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Originally posted by dj chex I don't know how many good things you've heard bout trackmasters, but IMHO they suck. Hell, id rather use their $29 500al-2 instead and save over 100 in cash.

heh, not loads.. just a couple of people i know have them and they like them.

they obviously have bad taste

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I haven't had a chance to hook up the new Whitelabels yet because I was busy but I am doing it today. I just have a question though. Teh guy told me that the secret to Whitelabels is hook everything up and leave them over a record overnight. This way the springs get6 broken in. Do you suggest doing that? Does it hurt the needle?

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Originally posted by stnthmn I haven't had a chance to hook up the new Whitelabels yet because I was busy but I am doing it today. I just have a question though. Teh guy told me that the secret to Whitelabels is hook everything up and leave them over a record overnight. This way the springs get6 broken in. Do you suggest doing that? Does it hurt the needle?

shure has it on their website

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The Book of Shure Your Guide to the Proper Use of Shure DJ Products by The Needlz Brotherz -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Intro Chapter 1 Accelerating Break-In (M44-7) Chapter 2 Standard Hi-Fi DJ Variation Unorthodox Variation Chapter 3 23 Degree Trick Chapter 4 How to Zero the Tone Arm Chapter 5 Tone Arm Height Chapter 6 Stylus Overhang Chapter 7 Anti-Skate Chapter 8 Tone Arm Variation (S vs. Straight) Chapter 9 Stylus Geometry Chapter 10 Cleaning the Stylus Chapter 11 Quick Fix Skip Checklist Chapter 12 Non-Needle Skipping Factors -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Back to top Intro Every DJ touches the record in a slightly different way. With the Shure DJ Cartridge family, you are sure to find the needle to fit your spinning needs. However, optimum cartridge performance may require some experimentation to adapt to your personal touch. Here's a quick guide through the ins and outs of optimal cartridge care. Back to top Chapter 1: Accelerating Break-In (M44-7) Normal break-in time takes about two weeks. The bearing, a critical part of the stylus suspension system, is stiff from the factory. Skip resistance improves with use. You can speed up the break in period by leaving the cartridge in the record groove, with the turntable turned off, for two hours each night letting nature (gravity) do its thing.

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Originally posted by dj chex i use to own a pair of those. IMO they sound like the cheaper 520sk but much worse b/c they tear up vinyl. don't buy them.

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The Whitelabels work great now. They skip a little when the needle moves to the center of the record but in time that should go away. As for the Kaoss Pad 2, I took that back today. It wasn't what I expected. I'm looking into something for remixing. The guy there told me about Ableton Live but I want to research before I drop $300 on anything else. How is this software? Anyone use it?