Why Do Djs Mark Their Vinyl

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Why do djs mark their vinyl.

Long story short djing is about picking the right music at the right time so make that job as easy on yourself as possible. If people think that music played off of a cd or mp3 sound the same or better than vinyl i recommend they get their ears checked. Some djs also add visual effects that they control themselves from the dj booth or audio effects that they add for fun to. Renting a wide range of dj equipment is the best option for djs who do not have the budget to purchase all the gear they need.

Never stack records on top of each other whether in their jackets or not. Long playing records tend to rotate at 33 singles tend to rotate at 45 rpm. One way is by stacking them. This is one sure fire way to cause warping possible cracking of the vinyl record because of the weight and will inevitably produce scuff marks and ring wear on the album cover marring the.

I see it over and over again. Being able to discuss the experiences that vinyl djs share will immediately show how passionate you are about the art. Allows djs to easily stop and manipulate the vinyl with their fingers while the platter continues to spin underneath. There is no warmth from an mp3.

Show up with 2 crates of records and a mono stick and you ll gain their respect even more. You can also try to mark the groove however. Speed buttons 14 where you select the turntable s speed usually a choice of 33 or 45 rpm. Vinyl is fuller rounder and has deeper bass.

Most people can t won t hear your transitions as you do or another dj might so don t focus on that as much. It will focus your musical taste. I m a long time dj and used to carry crates of records to the clubs in west philadelphia and then fly them overseas to places like nairobi and johannesburg. There are additional things that you may see a dj do while performing live.

They scratch records if they perform using vinyl. This is particularly advantageous for those who are just starting out in developing their skills as a dj and may not want to invest a large amount on professional equipment until they feel more confident in their skills. In the old days djs would take small round stickers that teachers would use on essay papers and place the sticker directly on the record next to the groove just beyond the sample. Why you should clean your control vinyl duration.

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