Turntables vs CDs vs Computer

if your just doing some casual mixxing CDJ’s are nice. the hot cues on the CDJ 1000 MKIII are what realy make them able to do things a Technic can’t do.

that being said… I am a vinyl DJ (who has some hella good CDJ skillz) but heres some issues.

I can switch a vinyl waaay faster then it takes to put in a new cd.

I also can track to the middle of a song much faster on vinyl.

I also seriously can feel the "warmth" of the music using vinyl; the clarity of a CD seems sometimes … too clear.

Vinyl records still are one of the best ways to get new music first, vinyl only remixes and mashps, and you get designs on vinyl.

lastly,

CdJ’s are only TRYING to emulate vinyl.

i really like the classic feel of the Technic SLDZ-1200’s

You really can’t beat good old vinyl for djing.

But in saying that I use a laptop set up now, and I have so much fun using my midi controller to try out so many different ideas. I suppose computer allows you to focus on specific aspect?

vinyls fool! no way cdjs or labtop djs beat that:D

I used to be a 100% vinyl girl (for some time!)

I have a CDJ in the studio now and access so so much more music on MP3s so dabbling a bit in digital now.. It’s still not the same though

Having a long hard think about serato at the moment but I can’t run simplecast and serato on the same laptop anyway so currently practicing on the CDJ – hopefully i can catch up as I’m currently much better at mixing vinyl!

Ive got a huge vynil collection, but Im going to have to choose CDs for this one.

i used to use only vinyl, but now i prefer my numark CDX cd turntable, because it actually has a physical piece of vinyl that remains on the top all the time which is the same as a record. it scratches cd’s exactly the same as vinyl, and i can do alot more with them. eventually i want to buy serato, and just use that with my 1200’s. i use a computer right now to multitrack record my mixes.

Depends on what you want to do. If youre into turntablism and scratching, theres no question. 1200’s. If you like the sound quality of CDs or already own a bunch of them, they can work great. Lots of my DJ buds use these. Pioneers all the way. I personally love mixing with Ableton. I can create all my originals and mix all through the same machine and it can give me the versatility of having a 6 turntable set up (4 for tracks and 2 for juggle slots) I’ve DJed with all the euipment, starting on 1200s when i was 13. I suggest trying all of them out and picking the one that feels most natural to you

PC DJing for small in-house parties (with friends or people i know well), its more comfortable and fun for my buddies to try out.

Real Vynil for real Parties, which was a long time ago for me, but its like riding a bike, if you know what i mean.

I do love my 1200s but the area I DJ in mainly is the "alternative" area of things and CDs kinda took over a good few years ago. So I spent my time on CDJs and I gotta say they are great.
In March this year I moved onto Serato (with CDJs) and I haven’t looked back.
Loads of storage for all the music I could ever want, and more besides that. Plus lighter then Vinyl/CDs and music access is fantastic.

All in all they all have their place, which you go for is a matter of personal preference

they all serve a purpose.

This is quite the tough one. I never really got into the CD’s much. I absolutely love vinyl, but I’ll have to go with PC. I went straight from vinyl’s to PC. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing like slapping a fresh 12 onto a platter, but there’s just too much stuff to carry around. 2 heavy tables, a mixer, and you’re entire vinyl collection… Or at least the good party stuff. It adds up. I go with the PC set up for convenience. I use the NS7 Serato Itch controller with a PC, mainly because the feel is so close to an actual vinyl, and all you’re music is on one HDD. Gee I miss the old days. It’s ok though, it’s all set up in my room so I’ll throw one down every now n then.

Computer. I’m utterly new but I find it’s easier for me over turntables… for now.