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Vinyl DJ vs CD DJ - YOUR OPINION PLEASE
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| Nick_Jay |
OK.
I just want to see what peoples opinion in on VINYL djs and CD djs.
I myself and a CD DJ (Dont worry I wont be offended)
I have DJ'd at such parties as GATECRASHER, Downunder, and I used my Pioneer CD Decks and i had a great response, people loved the tunes and my mixing was great... only thing is i used CDs....
Do you think great DJs can only be seen mixing with vinyl? or does it not matter? In my opinion it dosent matter... but im curious to know what others think
I know some people think CD DJS are ! :(
PS: I do use vinyl aswell... just in New Zealand its hard to come by and is was too damn expensive (Just thought id say that.. hehe)
Thanks :) |
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| dJohn |
| quote: | | In my opinion it dosent matter... |
I've thought about this one for a while as well, and I came to a conclusion in par with the quote I have above.
The common stereotype and cookie cut image of a DJ is the headcocked to the side with the headphones rubbing his hand back and forth on the turntables. It is the society's image, generalized perception of the DJ...it became this way because of it's origins, the turntables, and in turn, the origins are what set the generalized perceptions of what we have today(in anything...sports, politics, sex whatever). Tell me what you think of when you say the word 'NFL' to yourself...you see a big man tucking a football stiff arming and highstepping over defenders..same with DJing. You say the word, DJ, to alot of people, and the immediate and majority conception they have ISN'T of a rave or club DJ, but a person on turntables scratching vinyl.
In one of my URB magazines, the Pioneer CDJ-1000 was anaylzed and quoted by a few of the legends in the field of disc jockeying...Swamp, A-Trak, Craze etc...the true turntablists gave nothing but good sayings about CDJ equipment, hence, their tolerance and understanding of CDJing. Why is this? Because of technological progression...the CDJ is every hardcore vinyl junkie's nemesis and every forward thinking, new era DJ's dream. As styles change, and as technology permits production to give way to cheaper, more advanced, efficient equipment, so does everything else in it's field. Kinda like a ripple; as a foundation changes, so does everything else in the pond. Look at the evolution(or revolution- you decide)of computers: as the chip evolved, so did everything else-memory, graphics, sound etc...
I personally love CDJing...how can you not? Sure, it may not have the best sound in comparision to vinyl, or the manipulative versatility of a 12", but it DOES offer more portability, affordability, accessiblity. While the price tag is still high on the Pioneer CDJ-1000(which has become the staple CD deck by many DJs and clubs), it will eventually drop when the demand is high enough. Simple economic principles- as technology and productive efficiency increases, the price for the good decreass-combine this with the already existing market and demand for the good, the undeniable sum will come out to a more widespread distribution and installation of the good in households(in this case, DJs)
Ok. I'm going off on a tangent, but you see my point? It doesn't matter what people think-change is inevitable. Turntables will always reign high on the list as the one true DJ hardware, but that doesn't mean they will be the only way to go. Remember, DJing is ALL about individualism and self expression-if you choose to do it with CDJ decks, that's ing awesome; more power to ya. If not, great!
As music fans(especially electronica) evolve in their taste, and as technology progresses, the two's combination will undeniably give birth to a new era of DJing and style, and whether that new tolerance and appreciation involves CDJing, you can't deny that it won't happen-evolution and the integration of progression has always been the cornerstone of electronica, rave, DJ and club culture. The movement will always go forward, never stopping...kinda like a record. |
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| Nadi |
| Personally I dont care how there mixing. As long as I have a good time it doesnt matter. And if the djs it doesnt matter which one hes using. |
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| DJ Sunburn |
| i dont really care personally...although i myself prefer vinyl mostly...i just respect it more... |
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| Ray_Finkle |
I think that Cds will become more popular than vinyl for the reason that has been stated, affordability. Sure the decks arent' cheap but bthe cds are. I mean vinyl can get expensive especiallyn for all of us who aren't AvB'sn or Tiesto's you know? I mean I was looking at a record online at a uk record store and it worked out to be 24 bucks Canadian. That's not cheap.
I think that the lessor known people will start using cds thus almost forcing the big guys to adapt as well. Personally I don't really care because in a big club, I'm sure people can't tell the difference just by hearing the music. It's all about me having a good time in the end. |
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| Sarcoman |
When I picture a DJ, I am a bit of a purist, and would rather have a DJ who spun Vinyl. Perhaps im just generalizing DJs, like what djJohn mentioned in his post. Vinyl seems to have more of the DJ and trance mystique to it, and seems more pure. Although my attitude is changing, and I am becoming more open toward CDs.
However, of the parties that I have been to, I dont know if the DJ spun with Vinyl or CDs, cause I was too involved in the music. What really counts is the vibe that the DJ sets.
I think the matter of Vinyl vs CD only matters in DJ competitions, and with the flexibility in mixing that each brings. For the most part, it shouldnt matter.
I myself dont mix, or DJ. So as a pure listener of trance, I shouldnt care, as long as it still sounds good. |
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| torontotrance |
| Vinyl....but i don't mind when deejays use cd-r to test out material |
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| marco.V |
| i prefer vynils but as they are so expensive (i must import them from holland cuz theres no good vynilstore in my city) i also must play with cd (cdR :) ). |
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| DJ Sunburn |
| quote: | Originally posted by torontotrance
Vinyl....but i don't mind when deejays use cd-r to test out material |
yeh...if you have a song that comes out before its released onto vinyl cd-r is a good way to just bring it to an audience...also sometimes you just can't find the tunes you want on vinyl so CD it is. :rolleyes: |
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| Nick_Jay |
Hey DJJOHN, i really like what you wrote....
but its interesting what others also think, but one thing is i do agree that its getting more accepted in the DJ work, i mean when I done gatecrasher with CDS no one really said anything...
keep the posts coming |
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| DJRavemonkey |
| Fair play DJJohn when i see big articles written by people from across the pond i dont usually take much notice of them esp. when it comes to DJing, dont ask me why i just do. But what you wrote was not only inciteful but interesting and above all very true. Thank you for writing it and i hope some people on here can learn from ur words :) |
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| DJ Sunburn |
| lol...just now read what DJJohn wrote...i see where you're coming from and that's a very very good point...:D |
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