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VFR_KID

VFR_KID

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Hi

Not sure if this is the best forum, but only on i can see about hifi and music.

I want to start a bit DJ'ing, kinda hardcore stuff and Drum N Bass, listened to it for years but not sure what to go for in terms of kit.

Any ideas i dont want to go daft as i might not enjoy it that much
 
Numark Axis 9s. Can't fault them for the cash and due to them being CD decks you don't have to invest in vinyl :).
 
I think the best way to go is start with some software based DJing. Some people prefer this, others prefer the hardware-based approach, as Amoeba suggested. See if you can go to a shop and try some out.
 
I know of some cheap cheap Gemini vinyl decks and mixer for sale if you are interested :) Ideal beginner decks as they're cheap so not a huge investment if you get them and realise they're not for you.

Failing that Technics 1210s are the industry standard for Djs, I love mine!

Vinyl > CD :D
 
1210s. If you get a decent second hand pair, you should be able to sell them on at pretty much the same price if you decide to give up.

If you can afford it, a digital vinyl system (e.g. Scratch live) is brilliant.
 
Would be an idea to try out DJing on a friend's setup or go to a specialist DJ gear store and try some different setups there, just to see if you actually like DJing before you invest a lot of money into something you find out not to be to your interest...

On the Vinyl vs. CD debate, you mention you've been listening to Hardcore/DnB for years, but do you own many vinyls? Could make more sense then to go down the CDJ route instead if you don't own any vinyl.

Also, as well as decks/mixer, remember you need to add proper DJ Headphones and Speakers into your budget, DJing with poor headphones/monitors isn't much fun. ;)

You should download a copy of Traktor or VirtualDJ and have a mess about with that to get an idea too.
 
I think you really need to get to grips with DJ'ing on turntables or CD decks before going down the software route.

You can save a heap of money buy getting CD decks and downloading MP3's from legit sites at a fraction of the cost of an equivialent size vinyl collection

I still love vinyl though despite have cd turntables for years

As for choice of decks, if you can afford to get Technics 1210's you'll only upgrade to them at a later date.

For cd turntables then pioneer CDJ's are the poodles plums IMO
 
Seft said:
1210s. If you get a decent second hand pair, you should be able to sell them on at pretty much the same price if you decide to give up.

If you can afford it, a digital vinyl system (e.g. Scratch live) is brilliant.
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Exactly this. ;)

OP, Whatever you do, do NOT start with CD decks. For the music you'll be playing then you're best having vinyl. As for learning...there's far more to learn and be able to do wth turntables than a limited CD deck e.g. turntablism.

1210's are standard anywhere you go. Should you take it further at a later date then you'll be able to walk into any club in the world and find your tools there and your skills instantly usable. 1210's are not only near indestructable but (as mentioned already) they also have a good resale value should you decide to quit. If you want to bring digital media into the equation then Scratch Live/Final Scratch is just the thing and can play with CD's, MP3, WAV etc although you'll be able to use this with the same skills you've learned for the turntables and manipulate them with actual vinyl on your deck and not some cheap copy that's pretending, and failing, to be a turntable. You won't have to learn anything different or get used to the quirks of other equipment when switching from one to the other. The Technics CD deck is the only one that even comes close to being useable anyway.

In short...real turntables for the win. Accept no subsitutes. ;)
 
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