Any DJs on here?

[Gnnr]

Was wondering if anyone on here DJs. What gear do you have? What do you spin? I've been getting into it lately after my friend bought some gear and let me play with it. I might buy some equipment to play with. Only have Traktor and MixVibes on the PC to play with for now.

So yeah, if you spin, post up. :)

[Phlip]

I don't DJ anymore, but for those that do, this book I am studying in on Ableton Live! 6 is good to DJ in, on the live performance aspect, when paired with an MP3-filled computer and/or CDJ interface.

[xchaosx]

learn on some entry level direct drive tables. that way, if you decide to go to 1200s or something else nice, you'll appreciate the quality and your mixes will be tighter. my 1200s have made me lazy haha

[TiNMAN]

1200's and a TTM56

[dopeyx27]

dude i have 1210s and a 07pro. sold it like a crackhead since my gf didnt like me being one... =-/ ill never forget those days...

[Gnnr]

I was looking into some CDJs. I figure I want to get the mixing part of it down pact first before I get into scratching (and mixing) with tables, but man they're expensive too. At least what I was looking at. The Pioneer CDJ-200, which is miles from the CDJ-800MK3 and CDJ-1000MK3. I've read to stay away from the cheapy brands like Gemini and such.

[luckyslide16]

Well I used to have some equipment but got rid of it all except the records, which I still have a bunch of that I cant seem to find a buyer for. I had Numark tt-2000 or something like that to start with but it decided to crap out on me after like half a month of use so I returned it for store credit and got a new electric bass instead.

Like someone else said start off with some cheaper direct drive tables then upgrade later.

[exitspeed]

Have you guys seen this? Wiij-ing (http://72.232.195.114/~djwiij/news.php)

[DoriftoPnoy]

Wow that wiij is pretty badass. Still havent been able to buy a wii tho... they sell out like crazy when it hits costco shelves.

[HalveBlue]

Techs. 1200M3D's to be precise. some shitty Numark mixer that does the job. Sony MDR-V700 headphones. Shure Whitelabels. A whole bunch of Trance and Progressive rekkids!

My advice: If you want to start spinning vinyl, find someone who has 1200's and practice on those. If you decide this really is for you, buy a pair of 1200's, off the bat. You spend more, but they last forever, hold their resale value better than all other tables (so if you end up deciding this stuff isn't for you, you won't be out so much), and they perform better.

A lot of people will tell you to start off with a cheaper table. I don't believe in that. Most people that start out on lower end tables end up getting frustrated because their mixes aren't as tight as they'd like and give up. Plus, if you get any good you'll want 1200's anyway.

Word of caution: Vinyl = Black Crack. Don't say I didn't warn you.

However, if you're smart, and are above the arrogance of vinyl enthusiasts (I'm not :D ) go with CDJ's or MP3s.

Not as cool looking when you perform (unless you work with something like Final Scratch) but cheaper, lighter (carrying around a crate of vinyl is a pain in the ass), and you won't wear out your tracks.

The above pertains to beatmatching. I don't scratch, so your mileage may vary if that's what you want to do.

Good Luck!

[Frosty_spl]

i have 1200s with ortofon needles and a vestax 05 pro mixer.
:D

[240silvia]

2 Denon DN-S3500 Players, Denon DN-X1500S Mixer, Denon DN-HP1000 Headphones...

DJ ICON FTMFW!!!!

http://a200.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/55/l_8ffbf3b7e898e05ace459fe57927ebbf.jpg

http://a116.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/25/l_724618d7b4bceb7ee23c74807ec13d1b.jpg


Here's the setup me and my boy Scott played on at Club Maximus in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

http://myspace-550.vo.llnwd.net/00828/05/51/828381550_l.jpg

I've been DJ'ing since I was 15, I'm 22 now. I own my own business called ILM Entertainment. I DJ at a club here in town called The Reel Cafe' every Friday and Saturday night. 10-2. I am forced to spin mostly hip-hop due to the club scene here, but I do fit in some breakbeats every now and then! I'm def NOT a fan of vinyl. You can have that, carrying in cases and cases and cases apon cases of records...... and I have 600 cd's in one wallet. With the 3500's you have the vinyl effect while using CD's. It has a spinning platter the size of a 45 record that you can cut on. It's the best of both worlds.

[thejapino]

CDJ1000MKII's

alot of dj's arent upgrading to MK3's b/c it doesn't feel any better than MK2's. The only upside is it plays MP3's but here is the worst predicament: you just put all of your music on MP3 format and put them on some cd's. You go to a venue and the venue doesn't have MK3's! now your fuct.

CD's are too cheap to try to squeeze 50+ mp3's on anyway.
Around here, MK2's are the standard.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f61/thejapino/DJequip001.jpg

[HalveBlue]

If you deejay using MP3's shoot yourself now.

At least spring for .wav and let everyone enjoy the better sound quality.

[Gnnr]

CDJ1000MKII's

alot of dj's arent upgrading to MK3's b/c it doesn't feel any better than MK2's. The only upside is it plays MP3's but here is the worst predicament: you just put all of your music on MP3 format and put them on some cd's. You go to a venue and the venue doesn't have MK3's! now your fuct.

CD's are too cheap to try to squeeze 50+ mp3's on anyway.
Around here, MK2's are the standard.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f61/thejapino/DJequip001.jpg

Niice, what mixer is that?

[quasimoto]

have 1200s w/ shure m447 needles &05 Pro II mixer. :)

[RpSinner]

im in a mobile crew called the SOUND TRIBE DJS that does anything from house parties to concerts and club events to wedding receptions in the san francisco bay area we've also done a couple events in souther california. i personally do not dj...i more just promote, meet with clients, set up and such. anyways heres a few pictures

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/super13/CopyofDSC_0099.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/super13/summerbashconcert.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/super13/summerbash.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/super13/DSC_0069.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/super13/DSC_0064.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/super13/DSC_0084.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/super13/DSC_0071.jpg

we have a bunch of different set ups that include jbl srx highs and lows, pioneer cdj 1000's, technics turn tables, serato, various light fixtures such as moving heads/scanners/lasers, dance cages, couple trailers to haul our gear etc etc

so if anybody in the bay area needs a dj give me a pm

[thejapino]

Niice, what mixer is that?

Old Stanton sk-two or sk-six. Ive already sold my equipment. Retired

[infinitexsound]

thinkin of spinning on some denon s3500, i want to get back into it with my friends.. because they still do it for parties and clubs... RAVES... etc etc...

[240silvia]

If you deejay using MP3's shoot yourself now.

At least spring for .wav and let everyone enjoy the better sound quality.

I only have a few CD's that are MP3. They are only intro mix CD's and my promo mix cd's. The rest is wav.

[A Spec Products]

I think its okay to spin with MP3's or CD's as long as you still can use vinyl and tables.

I think even some of the pioneers like Premier do it, but have a reasoning for doing so.

[240silvia]

well that's the best thing about the 3500's. They spin so you can use them like vinyl.

And I looked at your "special page". I've never seen so many hot wheels in one place in my life....

[s14dude]

been DJ'ing for almoost a year.


using some denon tables and vestax mixer? i dunno i forget. its my roomates stuff. hes got the DJ Qbert cartridges. sounds really good.


i spin house, trance, dNb, hard house. i honestly forgot what equipment were using....haha, i just spin..

[barshini]

i spin house music scratch a bit, i got 2 technics 1210 grandmasters and a white vestax pro 08

[sileighty83]

been Djing off and on started out as a turntableist and got Numark tables and vestax pmc-05 w/ Sure m447's + Serato but I was a vinyl head and still am but serato is just easier sometimes and to keep those top 40 ppl happy lol I make beats more now though.
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v254/249/62/1246600680/n1246600680_30048533_247.jpg

[HalveBlue]

Ha, I just scored a 12" copy of La Roux - In for the Kill. Class remix by Skream.

Can't wait to try it out on the floor. My tables will be up and running after 1 1/2 year hiatus. Wooot!

Unz-unz-unz-unz!

:rawk:

[TravisSW]

Two Stanton ST-100s turntables (vinyl)
Pioneer DJ-300xxx (Forgot the last 2-3 letters) mixer

Two JBL speakers for sound (monitors, but are loooooud, even ask Teddy. :D )

(old 4 year pic)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/Paranoia2MB/20th%20Bday%20Party%20-%20July%202nd%202004/Pict0045.jpg

[Quail]

i spin house music scratch a bit, i got 2 technics 1210 grandmasters and a white vestax pro 08

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