I'm not actually a numark fan since the tonearms suck bad. But, I can assure you that every numark TT(except the TT1600 ofcuz) if much better than the tt I've got (witch is really a baby's toy). Fuck that book, djeez, what weirdo writes a book on "how to dj right".
Most people will agree with me here if I say that there is no right way to dj, do whatEVER you feel like doing.

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Originally posted by Push2005 Ik ben net terug begonnen met cassettes op te kopen... Die pitchcontrol is echt ongelofelijk !

The dj in a box setup is what I started with... 2.5 years later and I don't regret it at all. I can mix perfectly fine. I think too many people are afraid to think for themselves in the dj world. You have to make decisions for yourself eventually, don't always rely on other people or books for that matter..

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Originally posted by jonnycarcinogen You have to make decisions for yourself eventually, don't always rely on other people or books for that matter..

amen to that.

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Originally posted by Push2005 Ik ben net terug begonnen met cassettes op te kopen... Die pitchcontrol is echt ongelofelijk !

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Originally posted by Tiger777 Most people will agree with me here if I say that there is no right way to dj, do whatEVER you feel like doing.

There may be no right way but there are certainly many wrong ways. As nice as it sounds, you can't do whatever you like because dance music, and most music for that matter, is structured. There are methods to the madness. Unless you're trying to market yourself as a DJ of abstract sounds and off-beats, stick with the common way.

I agree with you on that for the basics. There is only 1 right way to beat and phrasematch. But, that's about it.
Next to that, you are absolutely free to do everything.

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Originally posted by Push2005 Ik ben net terug begonnen met cassettes op te kopen... Die pitchcontrol is echt ongelofelijk !

there is no right way to do things, cause everyone has different tastes opinions.
Because of what was written in that book, it doesnt mean that numark is bad quality for tts. Ive known a couple of djs who have owned numark tts and have been happy with them.
Once you get comfortable with them, you may learn to play on them just as good as on any technics. Its all about matter of preference.

The good thing about getting a dj in a box type deal is that everything is included to get you started, so you can get your feet wet and get the feel of the whole thing. You can start on a vinyl collection and get yourself going.
Later, you can upgrade the headphones, mixer and tts.

I've got the book and I wouldn't worry about certain specifics like that generally.
The only reason they advise against it is because usually the packs come with not-too-great budget TTs, a lousy mixer, worse headphones and worthless carts.
This isn't true for them all, a set like this generally doesn't last too long, but remember that a package is really just the same as buying all the pieces but instead its in one big box. The Numark Phat Pack looks like a pretty decent starter set... which one did you get? At least you didn't get belts im sure right?

i'd stay away from DJ packages because they tend to bundle second rate equipment together.

granted, a DJ is worth his skills not his equipment,

but it is more logical to research each piece you need and get it individually. it will cost you about the same in the end. if your gonna spend all that dough, you might as well get good equipment.

i started on technics, with a stanton rm-three mixer (it's decent) and sony v770 headphones.
it set me back, but it was a very wise investment.
right now i'm wanting to pick up a CD turntable.

Numark tables are decent. i wouldn't spend my money on one though unless it was a ttx1

dude i wouldnt worry about it too much. when i started djing i ended up getting hand me down numark cd players and a numark mixer with no eqs or gains and i can mix fine. my friend that i got this stuff from has denon 2600s and a denon x-800 mixer, naturally i like playing on his stuff more than i do mine but its all good. i am about to buy some turntables and a new mixer (with eqs) , probably some Numark tt-200s and a DJX700. its all good, from what i hear once you learn how to spin vinyl you can adapt to different turntables with out TOO much trouble, especially if your going from "ok" tts to technics or ttx or whatever. use the money that you saved buying an all in one kit and start a killer vinyl collection.

Good book, though don't take everything they say as gospel.

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Meh

I've seen many high-end dj packages, 1210's n DJM300/PCV275/DM2000EX/etc

Dont let the book get you down

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