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Cold blend? Sounds like a bit of a toolmunchers club to be honest

Haha, when I go I ain't takin my vinyl tho, might go with it come back without it, 2 many fuckin rogues tryin 2 make you pay one way or the other.

I haven't even got any vinyl yet, since I haven't decided whether I want turntables or CD Players.

I'll have to give this cold benders club a try though to get a feel for the eqpt and see what I like.

BTW, how much does a vinyl single usually cost?

lol

go with vinyl, although u can just burn endless cds, vinyls range from 2 quid up to 8 quid depending on artists, labels, shipping, etc. but vinyl is much more satisfying than cds.

ok man, i used to be in your situation about two years ago...i bought some decks and a mixer from my pal who just got brand new decks. i pretty much hooked up my decks and mixer, plus some cheap headphones and went at it. i only had about 10 records to start out with, so i just fooled around with those. my advice is listen to songs over and over again and figure how they work. they are all the same. they consist of four counts (or bars). so it would go ////.////.////.once u start learning how the song works try get another song going at the same tempo. my best advice would be to just lock your self in your room and keep trying and trying. that is all i did. and as far as equipment i would definatley start out with turntables. something simple like belt-drives (compared to direct drives, like Technics). i started out with TT's and after a year and half have moved to cd players and now i spin at a local club, which is what ive always wanted to do. its good to teach yourself with vinyl first because once u master that you can spin cd's and mp3's in your sleep.
im actually selling the two turntables i started out, along with shure cartridges, slipmats, and i think i still have the headphones, and ill have to check on the mixer. if ur interested i can proably give ya a deal. they are the same tables my m8 started out with and the same ones i started out with and we are both spinning at clubs 4 nights a week, and i just released a promo cd! i relize your short on cash, and so was i when i first started..just give me an email at [email protected], or just PM if your interested. later and good luck!

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So if you prefer turntables why do you use CD players now?

BTW, what is the difference between direct drive and belt drive?

Oh and if I started out with turntables, would I have to get CDs before getting work in bars etc?

Thanks for all the advice. If you don't mind me asking, how did you start out? I've heard that mobile DJing is a good way to go, but also a pain in the arse. Did you go that route, or another way? And did you have to start working somewhere that plays cheesy stuff, or did you get straight into the dance scene?

Cheers

Direct drive --> Engine of table is direct under the euhh plate

Belt Drive --> Table turns like euhh V-Snare in a car



btw maybe you will find some usefull information in here

http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...&threadid=29894

Someone told me to get a top of the range belt drive instead of a bottom of the range direct drive. He claims any direct drive from aorund £300-400 would stop once you change the pitch. Or words to that effect, I forget exactly.

Is this true?

Also, I really wouldn't wanna spend any more than £450 on decks and mixer once I have the money. What's the best eqpt I could get for this amount?

Oh and LukeY2k, found any info on that DJ training course?

i found something:

http://www.generator.org.uk/Events_Cold_Blend_fast.htm

But it also says this:

"Preference will be given to people who are in some way excluded from many other activities or who are at a disadvantage in some way. Examples might include people from ethnic minorities, young offenders, young people with disabilities, teenage parents, regular truants, those with special educational needs etc. To get involved, get in touch with us at [email protected] or through your local youth worker."

So basically, nick stuff, mug grannies and skip school and Newcastle council will reward you for you true Geordie-like qualities by giving you free DJ lessons.

That's about the size of it.