toyotatom Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I know there are a few out there in supra land. Im getting the DJing bug again after a few years away from it all (mainly due to car!) What decks do people recommend aside from the 1210s? Ive been looking into Vestax decks but just wondered if there is anyone with any first hand experience of them (any model) Used to have Technics, but im all up for a change if the other brand cuts the mustard as well as they are claimed to. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 pure and simple technics, not a DJ myself but have the pleasure of knowing a few and they use nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotatom Posted August 2, 2006 Author Share Posted August 2, 2006 I know what you mean mate. Its tempting to just "go with what you know". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 defiantly some nice Technics 1210s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotatom Posted August 2, 2006 Author Share Posted August 2, 2006 Only had two posts on this from others, but I think I know which way this is gonna go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 used to be a bedroom dj (haha i was sooo geeky) when i was about 19! never used anything else but 1210s so couldnt give you a reference. but they are damn good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I bought Mike some decks for his 30th, can't remember for definite but I'm sure they were technics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondango Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 go for second hand 1210 mkii's or vestex pdt5000's - i use the vestex in the studio as the sound quality is superior, but you cant beat the 1210's as work horse for lumping about to parties etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotatom Posted August 2, 2006 Author Share Posted August 2, 2006 Cheers Charlotte, that now makes it 3 - 0 to the Technics. You old skool ravers you This is gonna strictly be for bedroom use, my shot at a DJ carreer is well behind me now. Although may someday ask Matt Harwood to wire them into the sup! Hope he aint reading this So on the Vestax front are we saying this more a sound performance tool as opposed to mixing tool? Just going by Bondangos comment as having one in the studio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondango Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I started in 87 with a set of clouds, and if anyone remembers them - 2 beltdrive decks and mixer all built into a coffin lol if its only to mess around in the bedroom, any direct drive decks will do to be quite honest, like most people i know, when you do back to playin on the ones and two's you get a buzz playing your old tunes no matter what your playing them on. If your after bragging rites - go fot he 1210's, if your looking something reliable to use in the bedroom, just go for a set of Copies like the Gemini TT03 Turntable for about £280 a pair. Remember its not the decks the make a DJ - its the tunes :-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 mine aren't Technics... not sure what they are.. and I made the fatal mistake of getting belt drive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Technics all the way. 1210's are the best by a long shot. Have a look on http://www.htfr.com They do some good deals and also loads of records. I had mk3's but think the mk2's are better TBH tho these days its all about the cd mixers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I have some numark TTX's Better torque, more stable than the 1210 loads of people say a better deck But. If you wanting to eventually play out, technics are the industry standard so going from a numark deck with more power/features/looks/feel playing on a 1210 could be difficult. Ric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VELOCITY Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I used to use Vestax PDT's then went back to 1210's, Technics defo mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotatom Posted August 2, 2006 Author Share Posted August 2, 2006 I used to use Vestax PDT's then went back to 1210's, Technics defo mate. Thats what Im looking for, a comparison. I used to have 1210s. Whats the difference between them and the Vestaxs mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxygene Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 1210's are great. I had a deck many years ago, not for DJ'ing but for normal playing and transferring from vinyl to CD, which they excel at with a decent cartridge. I had an Osawa cartridge (MM) and got no rumble from the turntable. I haven't found anything so far which has beat it, stick with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-K Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I know there are a few out there in supra land. Im getting the DJing bug again after a few years away from it all (mainly due to car!) What decks do people recommend aside from the 1210s? none. even the likes of Paul van Dyk use a "laptop and Abbleton live 5" now , honestly,,this is the way to go - even the old school dj`s that are mint with decks are moving over to this set up. its the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundWave Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 My housemate used to have the 1210s Mk2 and they were spot on. I could see them lasting years. When I moved out of there I got some Vestax PDX-2000s and they are just as good as the Technics and have more features (reverse, adjustable start/stop speed, ultra-pitch) but they dont feel as well made. I also think they look a bit toy like but that is beside the point. As has already been mentioned, if you are ever going to play out in clubs then you are going to find 1210s... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondango Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 none. even the likes of Paul van Dyk use a "laptop and Abbleton live 5" now , honestly,,this is the way to go - even the old school dj`s that are mint with decks are moving over to this set up. its the future. agree with this as i've incorporated Ab live into performances, as well as protools, ive used all the mp3-dj based software packages, but in all seriousness - you cant beat a good stint on a set of decks with a load of classic ital piano tunes and an appreciative crowd - beit a club or a few mates in the house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-K Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 agree but in all seriousness - you cant beat a good stint on a set of decks with a load of classic ital piano tunes and an appreciative crowd - beit a club or a few mates in the house this is true,but i think this can be had from a lappie and abbleton, i use special hardware controllers for this,. its completely diff of course,but the buzz remains the same and you have much more controll rather than just playing a track,.i love it example,. on a laptop you can have your entire record collection,plus records you cant get, plus your own productions, every song can be manipulated live in virtualy any way,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Agreed. Using just turntables dont cut the mustard these days. Ab live and a pair of pioneer cdj1000's all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondango Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 this boils down to the "new" vs "old" technology argument. im totally old skool, i dont use vst plugins, or softsynths, i use real instruments were possible. When it comes to dj'in i use decks not a laptop full of digital music, i have love of vinyl, a love of collecting it, and a love for playing it - each their own i say, but iim impressed more by a tenically profound DJ on decks, than somebody with his laptop, AB live and his Evolution x-session. I wont even buy a "mixed" compilation these days, because its not mixed really, each track is glued togather in Ab live or protools :-(( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-K Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 this boils down to the "new" vs "old" technology argument. im totally old skool, i dont use vst plugins, or softsynths, i use real instruments were possible. When it comes to dj'in i use decks not a laptop full of digital music, i have love of vinyl, a love of collecting it, and a love for playing it - each their own i say, but iim impressed more by a tenically profound DJ on decks, than somebody with his laptop, AB live and his Evolution x-session. I wont even buy a "mixed" compilation these days, because its not mixed really, each track is glued togather in Ab live or protools :-(( but people expect to hear things now you just cant do on decks., theres alot going on when its done on a lappie and abbleton,. its not just "press play" and the evolution controllers are ok,but not integral enough.,,. i use Faderfoxes., much better. and i hasten to add to do those things takes a lot of skill and practice. and lets face it,. turntables are def not gonna cut the mustard in 10 years from now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondango Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 but people expect to hear things now you just cant do on decks., theres alot going on when its done on a lappie and abbleton,. its not just "press play" and the evolution controllers are ok,but not integral enough.,,. i use Faderfoxes., much better. and i hasten to add to do those things takes a lot of skill and practice. and lets face it,. turntables are def not gonna cut the mustard in 10 years from now. 10 years time il be in an old peoples home lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotatom Posted August 2, 2006 Author Share Posted August 2, 2006 Thanks for all the info so far guys (and charlotte). I have looked into the possibility of Pioneers CD decks but to be honest Im too old school orientated and would really miss the feel of vinyl. Its that hands on approach that is drawing me back into the field. Also I think for the level I want play at (bedroom and annoy neighbours ) decks will be enough, although I appreciate the info on the available pc programmes. Please keep the comments coming in if you have any others though guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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