Mixing and Scratching

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Hi, im 15 and i am about to purchase my first Hi-Fi, I want to know about being able to sratch without using vinyls, can anyone help ? Thanks

 

[Anonymous]

You need some Pioneer cdjs sonny, give them a google

 

[Anonymous]

wil that allow me to connect to my future Hi-Fi ?

Will it just go into the amp or what ?

 

[Blainetoner]

as long as it has RCA outputs......which it will........and you have spare RCA inputs on your amp.....everything will be cool.

 

[Blainetoner]

Also......if you want to be able to have a set up where you have multiple things plugged into your hifi, I would suggest that you look for an amp with plenty of line inputs.

NAD are usually good for loads of inputs.

 

[Anonymous]

I'm looking at the Pioneer CD-J's and they all appear to have CD players built in, will i be able to use my own and still scratch ?

 

[John Duncan]

Ah, no. The vast majority of CD players don't allow either pitch or speed variation. You need specialist ones like the Pioneer ones mentioned (or their iPod equivalent), or you could investigate doing it via your PC using something like CD Scratch (which appears to be free).

 

[Anonymous]

I've been a Turntablist (Battle/Scratch DJ) for over 15 years and if you're interested in scratching, you can't use anything BUT vinyl. Sorry, but CD decks aren't up to snuff & carry no cred with the DJ community, too.

I'm guessing that the only reason you're looking into CD decks is because you're just starting out & don't want to have to buy a ton of vinyl to get a collection going. If that's the case, you should look into Serato Scratch Live - http://www.turntablelab.com/dj_equipment/0/0/1911.html

It enables you to use vinyl (encoded with time code) to trigger MP3 files from a laptop. So basically, if you have a large MP3 collection (what 15 year old doesn't?), you'll be set. I only use Serato when I play out in clubs, and it's brilliant! No more lugging crates to gigs & I still have complete control with the vinyl feel (beat juggling & scratching is no problem at all).

Good luck!

Brock Boogie

 

[Anonymous]

[quote user="brock_boogie"]
I've been a Turntablist (Battle/Scratch DJ) for over 15 years and if you're interested in scratching, you can't use anything BUT vinyl. Sorry, but CD decks aren't up to snuff & carry no cred with the DJ community, too.

I'm guessing that the only reason you're looking into CD decks is because you're just starting out & don't want to have to buy a ton of vinyl to get a collection going. If that's the case, you should look into Serato Scratch Live - http://www.turntablelab.com/dj_equipment/0/0/1911.html

It enables you to use vinyl (encoded with time code) to trigger MP3 files from a laptop. So basically, if you have a large MP3 collection (what 15 year old doesn't?), you'll be set. I only use Serato when I play out in clubs, and it's brilliant! No more lugging crates to gigs & I still have complete control with the vinyl feel (beat juggling & scratching is no problem at all).

Good luck!

Brock Boogie
[/quote]

Oh dear, even the turntablists are straying from the black plastic fold...😛

kind of...

 

[Anonymous]

I haven't strayed too much...I still have 5000 pieces of vinyl in my living room (nicely stored in a sweet 12' x 7' wall unit)...the Serato ensures that the collection doesn't get destroyed at my gigs.

=o)

 

[Anonymous]

[quote user="brock_boogie"]
I haven't strayed too much...I still have 5000 pieces of vinyl in my living room (nicely stored in a sweet 12' x 7' wall unit)...the Serato ensures that the collection doesn't get destroyed at my gigs.

=o)
[/quote]

I wonder how much 5000 records weighs...

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks,
im looking into them now,
Im just startin up and want to get into it, any tips on things to buy, download, or general tips ?
Also, is there one of these systems that is iTunes compatiable ?
Thanks again