Hello, I'm new and want some advise (1/2)

   

Hello, first of all, I haven't got any experience on turntables or dj-ing etc. Therefore I'm asking you for some advise:

I want to buy a dj-set (cd turntables, not vinyl), but is it smart to start with 2 Numark CDX's, or should I buy something cheaper to begin with? What are good cd turntables to begin with? Is it smart to buy a secondhand set, because I can't judge whether they are in good condition (because i haven't got any experience on turntables or dj-ing. 

I want to mix and scratch, but it doesn't have to be top-of-the-bill quality...

Thanks in advance

www.new-line.nl i would send them an e-mail for their advice maybe they have got something nice

i dont know any low-budget players so... but i'm not the only one arround here

CDJ100 maybe an idea? (no exp. on this unit)

There's no scratch on CDJ-100s though... For CD decks with scratch CDJ-800 Rocks. CDX is nice, but I prefer a non-rotating platter for more accuracy. The loop possibilities are both alike.

It's the ever-going-question : rotating or non-rotating, THAT is the question

Ok, thans for your replies and help, I really appreciate it

And what will your choice be ??

The Pioneer CDJ-800's I think, but I don't know when, because right now I don't have the money for two of them. But maybe I will buy one just to get the feeling...

I just saw in another topic that most of you guys play some kind of housemusic. I like house, but I love hiphop. 
Does it matter which music you wanna mix when buying a turntable? Is a CDJ-800 a good turntable for mixing and scratching hiphop (because that is what i wanna do)?

hmm, that is a hard one. Like I said, I don't have any experience on turntables, so I really don't know what I like most. 
A rotating platter sounds more natural, but somewhere in the Forum_posts above Lead said that a non-rotating platter is better for more accuracy with scratching (or was that just HIS opinion?)
Because I really wanna do a lot of scratching, the question is: What is better, easier and more accurate for scratching, a rotating or a non-rotating platter?

don't u got a djgear-shop... try it out urzelf

About the accuracy of scratching is actually an opinion, if you are a real turntablist, u really need a moving one, if you have spinned with vinyl for a long time, a moving platter would also be nice.
But I don't think there is a better one, the Pioneers maybe are more accurate on mixing but that has nothing to do with a moving or not-moving platter.

A moving platter isn't more natural (IMO), it depends...
I've never spinned with vinyl, so i'm used to the feeling of mixing CD's with the CDJ-800, but that's personal.
But like jordy said, u should really try before u buy something to feel wat suits you best... (it isn't a smal investment!)

Hey guys... I too hav a question... I live in India n over here all tht is required is beat mixing and slam mixing... Scratching doesnt come in the picture over here... I have a pair of American Audio PSX, n i wanna learn scratchin tht too on my own... The only players available here r Pioneer n Denon... Which would u'll suggest for beginner in scratching Also which mixer should i go for? Thanx in advance

if u have plenty of cash go for the Cdj1000 MK2s for scratching. Mixer is a very personal thing.. loads of scratch mixers about from the likes of stanton/vestax and also the very expensive pioneer 909 which is probably the best mixer u can get in terms of abilities.

cdj1000 is a good choice :D

Hey guys... had been to da pioneer showroom n had got my hands on da CDJ 1000, but i was not tht satisfied... I felt the movement of the platter for scratching was a lil tough as i think its heavy... I was not so much for it... I dnt knw y ...  I wantd to try the 800, but they didnt have it... The pioneer mixers r awesome... super smooth faders... Nice n buttery..

I hope it was a MK2 (!!) the regular CDJ-1000 does indeed feel a bit tough. The MK2 feels smoother than the MK1, but is tighter than the CDJ-800.

U can't really get a job spinning cd can u? heh

Imagine that Tiesto uses about 60-80% CDs nowadays.... Laidback Luke and Chuckie uses only CDJs and I bet there are lots more DJs that switched to CD for their primairy music source.

Poster: DJ-BasRose
cdj1000 is a good choice :D

 
And would you be so polite to tell us why u think so? Not that I disagree, but without any explanation this sentence is useless.

To get back on topic:
I don't think a mixer is a very personal choise, as you said. I think the best way to find out wat mixer suits u best is to go test some at a local dj-stuff dealer.

@ jorrit.. that last sentene makes no sense.. U dont think its a personal choice? but than u still think they should go to a shop to see which suits them best? Make up ur mind mate.

The thing with Mixers is there are so many more good mixers than there are Cd players.. So yes it is a personal choice.. layout.. how much head room u require.. how much u want to spend even.