Yeah I don’t know much about dj software so I thought you meant midi. I been making beats for some years but still consider myself a beginner
Turntable Question
- Thread starter Double Burger With Cheese
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Yeah I don’t know much about dj software so I thought you meant midi. I been making beats for some years but still consider myself a beginner
MurderToCassette
Sa Da Tay
Save yourself a lot of heartache, time, and money and get a Technics 1200, some shure M44-7's and a decent mixer. They will always hold their value if you decide to sell them on.
As far as mixers, I miss my Rane, but I needed a DVS mixer, so now I'm on a Traktor Z2 and the Innnofader is butter
As far as mixers, I miss my Rane, but I needed a DVS mixer, so now I'm on a Traktor Z2 and the Innnofader is butter
wilburn burchette
got his ass
you're learning and never touched a record or turntable. don't go spend a bunch of money on shyt. get a direct drive turntable (numark has some cheapies that will get the job done) and a mixer as said above. cop dollar records and start learning and practicing with your stock needle or a cheap upgrade if you cop used. no reason to get caught up in gear first.
Self_Born7
SUN OF MAN
i had 12's for many many may of years,,, they been dropped, shyt spilled on them, and they keep working... just the occasional rca jacks changing.... yeah they pricey,,, b.u.t they last long and are the top of the line..
also bag a shure sytlus m44-7
also bag a shure sytlus m44-7
Jayou Ayen
All Star
I’ve been using 1200s since 1996.
Did you say them shyts run for like two racks now? Goddamn!
I will say that Technics are the most reliable turntable. Other than the tracking light going out on one of mine, never had an issue with them.
If you get another brand, a good quality one is going to run at least $500. Read a lot of reviews, and don’t go cheap.
If you’re using decks with DJ software, the cartridge and stylus don’t have to be great. But if you’re using them analog, it matters a lot more. I use Shure M44s, they track very well (don’t skip), without a lot of weight, so it won’t wear out your records.
If you get the M44 cartridge, the stylus(needle) can be the 7 or the G. The 7 has a higher output, but it can also sound really sharp. The G has a smoother sound. I have both, and prefer the G.
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Did you say them shyts run for like two racks now? Goddamn!
I will say that Technics are the most reliable turntable. Other than the tracking light going out on one of mine, never had an issue with them.
If you get another brand, a good quality one is going to run at least $500. Read a lot of reviews, and don’t go cheap.
If you’re using decks with DJ software, the cartridge and stylus don’t have to be great. But if you’re using them analog, it matters a lot more. I use Shure M44s, they track very well (don’t skip), without a lot of weight, so it won’t wear out your records.
If you get the M44 cartridge, the stylus(needle) can be the 7 or the G. The 7 has a higher output, but it can also sound really sharp. The G has a smoother sound. I have both, and prefer the G.
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If you are just using them for scratching, just find the cheapest solution that gets the job done.
Check a pawn shop or thrift store for a solid DJ turntable, buy a new cartridge, then a cheap mixer.
Check a pawn shop or thrift store for a solid DJ turntable, buy a new cartridge, then a cheap mixer.
Living Bait
All Star
I agree with this. With scratching what you do with the crossfader is almost as important as what you do with the record. I had mixers where the fader would crackle within days of purchase, or the curve of the fader was too much and made it hard to cut....
Got one of these in the end and never looked back
@Double Burger With Cheese Shure Just announced they are ending their phono line of products, that means their cartridges. So, you should go look at at ortofons if you need a cartridge
Appreciate the info. I didn’t know that. I planned on getting the Shure M44-7 I think. They are still in stock online now, so should I just order it now in case they won’t be available?
I did some more looking and found that I can get a used SL 1200 for $500-$600. I think I’m gonna go with that option since most people are recommending this model.
What do y’all think about this mixer? I planned on using this one
@Double Burger With Cheese If you are just scratching, that mixer is good
$500-$600 isn't bad, since 1200's are discontinued, but if you don't have money coming in constantly, I think you should get that Roland controller being that you can do so much more with it, you just have to use serato dj with it, that is the one flaw, but that isn't really a flaw to me, serato is a wonderful program.. The Roland dj 202 is just $299, and the roland dj 505 is just around $630
But if you want 1200's, do your thing, and that mixer is cool.
$500-$600 isn't bad, since 1200's are discontinued, but if you don't have money coming in constantly, I think you should get that Roland controller being that you can do so much more with it, you just have to use serato dj with it, that is the one flaw, but that isn't really a flaw to me, serato is a wonderful program.. The Roland dj 202 is just $299, and the roland dj 505 is just around $630
But if you want 1200's, do your thing, and that mixer is cool.
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why get two turntables if you are just cutting?
one tech 12 + a mixer like the Traktor Z2 and you'll be straight.
you can get both of those for under a G easy.
one tech 12 + a mixer like the Traktor Z2 and you'll be straight.
you can get both of those for under a G easy.
MurderToCassette
Sa Da Tay
@Double Burger With Cheese I had the DIF 1S. it was cool, had a useable EQ as well, but the Z2>>>. Especially for the fact its got DVS built in, instant doubles of anything and I could cut up any record I wanted.
I did harvest the innofader from the DIF1S to put in my Z2 when I fukked mine up tho
They both use the same mini innofader.
I did harvest the innofader from the DIF1S to put in my Z2 when I fukked mine up tho
They both use the same mini innofader.
DJ Paul's Arm
Veteran
Techs are expensive because they went out of production.
Dont get a cheap direct drive turntable because if your trying to cut on some premo shyt then your going to need a quality turntable and lots and lots and LOTS of practice when it comes to forward, chirps, transforming and crab skratchin.
Get yourself a Pioneer PLX-1000, Shures and a Vestax 06pro to practice with. No need for a pair of your just trying to cut but if your trying to juggle the get 2.
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Dont get a cheap direct drive turntable because if your trying to cut on some premo shyt then your going to need a quality turntable and lots and lots and LOTS of practice when it comes to forward, chirps, transforming and crab skratchin.
Get yourself a Pioneer PLX-1000, Shures and a Vestax 06pro to practice with. No need for a pair of your just trying to cut but if your trying to juggle the get 2.
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Self_Born7
SUN OF MAN
I agree with this. With scratching what you do with the crossfader is almost as important as what you do with the record. I had mixers where the fader would crackle within days of purchase, or the curve of the fader was too much and made it hard to cut....
Got one of these in the end and never looked back
man,,, my GOAT mixer of all time... the fader on it is
I got the rane ttm 57, its great, but i miss my vestax
DJ Paul's Arm
Veteran
Appreciate the info. I didn’t know that. I planned on getting the Shure M44-7 I think. They are still in stock online now, so should I just order it now in case they won’t be available?
I did some more looking and found that I can get a used SL 1200 for $500-$600. I think I’m gonna go with that option since most people are recommending this model.
What do y’all think about this mixer? I planned on using this one
Cant go wrong with the DJ-tech mixer for cuttin. Shieet Q-Bert uses it so that says a lot.