So I was told to bring this to this sub-forum. Anyways, I'm going DJ and mix, and I'm not too sure if I want to do vinyl or CD's. I think vinyl will be fun, but im worried about breaking it or something I dont know, or having it be too hard for a very beginning dj, so thats why I might be cd, but really I dont know. Which do you guys think is better for a starting DJ. Getting Access to Vinyl isn't a problem, and I already have hundreds of blank CD's.

well if u have an idea of how to do the basics, ie: beatmatching then i would point u in the direction of vinyl. u wont regret it. also, they are not as delicate as u seem to think.

if u havent really got a clue wot u are doing i think u would be better to give c's a try cos even if u cant beatmatch for shit u will usually have loads of kool features to have fun with while trying, ie: loops/fx/genrally quicker to cue/etc (tho not all cd decks have the above features, many have at least 2 of them)

if u plan on just doing this as a hobby and never likely to leave ur bedroom, for now i would say cd... if u r thinking that once u get to grips with everything that u would want to play in clubs then i would say vinyl.

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• Taking a box of vinyl to a club is a bitch! CDs are much more portable.
  
• Getting tracks when you want them then and there is much easier with CD
  
• With CDs it is easier to have backups of all your tracks
  
• Vinyl for many though, is a lot more fun
  
• And just because... Many 'big' DJs use CDs
  

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Originally posted by T-Soma # Getting tracks when you want them then and there is much easier with CD

While I agree with most of the things said, I'd just like to point out that for the most part...hard to find tracks and exclusives are much easier to get (especially ahead of time) on vinyl than digitally. I find that a vast number of rarities and hard-to-find or exclusive tracks are easily available weeks or even sometimes months before their digital releases, on vinyl.

Most likely a tactic to help keep the vinyl market alive but I just wanted to point this out.

and to go back to the topic...it's been discussed to death.

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Originally posted by nefardec start on vinyl you'll be happy with yourself in the future you'll have to use your ears more and pick tracks more carefully, which will make you a better dj

Right on man! I've said it before, but if you can mix on vinyl, you can mix on anything.

I represent a store that specializes in vinyl and I will be the first to admit that I often use CD's. But in an industry where you need to differentiate yourself from other DJ's by having a unique track selection, vinyl presents much more opportunity. I see so many mixes (even by top DJ's) that are all tracks from the beatport top 100. You can always find some really great, unique, rare tracks on vinyl that are not released for digital distribution. You can also find white label and bootleg mixes that you won't find released digitally.

Just my two cents.

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yeah once I Get the hang of things, I do plan to leave my bedroom and go out to DJ. From what I have read, I'm going vinyl, because yes I do know the basics, how to beatmatch, count back to one and other things. Can any of you point me in the general direct of some turntables and a mixer that are good, because honestly I dont have the lightest clue.

that's awesome. you'll find you never liked music more than when you start buying records.

the key though regardless of medium is to find what it is you like because you like it. listen to many things and eventually you will start devloping a sound. if you go to the record stores and just buy whatever is on display as popular or new, you will just be another guy playing popular records

i play with cds mostly now, but I still go to the record store and buy vinyl records as well. Nothing is more fun than pulling off a great mix live on vinyl

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Originally posted by Oreoh142 Can any of you point me in the general direct of some turntables and a mixer that are good, because honestly I dont have the lightest clue.

The absolute most important thing in getting a pair of turntables is that they are Direct Drive. If there were an industry standard, it would be the Technics 1200 MK2's. Numark, Vestax, and Stanton make some good ones too.

I know i sound like a broken record (pun intended), but i recommend using Craigslist b/c you can get some great high-end stuff for a great price if it's used.

One other thing you might want to check is (fairly) new starter-kit that Stanton put together. It is a fantastic price for what you get and it looks hot. Here's a link:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/prod...Pack?sku=804028

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Three years ago I wouldn't have said this, but vinyl is dead. Three years ago half the venues I was in didn't have CDJs now half the venues I'm at don't have turntables.

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