Hey everybody

Jbarnsey · #1 (**permalink**) May 12, 08

Name's Justin.

Got this site from a friends neighbor and thought I'd check it out.

I'm brand spanking new to the DJ scene, but I'm interested in learning more and furthering my hobby of playing/listening/mixing music.

So, any words of wisdom, welcome, what have you would be great.

My first question would be...

Where could I pick up some decent used equipment to get myself started?

Cheers Everyone!

ebbomega · #2 (**permalink**) May 12, 08

Craigslist, pawn shops, the audio gear section of this site, Clubvibes....

ppcock · #3 (**permalink**) May 12, 08

I would highly suggest Craigslist.

what're you looking for in terms of equipment?
Turntables, CD decks?
Software (Torq, Serato)
Live (Ableton)

you could find a decent setup for $1000.00, i would stay away from 2 channel "beginner' mixers, If your hobbie takes over your life, you're going to want to get a better mixer and probably some effects.

Don't post an ad on craigslist stating you're a noob, you'll get ripped off.

there's plenty of people on this site that will give you the best recommendation and outstanding reviews.
i would suggest surfing cl, then post what you might be interested in.

(99% of the other time, im a big asshole)

GSG9 · #4 (**permalink**) May 12, 08

hey. martys right he is an asshole. so youd better enjoy that post while you can.

also, yea craigs list rules, but i got some mad deals on ebay so check that out (new sl1200 mk5 still in a sealed box for 350. wow)

also, if you dont mind playing overplayed house records from early 2000s, try picking up a crate of vinyl from someone selling a collection. generally youll get a few hundred records for a few hundred bucks. might be better than 15 records for a few hundred bucks if your just learning to spin methinks.

anyway welcome to fnk.

ppcock · #5 (**permalink**) May 12, 08

Well, i dont want to sound like a nasty nazi

but everything is going digital today.. i suggest picking up 500 records, to justify the amount of tracks you will be downloading eventually.

Esp. if you're like me.. i've been djing 10 years. and to this day I cannot spin just one genre.

wow, 10 years.. nothing to show for it. :(

IM GOING TO SPIN EMO! GUsTO WILL LIKE ME THEN!

ppcock · #6 (**permalink**) May 12, 08

oops, i forgot to finish the post.

anyways, yeah.. so if you like all electronic music, spin everything and do it digitally.

mapleleaf4ever · #7 (**permalink**) May 12, 08

^ he's right.

i started with vinyl and still use it... but i foresee myself investing in serato eventually to allow more flexibility with dubs and other genres if i feel like it.

GSG9 · #8 (**permalink**) May 12, 08

Quote:

Originally Posted by ppcock

Well, i dont want to sound like a nasty nazi

but everything is going digital today.. i suggest picking up 500 records, to justify the amount of tracks you will be downloading eventually.

Esp. if you're like me.. i've been djing 10 years. and to this day I cannot spin just one genre.

wow, 10 years.. nothing to show for it. :(

IM GOING TO SPIN EMO! GUsTO WILL LIKE ME THEN!

nono i agree. digital vs vinyl is so coke vs pepsi so lets not argue about it. and i 100% agree with spin multiple genres. and if you dont like multiple genres then its about time to expand your mind. you cant fully enjoy a genre untill you have another vibe/flavour/genre to relate it to.

impure · #9 (**permalink**) May 12, 08

welcome to the great debate!

ppcock · #10 (**permalink**) May 12, 08

exactly.

but coke and pepsi, either one will still be around.

it's even easier to put out an mp3 than a record.. i hate to say it.... records will soon be obselete (sp?)
look at bassix, remix and boomtown. they had a good run except for remix.
closed down due to lack of sales.

impure · #11 (**permalink**) May 12, 08

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebbomega

Craigslist, pawn shops, the audio gear section of this site, Clubvibes....

most alleys off bute and davie have a good selection of quality hot property too.

GSG9 · #12 (**permalink**) May 12, 08

kekeke.

and yea unfortunately vinyl sales are shooting down. but thankfully the vinyls last next to forever.

Phrenetic · #13 (**permalink**) May 12, 08

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSG9

kekeke.

and yea unfortunately vinyl sales are shooting down. but thankfully the vinyls last next to forever.

I think a digital medium will out live a piece of plastic with grooves in it any day =D

happy CD/Vinyl debate yay!

GSG9 · #14 (**permalink**) May 12, 08

when the world is in nuclear winter, that plastic with grooves may be your only medium to groove to.

Phrenetic · #15 (**permalink**) May 12, 08

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSG9

when the world is in nuclear winter, that plastic with grooves may be your only medium to groove to.

GSG9 · #16 (**permalink**) May 12, 08

that is if our collections dont melt into a balls of black crack.
man its gonna be hard to buff rails off it if that happens.

Phrenetic · #17 (**permalink**) May 12, 08

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSG9

that is if our collections dont melt into a balls of black crack.
man its gonna be hard to buff rails off it if that happens.

lol what? read that to yourself and tell me if it makes sense.

my "collection" is a CD case wrapped in body armor and submerged in fire retardant. It can repair its own fabric and has memory fibers. there are also nano machines on patrol killing moths and shit. There is a carbon padlock on the 2 zippers and I plan on housing it in 3 safes each in each other when the shit hits the fan.

It will be housed in the Titanic

ppcock · #18 (**permalink**) May 12, 08

I threw a vengaboys lp in a fire at some huge ass beach party a few years ago, never seen so many hippies desperate to breathe in the fumes.

GSG9 · #19 (**permalink**) May 12, 08

it brings a smile to my face to know that yet another vengaboys vinyl has been chucked into a fire.

Jbarnsey · #20 (**permalink**) May 12, 08

Quote:

Originally Posted by ppcock

I would highly suggest Craigslist.

what're you looking for in terms of equipment?
Turntables, CD decks?
Software (Torq, Serato)
Live (Ableton)

you could find a decent setup for $1000.00, i would stay away from 2 channel "beginner' mixers, If your hobbie takes over your life, you're going to want to get a better mixer and probably some effects.

Don't post an ad on craigslist stating you're a noob, you'll get ripped off.

there's plenty of people on this site that will give you the best recommendation and outstanding reviews.
i would suggest surfing cl, then post what you might be interested in.

(99% of the other time, im a big asshole)

I'm looking for all the basics in order to get me started really. I'm torn between CD Decks and the classic turntable. I've had limited time on both setups, so I haven't really formed an opinion on either.

I haven't had any experience with Torq or Serato, like I said, I'm pretty green. However I have spent quite a bit of time over the past several months with Ableton Live and found that easy to use.

But, I appreciate the info guys, and I'll peruse the sites you guys mentioned and likely, I'll be back to pick your brains.

Cheers