A turtable with features
Written: Jan 17 '03
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Pros: Pitch control is very useful, along with other features
Cons: General feel of "flimsy", delecate buttons/control
The Bottom Line: If you are interested in a tool to help you to do things a regular turntable can't, you should check this out.
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| enuffodis's Full Review: Stanton STR8-100 Turntable |
Many people are too afraid to look uncool in front of their friends by purchasing a turntable that is not a Technics 1200 of some sort. However, most people don't realize that the Technics 1200 is almost the exact same product that was originally designed and produced in the 1970's.
The bottom line? No innovation.
Fortunately, it's the year 2003, and if you are willing to open your mind up to some new possibilities, the turntable might be something worth taking a closer look at.
Personally, I'm not into DJing in clubs or parties. I have a 'bedroom studio' that consists of a mixer, good amps and a PC. That is one reason why the extra features on this turntable are useful.
The "reverse" control is great--press it and the record quickly slows down and plays in reverse...you can do this and keep on beat.
The pitch control is the best part. You can adjust the tempo and keep the music sounding natural (i.e. no slowed down slurring or quickend-up chirping). This alone makes this turntable worth it for constructing new music thru sampling, or mixing.
Not to mention, the + / - pitch control goes way beyond the scope of other turntables, making it possible to mix stuff that you never could have done before (and, using pitch control, it will sound good).
Ultimately, because this phonograph takes advantage of digital technology, it is a much more poweful tool than yer average, outdated turntable.
I can see how if you play out all the time, Technics might be better due to it's lack of buttons/features. And, a Technics or another turntable might be more durable over the long run.
But for my uses, I think it can't be beat.
Recommended:
Yes
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