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20.01.2013 New set up ???s DJM850 VS DB:21323.01.2013
Hello, so I'm contempalting a new rig and have a few questions I'd like some feed back on. Firstly, is I'm thnking of heading down the CDJ/Mixer route. So what's the big deal?? Well I'm completely ignorant of the things(CDJs) since I started w/ Vinyl in 98 and right about when the cdjs came on…
10.01.2013 Stanton ST 150 / ST 150 II1121.01.2013
Good evening, i've just a short question about the differences between the Stanton ST 150 and the ST 150 II I often see that there are 2 Versions - but I can't find something about the differences... Would be nice if someone can help me Olli
27.12.2012 What's the best scratch mixer?3617.01.2013
I see all the debates whether the DJM-T1 or Z2, but then their is also the Rane mixers and the DJM 909? If you could choose one mixer, no cost at all. And why?
15.01.2013 Lamenting about pitch fader problems...grounding issues i think617.01.2013
So, I have a pair of [mismatched] turntables (Stanton STR-30 and STR-60) that I got to mess around with. They are both direct-drive and have seen some use. The STR-30 is ok...nothing to write home about. The STR-60 needed some work. The power cable receptacle was loose so the table would randomly…
02.01.2013 Indecisive about CDJ Purchase choice-Need Guidance817.01.2013
So ive been Djing around a year and a half now and have made a few switches in regards to gear as I have progressed with skill level. I started out with my neighbors old 1200's and slowly moved into the digital era of controllers with a purchase of a NS7fx for a dirt cheap price. THough this has…
15.01.2013 Strobe Calibration dots on super oem tables. checking pitch015.01.2013
Hi guys, So recently i got a chance to purchase a pair of used stanton st150s, and I was wondering whether the strobe calibration light works in the same way as a technics? Do i check in the same way for the stanton st150s, compared to the technics, for factory settings of +6%, +3.3%, 0% and…
03.01.2013 Contemplating my first pair of CDJs... Possibly my first Pioneer products...2815.01.2013
I'm working up a budget for CDJs this year, ready to step outside the laptop. I primarily use Traktor with a Midifighter and external mixer, and I may use the CDJs with Traktor... but I'd ultimately like to be able to leave the laptop out of my setup for most of my gigs. Also, part of the reason…
14.01.2013 To quantize or not to quantize014.01.2013
Hi all, So i just got my hands on some CDJ 350s and have just really started. I am really enjoying it a lot and am learning a lot beat matching and generally not being able to rely on a lot of the 'helpful' digital features. Another one of these helpful digital features is quantize/snap.…
26.12.2012 Soldering technic 1200s614.01.2013
I have a pair of technic 1200's mk2's i got for really cheap, the problem with them is though that they sound really crappy. So i googled and did some researched and I narrowed it down to it most likely being the rca cables, i youtubed some videos and found some on how to fix the technics. They…
09.01.2013 Issue with brand new Technics SL-1200 MK21213.01.2013
Hey guys, having an issue with the way this brand new deck is turning. It seems that the big dots are not staying still as they should when the table is turning. This causing all the vinyl to sound warped on both 33' and 45'. I posted a video to show you what i mean. Any help would be…
11.01.2013 Can someone translate this calibration image for me??313.01.2013
Seems to work OK, but I thought i was supposed to get two circles. I get one blue one and a fuzzy line at 45ish degrees (see image). As i say, the control seems to work OK, but I wonder if this isn't something i should be sorting to get a cleaner signal? Many thanks Oh, should have…
23.03.2012 cdj 800 mk1 vs mk2,what is the difference?.1512.01.2013
Looking for some cdjs and have been offered some MK1's at a really good price and could do with some for home use apart from playing mp3 cd's and a slightly different design is there any difference? would be using them with tsp & serato
06.01.2013 Approx cost of delivery for mixer/cdjs in UK/1712.01.2013
Sorry for the title, pressed enter and it posted the thread for some reason! Anyone that's had experience selling in the uk know how much it'll be for a pair of cdj's (800's) and a mixer (djm600) in a flight case? Have the opportunity to buy but need to sort my own courier out. There's 10 hours…
09.01.2013 Cleaning CDJ210.01.2013
So finally got my CDJ800mk2's, but they definitely feel like they could do with a service Can't afford to send them off so wondering what the best way to clean them is....in particular the tempo faders and the jog wheels (they feel a bit scratchy). I'm believeing get some of this…
02.01.2013 What are good (cheap) turntables?1709.01.2013
Hi everyone, For New Years I decided to treat myself to a new mixer: the DJM-T1. This is my first actual mixer (and turntable) setup and now I need to pick up some turntables. I'm wondering what are the best turntables that I can get for around $100 each? I plan on upgrading in the future, but…
29.12.2012 Viewed some 2nd hand technics, need some help!1808.01.2013
Hey guys, i just viewed a pair of used Technic turntables, and i got some questions, wondered if u all could answer em. 1. One of the technics had a slow brake speed and seemed to hum as if being spun back when stopped. there was no issue with starting though. I've seen on youtube that the brake…
02.01.2013 DJM 800 VS. Xone 621004.01.2013
Trying to figure out which is a better investment, DJM 800 (or pioneer branded mixer that is comparable to the 800's ability) OR a A&H Xone 62 ( or better) ? Any thoughts and suggestions in hard earned cash to reasonably shell out?
22.12.2012 Buying "Mid tier" turntables vs super oems?803.01.2013
Hey guys, so i've been looking for turntables and while i would love a pair of 2nd hand technics, they are really elusive where i live. Got 2 questions! 1. My question is whether u guys have any "mid tier" turntables from other brands to recommend? Do the reloop 4000 or stanton t92 count…
27.12.2012 Various Pioneer CDJ and Traktor Integration703.01.2013
So I've been an S4 owner for the past six months, and while I love the functionality of it and I've played a lot of great bookings with it, it's not doing it for me anymore. I don't like the look/feel of the little jogwheels, and the overall feel of "controllerism," vs.…
27.12.2012 Question about CDJs402.01.2013
Hey, I got a question about CDJs, if I want the CDJ to use a computer as music-source and that also shows the song structure or interface as I play it, will I have to use a CDJ that is midi-compatible for that or is there any other way?
18.12.2011 cdj 2000s or technics m5gs??2531.12.2012
I am putting together a new setup and am stuck contemplating between cdjs and vinyl. I just wanted to hear your thoughts on what to go with. I mix mostly EDC but really have been trying to get into hip hop and more turntablism, mostly scratching i can already juggle pretty well.
28.12.2012 DJM 2000 and Nexus differences028.12.2012
Just wondering for those who may have one or the other, now that there's the new firmware for the 2000, what are the features that the Nexus has that the MK1 doesn't ?
02.12.2012 Advice required on beginner setup (2 Numark ndx400's and 1 M1 mixer)428.12.2012
Hi, i wanted to get into djing for years and finally found the courage to buy some gear . I stupidly didn't really believe to much about what i was buying just saw a deal on ebay and went for it and ended up with 2 Numark ndx400's and an M1 mixer! Being a complete beginner i have been watching…
26.12.2012 traktor timecode issue626.12.2012
on my software my time code is reading both as unknown medium but im using traktor timecode? is it the needle that is the issue?
25.12.2012 Traktor CDJ MK2 acting strange?126.12.2012
Hey, I'm new here, so, if someone has already posted something along these lines, please direct me there. Anyhow, I've been using the S2/S4 for a while, and I've been using Stanton C.324 CDJs for a while as well. But, I just recently was able to afford the Traktor Audio 6 interface with…
25.12.2012 Is white vinyl more prone to extreme vinyl crackles ?626.12.2012
So I got a new batch of vinyl a last weekend and there was a white record with it. There is one section of the record with lots of crackles, the crackles are even louder than the song itself. Also the record was new, quite a recent release, not second hand. It is really quite bothersome those…
24.12.2012 CD HID with S4 Mixer224.12.2012
Hey, My question is this: I am about to buy 2 CDJ's that have HID Supported and built in soundcards. Can I link these to my S4 tracks C and D and use its mixer for effects?! CDJ - USB - COMPUTER (RCA - RCA S4) ? Thanks Christian
24.12.2012 Bad Sound quality audio4dj . HELP!H223.12.2012
Hey guys. So i got a new computer, a Asus N56VM and i loved it! So, i installed traktor duo with my audio4dj on my new laptop to start djing with my vinyl's, but the output sound is really bad :s ASIO4ALL is already installed, i thought the problem was Windows8 so i tryed in my other computer…
20.12.2012 [Question] - Hooking up a studio, with DVS323.12.2012
So i've been using a dvs for a while, and soon upgraded to a house studio for music production. I have all my system( KRK / MIc / etc..) hooked up to a MBox2 , besides my TT,Mixer which are hooked up to my Audio 6. Now when if i run Traktor i can play normally, but when i exit out if i play a song…
14.09.2012 Which CDJ for a "high-end noob"?3821.12.2012
Hi all, Looking for my first CDJ's. A little about me: Late 1990's San Francisco rave scene. Used to bedroom DJ on 1200's. I rarely touched them after about 2004. Lot's has changed since then obviously. That said, I'm the type who likes to make "sound" purchases. If I'm going to spin…
18.12.2012 Key board mapping for use with my DVS help (TSP2)221.12.2012
Hello, I Dj using TSP2 DVS and recently started using effects. One I use a lot is the delay freeze. Is there a way to map this to the key board so i press one button and it turns it on with freeze at the same time. Money is tight and I dont want to buy any dicers or and X1 considering I don't…
06.03.2012 Timecode cd download921.12.2012
Hi, I have an s4 with the scratch upgrade, using timecode vinyls at home. Was looking to download the timecode CDs but the files don't show up when I log in on the NI site. Has anyone had this problem? I was just going to buy the discs but nowhere has them in stock and would like to use them at a…
20.12.2012 Is it possible to mix with traktor by using at the same time CDJ350 and CDJ 1000 (MK3121.12.2012
Hi I instaled the CDJ 350 midi mapping for my traktor software and i have everything set up to mix with 2 CDJ 350. But next geeg i have on the one hand a CDJ 350 and a CDJ 1000 (MK3). Is it possible to mix with both at the same time on traktor ? (considering the fact that the midi mapping for…
27.11.2012 Technics all the way... my SL-family is growing !1620.12.2012
After owning a set of American Audio HTD4.5 (aka SuperOEM) for 5 years, I got bored with them and managed to sell them for 375 euro (I payed 350 5 years ago and kept the banana carts). Then I wanted to refurb a set of technics. I have already have 1 mint SL1200 (1979) & 1 mint (in the box)…
18.12.2012 Starter USB Vinyl Setup-Recommendations?919.12.2012
I'm starting out and I'm looking to DJ using vinyl, but all my music is wavs or mp3s on my computer. Is there a way where I can use vinyl with USB material on it, or something similar? (Forgive me for sounding so clueless haha, I'm only starting out)
02.11.2012 Mixer Suggestion1118.12.2012
Hi All, I'm about to pick myself up a pair of Denon SC2900's, and would like suggestions on a mixer to go with them. I'm a mobile DJ, so I don't really see the need for 4 channels, but 3 would be good as I would also like to plug in an MP3 player as a backup. The main thing that I would like…
29.11.2012 help required re: buzz in dj set-up!517.12.2012
Hi folks - first post, so be gentle with me I have a DJ set-up consisting of 2 x CDJ's, 2 x turntables, a mixer and 2 x speakers. Although the speakers themselves are giving me no issues during playback, when recording onto my computer I am left with a noticable high-pitched buzz. Having…
13.12.2012 Is a Traktor card necessary for DVS?415.12.2012
Hi everyone, This question is twofold. One: do I need a Traktor audio card (like an Audio 10) for DVS control if I have a USB mixer such as a Pioneer 900, Denon 1700, A&H XoneB4, whatever? Or can Traktor receive timecode input from the audio interface in the mixer? Two: Supposing I'm…
24.11.2012 my vinyl collection1213.12.2012
i started buying records in 1985...been dj'ing almost as long (started in 86), and recently built some shelving in my basement to hold my collection...mind you, ive gotten rid of a bunch of stuff over the years as well as had stuff stolen / borrowed and never given back....but anyhow...here it…
15.01.2012 Customized/Refurbed Technics - Worth it?5411.12.2012
As many of you know, I am one in a long line of many who foolishly sold their beloved 1210s at a time when mixing seemed like something they would never dabble in again (oh the humanity!). And like many, I would like to reunite myself with a pair (I did hit up the guy I sold mine to and the…

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