigh, NC

not to be an ass here mate...

but drop the mp3's and save up and get some turntables... only way you will really get any where with mp3's is with final scratch man... and even with that guess what... you need tables... vinyl is the way to go and its sooo worth it i promise you its soooo worth the money man being able to actually touch what you doing its more rewarding that way trust me iv tried mp3 mixing about 4 years ago and droped it like a sack of bricks when i fianlly got my tables mate... i promise you though you will like mixing more if you get some real hands on equipment (turntables that it)

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tu_face
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Registered: Oct 2000
Location: Sheffield, UK

yeah i am of the same opinion. if you are serious about learning to mix, ditch the mp3s. go for turntables, or if you are a bit strapped for cash go for cd decks. remember, cheap cd decks are better than cheap turntables


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djxtension
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Registered: Jan 2002
Location: Oldenzaal, Netherlands

I agree with Cosmic Realm and tu_face on this one: get some turntables.

Although mp3's might teach you the basics of mixing, you will only get the real feeling with vinyl.

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DjVash
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Registered: Jul 2004
Location: Netherlands

HOWEVER!! If I were you I'd get some good turntables. You have no idea how much shit is going round in the DJ gear (Numark starters pack, Gemini XL-100, all crap!)

If you'd like some advice about good budget turntables, feel free to PM me.


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Krowster
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Registered: Sep 2004
Location: Dubai, UAE

Well u guys...im starting to get the idea by now.
I was planning lately on getting Pioneer CDJ100's or the CDJ800's (which r waaaaay better than the 100's).
But be4 all this...i need to start workin on my beatmatching cuz the software I use (Atomixmp3) automatically sets the pitch and gain for me.
Ive got loads of tunes I wanna start mixing.I seriously want to be a DJ.
Any other recommendations ppl?
P.S: What mixer and headfones should i get?

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tu_face
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Registered: Oct 2000
Location: Sheffield, UK

quote:
Originally posted by Krowster
Well u guys...im starting to get the idea by now.
I was planning lately on getting Pioneer CDJ100's or the CDJ800's (which r waaaaay better than the 100's).
But be4 all this...i need to start workin on my beatmatching cuz the software I use (Atomixmp3) automatically sets the pitch and gain for me.
Ive got loads of tunes I wanna start mixing.I seriously want to be a DJ.
Any other recommendations ppl?
P.S: What mixer and headfones should i get?


turntable wise, it might be worth your while looking at vestax decks, the standard PDX2000 is under £300 since they brought out the mk2 pro. they are the best deck you can buy for that price, IMO they are more useful than 1210's.

as far as cd decks are concerned, if you have the £'s go for the pioneer's (cdj800 onwards) but if you are going to go for the 100's, don't. they are a waste of money when there are better cd decks in that price bracket, usually a bit cheaper. axis9's are mint, and for a bit more there's the denons, which have gone down very well with the users of this forum.

headfones, i can reccommend the sennheiser hd280 (or for that matter, most opf sennheiser's range of cans), or pioneer hdj1000.

mixer-wise, how much are you looking to spend? again have a look at vestax mixers, pioneer's, ecler and denon's. a lot of people seem to like allen & heath (although personally i dont see why) so have a butchers at them too.

if you are looking for something with 3 channels in the middle of the price range, i think the best value for money is the vestax pcv-275. built like a brick shithouse!


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rafale
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Registered: Sep 2003
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save up and get some technics turntables.. SL1200/1210 mk2.
as for headphones get a decent pair coz they will be your best friend (next to the sound engineer) if and when you ever play out.

as for a mixer.. i got a cheap behringer djx700 when i was starting out. Figured i'd save the $ and buy more records with it


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Dave Piazza
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Registered: Jun 2004
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Yes! Save money and get tables and vinyl.

Or do what many of us do and get in serious debt


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Johnnyboi
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tech 1200/1210's .. U live in Dubai Krowster then jus get down to the tech dealer's the Oman international Enterprise.. Or jus head out to Ohm Records to get sorted out..

Headphones HD25 cant go wrng.

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DjVash
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Registered: Jul 2004
Location: Netherlands

quote:
Originally posted by tu_face
turntable wise, it might be worth your while looking at vestax decks, the standard PDX2000 is under £300 since they brought out the mk2 pro. they are the best deck you can buy for that price, IMO they are more useful than 1210's.

as far as cd decks are concerned, if you have the £'s go for the pioneer's (cdj800 onwards) but if you are going to go for the 100's, don't. they are a waste of money when there are better cd decks in that price bracket, usually a bit cheaper. axis9's are mint, and for a bit more there's the denons, which have gone down very well with the users of this forum.

headfones, i can reccommend the sennheiser hd280 (or for that matter, most opf sennheiser's range of cans), or pioneer hdj1000.

mixer-wise, how much are you looking to spend? again have a look at vestax mixers, pioneer's, ecler and denon's. a lot of people seem to like allen & heath (although personally i dont see why) so have a butchers at them too.

if you are looking for something with 3 channels in the middle of the price range, i think the best value for money is the vestax pcv-275. built like a brick shithouse!

An ASTS arm for standard mixing has more bad parts then good parts! ASTS arms for scratching are awesome, but NOT for mixing! And they are DEFINETLY not more useful then SL-1200's!

And for the rest of you: It is VERY cruel to recommend Technics to a beginner! Rather start with some good OEM turntables, such as the Reloop RP-4000 or the JB-systems T-3 (in any case: NOT numark decks!). If you got some more money you can get the super OEM tables which are VERY good (equal if not greater then a 1200). They are sold by Citronic, American Audio, Reloop, Akiyama, and so on.

And about headphones, do NOT get a HDJ1000. They die even faster then the Sony!

And when it comes to mixers, a PCV-275 is very good indeed but also very expensive. Start with a Gemini PS-626i, which is the best mixer in that pricerange (budgetrange).


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Mr.Mystery
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Registered: Dec 2001
Location: Vantaa

quote:
Originally posted by rafale
save up and get some technics turntables.. SL1200/1210 mk2.

Why?


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