other than equipment i cant stress how important patience and desire is

thats why past two years seeing djs performing and lookin at the way they spin how they know what every single little detail does just amazes me and especially looking at the crowd seeing them feed off your performance is beautiful. my dad my bro play istruments i see my self spinning some records. thnx for everyone input, it helped. i just need someone to show me some basics to get started off and ill pick up the rest on my own.

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Originally posted by DJ 00 Tommy Get final scratch or serato scratch live. That way you wont regret not getting cdjs and you wont regret not getting turntables. Its the best of both worlds -Simple.

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"Originally posted by DJ 00 Tommy
Get final scratch or serato scratch live.
That way you wont regret not getting cdjs and you wont regret not getting turntables.
Its the best of both worlds -Simple."

yeah man this does seem like your best option. I know its a matter of opinion cd vs vinyl, but this does give you the medium between the two. I prefer vinyl because it is more of an art. Its a lot more hands on and it takes more skill. i think using cdj's would be borring, but i havent ever tried them though... i think serato is a great product which lets vinyl dj's move to the next level without getting cdj's.

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start with the basics, go from there

vinyl with a simple 2 channel mixer will teach you the fundamentals quickly

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yea for sure thats where im gonna start get 2 descent tables and a mixer..saw a stanton setup for 399 at guitar center i might pick that up

What's the reason for you to learn djing? When did this idea came up to you?

I think you should try to do some mixes with software to see if you have a good ear and a feeling for rhythm. It's not very smart to buy expensive equipment without knowing anything about mixing. Wouldn't be so good if you recognize that you have no talent for this...


You should really be sure about your decision, because if you just wanna make mixes for yourself and your friends software mixing would be the cheapest and easiest solution...


Or do you really LOVE music and trane in special? Do you really have a huge passion for it?

Do you listen to livesets and mix-cds often so that you have at least a small idea of what a DJ does there?

Are you good on doing things alone and finding your OWN way? Because people can give you suggestions about mixing but in the end it's just you and the turntables/cd decks/software...

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Originally posted by Rockabye What's the reason for you to learn djing? When did this idea came up to you? I think you should try to do some mixes with software to see if you have a good ear and a feeling for rhythm. It's not very smart to buy expensive equipment without knowing anything about mixing. Wouldn't be so good if you recognize that you have no talent for this... You should really be sure about your decision, because if you just wanna make mixes for yourself and your friends software mixing would be the cheapest and easiest solution... Or do you really LOVE music and trane in special? Do you really have a huge passion for it? Do you listen to livesets and mix-cds often so that you have at least a small idea of what a DJ does there? Are you good on doing things alone and finding your OWN way? Because people can give you suggestions about mixing but in the end it's just you and the turntables/cd decks/software...

excellent questions to think about before starting on this expensive (yet enjoyable) hobby tho i would go with vinyls imo its the best way to learn the art of djing especially learning the technical aspects of djing then once you get the basics down which will take time depending on how much you practice then you can move on to more creative parts which imo would then be cdjs (sides vinyls sound better than cds )

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Very good questions..YES i am very passionate about music anywhere i go anything i do im listening to music. i come down from a line of musicians my dad my brother all play instruments and i see myself spinning..when i do listen to sets i listen very closely, i pay attention to everysingle detail that makes the music..i got very interested in djing when i was standing next to Sasha at avalon..and i have messed around with ableton a little bit but i see no fun in it. i am that kind of person put something in front of me show me a little bit of basics and ill pick it up all on my own..when i put my mind to something i dont give up..i need to get good at whatever im doing...im not buying new equipment getting some used tables...but other than that i am going crazy i just really really want to learn how to spin for myself.

check out ebay for good prices on used tech 12s or an equal table (i prefer the numark ttx as an alternative to the tech 12s)

start with a good table right away and you won't need to upgrade in the future
seeing as you come from a musical family, i'm sure you'll pick this up quick and you'll be held back very quickly by a starter table

and if you decide this isn't right for you, high end tables retain their resale value better and can sometimes sell for more than you bought them for

the numark dxm-06 is a good starter mixer, it's basic with everything you need and it comes with built in effects once you get beatmatching down and want to spice up your sets

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Originally posted by Nemesis44 It's also a lot easier to get passionate about vinyl than CDs or MP3s. Nem

I couldn't agree more!

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