[DIALEKT]

yay lets start a serato debate lol

[Hjamlar]

Ok, so I guess I should have a round for some records, than try to get some used or older hardware? And than see how does it work for me? And what should I get for myself for the begining?

[Teaj]

I think it's best if you try using turntables before buying - maybe find a friend or DJ tutor etc. It's a lot of money to spend if you dont use them.

[the_marsbar]

I don't really think CD DJing is a problem at all. For EDM it's been used for many years. Now because of online music shops it's easier and cheaper to get the music you want. I don't think that you can say the result is DJs that are less good....

For the record, I have both TTs and CD-players...

[djpencil]

i dont have a problem with cd dex as i do use both as its opart of the bizznizz i have a problem with young kids using there mp3 collection that they probably downloaded illigally stealing work from djs that have put the effort into finding that obscure track in some dingy record shop , look at all the djs working in bars at the moment , they buy a now thats what i call dance music triple pack cd and do a set just off of that , playing records is not what being a dj is all about its about the love of the music , its about hearing a track that makes you tingle when you hear it for the first time ,
look at the influx of celeb and band member djs that are appearing like peaches geldof , kate lawler , russell lisack (block party) kenzie (big brother) i could go on for ages they are doing it as they think its cool , not because they really love the music that they play and to be honset most of em are total gash , but the people still go and see this shit !!! house nights that brand there nights as "sexy , stylish , fashionable " instead of just putyting djs down trhey put what they should be wearing and shit look at the hed kandi brand for what im talking about total gash

any way off my soap box lol

[Effel]

In my limited experience of mixing, get a go on some decks. far more fun.

[the_marsbar]

Ah okay, I misunderstood you, pencil. I agree then.

DJing is more than just playing some tracks after each other

By the way, what music do you spin?

[dj_wildthing]

I've been mixing and scratching for more than 20 years and even though I also use my Mac to do mixes now I wouldn't trade my two Technics 1210s and mixer for anything in the world. It's all about L-O-V-E for music and I really think it's the best way to learn how to dj.

That's my opinion anyway...

[Lorrie]

yeah, decks are the way to go. it's mainly because of dj's that vinyl has survived and if you're going to dj, i think that has to be part of the mindset. it doesn't mater what you play, you're a caretaker of music for generations down the road.

let's face it, as an archival medium for music, vinyl is still the best.

used to have decks in my old studio and we would spin everything from mahalia jackson to NWA. Hell, we'd try to mix Mahalia Jackson and NWA! Everyone who came in would have a go and while most people sucked, it was still a lot of fun and really interesting because people would dig through our crates and pull out stuff we never even thought of playing.

until the ipod, the turntable and vinyl was definitely the best way to interact with music and in my mind, that's a lot of what being a dj is all about.

[djpencil]

Ah okay, I misunderstood you, pencil. I agree then.

DJing is more than just playing some tracks after each other

By the way, what music do you spin?

i play anything old school , not really a hip hop dj but i do love the music , i collect old school rave stuff from 89 - 92 and also rare old school uk garage (although not everyones cup of tea ) i buy and sell on ebay and discogs aswell to feed my vinyl habit
at the moment work for ministry of sound doing mash ups of all genres on the breakfast show on thursdays but i am going to leave that soon as i dont really get any bookings or promotion from doing it !!