How to Properly Connect Your Phase DJ Controller to Serato – Step-by-Step Tutorial 🎛️🔥 https://youtu.be/p9YcoXiDW1Q

Yesterday, mid-set, Serato crashed because of a faulty connection or communication with my Phase DJ Controller. To summarize, one of my Phase remotes started behaving erratically, turning at extremely fast speeds, which resulted in a 9-digit tempo in Serato (LoL). Consequently, I spent a considerable amount of time last night searching for a post, a link, or any resource that could guide me to someone experiencing a similar issue and potentially offer a solution that was relatable to my situation. I soon came to understand the significance of meticulously setting up the computer, Serato, the mixer, and the Phase controller before each set. So l decided to create a step by step tutorial, which If will be beneficial to anyone who may encounter V similar issues in the future.

I wanted to give JICO a go. I have VNLs on my pioneer technics, I have Concorde scratches on my Rane Reloops. Thinking about JICO on my NI Z2 technics. Only confusing part is JICO has a rather large selection. Which is the current preferred scratch combination?

You know you're a true turntablist when your records sound like a foghorn because of all the finger grease on them. We're out here like "Yo, this isn't a mix, it's a slip-n-slide!" Meanwhile, people with controllers think they’re on the same level. Come on, fam. Let’s clean up and show 'em how it's really done!

Hi!

I got myself a Numark Scratch and 2 Reloop RP 7000 Mk2 and am quite excited. I would like to learn scratching over Hip Hip music and all the other techniques. Now while there is a lot of tutorials online, I am quite lost where to start. Are there some goto videos for beginners which I should start with?

Thanks!

https://youtu.be/tSgfH4Hso9Q?si=KmAjEJOWvFwryQgW

https://youtu.be/fltLdYeBTys?si=_-nSNXbcf45GUmrR

https://youtu.be/0kgA8e23xKQ?si=uDg1yCZEXE3NROqg

About to upgrade my decks from RM2000's.....

Is it worth going for 8000's and keep my PMC 06 or go for 7000'S and a snazzy mixer?

My scratching ability is low grade and I mostly mix dnb/jungle/gabba.

What are the pro's and cons of these two models?

Any advice welcome.

https://privatestockrecords.bandcamp.com/album/coffee-breaks-vol-1-psr-007

I just picked this up, really great battle record! I like the mix of stuff on here, I hope more people would make records like this. Great mix of Uptempo, BoomBap and some jungle/dnb/rave inspired stuff too. a couple skipless sentances and beats. Breathe of fresh air for sure.

I've seen an ad for a pair of used TT100 for 280 euro.

The seller specified they'd need new cartridges and needles.

My question is: Are they any good turntables for DJing? If so, what cartridge/stylus should I pick up for em?

Where is it from?

Has anyone noticed whenever there is a turntablism video on Facebook, amongst the top comments, there’s always someone dismissing the skill based on the fact they are using DVS.

I just watched a Robert Smith video and the comments were criticising him because he’s using cue buttons instead of back spinning/cuing and phase instead of needles.

I find these attitudes quite frustrating and can’t help thinking these people don’t actually know how DVS works. Because using DVS or analogue is almost functionally identical in terms of the skill required to execute most scratch or juggle routines.

Honestly, if you blindfolded me and put me in front of analogue and DVS turntables I honestly couldn’t tell the difference. A 2-click flare is still a 2-click flare no matter what.

And do these people not realise that on a properly setup turntable, skipping isn’t really an issue for most turntablists and back spinning to a cue point really isn’t that hard.

Dont get me wrong, I love seeing people performing analogue vinyl routines, and some skills are unique to analogue, but in 99% of cases anyone who can get busy on DVS can get equally busy on vinyl. So the attitude that DVS is cheating really annoys me! It’s just a different tool.

Any way, this is a bit of an aimless rant. I don’t engage with these people online (literally is too short) so getting it off my chest here.

https://youtu.be/A7bJvR0rhfo?si=uFvZznqRCvvjed00

Picking up my rehabed 1200 tomorrow, what do these things go for now?

Thinking of letting it go.

https://youtu.be/6MwZ3XGQncQ?si=gO1KCcEmD1DHBvHF

PLX-1000 noob at scratching here - As a pro producer/composer, it's quite humbling to pick up scratching from well, scratch lol, and be a complete noob at it. I'm giving the context as I understand what it means to have better audio gear and instruments, but I'm unsure how if at all, a technics deck setup would benefit me. Seems that the sound quality is dependent on the needle setup plus the audio drivers within, and I'm guessing both are okay. Is it the quality/stability of the motor? I'm noticing that with my PLX, some battle/scratch records take a tad bit longer to get up to speed -- perhaps I need to invest in some good slipmats? I'm just using the plastic and the ones that came with the PLX. Thanks all in advance!

practice practice practice

https://youtu.be/7wt6ohypgmI?si=ahvf4kOoG66enW0O

https://youtu.be/XQsXUR3knOY?si=pL_PD7Am3FlVefgA

https://youtu.be/Gq66OLChBUs?si=vGFTOQfdYyuAwmml

Lots of good stuff on here they didn't use!

So a few weeks ago or whatever, someone posted on here I think about the JICO SD needles. They really bashed them and said they sucked. I decided to buy a pair anyway to try for myself, and I must say they are perfectly fine. I bought the N44G SD carts and they work very well. I have them at 4.5g, the recommended force, and they track just as well as anything else from JICO or even Shure. I've listened to analog vinyl on them and it sounds perfectly fine. I guess its just another instance of people trashing something when it's really not that big of a deal. It's the reason I don't trust people on the internets opinion on a lot of things. I have to see for myself.

But yeah, the SD needles sound perfectly fine, you can scratch/juggle with them to your hearts content. Time will tell how long they last compared to the full NUDE diamonds they replaced, but I have a feeling they will work out just fine. It looks like these needles are what JICO is selling stateside for the foreseeable future, as I can't find the full NUDE replacement needles anywhere anymore. Not zzounds.com or mixware.net . The good news is that the SD needles are great and you'll be fine with them. Just my .2 . Peace!

What Slip-mats are people using? I am a fan of butter rugs but they seem out-of-stock everywhere.

ANSWER: I bought Dr Suzuki and completely happy with that choice. Preferred over Butter Rugs, although a little less portable than Butter Rugs.

When all your new used gear shows up the same day 😁😁

Traktor Z2 and (2) Reloop rp-8000 Mk1s

Looking forward to overhaul and set up :)

Hey! I have been working on an app called OpenMic (IG: getopenmic)  to try to help musicians (including producers, engineers, and songwriters) get matched with their ideal collaborators. What would you want out of an app like that? Send me feature requests! Also let me know what you think works or doesn't work about the idea. Thanks so much!