Vinyl is so fucking sex, and I really can't describe what it felt like for me (and I'm sure for others) once I felt ultra confident beatmatching on it. But economic realities and a desire to be able to play the music I wanted to play led me to choose to ditch wax for CD's.
For new jocks, I recommend CD's solely because of the economics of the situation, and how difficult (and pricey) it can be to keep a vinyl bag stocked with relevant jams.
But I still say if you really want to get some satisfaction out of the learning process, vinyl is the way to go. I'm not saying it can't happen on CD decks, I'm saying the feeling is different.
serato is actually a good call because then you can stock up on digital tracks as well
but the problem with serato is you can beatmatch with your eyes
Jun-27-2007 21:55
kidkotch
tranceaddict
Registered: Apr 2006
Location:
I went for Serato because you still get to use vinyl but can get tracks cheaply. Can't find that old track on digital but have it on vinyl? No problem, just record it through Serato as well. Plus Serato WORKS!
As far as being able to Beatmatch with your eyes, it's only a problem if you RELY on it only and don't train your ears. In my case it really helped me learn to HEAR things and indentify what was going on. It actually helped my ear develop very rapidly so that now I don't use teh screen. If people say that someone is less talented because they learn differently, they are just small minded and insecure. Don't pay any attention, use what makes sense for you and have fun!
Jun-28-2007 00:42
nefardec
Tranceaddict in tranning
Registered: Oct 2004
Location:
i used serato for a year
but not everyone has the desire to learn if they can do it easily and make money
dont need anything to distract u when ur starting out
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Jun-28-2007 01:52
Project-K
JD ëtictsile
Registered: Feb 2007
Location: Laval, Quebec
I started with CDs and I didn't regret it. But it could've been either way. Vinyl is more difficult, so I guess starting with that might make it easier to switch to CDs later on (rather than going the opposite route). You won't be doing any of the complex CDJ-only stuff at first anyways.
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Jun-28-2007 02:28
Fledz
Banned
Registered: Sep 2006
Location: London UK
Definitely CDs because of the money. They are cheaper and easier to buy. Plus there is no delivery time.
You can easily get some vinyl decks later on. They aren't even that expensive anymore.
even though i mix on cdj's now, i did learn on vinyl and dont regret it. its good for learning the "art" of djing. and it will develop your ears more...
then you can get serato
and then cdj's
and then ableton lol
Jun-28-2007 06:21
Spoonz
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Mar 2007
Location: Perth, Scotland
another beginner pack... everything u'll need to start, minus speakers (i have mine connected to my hifi)
I started with a Numark pack back in the day. IMO, for the same price, I'd go for the Stanton kit. Looks solid.
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Jun-28-2007 13:10
DJ-KCeZ
Junior tranceaddict
Registered: Apr 2006
Location: dubai-alain
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Originally posted by SPAWNmaster
While I agree with most of the things said, I'd just like to point out that for the most part...hard to find tracks and exclusives are much easier to get (especially ahead of time) on vinyl than digitally. I find that a vast number of rarities and hard-to-find or exclusive tracks are easily available weeks or even sometimes months before their digital releases, on vinyl.
Most likely a tactic to help keep the vinyl market alive but I just wanted to point this out.
and to go back to the topic...it's been discussed to death.
well for me u could buy the track from people who ripped the tracks from vinyls into MP3's track with respect to the leagel copyrights u will get as fast as the vinyl
u will get as fast as the vinyl 
