It is happening.....just like VHS and DVD



Stevek

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Final scratch is the answer

final scratch r0x0rz
thats definatly the way of the future..
big name djs are using it at the moment.
Josh winx is one of dem

Vinyl won't die simply because Electronica isn't the only genre it caters to. THink about hip hop, you think dmc guys are be like "sweet, lets scratch on cdjs, it will be so PHAT!!!" Obviously not (and if they do that is just plain fucked up). Anyways, there are lots of djs out there for whom cost isn't a worry. I have used cdj, but can say nothing (and I mean it) beats vinyl. I can understand from a money point of view, but other than that I do not think we will see much of an advancement with cd's.

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I dont see what the big deal is. Were in a state in the music industry, where producers are having to go back to finding 9-5 jobs at Starbucks, because they have to make a car payment just like the rest of us. I know many producers personally who you would think are living in the lap of luxury, but are struggling. Of course youd start giving your work out on CDR.

This is very true, using a cdr in a club is the same as downloading mp3s. Unless you pay a liscensing group etc, you steal music, with vinyl, you pay the label and royalties go to the artist. I know some people who buy the vinyl, but spin it on cdj. It just simply so they are legally allowed to play tracks.

I also dont see why you would want to own a flimsy peice of plastic instead of a thick sexy slab of vinyl. Vinyl is character. When you see a dj using cds, it kinda takes awway from the excitement of seeing a live dj (at least to me it does). When you see vinyl dj, it is like a reassurance that this is the good shit you payed for, the sexy styling vinyl that has been a medium for a loong time.



I think most of that made sense. Not sure, I'll edit later if it doesn't. Going to bed now.

Caleb

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CD-R is kool, and its much cheaper than FS system or vinyls pressing

its always handy knowing how to use just about nething from
finalscratch to vinyl to CDJ

a good dj can mix with anything you throw at him/her!

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Originally posted by KoreanDJ It is happening.....just like VHS and DVD Stevek

very good analogy. Yes i believe that new dj's start off with cd-r's now and that vinyl dj's are evolving into using cd-r's. it'll happen one day.

I'm gonna buy my gear soon, and its gonna be 2 gemini cdj-20's (http://www.new-line.nl/webshop/view.asp?i=142 )

Mostly because it's cheaper (I'm only 16 you see, and I have to finance it myself ) But who knows, later on i'll probably buy a couple of phonos too.

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CDRs are being used so much more frequently since even just last year... I don't think they'll replace vinyl at all... But it's a great way of getting promos out cheaper & faster

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As a couple of people have said theres a serious danger in that these so called djs will dl wateva they like, throw it on cdr then play it out. It's one thing for some1 to throw their mp3s onto cd for their home or car stereo. But if your getting paid to spin tunes and your not even paying for those tunes then you deserve a beating. Talk bout biting the hand that feeds you.

Granted a certain ammount of cdrs do contain promo or unreleased material. But let's be realistic, there are a lot more that contain music which is widely available in stores. If you make a living out of djing or even a little extra cash then the least you can do is support the artists. DJ's don't exist without the artists (and vice versa).

Support the industry that supports you.

why CDR?bcoz of mp3s!

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