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Whoa, just seen this on eBay!

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:42:57 +0000

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VESTAX-06-RED-ISP-Mixer-DJ-QBERT-MIX-MASTER-MIKE-/180885082988?pt=DJ_Gear_Lighting&hash=item2a1d97536c#ht_1846wt_1346

Imagine owning this bit of kit.....
Definitely, a collectors piece. Rare as f*uck!!! So awesome though.

Your Favorite Scratch or Cut

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:38:50 +0000

whats your favorite scratch or cut (1) to do yourself and (2) to hear?

mine are (respectively):

1. boomerangs (though im not great at them)

2. clover tears (or any tear at that)

Original Innofader For Sale

Sat, 19 May 2012 17:29:49 +0000

Whut up lounge Fam!! I am parting ways with my Innofader. I bought this about two months ago and it has probably a total of 3 hours use on it. (I have a 10 month old who keeps me very busy) I don't get much time to spend behind the decks yo! Family and work take up %99 of time. No complaints.
Anyhow, I wanted to post here first to see if any skratchlounge fam would like to pick it up. I purchased new for $115, I am asking for $60
that is nearly half of what I paid. Don't worry, I will take care of shipping for you. THIS IS USA only (sorry fam across the pond)
You get the innofader, tool to install, insulation, three fader caps, plastic flat head screws to use on the fader plate that goes over the fader, this helps to reduce any feedback from metal against metal, Caig Lube (opened because I used two drops on the inno)
the onlly thing I don't have are those self adhesive washers. Yall know I take good care of my gear and I can tell you this inno is in mint condition. SO here is your chance. Hit me up at jjsnid03@gmail.com if you're interested. Picture below

i want this

Sat, 19 May 2012 16:31:18 +0000

really cool to have a 2 layer sampler with extra faders on board of a good quality scratch mixer....and it looks pretty dope too...prob could get my innofader pro to work in this thing...i know they have been discontinued but there must be one for sale somewhere...i'd sell my Nuo 2.0 first

Anyway this is a pretty wack demo (its not me of course)..but it shows the build in sampler.

best looking battle mixer

Sat, 19 May 2012 15:52:50 +0000

not my fav mixer to scratch with but it looked pretty dope so just for the appearance i'd say the Samurai 07 is the dopest looking mixer ever...my second best looking mixer would be the HAK 380..i love the faceplates on them..easy to remove and they dont wear out like the Vestax...so what's urs?

Help a noob out.

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:57:58 +0000

I admit it, I am a noob when it comes to all things computer.
Iv tried researching it but no joy......
How does one go about embedding things (i.e pictures/videos) on this lovely forum?
A proper noobish question I know but if anyone could give me a quick description of what Im supposed to be doing I would be very grateful.
I have managed to put a picture up a long time ago but the knowledge has escaped me.

Please help me out brothers.

A. Noob.

Tascam XS-8 vs Ecler HAK320

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:24:09 +0000

Alright chaps,

Just outta curiosity more than anything else, has anyone ever used both of these mixers, and are they actually the same mixer? Like, are the faders all the same, and sound/build quality ect... or is it more like Squire is to Fender or Epiphone is to Gibson? (cheaper parts/mass produced on a budget) I always was under the impression Ecler really took extra special care making mixers, but have never heard the same about Tascam

I only ask because of the price difference, and I've always liked the Ecler mixers, but never batted an eyelid at a Tascam and theres an XS-8 on the bay for around 1/2 the price you see the HAK320 go for.

anyway... just curious really!

Lewis Parker 'Walking on a Razor' Feat. Sadat X & Shabaam Sahdeeq 12"

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:20:32 +0000

Walking on a Razor Part 2 is featuring Sadat X and Shabaam Sahdeeq.

This is the second single taken from Lewis Parker's forthcoming album "The Glass Ceiling".

Pre-order details to be announced in the next few weeks....

Hope you like this one.

Cheers,
Dan

Ugliest Mixer known to the DJ

Sat, 19 May 2012 09:55:11 +0000

Just for fun, I would like to know your opinion on the ugliest mixer available to us DJ's
Why a company wouldn't inquire us DJ's about the style and look of mixer is beyond me.
Here's my vote
The Xone 02

Your first mixer.

Sat, 19 May 2012 02:40:39 +0000

Since there's a topic for Ugliest and Best ooking Mixer.
Why not first mixer?
Here's what i could afford.

May 25: DMC Puerto Rico National DJ Finals

Fri, 18 May 2012 23:13:03 +0000

MAY 25: 2012 DMC PUERTO RICO NATIONAL FINALS
*Not a US Event but we are helping this happen and regarding PR as it’s own nation
@ Red Shield Music Hall 802 Roberto H Todd Parada 18 Santurce PR 00907
8:30pm-5am. $5 in adv. $8. day of. 18+. DMC DJ Battle at 9pm sharp!
DJ Predator. Host: E.A. Flow, Ikol Santiago and more! Art Expo by Clandestino 787 Studios. Special performances by Rap Pack, Chinese Finger Traps, Nebula, C.D.T.,
More info: https://www.facebook...9961305/?ref=ts
Promoter: DJ Chuck Maurice: www.redshieldrecords.com/
* No filming of the DJ battle is permitted

1ST Prize = 1 Rane Sixty Two Mixer valued at 2449

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Help a dude out with some faders

Fri, 18 May 2012 21:50:16 +0000

Hey!

Im a dude living in Saudi Arabia that likes to cut and scratch from time to time, ive had an old Alto DJM3 (Now discontinued) mixer from a few years that i love to cut on and was also my first mixer the problem now is they dont make replacement crossfaders for those anymore and an innofader wont fit in so would anyone know where or what crossfader would i be able to put in there? its a standard 45mm fader with a 4 pin connector at the bottom also says alpha on the side i used to be able to get these online but they dont sell them anywhere anymore so any information about another one i could throw in there would be helpful

thanks!!

IDA Canada Skratch meet up part II

Fri, 18 May 2012 20:38:40 +0000

IDA Canada Skratch meet up
We start at PLAY DE RECORD ACADEMY

4 Turntables, 4 Mixers
Awesome sound system, awesome people
http://blog.playderecord.com/ida-scratch-meet/ << review on the first meet up

Date: 26 May 2012
Time: 5:30pm-800
Location: Play de Record Academy

After Party: epique lounge

Sick Music with sick DJs + Skratch Action
Location: 120 Cumberland str. 2nd floor
Date: 26 May 2012
Time: 8:45pm - 2:45am
Entry: FREE

more info on www.idacanada.com

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Innofaded Stanton M203

Fri, 18 May 2012 20:22:20 +0000

Does anyone know if the original innofader will fit inside the Stanton M203 mixer?
I have the mixer and an innofader and I think the inno would make this mixer much better.

My Behringer NOX404 review

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:01:29 +0000

Here's my humble rundown of the Behringer NOX-404

Well it all started when I saw on Skratchworx that there was a new mixer with an effects send-return loop. Out of all of the tradeshow videos, "unboxing" videos, and supposed review videos; not a single one touched on whether or not the effects send-return loop was pre or post fader. Couldn't even download the manual off the manufacturer's website (not that it would have helped, I found out after reading the copy that came with the mixer). After finally contacting Behringer, and receiving some vague answers that somewhat sounded like it was what I was after, I decided to bite the proverbial bullet and buy one (from somewhere I could easily return it of course).

When unboxing it felt sturdy and a bit more solid than other Behringer mixers I'd come across before. The layout seemed appropriate, if maybe just a little cramped. The knobs and faders, while not on par with high end mixers in the least, felt a fair bit better than the price would have called for. So, for under $230(usd), it already seemed like a pretty safe buy.

First up, EXTERNAL EFFECTS LOOOOOOP! While the onboard effects are 'pre' line and crossfader, the external loop is 'post' line and crossfader. It has a great dry/wet fader that goes from 100% dry to 100% wet signal. It is only assignable to channels one and two via switches. Although that's all I really wanted to use it on, more options are always welcome. The connections are dual 1/4" TS for both send and return for stereo routing. It really works perfectly for skratching with the ability to dial in just how much effect you want with the wet/dry fader, especially with reverbs and delays. In all honesty, this is the reason I bought the mixer and I'd be happy if that's all I could do on it, but it really packs a lot more of a punch with its other features.

The onboard effects are surprisingly good quality, on par with some "industry standard" mixer's effects. They are assignable to channels 1 and 2, master, and the microphone input. Pre fader they are, so the delay and reverb aren't very usable for skratching, the flanger, phaser, and filters are. It's controlled by a knob to select source, an on/off button, a cue button to hear the effects through the headphones, a frequency knob that controls the time on time based effects and the actual frequency of the filters, a knob to select the effect, and a tap button to tap your tempo that flashes with the beat. Here's a quick rundown of the onboard effects in the order the knob rotates to them.

2X Copy - allows you to "double up" with only one channel. The knob controls the offset time and the fader works like a cross fader switching between offset copies of the selected channel. Actually a really fun and useful effect for mixing tricks during a set. I've spent more time playing with this than I should.

Tape Echo - delay effect with a bit of a filter on it to give it an "analogue" sound. Not useful for scratching, but if you turn the "intensity" fader all the way 'up', you get a fun little feedback loop that doesn't get out of control.

Echo - your standard, clean digital delay. Also creates a nifty feedback loop when the intensity is all the way up.

Flanger - does what it says. A pretty good sounding flanger that is great for mixing and fun to add a little "spice" to some skratching.

Phaser - like the flanger it is as advertised and with quality on par with the built in effects on 'industry standard' mixers.

Auto Pan - auto pans... I don't have a use for it really, but it works as advertised

LMT DIST - gives a distorted limiting effect that you can control the tone and intensity of. Another very surprisingly useful effect for mixing. Not for all occasions, but a superbly subtle effect when used in an adequate place.

HP Filter - a very good quality highpass filter that you can control the frequency and resonance of. Just be careful to not get carried away with the resonance.

LP Filter - a great lowpass filter that has the same controls as the HP Filter. Both are great fun and useful effects for mixing.

Rev. Reverb - a reverse reverb that is of good quality and does just what it says. I don't use it or the reverb much as I use the post-fader outboard effects for that

Reverb - another surprise with it's quality, but not used much like the Rev. Reverb above.

Vocoder - an interesting effect that adds a "robotic" quality to the sound it's assigned to. Frequency control goes from low pitch to high and intensity acts like a wet/dry fader. Not much use to cut with, and a rarely used effect for mixing; it's a ton of fun on the microphone. Definitely not a must-have effect, but rounds out the selection nicely and is great for some juvenile fun on a microphone.

The EQs were interesting to say the least. They cut all the way to nil and boost about 6db. They take a good bit of getting used to though as they have a pretty sharp curve going from nil up. At first I was a little disturbed, but quickly found they are great for tweaking sounds and really manipulating mixes. There are on/off switches for the EQs that add to the performance quality of their use. Another pleasant surprise.

Faders! The crossfader is the Infinium and works great with an approximately 1mm cut-in space and the obligatory reverse button. A lot lighter and less "solid" of a feel than I'm used to, it has a wicked sharp cut and has adjustable tightness through the faceplate (although you have to remove the fader cap to get to it). A feature I don't really get is the "Mode". In mode A the fader is normal, but in mode B the cut-in point is moved from the edge of the fader to the middle. Interesting.. The line faders are your standard fare, and probably won't last ages; but they're not expensive and more than likely an aftermarket fader will fit in there (although I'm not 100%) sure. They have a countour mini-fader at the sides that goes from very gentle fade to pretty darn sharp. The cut-in space is much longer than the crossfader though. Along with a master channel reverse button that swaps the channels there are reverse buttons for the line faders and they also have a "mode" switch. Their mode B turns them into panning faders, which I don't understand as there are already pan faders for the channels. In use, the line faders are a little too close to the phono/line switches, but a slight adjustment of technique is all that's needed to avoid getting caught up on them.

Oh, the CUE fader goes from channel 1 to 2 per standard, but there is an on/off button that allows you to get the master through the headphones for those late night cut sessions or poor sounding dj booths. With balanced XLR master outs to top it all of.

For the price, I couldn't see myself buying a better all around mixer, especially one that works this well for the skratchers that want to add effects to their sound. No, it's not Rane quality, but it is higher quality than the name and price would let on.

I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a cheap skratching/mixing box.

~ Scooter Jackson

one of these days, I'll put up some video of the onboard effects in action

Sureshots old school break extension

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:57:39 +0000

against my better judgement I am posting this.
I am just starting to knock off some dust so here it goes.
A simple old school break extension, like it used to be done back in the day (with some help from Torq 2.0)
I recorded with my phone, so sound isn't the best, and the lighting is low on purpose, you really don't want to see me LOL
Yo steve, you recognize thoe "S" arms yo? LOL

chile - 1 take freestyle

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:59:01 +0000

quickie i recorded the other day

new tune- drumstep ish wu tang type (free 320)

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:47:18 +0000

http://soundcloud.co...oug-shame-on-ya

rekkidplayer's practice thread

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:10:13 +0000

Circutcision inspired me to start uploading SOMETHING, and I think I'll keep doing this as much as possible to try and get better. I was pretty much giving up since I was not getting it together and was having the HARDEST time ever with 2 click flares, but... decided to keep at it and really focus. Kwote suggested recording yourself too, to see what you're doing wrong.

Now I see I need to work on timing and control...(and I think that covers every technique in scratching haha)

anyway here's my first vid.

Options for portable (Carry on) scratch setup.

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:32:30 +0000

Hey guys,

I wanted to get your suggestions for options to consider for a portable scratch setup as I may begin to travel a lot for work coming up and spening some time in hotels.

I was considering a Numark V7 and I'm not too sure on compact mixers. Anything smaller than a Vestax PMC 06?

Or am I going about this the wrong way...I have my Numark NS6 and controller backpack that I'm sure could do the trick but it seems more difficult to learn scratch basics on a non-direct drive table.

Your thoughts are greatly appreciated...

Guitar Center Pro Coverage

Fri, 18 May 2012 03:37:24 +0000

Back in March I bought a used Numark DXM PRO from Guitar Center, and I also purchased the $15 pro coverage for this mixer. Well I dropped an innofader in it and took out the stock fader and set it aside. I called GC today to ask about getting a new cross fader for the mixer, and they said that rather than give me a new cross fader, they are reimbursing me my cost for the mixer and to keep the mixer (give it to charity or something, is what they said). HUH? All I wanted was a new cross fader
well it looks like the $80 spent on the mixer is coming back to me, so in essance I've just purchased a used DXM PRO for......wait for it.......... FREE!

HURRY! One hour left of this Vestax turntable

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:19:00 +0000

http://r.ebay.com/IbJg96

Two Gemini PT2410 decks and mixer at $41.00

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:20:45 +0000

Not a bad price for something a begining dj may want to look at

http://r.ebay.com/eKw8la

Need help in picking a cartridge

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:35:37 +0000

Hi,

I am new here and am thinking of picking a Vextax PDX-3000 MK2, though I am not really sure what cartridge I should get for my turntable.
I am thinking of ortofon but any suggestions are welcome too.

simple

Double time

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:12:58 +0000

I have been trying to get my double time down. But I seem to be getting no where. Any suggestions on how to practice?
Thanks

Rane TTM-57SL faceplate

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:36:11 +0000

Hi,

I've recently decided to take the plunge and sell all non-essential electronics/spare mixers/my Traktor Audio8 Sound card ect... and get a Rane 57, second hand, and go Serato.

One question about the Rane, I keep coming across them with 2 different faceplates on them and was wondering if there was any difference, or anything to be aware of?

I'm on a work PC at the moment so cant access any imaging hosting sites to post pics, so I'll give you some links to pictures to see the difference:

1: this one has Lines by all the faders, and a red boarder round the serato section

http://www.cashconverters.co.uk/images-uk/extraLarge/428525extraLarge.jpg

2: This one has a different fader marking on it (imo Rane's own markings?) and no red boarder

http://www.mypay-computers-credit.com/wp-content/uploads/rane-ttm57sl.jpg

Both seem to have the Rane/Serato logos/model numbers in different locations too

Rane and Innofade users.

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:49:56 +0000

I used the Rane fader for the first time and loved it.........I now badly want a 56, but as I don't have that kind of money right now I was wondering what the Innofader is like in comparison??

My pro x-fade feels cheap so I thought about swapping an innofader in instead. Obviously I've heard loads of good talk about them.

The fader cap on my pro x is supposed to be a copy of the Rane cap, but I found the Rane to be chunkier. Also the 57 felt buttery but with a little more weight than mine.

I need that sharp cut in my life.

Supacuts.........................don't you have both pro x and Innofader????????????

Peace.

TURNTABLE RESEARCH

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:18:34 +0000

ok sooooooooo ive been asked by a mate what decks to buy, which would be technics 1210s all day, but as they must be new ive not had much joy advising...

we are keen to avoid numark and stanton, and are considering the vestax turntables, but id like to know if there are any other options i should look at (ive not bought new turntables for around 8 years so not really kept up with developments in the market). we are after high end direct drive decks (a la 1210s), if you have any suggestions id love to hear em!!

also id heard something about a one off special edition 1210 being manufactured on limited run for some kind of anniversary, anyone know about this?

Innofaded 06 pro and numark cdx

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:12:35 +0000

For sale on ebay as we speak, both fully working and im uploading vids to youtube to back this up and show a few features etc, Buy it now prices available for skratchlounge members as always, just make me an offer

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vestax-PMC-06-Pro-INNOFADER-installed-/320908837001?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Mixers&hash=item4ab7a84089

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Numark-CDX-custom-vinyl-/320908842640?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_DJ_CD_MP3_Players&hash=item4ab7a85690

M3D dicer edition

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:35:46 +0000

I was inspired to do this design after seeing the mohogany one done by Jesse Dean (i think). I thought it was cool but uglier than all hell. Some of you have already seen this but for those of you who haven't here are some pics of the build. Currently waiting to drop them with my painter.

Obviously the next time I do this I will be making some changes in the build process. I need thinner but wider stock aluminum for starters. Also, I will be relocating the ports on the Dicer to a different part of the turntables.