Depending on the kind of music you like to play would determine as to what kind of guitar you would choose to purchase from the many different varieties that are available on the market today. It is essential, however, that the guitar that you select feels comfortable to you. If you are a person of a small build, then you will require a guitar that fits your build, whilst if you are a person with very long arms, then a small guitar simply would not be suitable. The weight of the guitar that you select is another important factor. This is because, if you will be playing the guitar a great deal, then you will not wish to feel weighed down by an instrument which is far too heavy for your strength.

Other factors which need to be taken into consideration when selecting a guitar is the sheer look of it, as well as the sound that it gives off. Guitars are available in a wide range of different shapes, colors and finishes. Every single guitar will have a slightly different sound and the quality of sound very often depends upon the quality of the guitar.

If classic music is what you enjoy playing, then you will require a guitar with nylon strings. The back and sides of the guitar will usually be made of rosewood, with spruce or cedar for the top. The guitar that is used for playing flamenco is similar, only with the wood being thinner and the body of the guitar shallower and made of cypress with a cedar top.

The classic guitar which has a hollow body and nylon strings, and the electric steel guitar with its solid wood body, bottled neck and steel strings, such as the very popular Fender Stratocaster are the two most popular types of guitar. Of course, there are many variations within each type. The semi-acoustic and the semi-solid are just two of them. Then of course there are the bass guitars. However, when purchasing a guitar for the first time, the main selection will be between electric and acoustic.

It is worth considering purchasing an acoustic guitar if you have never played before. This guitar is much simpler to play and nothing else is required to accompany it, apart from a case, strap, some picks, and sheet music, all of which are available at an inexpensive price. If you choose to purchase an electric guitar, then you will also need to purchase an amplifier and at least one effects box. This can of course increase the overall cost dramatically and make the selection more difficult.

Even though it is not necessary to spend huge amounts of money on your first guitar, it is never recommended to buy the cheapest available simply because you are not sure if you will continue to play. For this reason, it is worth taking every opportunity to have a play with friends’ guitars or with those in shops before you make a purchase decision. It is not necessary to purchase one of the top brand names; there are plenty of guitars available with no brand name attached to them.

Always ensure that the guitar you select is well made. This can be done by running your fingers around the seams. If you can feel as though any part is coming apart or if it feels rough, then do not buy it. Ensure that the frets are even and the top is not made of plywood. It is never wise to rush out and buy the first guitar that you see. Select a guitar carefully from the many different ones that are available on the market today.



By: Kevin Sinclair

Record players or turntables, whose sales wound down to a halt almost a decade ago, are coming around again. No one expects an exodus from the dominant compact disc to the nostalgic format. Sales of turntables and the vinyl LPs played on them are experiencing a resurgence as younger listeners are buying less of today’s music and rediscovering relatives’ archives.

“Records sound so much better than CDs, (which) are harsh and pristine. And the cover art is much better,” says Al Shaw of Manhattan Beach, Calif., who at 17 is too young to remember the LP’s heyday. But he found Rolling Stones and Beatles albums in his grandparents’ attic, and an uncle went on ebay to get him a player, which is front-and-center in his room.

Many electronic manufacturers are now coming up with replica turntable systems with designs of the past but the technology of today. Some of these manufacturers include Crosely, Teac, Memorex and jWin. You can find many useful features and functions in these systems including cd recording capability, ability to stack multiple records and computer usb connection.

Raman of Classic Buys says that Nostalgia turntables are among the best seller audio electronics during gift giving Christmas season. Nostalgia turntables from popular brands like Crosley, Teac, Memorex and Thomas Pacconi are the top picks.

When shopping for turntables consumers are looking for top brand and multiple features says president of The Magma Group. Consumers preffer 4 in one systems that will play records, cd, cassette and radio. They usually buy the top brands like Crosley and Teac. Consumer also look for other distinct features such as CD Recorder and Stack-O-Matic feature. Cd Recorder allows you to record from LP to CD and Stack-O-Matic allows you to stack multiple records and play them one by one just like a multiple cd changer.

“Music in its purest form is on vinyl,” says Bo LeMastus, president of Crosley Radio, which makes nostalgic reproductions of 1940s and 1950s record players, items that were promoted heavily in department stores this holiday season. “It captures everything the producer wanted to put in the record. On CD, you lose a certain something.”

Today the Crosley name lives on with superbly detailed replicas that truly transcend time. Reintroductions of original vintage radios and turntables feature the newest technologies graced by unforgettable Crosley stylings. The Crosley Collection includes AM/FM radios, portable suitcase – styled record players and turntables, record changers, multi-functional audio cassette/compact disc players, jukeboxes, music boxes, telephones and more. Rich lines, retro designs and authentic crafting have made Crosley today’s premier vintage electronics manufacturer. True to the Crosley tradition, these replicas are as fabulous as they are functional, providing a delightful dose of nostalgia.

Crosley sold 400,000 record players in 2005, and he predicts greater sales this year. Joe D’Angelo of Teac, which also sells reproductions, says sales tripled last year. He figures 10 billion albums are still sitting on home shelves. With the new units — Teac’s and Crosley’s players, with speakers, start at $100 — “here’s a way to play the music again.”

Even those sales are an asterisk compared with CD players, which sold more than 40 million units. Turntable sales are so small that the Consumer Electronics Association doesn’t track them. But turntables have always had a home among DJ and rap fans, who like the scratching sound created by manipulating the needle in the grooves.

Among new turntable buyers, “You’ve got two camps,” says Dave Glassman of Restoration Hardware, which has turntables and sampler 45s in heavy rotation at its 105 stores, as well as in its catalog and on its Web site. “Thirty-five years and older, who grew up on LPs and still have them, and their kids, who have found these records in the closet and want to hear them.” Teac and Crosley unveiled new models that meld old and new at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this month, such as Crosley’s $229 4 in 1 Entertainment Center, with a CD player, cassette deck, radio and the ability to play vinyl at 33, 45 and 78 rpm.



By: Raman Kashyap

Many Mobile Discos have made the change from a conventional CD or Vinyl based system to a software based one, usually running on either a full sized pc or a laptop. The fundamentals of both systems are largely the same, and so you shouldn’t simply be taken in by reading other DJs horror stories about how their laptop overheated during the first dance at a Wedding or how their full sized PCs power supply exploded halfway through a gig. There are pros and cons of using both systems, but largely whether to use a full size pc or a laptop comes down to personal choice, practicality, budget and space, and you’ll often find that DJ’s criticising the opposite machine, have never actually used the system that they are criticising!. If possible visit a DJ who already uses a system to that which you intend to use yourself, nothing can sell an idea better than actually seeing it in use!, for the record, I have watched Mobile DJ’s use both PC’s and Laptops to DJ from, and neither, in my opinion, was more reliable or better than the other, so it should only be personal choice, rather than rumour or scaremongering which makes the decision on that score!.

Is running a Mobile Disco from a PC or Laptop reliable?

Anybody who has ever encountered the windows blue screen of death, or worn out the Ctrl+alt+del keys on their keyboard will possibly dread the thought of using such a system as a platform to their DJ’ing!. In essence, a decent dedicated pc or laptop with a clean install, good quality hard drive and a reasonable amount of memory will out preform most typical home pc set ups which may be running several applications at a time, be infiltrated with virus or spyware traces, and have a hard drive and registry full of corrupt enteries and partly uninstalled files.

The key to running a successful software based DJ system, is to buy a dedicated pc / laptop for the task, and to only run the operating system and DJ Software on there, and never allow it to run other applications or even connect to the internet. This way the installation runs and remains clean and largely error free, will rarely have a corrupt file, and won’t get infiltrated or bogged down with several other applications. This advice is given by DJ’s who have been using software and PC’s for many years, and have found this method of DJ’ing to be just as reliable as conventional DJ’ing from CD’s.

The advantages of using a Laptop or Pc to DJ

The advantages of converting your material to music files and using a Pc or Laptop to DJ from are many. The first is the most obvious, gone are the days where you are carrying several heavy boxes of CD’s around with you, most DJ’s CD collections can easily be converted to MP3 and will fit onto a 80gb – 200gb hard drive!. By converting to Software Dj’ing you also rid yourself of that long search through several hundred CD compilations in order to find that elusive requested track that you just know that you have got somewhere!. With most DJ Software, you can type in part or all of the artistes name or song title and find it within seconds!. It really is possible to find and cue up a request within 5 seconds – something which just can’t be done easily or quickly with a CD or vinyl collection.

Other advantages of a software based DJ system, include the possibility to create playlists from frequently used tracks, and you could create playlists from all genres, for example a playlist for background music, one for dance music, one for the 70s and one for the end of the night slowies. Of course you can also group the tracks together and catalog them according to Genre which also makes finding tracks from particular era’s easier too. Some DJ Software will also allow you to group tracks together which have a similar BPM – a boon for DJ’s who mix.

Which DJ Software should I choose?

There are many different brands and types of DJ Software about, again it comes down to personal preference which type you choose. It is always a very good idea to check out reviews and discussions on DJ Forums and if possible to find a DJ who uses a system based on the software which is of interest to you, so you can actually see it in action, in a disco environment.

Some DJ Software comes with a free trial, which enables you to download and install the software on your system and try it for for free for a time limited period (usually 10 – 30 days). Depending on the cost of the software, there can be differing features. Some Dj Software will simply allow you to cue up and play music using 2 “players”, others will have more comprehensive features, such as being able to fade between tracks, alter the pitch and tempo controls in a similar manner to conventional CD and Vinyl turntables, some of the more expensive software will even allow you to mix, or add a USB controller which looks and functions like a twin cd controller!, some Software will even mix the tracks for you!.

Remember that a feature is only worthwhile if you have a use for it!. Carefully consider what features you need, and which will be the ones that you will have any use for. It would be pointless buying a Dj Software package which allows you to mix, if you are a mobile dj who rarely has the requirement to beat mix. Most Software in its basic form, also comes with the option to add and install plug ins which give you additional updates and features, so its worth starting with the basic packages and then adding new features if and when you require them!.

My advice at this stage, if you are new to, or considering Software Dj’ing is to download the free trials of the various software which is available, try them for the time limited period, and then buy the one which suits you, and which is the most comfortable to use.

Some dj software titles which are currently popular and well reviewed by Mobile DJ’s include OTSDJ, DSSDJ and PCDJ

What type of PC do I need to run my DJ Software package

When you have decided on a software package, it is then time to consider what pc or laptop to use it on. Contrary to rumour, you don’t need the latest brand new pc or laptop to successfully run DJ Software from, and neither do you need a huge CPU processor. Most DJ Software will happily run on a pentium 3 processor with 600mhz speed or higher, many of the newer 1.2ghz+ celerons will also flawlessly run DJ software with no problems and without breaking into a sweat. Try and buy as much memory as you can afford, ideally 512mb of memory or a minimum of 256mb for most applications.

How big should I be )

A decent sized hard drive is the next consideration. Remember the bigger the hard drive the more individual tracks that you can fit on there. An average music file ripped at 192kbps is around 5mb in size and so a 100gb hard drive should fit around 20,000 tracks on there. However if you increase the quality of the track in MP3 format, then the file size rises also, so a 320kpbs mp3 could be as large as 11mb in size and so the same 100gb capacity would be reduced to holding only around 9000 tracks. Don’t forget to factor in space for your operating software, drivers and DJ software when working out hard drive capacity!. You can of course expand your hard drive capacity by fitting external hard drives to USB ports, and these are also reliable. If possible try and use a system which runs USB2.0 or even firewire since these run at faster data speeds than conventional USB1.1 although many Dj’s report no issues with hard drives and soundcards run from older 1.1 systems.

Give me Sound!

Using a good quality soundcard is a must!, many laptops and motherboard based sound chips on full sized pc’s rarely do justice to sound quality or are designed with full time high quality audio playback in mind. Consider installing a pci sound card in your pc, or investing in a good quality USB external soundcard if you opt to use a laptop. Most 2 channel soundcards will suffice for DJ’ing in most mobile applications, where the audio is mixed between the players on the laptop and the single output is then fed through a pair of “L” and “R” connectors on the soundcard, and then into the mixer or amplifier.

However, if more creativity is required, or the software is to be used for mixing applications or the use of a crossfader between channels on a conventional mixer is likely to be utilised, then you need to buy a 5 channel soundcard. This allows the soundcard to be set up, in a manner which allows one pair of “L” and “R” outputs to be used for “Player 1″ on the soundcard and fed into an individual channel on the mixer, and the same for “Player 2″ – this allows each software player to have its own fader on the mixer – just like a conventional twin cd player.

What Quality?

Some Dj Software packages come complete with the means to “Rip” a cd. “Ripping” means placing the original Cd into the PC’s CDROM and the process of converting the original music on the CD to MP3 Data, which is then stored on the hard drive as an MP3 File. In the case of OTSDJ, the option is also there to convert to a file called OTS, this is a custom files regonised only by the OTSDJ software, however it sounds just as good as MP3 and is also a slightly smaller file size, meaning that more OTS files can be stored on a hard drive when compared to conventional MP3 files.

If you use a DJ software package which does use conventional MP3 files, then you will need to select the quality at which to “rip”. This figure is measured in “Kbps” and often ranges from 32kbps and 320kbps. Lower ranges are not recommended for professional use over a PA system since they can sound dull and even distorted. Ideally for professional use, the DJ should be looking at ripping their CD’s to Mp3 files at 192kbps or greater.

192kbps is considered reasonable quality, however 320kbps is near cd quality and may be prefered by some Dj’s – however on smaller audio systems the difference may be hard to detect. As the quality is increased, so does the file size, and a 320kbps file may be several mb larger than its 192kbps counterpart, it may also take longer to rip an entire CD at 320kbps than at lower rates.

For Dj Software which doesn’t have ripping capability, Musicmatch Jukebox may prove to be an alternative for this process,

Are there any disadvantages to being a Digital DJ?

Now the disadvantages!. Obviously the initial cost of buying a PC / Laptop, a good quality soundcard, large hard drive and the Dj Software itself is likely to total far more than buying a conventional CD Player or turntables. It also takes time to “rip” your cd collection to Mp3 and store them on your hard drive. In some jurisdictions it is also illegal to convert original material to MP3 format for digital use without a licence, and this can prove to be expensive, if the Dj is to work on the right side of the law. It is the possible licence requirement that we discuss next.

Do I need a licence to play music from a laptop?

At the time of writing this article, an annual licence is required in Canada and the UK in order to use a PC or laptop to DJ from. In the UK, a further licence and possible royalty payment is also required for the conversion process. Although no fees have yet been advertised (April 2006) these controversal laws are likely to make this form of DJ’ing unattractive when compared to more conventional, and “licence free” alternatives.

Finally, my tips for Software Djing

* Always buy and use a dedicated pc / laptop purely for Dj use, do not be tempted to use the family pc or run other applications on the machine you use to DJ from, and do not allow this machine to connect to the internet. On a pre-used machine, also start from scratch with a format and fresh install of the operating system.

* Use a good quality soundcard, even if you need to upgrade or buy an external USB one

* Always rip the music direct from an original CD at 192kbps quality or higher. 320kbps is advised for higher quality pa systems and is near cd quality. 192kbps is okay for smaller systems used by the Mobile DJ.

* Don’t be too concerned about buying the latest top of the range PC to run from. Most Dj Software will happily run from basic P3 600mhz machines, but do check out the minimum requirements on the software authors website.

* Read reviews on the various software packages available. Stick to the features that you will use, since you can always upgrade extras later. Take advantage of the free trials of DJ Software which are available and use the time to find the best software to suit you

* If you choose a full sized PC make sure that it is professionally flightcased – pc’s are not designed to be carried around.

* Select a high capacity 100gb – 200gb hard drive from a reputable manufacturer. Where practical and legal always back up your data

* Fit your machine with at least 256mb of memory, and ideally 512mb.

* Check out the legal aspect of converting original music to MP3 and whether a licence is required to operate such a system.



By: Chris Pointon

Are you trying to be a disk jockey or DJ, as it is popularly called? It is quite a lucrative job in the music industry as skilled DJs are paid handsomely. They usually get a lot of fame and respect from the crowd. Being a DJ means having the skill to switch on to the right music at the right time.

The DJs need to have mastery on many items of music gear. Highly proficient DJs, when using equipment like technics turntable, need to practice a lot before using it in the club environment. However, do not get disheartened if you are trying to be a DJ. There are other elements apart from skills, which you can master and be successful. Nevertheless, you need to have a thorough understanding of the DJ music gear.

What are the DJ music gear?

There are various items of music gear like USB turntables, USB tape to PC, deck packages, CD packages, automatic and manual computer DJ, record boxes, USB drums, slip mats, headphones, carts & styli, snow machines, partyl light sets, and sound systems.

player, 1 microphone, 1 mixer, and 1 headphone. The manufacturer might include some of their specialty gear also in the package.

There are a number of packs available for the DJs. These products are popular as a lot of DJ music gear are bundled into it. If you get into the offer of a popular party pack then we can see how much these packs are beneficial for the DJs. A party pack can include:

In the sound section

-1 x sundlab 600 amplifier

-2 x skytec 15″ 300W speakers

-1 x numark CD Mix 1

-1 x numark CD Mix 1 flight case

-1 x cable microphone

-2 x speaker stands

-1 x numark HF125 headphones

All connecting cables

In the lighting section:

-1 x T-bar lighting stand

-4 x Soundlab vasto’s

-1 x Soundlab smoke machine

-1 x rope light

-1 x 5ltrs smoke fluid

The pack might also contain free latest release CDs & a branded t-shirt.

All these come at less than 1000 dollars. The prices are kept quite nominal to attract DJ aspirants. In fact, if you get a good deal your total package might cost you far less than the sum total of the individual items.

How do you handle the DJ music gear? Apart from your music skills, you need to remember that you have to be capable of transiting from one track to the other. In addition, the transition needs to be smooth.If not, the whole rhythm element will be lost. Other things that you have to consider are:

-the proper and rhythmic energy level should be maintained,

-should have the talent to make all the people dance the whole night,

-hardcore crowd need not be cheered,

-the ladies often get annoyed by cranky and loud music, so no offence to them, and

-try to be casual in going from loud to soft or else the speakers and ears will get blown.



By: Victor Epand

Turntables are rotating platforms that refer to either music or technology devices. In the music scene, a turntable is a type of gramophone or phonograph driven by a motor at a constant speed. They are also referred to as a musical instrument of the modern era used in “turntablism.” Turntablism is the art of playing the turntables.

There are also other references in the music scene such as the song from a popular girl group from the nineties called TLC and the so-called “turntable hit,” a hit vinyl single commonly triumphant in the airplay tables than in sales.

In terms of technology, the word turntable is the rail, motor vehicle, display, Lazy Susan, and a pottery wheel. A turntable rail is a device for railroad facilities in order to turn rolling stocks or automotives onto or around the radial arranged tracks. This type is also called a “rotary transfer table.” The motor is a manual or motorized device installed in a garage floor or a driveway. This device rotates motor vehicles to facilitate a safer or an easier outlet of the vehicle.

Those used for display are usually motorized tables solely for displaying various kinds of items. A pottery wheel or a potter’s wheel is also called a turntable for it uses a rotating table to shape the spinning clay. Lazy Susans are also a form of turntable placed at the top of tables so that items particularly food is easily reached even if the person is at a sitting position.

Selecting a Turntable (Musical Instrument)

A lot of people believe that traditional vinyl records give a richer and warmer sound for music. Numerous disc jockeys or DJs are experts in playing turntables for it allows them easy control and operation so as to what music is played. Although our technology is somehow out of date, you can still see turntables in various places.

You must first take note on the kinds and number of outputs you want or need to have in your turntable. There are some recently manufactured that come with USB connectors. This makes transferring of music from LP to the computer as easy as snapping your fingers. Make sure that the product you are going to buy properly connects with your mixing board, computer, and speakers.

Turntables not vibrating too much are more preferable. Look for those that appear to be durable. If possible, ask for warranties. Those made of plastic are not advisable for they are not durable. It also tends to vibrate more. Vibrations may disrupt the sound and adversely affect the audio quality.

Bend over to the belt-drive type of turntables meaning the motor inside that turns a belt and makes records spin. Direct-drives spin records automatically though they also disrupt the music because of vibrations. On the other hand, belt-drive turntables reduce the vibrations thus giving you a clearer sound. If you are into DJ scratching, select the direct-drive type to allow better control.

Make sure that your turntable has a very good seclusion from the stylus. Check this by playing a vinyl record and slightly tapping the turntable’s base. Thumps or clicks indicate that it is made of less solid construction and therefore less durable also.

Sometimes it is also advisable to look for a certain brand trusted to produce quality products. You could gather reviews from different media and personal testimonials from current users to get an idea.



By: David Urmann

As I already have a turntable is it possible to purchase software and leads for this purpose.I bought a Magix software system for this purpose a few years ago but found it impossible to follow as it was couched in the most technical of terms.
Found excellent software on internet.Polderbits.com.free 2 weeks trial.Dead easy to use.

I get the calls all the time, “Buster I’m building a studio… what should I buy.”

Well truth be told my buddies in the manufacturing industry might not like what I suggest, because I am going to steer you away from normal choices. Ill give you the same advice I give them and that is to get nose out of the Musicians Friend catalog. Once that is done we can then find a great solution that will work for your unique purposes and get you the biggest bang for the buck.

New Shiny Gear!!

Ok, the allure of unpacking a piece of new gear from its bubble wrap may be exciting but if you really want to get the biggest bang for your buck you are going to have to piss off those big-box retailers like Guitar Mart, and start scouring Ebay and Craigslist.

There are some great pieces of gear that have tons of life that won’t break the bank.

The end use must be kept in mind. For instance if you are going to run a commercial multi-tracking facility then you will want something completely different than if you are simply composing your own songs.

Consider your requirements honestly and see if a used 002 may work for you . People are unloading them all the time as they upgrade. It has practically the same features as the new rigs with much less cost. Save the money and use it to buy a better microphone, which is really what you need anyway.

If you are considering laying out the bones for a big HD system first consider if you could get by with a 003 expanded. You could buy a nice firewire interface for under a grand to expand your real time tracking capability to a full 18 tracks at a time. And the real bonus, you will be thousands ahead in budget. With a beefy enough computer you can run all the same plugins as the HTDM system but, you will be able to afford more of them.

The Plugin Game

Ok, if you are going to take a project from recording to mixdown in your studio then you are going to need some quality plugins – bottom line. Plugins give you the pallet to create polished and produced sounding mixes. So spend your money wisely. This is also an area where you can pick up some used gems as well. Many of the best plugs are for sale used on Ebay for fractions of their retail price. Purchasing is simply a matter of transferring the iLok asset from the seller to you. It does involve a transfer fee but for the savings on the plugin it is well worth the effort.

The Other Stuff

For all the other gear – you know the boring stuff like mics, stands and headphones – look for used gear as well. But when it comes to critical chain items such as microphones, buy names.

I see way too many people make the amateur mistake of buying no-name gear which is touted to be the same as say a Neumann [ it looks like one after all]. This is a rookie mistake.

You picked Protools because it is what the pros use right? Why shouldn’t you make your critical chain (mics, pres compressors) purchase decisions based on the same information. Spend wisely and you will have a piece of gear that serves you well for decades. Spend foolishly and you will waste money by having to upgrade to what you should have purchased the first time.



By: Buster McAlister

Not sure what’s happening with me on this one, but it seems like the more I listen to it, the better Gambling With The Devil gets. Gambling With The Devil put simply is one of their best CDs to date.

The CD launches with a great track, Crack The Riddle, that I suspect will be heard on radio stations everywhere, and deservedly so. It’s a really nice track.

Gambling With The Devil is a nicely varied, mix of 12 tracks that are very well written and brilliantly performed songs by these clearly talented musicians. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are their own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.

I’m of the opinion that Gambling With The Devil is certainly some of this groups best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Heavy Metal fan can appreciate and enjoy.

While this entire CD is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 2 – Kill It, track 7 – The Bells Of The 7 Hells, and track 12 – Heaven Tells No Lies.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 10 – Can Do It. It’s a great track!

Gambling With The Devil Release Notes:

Helloween originally released Gambling With The Devil on October 23, 2007 on the Steamhammer Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Crack The Riddle (Intro)

2. Kill It

3. Saints, The

4. As Long As I Fall

5. Paint A New World

6. Final Fortune

7. Bells Of The 7 Hells, The

8. Fallen To Pieces

9. I.M.E.

10. Can Do It

11. Dreambound

12. Heaven Tells No Lies



By: Clyde Lee Dennis

i also would like any reccommendations on software where i can make my own instrumentals and beats.

Are you into music? If so, then perhaps its time to take music to the next level. Buying turntables allows you to make that happen, and this article will help you in finding out more about turntables and what is next! So join me as we look deeper into buying turntables.

It is one thing to listen to music, it is a far different reality to be able to mix music. Suddenly compilations don’t quite do it. You have a new edge, and when you listen to music, you might know certain tracks would be better together.

So the desire for DJ’ing is born! It is the most fascinating way to make progress! And this is an immense hobby which one day could pay for itself, and further catapult you to stardom!

So what is required? The DJ has a few pieces of equipment that are essential. The first is turntables. And when buying turntables you will be presented with 2 types. One is direct drive and the other is belt drive. But, if you really are serious about DJ’ing, then it is a wise idea to invest into direct drive turntables.

When buying turntables, you will need to remember to buy two! One turntable is no way to be able to mix, and there is a need for 2!

Next you need a mixer, and these sometimes can be found as part of turntables. Often you will want to buy this separate, and it enables you to switch between the turntables, as well as do some amazing stuff on higher end versions like add special effects!

The most important aspect is the music. And a good DJ will have lots of records or CD’s. I have seen DJ’s with several room full of records! So once you buy turntables, you will want to stock up and invest in music. More you have the better.

Remember practice makes perfect, and practice each day, and you could find that you could become the next Carl Cox!



By: Sarah Reddingworth