with a laptop and hundreds of trance MP3 singles in my hand, and if all i want is to create a couple of mix albums, should i just settle with DJ software like Traktor or Virtual Turntables, then see if DJ-ing is really my cup of tea?
and assuming that i do want to get into this scene, is it a good idea to start practicing with stanton's Final Scratch (considering i already have about 1,000 singles)?
play around with the virutal programs, and if you like it, start buying vinyl now
then as you get some, get all cozy with a friend who has turntables and start practicing
then save up for your own setup
ahh, thanks for saving me from spending another $1,000.
Jun-19-2002 19:55
Trypsin
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Aug 2001
Location: New Mexico
Yeah, I started out with traktor/bpm studio etc, got a feel for mixing with an external mixer, got to liking it, and recently bought a CD setup. I love it. And adjusting to the controls was a real breeze, particularly after using BPM Studio.
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Jun-21-2002 02:16
fieroavian
Mentally Sick
Registered: Jun 2002
Location: Netherworld
heh, i'd LOVE to control traktor with an external mixer! practiced a bit with traktor this morning, felt great.
Jun-21-2002 22:18
Trypsin
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Aug 2001
Location: New Mexico
Well, you don't actually control traktor, you just use the mixer to mix the output from your soundcards.
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Jun-22-2002 02:02
Xquisite
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Mar 2002
Location: Santa Barbara, CA, USA
heh the way i started out was buying turntables + mixer just to try it! I hadn't touch any turntable before that or any software. But luckily, I end up liking it.
I know some people who played with Traktor and ended up NOT liking turntables in the end because it's a little different. It all comes down to whether or not you have the patience to do either. For example, I dont have the patience to play with Traktor. I think it sucks vs. touching the vinyl, but that's just my opinion.
The best 100% sure bet AFTER using Traktor and BEFORE buying turntables is to try a friend's or a store's set of turntables. You should be 100% sure that you want to spend 500-1000$ for direct drive Turntables + more for the mixer AND not have any regrets. This is what I tell to all the people I know who ask me about turntablism.
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Jun-22-2002 08:08
ampburner
progressive trancEaddict
Registered: Oct 2000
Location: Holland
Listen to Xquisite , that's some good advice right there
yeah I started on traktor too . But then I just couldnt take the PC-DJ name anymore! so I switched to vinyl, and spent ~$1,500 on records, tt, needles, mixer and learned on my own, I have no regrets at all, and IM LOVING IT!!
Jun-22-2002 20:36
Dj Ahter
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Jun 2002
Location: Istanbul,Turkey
I can't believe you people....how can you save enough money to buy TTs or records...I can hardly pay my phone bill and I'm going crazy....mean it...There's got to be a way to save some money.
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Jul-05-2002 20:16
JohnSmith
Agent Smith
Registered: Apr 2002
Location: Kamloops
quit smoking pot.
it worked for me!
Jul-05-2002 20:23
Dj Ahter
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Jun 2002
Location: Istanbul,Turkey
Well thanx a lot JohnSmith...really ...but the thing is that I don't smoke?????
best move for a DJ trainee with no equipment
