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01.07.2013 I'm getting this dandruff.....and head n shoulders doesn't play nice with vinyl....604.07.2013
What's going on DJTT community ? Started DJing about a year ago on an S4, and about a month ago I made the jump and got a Technic 1200 MK-II. I love the feel and I am slowly learning how to scratch, but my needle keeps creating this dandruff like substance (i'm assuming it's wax). I'm using a…
01.07.2013 DJM 800 Post Fader Effects302.07.2013
I own the DJM 800 and while I was mixing last week I noticed that the post fader effects seem to have stopped. Never had this problem happen before. Quick step by step of how I use them, just to clarify if I'm doing it right.... *channel selected is 1 *beat effect selected is…
28.06.2013 How do you organize your music for playing live?801.07.2013
hello all. I'm a cdj user who is looking to begin the long process of properly organising my tracks for practice, neatness and live playability. my question to you, is how do you organize yours? I am not adverse to using CDs, quite the opposite, since I can't really see how I'd organise my…
29.06.2013 Basic questions - channel and EQ levels501.07.2013
I'm curious about some rules of thumb for mixer levels. I'm mainly interested in regards to recording DJ mixes at home, but feel free to chime in if it contrasts settings while playing out. I use two CDJ900's and an older Rane MP22z mixer. I'm running through my computer's Line-In and recording…
29.06.2013 cdj800 mk1 can't read cd and ejects it again430.06.2013
Who can help me? I gave uploaded a short film in YouTube to explain the problem The laser i have allready replaced and i have also removed the static bridge from the laser. I have tried all diferent kind of cd's but the problem remains. Thanks allready Kind regards Mario
22.06.2013 Connecting DJM to Yamaha HS5s?530.06.2013
my very simple question needs a very simple answer.. one that appears to be no-where on the internet.. AM I RIGHT in believeing that the cables I need to connect my DJM 400 mixer to my Yamaha HS5 active monitors is simply an RCA to XLR cable? this looks obvious enough, but when I took to the…
20.06.2013 DVS Setup for Mobile DJs?1029.06.2013
Its my favorite type of setup but would it be too much of a hassle for this or do you feel its worth it?
27.06.2013 Stanton T62027.06.2013
I'm believeing of getting a pair of Stanton T62 for use with Mixvibes Cross. I'm not going to use vinyl ever playing out so this is purely for home use and for fun (but if I'll ever use time code out I'll get some better TT's later on). Will they be good enough for timecode? or am I trowing money…
24.05.2013 Technics modifications. What would you go for?2526.06.2013
Right, I have decided that for my 21st I am going to get some Technics MK2s and have them modified by Turntable Pimp UK. Let's for arguments sake say that money is no object. I have never owned a pair of MK2s before, so I don't really know what the best upgrades would be. I want these to last for…
25.06.2013 CDJ's to Traktor1525.06.2013
I do not use any mixing software at the moment, I want to incorporate Traktor mainly to record my mixes... I'll get an X1 and all that later on down the road.. But if I were to do this, is my best bet just buying a NI audio card? Are there any other alternatives, or cheaper soundcards I can use?
23.06.2013 DN-S3700 Vinyl Mode Beatmatching625.06.2013
Hey all, long time no see. I'm wondering if anybody is more clever than me in helping me figure out how to beatmatch on the S3700s in their vinyl modes (using the platter, not the bend buttons). When I first got them, I tried doing the same techniques for real technics but there was some issues;…
25.05.2013 Worklog/Guide: Painting Technics SL-12002824.06.2013
I bought two SL1200s that were in pretty rough condition, but I couldn't pass up the deal I got. Shout out to DjLiquitATL for giving me tips on how to repaint the Technics and everyone else who has helped me in fixing problems here and there. This community is amazing. The table A picture is worth a…
21.06.2013 Help me decided between two different turntables... :)523.06.2013
Before people suggest "why don't you just save for technics" I have a chance to get one turntable very cheap second hand ... like
03.06.2013 Buying more equiptment.. What to do???821.06.2013
So I recently made a few extra bucks at work, so I'd like to buy some new stuff.. I currently have a pioneer ddj-sx.. I love it, but would also love a pair of pioneer cdj's as well.. I've been searching around and have seen some pretty sweet deals on craigslist. One option is finding a pair…
09.06.2013 djm800 - can it save a loop?419.06.2013
can the djm800 record a loop that you can use to mix in the next track?
12.06.2013 First cd decks - beginner - need help !!!!!!1619.06.2013
Hello everyone, Im brand new to DJ TECHTOOLS !!!! I have been viewing threads and cant really find any threads with much relation to my question. I hope you can help me anyway !!! Im 20 years old and its my 21st birthday in August !!!! I am looking to get some CD decks but i haven't…
24.05.2013 needle wear out from playing bad records?418.06.2013
ive been curious to know if a needle can get screw up from playing very old records that sounds very clickly.
13.05.2013 Buy: either a pair of cdj 1000 mk3 for $1000 or buy 1 900 And wait2718.06.2013
Looking to buy my first pair of cdjs. I have little experience with cdjs but have DJ for awhile now and now how to use them. I have about 1000 I can spend right now, and I can get a pair of used cdj 1000 mk3 for about $1000. I already have a rane sl3 for my serato. Just need to know if I should…
13.06.2013 vinyl: is sleeve enough? do i need the extra cardboard?1114.06.2013
i'm wondering if i can make space in my vinyl case if i were to get rid of the extra boards that packs on top of the sleeve. what do you believe, is it safe to do so?
05.06.2013 CDJ Companies-Wanna produce a bestseller?9614.06.2013
Create a really high class CDJ, i mean UDJ Or SDJ whatever you will call it. What i mean is create a high class player and instead of the CD player built in sell it for an affordable price.USB and maybe SD is more than enough today and better to handle also! Easy as that! I'm pretty sure it…
11.06.2013 Rekordbox Hot Cues713.06.2013
Hi guys, when I set Hotcues in Rekordbox, then export the songs to my USB, are the Hotcues saved? Because when I drag the song from my USB back to Rekordbox, the song is loaded but the Hotcues are gone. Does this mean that they also won't show up on a cdj?
30.05.2013 Beatmatching + Low torque1712.06.2013
Hello everyone! I need your advice very much, googling gave me nothing. I'm a beginner and trying to learn some beatmatching. I have a pair of Omnitronic dd-2520 having ">1kg/cm" torque, which I suppose is "=1kg/cm". Also, I have a pair of default omnitronic slipmats, and…
03.06.2013 cant seem to figure out why my needles keep skipping (new to TT's)1112.06.2013
Hello all as you could probably tell im still a little new to turntables. I was hoping if anyone could help me figure out why my stanton 680hp's are skipping. i've got DVS set up with traktor if that helps. i've followed a few guides but with no success. the recommended tracking force for my cart…
07.06.2013 Question regarding CDJ900 Advanced HID111.06.2013
Hey all, I got myself a pair of CDJ900s and I'm pretty satisfied with their Advanced HID function in traktor. Tho there are a few things that are kind of weird, for example the spinning LED in the center of the jogwheel is slightly more laggy in Advanced HID than in normal operation (USB stick or…
28.05.2013 What equipment would you buy for your first setup if you had 2307.06.2013
Hello all, this is my first thread on this community , and I'm happy to be here! I am a practising producer finally ready to pick up some gear to take DJing seriously and put in the time. Therefore, I am looking to create my first setup with a budget of around
15.05.2013 Moving on3106.06.2013
I've decided to make the jump from Controllers to CDJs completely now. As such, I'm wondering what to look for when I pick up a set of decks and a mixer? This is mostly to force myself to stop staring at my laptop whilst playing out and hopefully fine-tune my ear a bit more. I'm actually…
04.06.2013 Recording Mixes from CDJ's604.06.2013
I am very new to this, I have recently purchased a pair of CDJ200's and a DJX700 Mixer. I was just wondering if its possible to connect my CDJs/Mixer to my macbook pro? I am on a budget so don't really want to buy any additional hardware as sound quality isn't too much of a big deal at the…
01.06.2013 My frist set of DJ equipment, CDJ 350 vs 850 vs 9002002.06.2013
Hey guys. I've been producing for a little while now, and am now ready to start DJing. I can't wait to get going, and this summer will give me all of the money I need to purchase some expensive kit, but I'm unsure of what to go for. This would be for my bedroom setup and I'm looking to play…
02.05.2013 1630.05.2013
Having done my research, I have a pretty good idea of what I want. This isn't a setup for which I will sell on and swap within a couple of years, looking to keep the TT's especially for life. - TT's - Torn between techs and Stanton 150's - I know techs have proved they last a long time, but will…
28.05.2013 vinyl beatmatching question2230.05.2013
Ok so track A is playing. I'm cueing track b. When I decrease the pitch on trackB to -4 I would get a Beatmatch every 5 or so bars. So what I do next is start to increase the trackB pitchfader to default (0 duh) but along the ride I lose the Beatmatch. So I have a question, is it possible for…
27.04.2013 Need some advice on buying turntables not called Technics.1430.05.2013
I've been messing around with Traktor and VDJ(a bit of Serato too) for at least the past 1.5 years. I mainly use a controller, as I'm currently using the S2. I've always wanted to move onto turntables and learn to scratch and this is where I need help. My budget is about $500-$600 I'm…
28.05.2013 Great price for A&H DB21029.05.2013
Saw this on another community , but thought I'd better post it here. For all you guys in North America, if your looking for a decent mixer, this has got to be an excellent deal: http://www.moogaudio.com/allen-heath...iduhocejen2lg0 An absolute bargain, IMO, and will blow any equivalently priced…
14.05.2013 This is beyond ridiculous (CDJ looping)2526.05.2013
SO I've wanted an upgrade for a while and I decided on the 1000mk3. I had the 200's so this is a decent step up. Bought second-hand but they look as new. One thing I just don't get is the pricetag on these things. Not too long ago they were industry standard and were pretty close to the 2000's…
07.05.2013 Planning on Picking up 1200s, Do These Look Alright?4525.05.2013
I'm planning on picking up a pair of 1200s sometime soon. Can you guys tell me if these look fine? One of them is obviously more beat up than the other. The only thing I'm concerned about is the wiretie around the tonearm. Anyone know why that's…
20.05.2013 CDJ2000 Disable stutter in cdj mode. HID Traktor625.05.2013
Anyone know how to disable to stutter loop on cdj2000s in cdj mode? I would like the play/cue buttons to work as they do in vinyl mode. Stutter is pointless if your using Traktor.
23.05.2013 how to check a 1200 platter is in good condition225.05.2013
i cant seeemm to find a video that can show me how to check if my technics platter is in good shape /digging for knowledge. thank you
18.05.2013 Technics 1210 m5g/Serato dilemma!!!1223.05.2013
Hey everyone, I'm brand new to this community and this is my first post. I'm stuck in a huge dilemma and it's driving me crazy. I was hoping I could get people's input on my situation. So my current set up consists of 2 Technics SL-1210 m5g, an ecler nuo2 mixer, and M-audio Torq. What I really wanna…
22.05.2013 Turntable Anti Skate Issue122.05.2013
I recently bough some ortofon pro s cartridges and fitted them to my numark tt200. I set the weight for the tone arm and did the balance thing and set the weight to zero then turned the weight to the tracking force recommeded for the ortofon (3g). The issue is when doing the anti skate thing on…
21.05.2013 cdj's that use cue points522.05.2013
What is the earliest models CDJ's that use Cue points. Also what is the earliest models that use USB or SD cards? Want to use rekordbox Thanks
21.05.2013 cdj's that use cue points422.05.2013
Hey guys, Im new to cdj's. Btu whats the earliest models that use cue points and stuff. I found reckordbox and would like to use it for my gigs to manage playlists. Can anybody tell me what versions of the cdj are compatible with this? Also whats the earliest model that supports sd…

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