BitMaestro Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Hey all,I've wanted to take up scratching and djing on tt since having goes on a friend's cdj.At the moment I have a numark ttx and a numark dxm 06 I got on the cheap. The tt works, but my mixer only has one channel that has a working volume slider and recently the fader became kaput. I've been practicing on uncle scratchy's cop porn which I was lucky to find at a dixons and practicing over biz marke's just a friend instrumental, I don't have much in my collection to scratch with...And this week I dun goofed.I fell for the 'too good to be true' sale on gumtree which appeals to poor students like me and I took it.I reliesed it when his phone was off all the time.I started to snoop, I popped his phone number into gumtree to find he's selling camera lenses in a different area and under a different name.Then I reversed image search to find the photos being used on the uk gumtree.I even built a diy dj stand for when they arrived too. (Ill pop a photo up soon)So now im out of pocket and still with incomplete gear. So anyway, that's me. Initiation with a burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatLeSS Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Welcome dude! Wow what a story to begin your road to Turntabalism! That's crazy man. I'm reading a book at the moment which is all about Success being created through determination to continue, failure after failure, until you succeed. Looks like you're off to a really good start! Definitely keen to see the photo of your stand man! DIY stuff always gets me going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupe Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Fark that's rough. I hate scum that scam.Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Welcome... And thats a shitty story to start off with. Have you reported it or done anything about it? I realise there is no chance of getting your money back but having those reports helps to create profiles and statistics. One day they may all add up and help stop some of these bastards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitMaestro Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Thanks Beatless and Cupe. It's just a very expensive lesson to learn ($500).Yeah, gotta push through, this'll make me wiser and stronger.Yeah Kodiak, I'm heading to the cop shop today.The bank account is most likely a money mule's, so we'll see. But gumtree has taken it down.It's nothing too exciting. Just the usual ikea stuff, though I've got limited space in my room.Most people get 2 Expedit 2x4 and pop them on legs (mine is capita 21cm) and a shelf for a laptop, but cos of my space, a 2x2 (79x79cm) and a 120x60 cm table top is enough. If you only set your decks up battle style than you can get a 100cm top, but it leaves no room for expansion. I wouldn't mind being a mobile dj, but without serato or traktor to play top 40s would be difficult. ..Does anyone know where dj scratching takes place in Melbourne? I like scratching over hip hop but would like to mix over anything (maybe not down the trance path) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupe Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 It's worth keeping this thread for your intro only and chuck your questions elsewhere (maybe beginners) otherwise you don't always get the answers you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatLeSS Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Dude that's an epic table you got going there! Nice and tidy, she'll look wicked when you get some more gear on it!Make sure you throw up the pic over at the Pics of your setup threadAnd be sure to throw it over in the DIY section too. I'd be interested to know what you did for the lighting, it simply looks magical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxfiend Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 welcome! I like to call myself a turntablist, and it sucks to hear you got ripped off! what city do you live in, If your in Perth, I would happily lend you my spare decks and a mixer! to keep you on your path. They would look sweet on that dope table you have set up Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitMaestro Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Ok cupe, will do.I'll post more pics to the DIY section, but the lights are ikea too, dioder, i think, pricey but i was treating myself for what was to come...Probably could've saved money going to a joiner and asking for flat pack stuff (op shops had nothing this week), but the ikea stuff is tried and tested all over the internet.Hey wrxfriend, I'm in Melbourne, but wow thanks for the offer! I'll just have to save up again, and buy another 2nd hand ttx and 2nd hand mixer.Technics will just have to be for the future when i have some merit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Welcome fellow Victorian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxyKon Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Welcome dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reloadded Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Damn man, rough start. Welcome to the forums tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yizzle Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 welcome m8 we have a 'scam section' on the forum for anyone that has found or had issues with scammers. i would suggest checking it out for future things Scam Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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