instant doubles is way more user friendly,

don't know what input reverse is, but I DJ with instant doubles and it works well. It might slow you down a bit only being able to control one deck at a time, but hey maybe that will make things easier once I get 2 decks.

Dj'ing with one turntable is cool for a one off gig but if its a regular gig I need two turntables and going back and forth between the two and doing some work to keep me interested lol. No lie instant doubles make me lazy at times

Do it man it's fun too

It can be done, I do it every Sat. because of space issues. Lately I've been considering it for all gigs. If you don't do lots of juggling, it really shouldn't make a difference, other than your back.

I will be doing it tonight because I had a needle go out on me last night.
-prefer two decks but instant doubles has saved me in a pinch...

Definetly use Instant dubs over input reverse. One of my techs needs some work on it, so im only using one atm. I use input reverse for when i move my TT to the other side of the mixer to practice my left hand fader/right hand record skills and flip it back when im done. Input reverse saves me from having to switch out the RCAs from channel 1 to channel 2. Instant dubs is best suited for djing with only one source and using input reverse for that will get kinda confusing.

What version are you guys using?
I thought the input reverse feature was removed a long time ago?

had to do it tonight - one of the tables didn't work.

can't say i like it, but it's handy to learn.

Always go for instant doubles.

This.

I use 2 - 1200's unless it's a gig where there is limited space in the booth, then I use instant doubles

me too - I thought that and the censor button

I do it more often than I'd hope, usually when I'm somewhere using busted turntables, or if one of my tables/needles just want to act stupid for the day.

If you end up in this situation on the regular, def look into the Traktor Kontrol X1. It is an amazing device for the one turnable setup!

I call it laziness, if your reasoning is because lugging 2 around is a big hassle

pretty much.
I've seen some turntablists switch to using one deck because they get to use their strong scratch hand all night.

Most scratch DJs, like me, trained our weak hand to be strong as well. If you're serious about being a scratch DJ, it's a good idea to develope fader skills with your weak hand as well.

I prefer the 1 deck setup, maybe because I only had one deck for so long.

< Lazy

i don't call it lazy, imagine trying to lug 2 turntables around new york city without a car...

I stopped reading right there....

as i just mentioned, i don't call it lazy, imagine trying to lug 2 turntables around new york city without a car...

Gee, imagine what it was like when you actually had to carry CRATES of records....

Ive done it a few times. I rather use to decks though. All the trouble going though the night doing the instant doubles then each time having to make sure your eq is matched up before the switch. I might as well lug and hook up the other deck. Unless there was no room or one deck was broken.

Taxi?

This, you can fit quite a few crates in a cab, most of us used to do just that.

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Do want!!! Make it your self?

Great!

***Throws hands up in the air****

Y'all need to seriously recalibrate.....ASAP...

Custom made from Odyssey, I just called them up and told them what I wanted. It was about $300.

Custom made from Odyssey, I just called them up and told them what I wanted. It was about $300.

Watchwww.youtube.com

Sorry homie...I don't have anything to prove to anybody. I care about the audio that comes out of the speakers when I DJ...not which hand does what.

there it is

Wait was it $300 or $600 since u posted it twice?

: )

<Eric Edwards voice> "Tearing it up on "ONE TURNTABLE" - DJ Michael Basic - ROCKING THE SET!!!

I always give Basic props for doing the 1 table thing, At my monthly Saturday gig - the booth is so tight that one of my 1200's hangs about 5 or 6 inches unsupported. I have been tempted to rock just one table but sometimes I tag with a buddy who is a Traktor head - i think one table and instant doubles would confuse him.

***smh***

Next thing you know, you'll only need one headphone cup....

Don't cheat the art!

I don't see how it's any more "cheating" than putting both turntables on the same side of the mixer.

Ouch.... he got u there J-Man

Next thing u know he's gonna hit you with House style vs Battle style...

Clearly, I don't think either is "cheating." I think the whole idea of "cheating" in DJing is silly. I've said this before, and I'll say it again...I've NEVER EVER EVER seen someone DJ on Virtual DJ, on Itch, on anything that beatmatches for you, who learned on that software and never learned the fundamentals of DJing (the basics) and was dope. Ever.

The only thing you can "cheat" in this game is yourself. If you don't learn the basics, you're cheating yourself, because the best you'll ever be is mediocre. If you learn the fundamentals, you can do whatever you want with them.

then this guy here is definitely a cheater,,
Watchwww.youtube.com

Time to hit the fucking gym then

Straight laziness, no such thing as cheating but its called taking the easy way out, why not train your weak hand to be better?,

Lazy too - notice how he sits down to DJ...

: )

It's STILL 2 turntables, and I'll have you know that's how us NJ cats started out....

Watchwww.youtube.com

So there...

You know, someone on here said said I "CAN'T" battle because my Turntables weren't set up Battle Style...

CLASSIC.

Why? So people (DJ's actually), can tell via an audio recording which hand is weaker? Nah, I want my stuff to be IDENTICAL at all times....

Who SAYS you need to have each hand do the SAME movements? One hand can be dedicated to the TT's and one hand dedicated to the fader.

Simple.

just like using instand doubles :)

Touche'.

That's your choice I just have more respect for the craft, if it wasn't for serato you'd have to learn anyways

did it again tonight at my casino gig, still waiting for new styli in the mail (grammar?)

I'm kind of getting used to it, but there's more fun to be had by two decks... (no misquote)

Who says the people in this thread need to learn anything? I DJ'd before serato, I can mix vinyl juts fine, left deck or right...I'd be willing to bet everyone else in this thread can too.

dj premier puts em both on one side. or at least did when i saw gangstarr back in the day.

had to do it last night - only one deck was picking up serato at the club - had to use my off-hand too :-\

this thread is full of misquote lulz!

Im on Michael Basics side. It doesn't get any smarter, plus I've seen Basic tear shit up. The sound coming out those speakers is killer and the only ones it seems to bother is dj's. Dj's aint paying or helping him lug his gear around.

ive been djing with instant doubles every sat for the last 2 years. i almost dont know how to use two decks any more! lol

the only downside is not being able to jump tracks as quickly becsue you have to keep the selected track highlighted to switch over.

CTRL+Shift+Left or Right to double the track over to the other deck without it being highlighted.

You're welcome.

^^^ been doing it for a couple years.

logic: 2 decks + 1 fader. who has 3 hands?
when do you ever touch both decks at the same time?
the only reason for two decks (outside of tradition) is for beat juggling or maybe fiddling with both pitch.

I used to set my decks 'Premo style' till I had to play places without a choice, so one deck is natural. AND, I can always pop the other deck on with one button.

there are a few more little tricks you can do with two decks such as:
-wheel out
-nudge platter
-scratch/echo out
-power down/wind up
-etc.
and I for one have certain scratch record/fader strengths and weaknesses that I am able to apply to either deck.
(no misquote)
I think (no misquote) should be mandatory in this thread lol

+1

With the 57 is even easier.. just use the joystick. nm

Yup. Joystick of the deck you want to double to in the direction you want to double. So since I use the right turntable, I push left on the left joystick.

Why do you always say "nm" or "never mind" at the end of all your posts? Are we supposed to disregard what you said because you're saying Never Mind after your comment? Lol then why type it in the 1st place?

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nm = no misquote

"Are we supposed to disregard what you said because you're saying Never Mind after your comment? Lol then why type it in the 1st place? "

"nm = no misquote "

Oh dear! I feel like a horses arse. I shoudlve picked up on that sooner. But I guess there's no shame in using 1 deck. After all, serato did make that handy option available to us in case our gear decides it doesnt want to work during our gigs. One of my techs needs some work done it at the moment, so im only using 1 tech to mix right now. The only thing that sucks about it is not being able to beat juggle and i have to keep moving the deck to the opposite side of the mixer when i want to practice my 'weak hand xfader/strong hand record' scratching, and then back to the other side again. But at least there's the 'input reverse' option for making that less of a hassle.

Had to rock instant doubles last night. Less fun in that you can't do real doubles, scratch out, etc, but it's just fine for Basic club mixing. < see what I did there?

^^^HA
So I have been using a single deck for the last 2 weeks, until I just got new needles and several times last night I caught myself automatically going into instant doubles out of habit...