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Trouble with Belt Drive Turntable- Is that the Reason ?

clockworkdc 8:38 PM - 9 May, 2009
I recently bought some stanton t52 turntables to use with serato. One mistake ...they are Belt Drive!!! I am mostly familiar wih cdj's and using serato in internal mode. I am having trouble understanding how I would blend and mix with turntables... One problem is with the belt drive even if I have a song cued up...it starts slow and doesnt come in where I want because of the time it takes for the belt drive to speed up...

I will exchange and get Direct drive....but please help me understand some technic on bring in a track with turntables???

Even after scratching Im having trouble with the record picking back up which I imagine is due to belt drive...???
Swanski 8:41 PM - 9 May, 2009
I can't even believe I read that.
freshtodeath 8:43 PM - 9 May, 2009
this just made me laugh out loud - its been a while
Dj-Bedtime 8:43 PM - 9 May, 2009
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I can't even believe I read that.

+100
The New Guy 8:43 PM - 9 May, 2009
WTF?
DJ Tank 9:39 PM - 9 May, 2009
be nice guys, remember we are here to help.
DJ Tank 9:56 PM - 9 May, 2009
belt drives have the smallest motors. i started with belt drive turntables. you can scratch on them, but the motors are not that strong to cue back without having your needles jump. if you want, you could tape a nickel on the headshell ( you know your old skool when.......)lol. just get directdrives turntables and you should be fine. i would say get a technics 1200, but everyone can't afford them. checkout some other turntables, i'am sure you can find something.
mastermind 10:24 PM - 9 May, 2009
no vales verga my friend!!!
dead serious 10:55 PM - 9 May, 2009
heres what ya do:

return ur belt drive for a direct drive TT.

return ur serato for ur money back. or hide it away in a place where you'll forget about it.

after you buy your new direct drive turntables, buy some vinyl records, practice on some real wax first. learn how to beatmatch by ear

then you are ready to become the next dj hero
Dj MacMillz 11:15 PM - 9 May, 2009
Ok I won't add to the bashing....(Let's assume $ is a lil tight) You can stick with the Stanton....just upgrade to the T60 or higher and yes they are direct drive.(decent torque too...just need the right slipmat)

Until then, maybe you can give the record a slight push to speed it up when cueing nothing too vigorous or that belt will pop
DJ Shameless 11:45 PM - 9 May, 2009
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Ok I won't add to the bashing....(Let's assume $ is a lil tight) You can stick with the Stanton....just upgrade to the T60 or higher and yes they are direct drive.(decent torque too...just need the right slipmat)

Until then, maybe you can give the record a slight push to speed it up when cueing nothing too vigorous or that belt will pop


thats some good advice...

u could also try keeping the table rotating while using the cue point shortcuts to trigger when to start mixing... like a cdj.
sixxx 12:26 AM - 10 May, 2009
Seasoned DJ's should be able to handle a belt-driven turntable.... with the right slipmat.

For optimum performance though, get a direct drive turntable.
Laz219 8:58 AM - 11 May, 2009
First of all, when you want to begin a song playing are you pushing the play button to do so or holding and releasing the record to drop it on time?
Caramac 8:28 AM - 12 May, 2009
This really isn't rocket science. I'm unsure whether people are taking the piss or have never used anything less then Technics.

Get some good slipmats.
Hold the record like you are doing a scratch.
give the record a baby scratch and then release when you want the record to start.
If need be release the record with a little push so that it starts with the right momentum.
djbigboy 11:19 PM - 12 May, 2009
ditch the belt but if you have to...use your cue points and don't stop the platter...and be real good on riding the pitch and not touching the vinyl while its spinning and your blending...but dump the tt's
Logisticalstyles 11:44 PM - 12 May, 2009
Working with belt drive tables as your first set of tables will give you the magic touch. Shitty equipment brings out the best of a good DJ.
Laz219 11:45 PM - 12 May, 2009
Ninos- He isn't looking for extra slippage but extra pickup speed.
sarah187 5:15 AM - 4 February, 2016
Hey Everyone :)

I am planning to buy a belt driven Crosley CR6232A-BR Nomad USB Portable Turntable.But as I read your experience with belt driven turntables ,I am skeptical about buying the belt driven turntable.How about crosley cruiser turntable? I read reviews about it on boingboing.net and www.crosleyturntablereviews.com ,found them good.So now ,could anyone suggest me whether I should go for it or not..Thanks !

Regards
sarah dennis
Dj_Nix 9:25 AM - 4 February, 2016
Belt drives don't have the torque.
sarah187 11:06 AM - 4 February, 2016
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Belt drives don't have the torque.


Ok..but how does it effect the turntable?
Hooked-on-Hi-Phonics 5:46 PM - 30 May, 2016
Ya'll make me laugh!

When you can't get your equipment to do what you want, refine your skillz. The easier your equipment makes it, the less you have actually listened and understood.

Fly swatter vs. Chopsticks

X.
spike12 6:17 PM - 30 May, 2016
Birth name Jeffrey Allen Townes
Also known as Jazz
Born January 22, 1965 (age 51)

He still seems to be going strong..
spike12 6:18 PM - 30 May, 2016
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Birth name Jeffrey Allen Townes
Also known as Jazz
Born January 22, 1965 (age 51)

He still seems to be going strong..


oops, wrong window. lol