cds are great for promos n shit

but i mean theres this crazy interaction wit the crowd wen a dj does a backspin or hes fine tuning,,,,

wtvr, there both goo in moderation and i shuld save up to buy a cdj... so many possibilities

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I stopped buying vinyls not only because it is WAY too expensive but because I can play much more different stuff burning cds...plus i can play all of my tracks.

I will always love the feel of vinyl but i think there is more possibilities with cds....imo

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Originally posted by Jpx I stopped buying vinyls not only because it is WAY too expensive but because I can play much more different stuff burning cds...plus i can play all of my tracks. I will always love the feel of vinyl but i think there is more possibilities with cds....imo

the new dvd players from pioneer are AMAZING... you should tryem out

so hot

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Originally posted by Mekroon Vinyl is the spirit of djing.... I really don't understand anyone switching to cd Dont u look stoopid when u arrive with ure cd case???? Its a shame so much dj are switching, fuking money

omen to that brotha

^^^ it's really not looked down upon anymore - its changed a lot in the last couple of years
Many of the top touring DJs (some of whom have already been mentioned in this thread) tour with the majority of their tunes on CD.
If you don't understand why people would switch, then you've probably never gone on a solo 3 week tour involving dozens of flights, while having to lug around 2 record bags filled with vinyl. If you can replace that with one bag, with a small selection of records and a wallet or two of CDs, why wouldnt you?
It isn't uncommon anymore for DJs to own a copy of a track on vinyl, but also rip themselves another copy to CD for touring.

lugging around those cases is what keeps djs strong!

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Originally posted by DJMD123 Great googliemoogly!

CD DJs

Ok well i have mixed feelings here.

I can understand why DJs want to lighten the load. I can also understand the appeal of being able to have a track sent to you while on tour virtually anywhere in the world.

My problem with CD DJs are:

- the showman factor....vinyl is much more mysterious these days considering only DJs use it. It kind of adds to the aura of a DJ when he is using vinyl, especially since it's hands on and you can watch everything the DJ does with it. CDs are buttons and everybody presses buttons. It's like watching artists with a paintbrush and then watching an artist on photoshop. It's just not the same thing.

- tricks. The only Dj i can really respect for using almost all CDs is James Zabiela because at least he puts them to use. His on the fly remixes and special effects that can essentially only be done with CDs. ANd he does use vinyl at times when he has to do manual tricks that cannot be performed by CD. I find most CD DJs however are boring as hell. Straight mixing a CD into the next. I realise that technology allows many of the same tricks to be done as vinyl now such as spinbacks etc but its still not as warm and tactile as the real thing.

- Local DJs - (your local neighbourhood basement DJ variety) more and more these seem to be download DJs. This takes away from the small record companies. Most of their profit used to be from amatuer DJs buying their copies in the local record shop. The prolifieration of CDJ technology has allowed these basement DJs who get the odd gig at the local bar to download everything instead. Thus, no cost, no vinyl and straight profit (even if its only $50).. To me this cheapens the profession emmensly. And it doesn't stop there. I know of many DJs you hear on Toronto radio that use downloads but I won't mention any names.

Conclusion - CDs are fine if you really have to and have its benefits but vinyl is a much better medium if you are a professional

Jayx1 the guy who complains about everything on TOTA

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Originally posted by Jayx1 - Local DJs - (your local neighbourhood basement DJ variety) more and more these seem to be download DJs. This takes away from the small record companies. Most of their profit used to be from amatuer DJs buying their copies in the local record shop. The prolifieration of CDJ technology has allowed these basement DJs who get the odd gig at the local bar to download everything instead. Thus, no cost, no vinyl and straight profit (even if its only $50).. To me this cheapens the profession emmensly. And it doesn't stop there. I know of many DJs you hear on Toronto radio that use downloads but I won't mention any names.

I think downloading a track from the label directly or from sites like audiojelly and beatport puts MORE money into the hands of the small labels/artists. They eliminate the middle man. Theres no risk of over pressing, or underpressing a release. A DJ never has to worry about the track being out of stock, and the DJ gets instant gratification.

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Originally posted by Assassin I think downloading a track from the label directly or from sites like audiojelly and beatport puts MORE money into the hands of the small labels/artists. They eliminate the middle man. Theres no risk of over pressing, or underpressing a release. A DJ never has to worry about the track being out of stock, and the DJ gets instant gratification.

ya i tend to lean this way. i think the MP3 is a tremendous opportunity for artists to put money in their pocket and eliminate alot of waste in production.

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