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genericrevolution
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 Posted - 2004/04/27 : 17:25:15
Hi
I'm looking at buying some CD decks and wondered what the BEST ones are in terms of real Scratching and vinyl mode etc...
if you are a DJ who does scratching etc let me know which ones you find are the best and why
many thanks
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Blue Frequency
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Posted - 2004/04/27 : 18:14:48
its not really scratching with CD. more like digital manipulation. if you want to scratch go for the real thing 
but if you really want CD decks look into the technics, the brand new numark or the pioneer djm series.
the numark have the best price I believe.
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Posted - 2004/04/28 : 00:06:11
I've used the Numark Axis 8's...and i think they are more than alright for "scratching"..pretty spot on in fact!!! (imo)....saving for a set at the min....
...just need loadsa money!!
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milo
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Posted - 2004/04/28 : 01:54:15
the new tech cd deck's look amazing, i fiddled with a pioneer and it was pretty good as well, but nothing compares to the real deal
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Brian K
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Posted - 2004/04/28 : 02:54:25
numark is supposed to be coming out with a deck that you load a cd into and use a piece of vinyl to control it...i'm holding out to get one of those
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TomKite
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Posted - 2004/04/28 : 06:26:30
U can already do that with Final Scratch, it supports CDs. Gotta lug your puter around with you too though.
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milo
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Posted - 2004/04/28 : 06:34:57
the smart thing to do would be to have a piece of vinyl that is replacable attached to a low friction spindle in the middle, no skipping worries, same feel, digital quality... yum
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Exhile
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Posted - 2004/04/28 : 09:56:08
Yeah i think the new technics and numarks are as close as it gets to the perfect cd deck just now. You are looking at spending 800 quid for 1 though
I have a numark axis 9 which is ok for scratching but to be honest the wheel is really to small to do anything special.
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Posted - 2004/04/28 : 11:16:34
I have an Axis 8, and as far as scratching goes, its not all that great..... it doesn't behave like an ordinary record would... especially when it comes to "releasing" the record..... you can't pull back and then hold it for a second before releasing it.... shame!
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genericrevolution
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Posted - 2004/04/28 : 11:28:54
cheers guys
I think I will have to get down to somewhere like tottenham court road and go into some music shops and check some cd decks out... prolly wait until end of may (the new technics and numarks are out by then I believe)
but 800 squiddlies for one is ruff, I only hope they are die hard like SL1210's and don't break down etc...
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Seany
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Posted - 2004/04/28 : 11:39:19
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Originally posted by genericrevolution:
cheers guys
I think I will have to get down to somewhere like tottenham court road and go into some music shops and check some cd decks out... prolly wait until end of may (the new technics and numarks are out by then I believe)
but 800 squiddlies for one is ruff, I only hope they are die hard like SL1210's and don't break down etc...
New techs that are coming out is Approx £1595 Everywhere I've seen them ,But they look worth it!! Or if you were to get them ,Just order them from America :P
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genericrevolution
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Posted - 2004/04/28 : 12:11:06
Technics SLDZ1200 CD Player
Direct drive platter
Real time scratch play
Play and scratch with MP3's
Play from SD card
Sampler
Looping
Memory for loop and sampler
Available May 2004
Technics SLDZ1200 CD Player Available soon. Delivery within mainland UK is free for this product. Add to basket
£799.00 inc. VAT (each)
Technics SLDZ1200 CD Player Available soon. Delivery within mainland UK is free for this product. Add to basket
£1595.00 inc. VAT (pair)
Description
The SLDZ1200 is the long awaited DJ CD Player from Technics.
Features on the SLDZ1200 include a rotating direct drive platter, MP3 playback, SD card playback, SD card memory for loop and cue points, sampler and digital output.
The SLDZ1200 is going to be a hot seller this summer and likely to knock the top players off their spot!
Description
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Specifications
Display BPM, remaining time, and other play data
Cue Bank Yes
Cue Pads Yes (memory for 4 cue points)
Digital Forward/Reverse Yes
Vinyl Sim Yes
Strobe Yes
Pitch Lock Yes
Free Wheel Yes
Tempo Control Yes
Sample Pads Yes
Loop Yes
Adjustable Braking Speed Yes
Built-In CD Player Yes
SD Card Slot Yes
Media Compatibility CD, CD-R/RW, SD Cards, MP3, AAC
Control Terminal for Relay Play Yes
Line Out Yes
Digital Out Yes (coaxial)
Mode Switch Yes (Turntable Mode/CD Player Mode)
Number of Channels 2 (left and right, stereo)
Frequency Response 4Hz to 20kHz
Output Voltage 2Vrms (at 0dB) (JEITA)
S/N Ratio 100dB (JEITA)
Output Impedance Approximately 1kilo-ohm
Load Impedence More than 10kilo-ohms
Headphone Output Level 20mW max. 32 ohms (adjustable)
Pickup Wavelength 780nm
Supported MP3 Bitrates (CD) 32kbps to 192kbps (128kbps recommended)
Supported MP3 Sampling Frequency (CD) 48kHz / 44.1kHz / 32kHz
Audio Formats Supported (SD) MPEG2-AAC/MP3
Sampling Frequency (SD) 48kHz / 44.1kHz / 32kHz
Power Supply AC 240V, 50Hz
Power Consumption 20W
Dimensions (H x W x D) 43/8' x 1239/64' x 13'
Weight 12.8 lbs
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Posted - 2004/05/01 : 00:58:37
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