Message 9/18
Date: 15-Jun-00 @ 03:38 AM -
RE: beginning DJ!
Sorry dude, but I gotta agree on learning on Technics. You have to, or you'll just be wasting time trying to develop platter control techniques that work on other decks, that just don't apply to 1200's which are what you'll find in almost any party or club. 2nd hand 1200's and a scratchmaster will get you going. Learning the fundamentals of beatmatching, and timing are the first order. Later, work on learning the breaks and dynamics of the tracks, and then you get the big mixer with all of the eq toys, cuts, fx, whatever.
If you're in Argentina, you should see if you can track down a Urei 1620 mixer. Search the clubs and se if any of them are upgrading their systems. Old clubs are the best to find this piece, especially in smaller, more isolated countries. That mixer is a piece of gold, and you can sell it in the States or Europe for BIG bucks. It doesn't look real flashy by today's standards. No crossfader, just knobs, but it's one of the best sounding mixers ever made. A bit of a pro tool, but possibly a good money maker for you. Good luck.
Ape