Sup guys?
I'm new to the whole DJ theme. More like a comply NOOB. haha
I was wondering what's the different between the CDJ turntable and the normal turntable? I meant is it better to use CDJ if you are into trance kind of music? What kind of equipment should I get? Should I get a mixer that's more simple or does it matter? cuz I don't know if I should spend too much money on the stuff if I don't need it. I would much rather get better mixer, but if it's not gonna help me learn, then I guess not. Is there a good website for me to learn this kind of stuff? So I don't have to ask you guys stupid questions. I know!! I am a noob. haha

I think you should buy a cheap mixer and good quality turntables or cdjs.

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Originally posted by pwnage1 I think you should buy a cheap mixer and good quality turntables or cdjs.

what's the different between CDJ and turntable?

A CDJ is a CD Deck that plays CD's

A Turntable plays vinyl's/records.

Turntables
technics SL1200MK2 £276.59

CDJ well every one likes somthing different most popular at the moment

CDJ Pioneer models
1000mk3 (£1,318.29 (for two)
800mk2 (£867.23 (for two)
200 (£569.36 (for two)

prices from chemical records you can prob get 2nd hand technics SL1200MK2 for half price on ebay.

Id suggest you find a demo of Tracktor its a DJ-software for PC so you can have a mess around or find a dj/guitar shop.

http://www.recess.co.uk/

that site is a good site for some beginner info.

there is a lot that can be said about all those questions there, try hittign the search button at the top of the page to find some previous threads about this because they seem to happen every other day.

I think you would be best off getting good decks and a basic mixer because it seems to be what people upgrade most...there are plenty of threads about mixers, TTs, CDJs and headphones..oh yeah, speakers as well, try searching.

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Simply put a turntable is a record player with a pitch slider so you can pitch up or down a record - i.e., speed it up or slow it down. Technics makes the industry standard turntable, but you can find quality decks from Stanton and Numark as well. If you get turntables, make sure you get "direct drive" tables as opposed to belt driven. Direct drive means the motor directly drives the platter. They hold a pitch much better, and they last much longer than a belt drive. Belt drives use a rubber belt, and they wear out faster and do not hold a pitch as well. They are cheaper, however.

A CDJ or CD turntable is a CD player that can, but doesn't necessarily, emulate a turntable. Pioneer and Denon are perhaps the most popular, but Pioneer is the industry standard - kinda like Technics in the turntable market. CDJs can offer many more features than turntables, such as the ability to loop, beat counters, and some even have effects built in. With CDJs, you can simply download a track from, say, www.beatport.com or www.audiojelly.com and burn it off to a CD and you're ready to play the latest tracks. Vinyl gets expensive quick, but god is it fun and sexy.

Mixers run the gamut from simple 2 channel battle style mixers to multi channel digital mixers with rotary faders and built in effects. If you plan to have more than 2 turntables or CDJs, be sure to keep this in mind and get a 3 or 4 channel mixer. I've only used a little 2 channel Numark, so I can't offer you advice on mixers other than to say that reading previous threads here will point you in the right direction.

For headphones, nearly everyone will recommend the Sony 7506 series. I have not personally used these "cans," but a lot of the people here have, and I trust their input. I have Staton DJ Pro 2000s, and other than being a bit heavy, they are great phones. They're really a matter of personal preference, but don't forget they are a VERY important investment.

Good luck.

P.S. You might want to get a free copy of Virtual DJ and practice mixing some downloaded tracks. This was a great help to me before I invested in my turntables and vinyl. It will help you understand how tracks are structured and how to blend tracks with proper phrasing. Plus it's just fun as hell when you're beginning.

Last edited by Zoso on Aug-23-2007 at 11:59

Thank you so much for the info. I guess I register at the right forum!! haha

For noobs, I recommend the kits that Stanton sells. They are a good value and a solid setup for a beginning DJ.

Here's a link: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/prod...Pack?sku=804028

Everyone has a different opinion, but I think it is best to learn to mix on a traditional turntable because if you can mix vinyl, you can mix anything.

If you do end up buying a traditional turntable, one thing you MUST make sure of is that it is direct-drive and not belt-drive.

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Originally posted by pwnage1 I think you should buy a cheap mixer and good quality turntables or cdjs.

Mixer is more important than the decks themselves.

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Originally posted by aLviNx80 Mixer is more important than the decks themselves.

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