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Originally posted by DJ 00 Tommy That gemini equipment will most likely break down on you soon.

Is this based on any particular facts? Or experiance?

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Originally posted by Dervish Yeah but used technics arn't always the little work horses they apear to be.... isn't that right est? I've played on technics and geminis (tho not that exact model) are pretty solid, totally fit to purpose. For me if it is between say 0 records and technics and say 100 records and geminis I know exactly what I'd pick!

I guess we just don't see eye to eye then.

Personally, I am glad I took the route of getting the better equipment first. It may have left me a little low on cash and only allowed me to mix with a few records but that really forced me to practice and really get down beat matching before going crazy with dozens of records and effects. It has been a few months now and I have gotten very comfortable with the beatmatching thing. Over the course of that time I have also saved enough money to start endulging myself with records! I spose it all depends on what type of route you want to take but I say go with getting something that you know will last and take your time. It really isn't a hobby you can simply just jump into and become a pro at the next day.

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Originally posted by DJ 00 Tommy That gemini equipment will most likely break down on you soon.

how long is soon

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Originally posted by Dervish Yeah but used technics arn't always the little work horses they apear to be.... isn't that right est?

Hehe, yup I was stung a bit. One deck had a cracked tonearm - unnoticeable until taken apart, but made slip cueing extremely difficult. They are servicable mahcines though - there are several shops in my area that advertise technics repairs (don't say anything about other models) and parts are easy to get hold of when they break (which is not very often).

I spent a lot of money on equipment early on, but there was a good reason for that. I was on the edges of the EDM scene, and only knew about the most popular music. As I learned about the music, my tastes changed faster than I could keep up. Records I'd bought only 2 weeks ago were already behind. So, whilst my colleciton was still small, I began setting all my money aside for equipment whilst I listened to more DJs, went clubbing more, and learned. Now, I've got an excellent setup and a growing collection, but I've amassed some knowledge for me to be able to records that I won't hate by next week. I think I did the right thing - it worked for me. Different for everyone though.

Last edited by est on Feb-28-2006 at 23:44

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Originally posted by Dervish Is this based on any particular facts? Or experiance?

Iv played with a gemini mixer that was under a year old and it sounded crap and the faders where leaking.
Anyone who has used gemini equipment will basicaly tell you it will break down.
Im not just bringing Gemini down but you get what you pay for.

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Originally posted by harriz Dude honestly trust me it's all about the practice. Dont listen to the fools on here. If you practice for long hours and learn to use the the stuff you got you will be able to mix better than bedroom djs with cdj 1000s and fancy fuckin 2000$ mixers coz you will be all skillz !

Dude, you just gave me the courage, thanks a lot harriz.

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Last edited by x_moe on Mar-01-2006 at 06:38

Ok, Does everyone here thinks that Numark TT1650 is better than the Gemini TT-02? they are almost the same price, so i can afford numark. Let me know asap if you guys think the numark is a better choice, so i can call the shop and let them change my order.



or Numark TT200 then i will be in debt. but atleast they wont die on me soon.

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i was mucking about on a store's demo gemini mixer when the left channel fader crapped out on me. i nearly had to pay for the damn thing.

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Originally posted by superglo i was mucking about on a store's demo gemini mixer when the left channel fader crapped out on me. i nearly had to pay for the damn thing.

That there is perfect for all those people who say gemini is not that bad.

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Originally posted by DJ 00 Tommy That there is perfect for all those people who say gemini is not that bad.

Yeah but their mixers are a different story to their decks though. I wouldn't buy:

Mixers
Headphones
PA stuff

But if you buy their better decks they are fine (or atleast they used to be when I played on them).

Stanton also do decent decks.

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Originally posted by x_moe or Numark TT200 then i will be in debt. but atleast they wont die on me soon.

dont get the 200's, theyr not worth getting into debt over

personally id go for the Gemini! but at the end of the day if youve got 2 decks a mixer and some vinyl im sure youl be happy!

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everyone here is confusing me with their different opinions, im gona stop asking about what im buying, im just gona buy wutever and experience myself



Now, whos gona help me figure out a Dj Name, throw names at me people

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Last edited by x_moe on Mar-01-2006 at 23:33