Getting Into Vinyl Djing

Modern dj equipment has screens that show you visually how to beat match and some brands go one step further by offering a sync function.

Getting into vinyl djing.

Getting into dvs has never been easier and today s dj controllers and mixers make it as simple as hooking up your turntables and laptop to them. Before we start your journey into djing let s take a quick dive into what they actually do. Aside from just the cool factor there are some hardcore fundamentals that one learns when learning to use vinyl that will truly make you a better dj. Don t be afraid from the for dummies in the title it s part of a series of books called for dummies.

Looking for gear to get into djing digital vinyl so my friend got a numark mixtrack pro recently been trying it out and i ve had a blast. It s a belt drive table so you can t dj with it. Naturally which type of dvs you decide on will depend on your own set up needs and budget. You probably shouldn t get into buying vinyl as a way to make money there are much better and easier ways to do that but it s definitely nice to know that if you had to you could sell.

It has the cdj and vinyl djing as well even what needles you need etc. Many vinyl dj s saw the invention of the cdj as the end of real djing and using a laptop was laughed upon. For just 300 you can get an ok direct drive turntable with enough torque and features to learn on and 400 500 will buy you a top of the line deck like numark ttx usb or stanton str8 150. A dj or disc jockey is a person who hosts recorded music for an audience simple.

While the mixtrack by all means did everything a beginner could ask i m thinking i d like to get something with a bit more room to grow. But since i began djing i ve seen digital djing get bigger and bigger and it s not going back anytime soon. Here are 5 reasons you should learn to dj with vinyl. Especially since i ll.

Now i m looking to get something of my own. Every club has a different feel reputation and audience which means they vary in what s expected from their musical. So now you know everything you need to get started with dvs. Why you should get all up in vinyl.

Understanding of touch back cueing scratching. You won t find them in clubs but numark stanton and gemini decks let you get into vinyl djing without breaking a bank. The secret to djing on vinyl and turntables is being able to pitch shift perfectly by ear that means being able to beat match any two tempos bpm s together blindfolded without computer assistance. It covers everything beside the practical experience you will need that being particular setups software specifics effects and the actual skill to dj good.