DJedidiah Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Hey,Ive been looking at making the transfer to vinyl from cdjs. I have no knowledge in vinyl and would like to have a bedroom setup to muck around on and possibly play put in the future. I'm just running a 350. Complete setup and was wondering exactly what I would need. Is my 350 mixer suitable? What is the industry standard program for viny, serato? If so why?What sort of budget would I need for 2 turntables, no I won't need 1200s, just something that is around the intermediate level.And what is the difference between all the different "types" of vinyl available? I know all these questions are very beginner ish but I thought this would be the best place to ask them. Thanks in advance for any answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggssell Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Is my 350 mixer suitable? any mixer that has two channels is fine. if you want to get into a bit of wigga wigga then a smooth cross fader (and one that lasts) is preferable, but not need for learning. for mixing i rarely touch the cross faderWhat is the industry standard program for viny, serato? If so why?hmmm. this is an argueable point. serato was first, so many that jumped straight onto it, cant move. so a lot of people using vinyl do use serato. traktor scratch pro is however used by a lot of dj's, even some of the best (craze!). again depends on what you want. i pretty much use the dvs nothing more than to be my record crate, so serato and tsp have no advantage to each other. so look into the features available and see whether you will ever need them. also look at your budget. i ended up w tsp purely because it was cheaper at the time.What sort of budget would I need for 2 turntables, no I won't need 1200s, just something that is around the intermediate level.2 x 1200's - on ebay if you search and wait long enough, you may be able to get at $1K. but up to $2K. Note crundos is selling!2 x ST-150's new are about $1.5K may be even cheaper. so second hand you should be able to get both for less than a $1Kother cheaper brands to look out for second hand are the American Audio ones, vestax (though they are pricy)And what is the difference between all the different "types" of vinyl available?i assume you mean turntables? vinyl is vinyl, it is the medium you use on the turntables.the main differences are the drives i.e. belt or magnetic. for djing dont go with belttorque i.e. the ability to get to full speed from a stop. now this is also debatable. 1200's have shit torque compared to the market, but have satisfied DJ's for many years. though many top turntablists moved away from them purely because of this reasonpitch resolution i.e well same as on cdj'sthen there are headshells and needles, but these are replaceable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggssell Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 anyways i suggest sticking to the techies or any of the OEM turntables (its posted somewhere here, when i get a minute ill pull it out). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJedidiah Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 http://www.djcity.com.au/dj-gear/dj-tur ... -turntableWould they be acceptable for a bedroom setup to learn on?So the basic concept still applies to vinyl though?Play track 1 To the crowdCue track 2 in your headphonesPut track 1 in your headphonesPlay track 2 on the first beat (1-2-3-4, 2-2-3-4, etc)Use the mixer channel volume outputs to send track 2 to the crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggssell Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 it is suitable. i think cupe or was it richo has these.but if you buying new at that price, maybe just wait for one of the majors to have a sale. st-150's go for about $500-550 at the sales, and they heaps better.what state you in? EDIT: dont worry, byron bay yeh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJedidiah Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 Yeah I was going to wait until decent sale started and collect vinyl to get a head start. Thanks for all the help though, hopefully I'm spinning vinyl in no time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggssell Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 refer oxykon blog it gets addictive. i was lucky i had a headstart because i was buying vinyl in the days before consumer cd players were available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 it gets addictive. true that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxyKon Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 refer oxykon blog it gets addictive. i was lucky i had a headstart because i was buying vinyl in the days before consumer cd players were available Yeah in my blog I managed to find some decent stuff today, but to get a decent collection it takes years and yearsit gets addictive. true that.And yeah, once you start it sometimes doesn't seem to stop, that store I was at today, I was diggin through crates for about 2hrs and didn't even scratch the surface, spent $270, need to go back there and continue another day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I have an ok collection but you gotta stay dedicated. I bought from chemical records and they have a decent collection still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggssell Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 i guess these days i look for things, or grab things i know.but i remember back in the day of visiting disco city and grabbing a stack based on record labels, remixers, producers, the cover art. then just sitting on the provided turntables listening. i remember one time hearing a sample from bobby browns dont be cruel, the "girrrl", on a really funky beat playing in the background. straight away going to the counter and saying whats that, i want it.i still have that milli vanilli "girl you know its true" 12 inch that was before they were famous! i swearEDIT: the remix on that 12 inch is still the shiz i dont care what anyone says! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxfiend Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 i love my vestax TT's! I also am a fiend for fresh vinyl. Good to see someone going back to the roots! big ups , Just remember if you're going tradition vinyl (not controller) you will have no visual help, except stickers on your cue point (eh Eggs) I am thinking of upgrading to str150's coz the vestax are now about 10 years old. IMHO they are the best replacement for 1200'shope this helps, though Eggs covered most of it nothing beats crackle and static! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 nothing beats crackle and static!They also make for a crackin fan in a hot club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxfiend Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 i'm 6 crates deep and still searching, get prepared for a life long quest!still searching for the "mobb Deep - Shook ones Acapella"Eggs or Overit. do you have?????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 discogs is your friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxfiend Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Now that i dabble in production, I have raped all relatives old collections, and scour the vinnies, good sammies type stuff, rare gems to be found at usually 1 dollar a pop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJedidiah Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 Ahh mobbn deep - shook ones II instrumental? Definitely a killer tuneYeah I'll never get rid of my cdjs but I want that feeling of finally finding that track on a 12inch instead of just going over to beat port for the mp3...Physical media is where it's at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggssell Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 its where its at, but i have to say its a bit of a pain in the assthere is just too much good music out there, so if i had to cop it all on vinyl (if it even existed) i would be broke and would need a mansion.i am definitely no retro enthusiast. i only cop things i know i can't get on mp3 OR its the same price or cheaper than getting on mp3 (i.e. whole albums). but thats it. else ill just get digital version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxyKon Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 i'm 6 crates deep and still searching, get prepared for a life long quest!still searching for the "mobb Deep - Shook ones Acapella"Eggs or Overit. do you have??????????Mobb deep, I saw a lot of that at the record store today, lemme check nek time I'm there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxfiend Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Top work ox! Im chasing shook ones II single i neeeeed that acapella. So many choice cuts!If you find it you shall be showered with alcohol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggssell Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 oxy loves a good champagne shower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxfiend Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 oxy loves a good champagne shower was gonna say showered with piss, but i know how this forum works LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJedidiah Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 http://www.discogs.com/sell/item/83593197Is that the album everyone is chasing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I think so, every release of it on wax had the acapella on it. not sure why you guys are thinking its so hard to find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxfiend Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I live in Perth and have never bought vinyl online.............my chances of finding it here in our 2 record stores is low! I shall now make my first online vinyl purchase, thankyou very much for the link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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