Chuck van Eekelen, post: 42517, member: 2756 wrote: I just realised something. Get two really cheap, non-controller, non-USB, no brand CD-players (if they play MP3 CD’s it’s a bonus) and ditto 2- or 4-channel mixer. Should be available really cheap (everyone is buying digital these days). Use that, if drinks get spilled and gear dies, tough. Replace it by another cheap piece of kit and off you go.
Just go old skool, great way to get your manual beatmachting and CJD-style playing in order (I know the buttons on cheapo CD-players are not CDJ quality or in a different position, but it is nor rocketscience to recognize the play and cue buttons on a CJD when you know where they are on other CD-players).
Not sure if you get paid for DJ-ing frat parties, if you do just set aside some of the money by way of insurance (something breaks, replace it, no biggie). If you don’t, just tell the organisers that you’ll play for free, but it will cost them € x.xx (which would be a reasonable low amount) if something breaks.
Greetinx,
C.
specifically what kind of cd player? where should I look? are you familiar with Musician’s Friend?
