truthfully this just doesnt seem that convienient..to me its kinda like running a race on steroids...leave djing how it is

___________________
http://e.imagehost.org/0737/99adecdb530cb87ee219925830e259.gif

***Sig Edited - Image Size***

quote:

Originally posted by Spad So they're cheap because you can copy mp3's onto them? What if vinyl cutters were affordable? Would spinning with vinyl then be "cheesy"?

Good thing that vynil production equipment is not affordable. You know that most of the time you get high quality vynil press from legitimate sources. I am not supporter of RIAA in any shape or form, but when it comes to playing at gigs, especially where you get paid, you better play legal stuff.

When I see someone mixing CD's I am not sure whether he leeched that copy from Internet or not.

___________________
Blip, blip, blip...

quote:

Originally posted by Nou *Ahhh hem* I suggest you watch the Love Parade video from 2003, the man in your sig does not use vinyl once, he uses CDJ's through out, and also, he does not use actual records as much as he uses FinalScratch... sooo yea. Just thought I would point that out.

I know that. lol. Soooo...yea no need to point that out.

One of the things I do not like about PvD.

___________________
Blip, blip, blip...

quote:

Originally posted by Nou How does it detract from him being a good DJ though?

It does not, but I would prefer him spin the vynil, not FS vynil.

___________________
Blip, blip, blip...

quote:

Originally posted by 3xx3r7 Good thing that vynil production equipment is not affordable. You know that most of the time you get high quality vynil press from legitimate sources. I am not supporter of RIAA in any shape or form, but when it comes to playing at gigs, especially where you get paid, you better play legal stuff. When I see someone mixing CD's I am not sure whether he leeched that copy from Internet or not.

If you read what I've posted in this thread previously, I already said that I don't think CD's are a good replacment for vinyl, or a sensible means of backing up vinyl.

But there are more uses for CD's than just mixing tunes with them. Zabiela uses them for samples which he incorporates into his sets, and I dunno if you've seen him at work but if so I don't see how CD's can be a bad thing.

Add to that the fact that producers have the freedom to easily play with their own loops and tunes; Mauro Picotto regularly made tunes and loops and intro's for specific gigs at Gatecrasher, he even once stated that a huge portion of his 6 hour sets was completly unreleased material that he had produced especially for the night, and I believe he does the same for his Meganite events.

CD's are a good thing for the dancefloor. Just as mp3's have uses other than illegally copying software.

quote:

Originally posted by Spad If you read what I've posted in this thread previously, I already said that I don't think CD's are a good replacment for vinyl, or a sensible means of backing up vinyl. But there are more uses for CD's than just mixing tunes with them. Zabiela uses them for samples which he incorporates into his sets, and I dunno if you've seen him at work but if so I don't see how CD's can be a bad thing. Add to that the fact that producers have the freedom to easily play with their own loops and tunes; Mauro Picotto regularly made tunes and loops and intro's for specific gigs at Gatecrasher, he even once stated that a huge portion of his 6 hour sets was completly unreleased material that he had produced especially for the night, and I believe he does the same for his Meganite events. CD's are a good thing for the dancefloor. Just as mp3's have uses other than illegally copying software.

Well, you're are right here. I was just stressing the whole legal vs. illegal issue @ gigs. CD's do have uses, as mp3's. CD's are good for those exclusive promos as well. Maybe, it is because I have seen way too many DJ's spin solely on CD's and not having a single vynil.

___________________
Blip, blip, blip...

quote:

Originally posted by Nou *Ahhh hem* I suggest you watch the Love Parade video from 2003, the man in your sig does not use vinyl once, he uses CDJ's through out, and also, he does not use actual records as much as he uses FinalScratch... sooo yea. Just thought I would point that out.

First off, Do you know where i can find that video?

Second, I'd just like to say that all of you people saying that people who start out with a pair of cdjs cant expect to make it to the top (nukeusz or however its spelled) Someone who uses cdjs is alot more likely to make it to the top than they would be if they had your narrowminded opinion. Not because of what medium they are using, but because it shows that they are willing to except change, and are able to live with change, not hold onto old ideas. Almost all successful dj's change how they spin, what the spin, where they spin, and who they spin for many times in thier carrer. I think a dj has to be very adept with change.

Do you happen to know where I can get some of this unreleased music in DAT format?

quote:

Originally posted by Sand Leaper I have a picture of a typical psy trance dj mixing desk with two DAT players hooked up to a mixer in a mag of mine, but I have no scanner. Try googling it edit: I found some info regarding DATs and psy trance here: http://www.boomrecords.com/DAT.html Pardon? I can assure you the DJ who gets paid the biggest wage is the DJ who brings in the largest crowd. It's the name you make for yourself that decides this. Your equipment can help you on your way, but it's far from the decisive factor. Not once did I say that it was "more skillful" with CDJs than turntables. What I did say is that vinyl purists should stop being such whining arses and realize how technology is affecting DJing as we know it and how it is far from being a bad thing.

For fucks sake, it's spelled vinyl.

I thought this thread was about lazer turntable?

I think dj's should be comfortable with all mediums.

But I also think, that it just generally feels better when you at an event and the people are spinning vinyl.
Guys behind pc's always look so bored, almost like it's a hassle for them to be there and bring the dancers entertainment.

___________________
Reader's Digest:

quote:

Buying something as uncool as a turntable takes courage and planning.

My Discogs.

quote:

Originally posted by ali92 Do you happen to know where I can get some of this unreleased music in DAT format?

Go pester some DJs. They'll prolly just give you CDs now though, as that is their medium of choice nowadays (has all the advantages of DAT compared to vinyl + more)

___________________
"Wenn du dich zum Untergrund zählst, reicht es nicht, es nur zu sagen. Du musst auch viel graben, um es zu werden."