I started on Technics and still rock them at the crib, but love my Pioneer DDJ SX for effect and everything. These days, you can start on the controller, but make sure you aren't using that SYNC bullshyt. You won't learn the actual craft
DJ's How Did Y'all Learn To Spin?
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djfilthyrich
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i started by watching a friend, then i bought a couple of cheap Technics turntables (not 1200's) and started learning the basics that way. Finally bought a pair of used 1200's which i practised and learned on. you start by watching (i guess nowadays you can start watching dj's mixing on youtube), and then try to copy what they're doing which will help you to understand different mixing styles. there are tutorials on scratching if you want to get into that part of it....for that it's just a lot of practise.
Everything... watching, listening, practice...
I listened to mixshows on the radio, listened to mixtapes, one of my brother's friends was a DJ so I paid attention to stuff he did, once I got my turntables I worked on scratching, blending, made tapes and listened back to them all the time... all those things taught me. This was mid-to-late 90s, you just gotta become a student if you wanna get good. I STILL watch videos and listen to peoples' mixes.
I listened to mixshows on the radio, listened to mixtapes, one of my brother's friends was a DJ so I paid attention to stuff he did, once I got my turntables I worked on scratching, blending, made tapes and listened back to them all the time... all those things taught me. This was mid-to-late 90s, you just gotta become a student if you wanna get good. I STILL watch videos and listen to peoples' mixes.