CD Decks.

[Aratron]

How the hell do u post pics on here?? My setup is 2 Technics 1200s, 2 Pioneer CDJ 1000s MK 3s and Pioneer DJM 600.

Pionner is not over-rated man...save up for the best

you post youtune videos up direct.
i have used the poinedd djm 600, it is good dont; get me worng.
intuitive to mix with. just out of my price range at the mo.
if i was making a living out of djing maybe.
but im buying things that are luxury items.

[echodek]

i used to have a technics sl-dz1200, but when it got stolen i replaced it with a pioneer cdj1000 mk3, i've also used a denon. the pioneer is a lot more reliable and solid that the others. plus, you're far more likely to find them in clubs... i got mine for £500 on ebay. worth every penny, but if you can afford that, go for the cdj200 i reckon.

[Aratron]

well i want direct-drive platters that i can cue up like normal vinyl.
don't like the sound of the jog-wheel.
i have used the cdj1000mk3s. was just like using vestax vinyl decks or summat, very tight and responsive. just so expensive.

[Aratron]

i want this might be best for you dude as well in the future

http://www.decks.co.uk/products/mp3p...o_scratch_live

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSVqh...eature=related

i saw in Bulgaria with this about 4 years ago. looks awesome, don't even have a llaptop though.

[Aratron]

i like this

http://www.htfr.com/more-info/MR249288

[RDR]

i like this

http://www.htfr.com/more-info/MR249288

I had a quick go on one, the scratch pad felt pretty good to my fingers and sounds as good if not better than the pioneer.

[DannyBlack]

F*ck that man, the minute my missus takes the place of me mum I'm off!

[DJ Asylum]

I've got 2 numark axis 9 cdj's and have to say they are excellent value for money. OK numark hasn't the best rep but for the features u get for £200 quid each including scratching, spin backs and vinyl like cue ups u cant beat it.

still would love pioneers tho............ *fades into a cdj400 dream*

p.s. much cheaper 2nd hand on ebay too!

[TechMouse]

Just my 2p on this...

I have never, ever, seen anything other than Pioneer CD decks in any club or free party I've ever been to or played at.

I've heard a plethora of arguments about how product X, Y or Z is technically superior (particularly the Denon range) but the Pioneer has the edge on ubiquity.

[echodek]

whatever you do, don't bother with the technics ones... you really don't need a cd player that pretends to be a turntable, it's pointless.

those denons look good though.

[Aratron]

whatever you do, don't bother with the technics ones... you really don't need a cd player that pretends to be a turntable, it's pointless.

those denons look good though.

eh so what about the pionner sdj100 mk3 - the direct drive platter is exactly like a turntable if not better??

you can't do that on the denon.

[Aratron]

now on these denons you can http://www.guitarcenter.com/Denon-DN...08-i1156119.gc

im in love

[TechMouse]

If you have a laptop and you have decks, then something like Final Scratch is cheaper and less hassle than CD decks. Especially if you're getting a pair, and once you have one you'll eventually want two.

In fact, even if you don't have a laptop you can probably get something of a good-enough spec for around the £350 mark, so FS + laptop is fair cheaper than two CDJ1000s.

[echodek]

eh so what about the pionner sdj100 mk3 - the direct drive platter is exactly like a turntable if not better??

you can't do that on the denon.

It's definitely better, that's my point. it has a vinyl mode for spinbacks and stuff, but other than that, its platter allows you to be a lot more accurate with cuing and beat-matching than the Technics one, which just tries (and fails) to emulate a 1210.

[Jay Pace]

Just get final scratch/serato/traktor scratch

You could buy a new laptop and traktor scratch for the price of 2 decent CD decks.

[Aratron]

Just get final scratch/serato/traktor scratch

You could buy a new laptop and traktor scratch for the price of 2 decent CD decks.

yeah but with two cd decks your talking up a lot less room than a laptop , two turntables and the final scratch thing.

i think i would neeed to have a go at both for a week or so before i could decide.

i'd like the cd decks , because i know a lot of people/venues you cd decks (equally so final scratch, probably ((i dont really go out much))) and i like to know how to mix with cd decks if im at a party or summat.

[TechMouse]

yeah but with two cd decks your talking up a lot less room than a laptop , two turntables and the final scratch thing.

Depends on if you're planning on having traditional vinyl as well.

If not then you're quite right: CD decks will take up less room.

That said, if you're planning on phasing out vinyl completely then I'd consider Ableton over anything else.

[Aratron]

Depends on if you're planning on having traditional vinyl as well.

If not then you're quite right: CD decks will take up less room.

That said, if you're planning on phasing out vinyl completely then I'd consider Ableton over anything else.

erm i dont really like ableton dude, tho i can see why others like it.
i just fancy one nice cd deck really.
things arent happening much for me anyway, my agent hasn't rang for days.

[force]

things arent happening much for me anyway, my agent hasn't rang for days.

LOL LOL LOL!

[TechMouse]

things arent happening much for me anyway, my agent hasn't rang for days.

I told you AcidTrash would be a shite agent.