moRe: DJ Preference

From: T-Bird (djt_bird@yahoo.com)
Date: Tue Apr 03 2001 - 12:21:08 CEST

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    At 05:24 PM 4/2/01 -0700, you wrote:
    > > As far as CD vs. Vinyl, DJs should utilize both, but there are still
    > quite a
    > > few establishments that don't have CD decks.

    true that!!

    >I also find it difficult to
    > > weed through music in your CD collection during a dancefloor set without a
    > > bit of prep work

    i've seen it done, i've done it--mark your cds!!

    >. Previewing through all of 12+ tracks and beat matching them seems
    > > more difficult in the distracting, sensory overload world of the Dj booth.
    > > There is just something very tactile, easy to organize and reasuring about
    >a
    > > 12" record with one tune to a side...;p

    yeah but what's easier to cue up in a dark room, a cd player (most have lit
    displays) or a record--you know most of those pop-up lights are broken on
    at least one of the tables!!

    > > Also try finding current DnB on CD!

    two solutions for this one--downloading, and creation (if you can't find
    it, *make* it!!)

    -t



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