Vinyl or CD

DJ247 · #1 (**permalink**) 17th June 2008 , 04:02 PM

Which is best in your opinion ?

Ive heard a lot recently that vinyl is well on its way out now. Im going to be looking at buying some new equipment soon and was wondering whether to stick with vinyl or go for cd decks

Simon@DVRomford · #2 (**permalink**) 18th June 2008 , 04:50 PM

There is no true winner, both have their up's and down's and it's the wise DJ who takes advantage of both formats and uses them to his benefit.

Simon

DV Daz · #3 (**permalink**) 19th June 2008 , 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ247

Which is best in your opinion ?

Ive heard a lot recently that vinyl is well on its way out now. Im going to be looking at buying some new equipment soon and was wondering whether to stick with vinyl or go for cd decks

I would go for an Apple Macbook with the Native Instruments Traktor Scratch System. You then just need a few mp3's downloaded from Beatport or Juno Download and your away.

gzweb · #4 (**permalink**) 20th June 2008 , 10:41 AM

Any Cassette Tape DJs out there LOL

ndk · #5 (**permalink**) 20th June 2008 , 10:55 AM

I would personally be more inclined to go with something like this rather than cd or vinyl:
Numark IDJ2 - http://www.dv247.com/invt/49380/

dvdan · #6 (**permalink**) 20th June 2008 , 12:45 PM

"Any Cassette Tape DJs out there LOL"

I was at a dub night last year, and the DJ was mixing seamlessly from an old cassette/hifi and a really beat up belt driven turntable. It was quite something to watch...

Of course Vinyl has a much higher resolution than CD, but is audiophile sound quality really what you need in clubs? And vinyl can get very heavy...

I think Simon hit the nail on the head with his answer.

Raamizdv · #7 (**permalink**) 1st July 2008 , 04:36 PM

Traktor Scratch or Serato.........

Sanguis Mortuum · #8 (**permalink**) 2nd July 2008 , 07:55 PM

[QUOTE=gzweb;115]Any Cassette Tape DJs out there LOL

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cjw296 · #9 (**permalink**) 2nd July 2008 , 09:05 PM

Who cares? Surely's it's what you play not what you play it with?

(my answer would be "any and all of the above" - quite happy with vinyl/cd/laptop)

waxxy · #10 (**permalink**) 5th July 2008 , 08:20 PM

i think vinyl will always be better because no matter how much they try and make jog wheels replicate turntables they will never give you the instant speed or touch off a direct drive turntable ive tried mixing on cd decks and with mp3 software it frustrated me but turntables just perform better also vinyl too me sounds much warmer than cold sounding mp3s.

sure technically mp3s are better resoluted but its the fluff and dust on vinyl that gives some tracks life which mp3s cant replicate.

sureno · #11 (**permalink**) 24th July 2008 , 11:01 AM

vinyl is great, lovely rich sound and feel to them but imho they are on there way out. if your a professional dj who gigs every weekend common sense says cd, lighter and more convenient and if it gets scratched burn off a new one, with some excellent sources to get mp3's from now there really isn't a good enough reason imo to continue with vinyl. i have also used serato scratch to good end result but a little hesitent to switch as your adding more things to the line of going wrong (especially hard drive and comp) so who ever you are pro or bedroom dj suppose its what suits your situation.

conor_j · #12 (**permalink**) 25th July 2008 , 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Simon@DVRomford

There is no true winner, both have their up's and down's and it's the wise DJ who takes advantage of both formats and uses them to his benefit.

Simon

Couldnt agree more!

Im no vinyl purist, but it cant hurt to be competant in its use. Practicality is a major factor in making a switch from vinyl to cd or or even to software, but skill shouldnt be substituted on the way.

Meander · #13 (**permalink**) 25th July 2008 , 03:03 PM

Vinyl and if you want to use digital, get Rane's Serato. You can transfer skills learned on a turntable to a CDJ in seconds but that is not true the other way round.

sureno · #14 (**permalink**) 29th July 2008 , 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Meander

Vinyl and if you want to use digital, get Rane's Serato. You can transfer skills learned on a turntable to a CDJ in seconds but that is not true the other way round.

you raise a good point sir

took knowing how to mix on vinyl for granted

DjRo · #15 (**permalink**) 5th August 2008 , 03:01 PM

Hello,

Alot of people like to use Vinyl however as the new medium is CD i prefer its clarity even though you get that feel and quality with vinyl. Look at the numark decks because you have the vinyl on top that spins and it syncs with a cd so you are basically playing a cd and mixing the a vinyl.....like sorato scratch... chek out the link

Numark CDX Vinyl Controlled CD Turntable at DV247.COM

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DJ247 DJ Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	Vinyl or CD Which is best in your opinion ? Ive heard a lot recently that vinyl is well on its way out now. Im going to be looking at buying some new equipment soon and was wondering whether to stick with vinyl or go for cd decks
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ndk Super Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 370	iPod mixers.. I would personally be more inclined to go with something like this rather than cd or vinyl: Numark IDJ2 - http://www.dv247.com/invt/49380/ ______________________________ Pump it up a little more, Get the party going on the dance floor!!
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dvdan DV Staff Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: chelmsford Posts: 157	"Any Cassette Tape DJs out there LOL" I was at a dub night last year, and the DJ was mixing seamlessly from an old cassette/hifi and a really beat up belt driven turntable. It was quite something to watch... Of course Vinyl has a much higher resolution than CD, but is audiophile sound quality really what you need in clubs? And vinyl can get very heavy... I think Simon hit the nail on the head with his answer. ______________________________ --------------------------------------------- Dan S Digital Village/Music Village
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Simon@DVRomford DV Staff Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4	There is no true winner, both have their up's and down's and it's the wise DJ who takes advantage of both formats and uses them to his benefit. Simon
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#9 (permalink) 2nd July 2008 , 09:05 PM
cjw296 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 5	Who cares? Surely's it's what you play not what you play it with? (my answer would be "any and all of the above" - quite happy with vinyl/cd/laptop)
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#10 (permalink) 5th July 2008 , 08:20 PM
waxxy Rave Digga Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,104	i think vinyl will always be better because no matter how much they try and make jog wheels replicate turntables they will never give you the instant speed or touch off a direct drive turntable ive tried mixing on cd decks and with mp3 software it frustrated me but turntables just perform better also vinyl too me sounds much warmer than cold sounding mp3s. sure technically mp3s are better resoluted but its the fluff and dust on vinyl that gives some tracks life which mp3s cant replicate.
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#11 (permalink) 24th July 2008 , 11:01 AM
sureno Forum Idol Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: west london depot Posts: 7,598	vinyl is great, lovely rich sound and feel to them but imho they are on there way out. if your a professional dj who gigs every weekend common sense says cd, lighter and more convenient and if it gets scratched burn off a new one, with some excellent sources to get mp3's from now there really isn't a good enough reason imo to continue with vinyl. i have also used serato scratch to good end result but a little hesitent to switch as your adding more things to the line of going wrong (especially hard drive and comp) so who ever you are pro or bedroom dj suppose its what suits your situation.
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#13 (permalink) 25th July 2008 , 03:03 PM
Meander Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Caerdydd Posts: 118	Vinyl and if you want to use digital, get Rane's Serato. You can transfer skills learned on a turntable to a CDJ in seconds but that is not true the other way round.
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#15 (permalink) 5th August 2008 , 03:01 PM
DjRo Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 64	Vinyl OR Cd Hello, Alot of people like to use Vinyl however as the new medium is CD i prefer its clarity even though you get that feel and quality with vinyl. Look at the numark decks because you have the vinyl on top that spins and it syncs with a cd so you are basically playing a cd and mixing the a vinyl.....like sorato scratch... chek out the link Numark CDX Vinyl Controlled CD Turntable at DV247.COM
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