Can I DJ with any turntable?

  • ka-mo

    Member
    January 4, 2024 at 10:29 am

    To be a DJ, you need specialized equipment, which typically includes a pair of turntables. Many DJs use turntables that are specifically designed for DJing, like the Technics 1200 or the Pioneer PLX-1000. These turntables have direct-drive motors, which provide the quick start and stop times needed for DJing. They also have pitch adjustment controls to help with beatmatching.

    While it’s technically possible to DJ with any turntable, it would be very challenging to do so with a typical home turntable. These turntables usually have belt-driven motors, which don’t provide the same level of control over speed that direct-drive turntables do. They also typically lack pitch adjustment controls.

    So, while it’s not impossible to DJ with any turntable, it would be much easier to do so with a turntable

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