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Finally got part of the setup Ive always wanted.
Posted on: 27.03.2013 by Emerson Crist
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After being bored with the way that digital DJing was going for me, I decided to sell my S4 and pocket the cash to throw down on some Technics.

Im extremely happy with my purchase, been wanting a pair since I started 10 years ago. Definitely gonna need some refurb and modifications but its a big step for me.

technics.jpg
Joesph Kasian
27.04.2013
Originally Posted by Patch
They look nice. But I can't help but mourn the passing of another pair of 1200's.
Get a grip for christsake man haha... a guy putting his own spin on a pair of decks is like putting new wheels on the car to replace the factory standard.

They are the same decks, worry not.
Dione Haimes
27.04.2013
Originally Posted by Patch
But I can't help but mourn the passing of another pair of 1200's.
+1
Emerson Crist
27.04.2013
Originally Posted by Destiny
Sexy tables! Would indeed defo prefer A > B on vinyl for DNB than overloads of FX & samples with a controller. Enjoying yours?
Its amazing. Feels great to be back on turntables again. The S4 created too many bad habits and I didnt have enough control. D&B is definitely not made for controller type gear .
Edwina Fagel
26.04.2013
Originally Posted by Excluded
the only difference is the 10's are black iirc?

so..i dont get it
the 10's also have an dual voltage power supply.
Emerson Crist
25.04.2013		Update to this thread.

Finally finished the refurb on these. I'm extremely happy with how they turned out.

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Loyd Cilek
28.04.2013		Really like what you've done with them.
Delila Vandommelen
28.04.2013		The really cool thing imo is that you managed to get a pair of m3d/mk3 whatever - with the recessed motor switch, pitch reset button and no center detent on the fader. Here I see ads for MK2s most of the time, and hardly any of the more recent models.

(well, there was one local hero selling his M3Ds because of a relocation to the US... but one supposedly had a damaged tonearm. 600€ for the pair... sigh)

Might as well stick to k2s... in a year I've seen maybe two m3ds and an m5g.
Emerson Crist
27.04.2013		Trust me guys, I have the upmost respect for Technics. Everything I did was for the best intentions. It could have been worse, ive seen some tacky mods. Straight tone arm, lights under the platter, UV led mods.

Trying to get my hands on some replacement stickers for the branding and ill be changing the slipmats to something a little less flashy.
Joesph Kasian
27.04.2013
Originally Posted by Patch
They look nice. But I can't help but mourn the passing of another pair of 1200's.
Get a grip for christsake man haha... a guy putting his own spin on a pair of decks is like putting new wheels on the car to replace the factory standard.

They are the same decks, worry not.
Dione Haimes
27.04.2013
Originally Posted by Patch
But I can't help but mourn the passing of another pair of 1200's.
+1
Dione Haimes
27.04.2013		Those are beautiful, but why not just buy 10s?
Brunilda Kora
27.04.2013		They look nice. But I can't help but mourn the passing of another pair of 1200's.
Emerson Crist
27.04.2013
Originally Posted by Destiny
Sexy tables! Would indeed defo prefer A > B on vinyl for DNB than overloads of FX & samples with a controller. Enjoying yours?
Its amazing. Feels great to be back on turntables again. The S4 created too many bad habits and I didnt have enough control. D&B is definitely not made for controller type gear .
Estrella Rozzo
27.04.2013		Sexy tables! Would indeed defo prefer A > B on vinyl for DNB than overloads of FX & samples with a controller. Enjoying yours?
Rena Estabrook
26.04.2013		Good job!
Erica Charvet
26.04.2013		Nice!
Edwina Fagel
26.04.2013
Originally Posted by Excluded
the only difference is the 10's are black iirc?

so..i dont get it
the 10's also have an dual voltage power supply.
Klara Kinnebrew
25.04.2013		Looks nice and clean.

Have fun with the new toys!
Marjorie Fallucca
25.04.2013		Good on you for going this route.

The tables look great!
Emerson Crist
25.04.2013		Ive had shelves for vinyl for a while now. I already have a bit of a collection, however, im going DVS (Serato). Im believeing of either an Ecler Nuo 2.0, A&H Xone 22 or going straight for a Rane 61. Borrowing a friends DJM 700 for right now though.
Tania Somppi
25.04.2013		Phwoar

The only problem with TTs is that you gotta find room for a set of shelves, for the vinyl now too.

.... and buy a mixer lol
Emerson Crist
25.04.2013		Update to this thread.

Finally finished the refurb on these. I'm extremely happy with how they turned out.

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Sonja Roybal
28.03.2013
Originally Posted by Janky
Hmm, care to elaborate? My plan was to internally ground them, paint them black and upgrade the lighting to LEDs. After the proper research of course.



Not sure how much performance I was putting into an S4 to be honest. Im not a controllerist at all. I actually prefer more A-B mixing with some flair. My overall goal is to add a Rane 62 (switching to Serato) and upgrade my laptop.

The S4 was promoting bad habits i.e. bombarding every track with effects, an obligation to always have at least two tracks running and "proper" use of samples. As a DJ who plays D&B (who have reputations for being stubborn lol) I feel that a track should speak for itself and that returning to the basics of mixing shouldnt be overlooked.

As for the beat matching (drifting and cueing) and conventional mixing, I simply DGAF (with all due respect).

Theres some truth to this. Some of the conversations here lack perspective because dj'ing style can and should be genre specific. Drum and bass is busy music. It's not made for "routines." It's made to mix. Even when Craze was doing strictly drum and bass sets, the vast majority was A to B mixing with some scratching.
Daniele Gladys
28.03.2013		the only difference is the 10's are black iirc?

so..i dont get it
Emerson Crist
28.03.2013
Originally Posted by Patch
Don't mod 'em! Just chuck
Shawn Vanhaitsma
28.03.2013
Originally Posted by Janky
After being bored with the way that digital DJing was going for me, I decided to sell my S4 and pocket the cash to throw down on some Technics.

Im extremely happy with my purchase, been wanting a pair since I started 10 years ago. Definitely gonna need some refurb and modifications but its a big step for me.

technics.jpg

But now using all that time you had to put into a performance for your set, you get to spend it adjusting tempo, fixing drift, and making sure the songs beat matched for your standard A B Mixing

How is that not MORE boring hehe

Grats on your decks, Ive got a pair of mk5g i havent used in 5 years :/
Hayden Raugh
28.03.2013		+ 2

(although i did upgrad my pop up lights to blue leds )
Janella Gripe
28.03.2013
Originally Posted by Patch
Don't mod 'em! Just chuck
Brunilda Kora
28.03.2013		Don't mod 'em! Just chuck
Temple Cervelli
28.03.2013		Cool, one day ill get a pair of 1200s or 10s, they still look and feel so cool :-)
Audrey Pinda
28.03.2013		Congrats It's always an amazing feeling when you get gear you've wanted for a long time, and I'm sure you're going to get great use out of them!

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