Hey i got a question about the soundsystems (like shaka , channel one , jah tubbys, fatman and many more) they plays only with 1 turntable or they use 2 decks?? Sometimes i saw videos where they only 1 turntable , but i am not sure, ¿anyone can explain please?,
thanks in advance
jah guide.
Soundsystem
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Vlad
Re: Soundsystem
generally 1 table for the old school sound systems (including K Earthquake, Channel One, Aba Shanti)
Why use two? Two is for techno DJ's and stressed people
Why use two? Two is for techno DJ's and stressed people
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ed
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why use one ? usually a matter of money...(not just the table itself , but also stylus, cardridges connectors etc )Vlad wrote:generally 1 table for the old school sound systems (including K Earthquake, Channel One, Aba Shanti)
Why use two? Two is for techno DJ's and stressed people
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Vlad
Re: Soundsystem
I've just noticed that all UK sound systems I've been to recently (dub school, fueled by blackamix) use one 1 TT.
Why use 2?
Why use 2?
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Vinnie
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last time i saw jah tubby he was using a laptop!
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dan i
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As most reggae DJs or selectors do not tend to actually mix records together, it doesn't really matter. It is a tradition thing. It is also a vibes thing, the silence after the tune is like a continuation until the next tune plays. With sound effects and mic men, this silence doesnt last long.
When I startewd playing out, we usually had 2 decks, but often only one actuially worked, so 'warrior style' was not a choice for me, it was a necessity!
Modern DJs are obsessed with beat matching and 'seamless blending' - sounds like a recipe for boredom to me! Why be afraid of a bit of silence?
Yes, Tubbs uses a laptop - times are changing indeed with sounds using CDs, iPods, laptops, DATs (remember them?) and the arguments over authenticity still rage on 20 years after the Dub DAT arguments started.
When I startewd playing out, we usually had 2 decks, but often only one actuially worked, so 'warrior style' was not a choice for me, it was a necessity!
Modern DJs are obsessed with beat matching and 'seamless blending' - sounds like a recipe for boredom to me! Why be afraid of a bit of silence?
Yes, Tubbs uses a laptop - times are changing indeed with sounds using CDs, iPods, laptops, DATs (remember them?) and the arguments over authenticity still rage on 20 years after the Dub DAT arguments started.
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dan i
Re: Soundsystem
I love your comment Vlad.Vlad wrote:generally 1 table for the old school sound systems (including K Earthquake, Channel One, Aba Shanti)
Why use two? Two is for techno DJ's and stressed people
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davek
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>Why use two? Two is for techno DJ's and stressed people
Cause in Jamaica "two is better than too many......". :^)
Cause in Jamaica "two is better than too many......". :^)