This is unconfirmed by Technics, but DJ equipment retailer DMC says that DJing on a turntable is officially dead – Technics is discontinuing the classic SL-1210 MK5 Direct Drive Turntable:
Panasonic (the manufacturer of Technics) have announced that production of the world famous Technics SL-1200 and SL-1210 DJ turntables will stop at the end of February 2010.
If you are interested in securing a pair of the legendary turntables before they are gone, we have a limited number left in stock at DMC.
Is traditionally DJing really dead? Let me know what you think!
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31 Responses to “DJing On A Turntable Is Dead, Technics Kills Off The SL-1210 Turntable”
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If they are discontinuing, it's because they haven't kept up with other DJ turntables.
If they are discontinuing, it's because they haven't kept up with other DJ turntables.
If they are discontinuing, it's because they haven't kept up with other DJ turntables.
it's because of these digital dj that don't know how to use a tech 12. they let the programs do what use real dj took years to learn! RESPECT THE REAL!!!
it's because of these digital dj that don't know how to use a tech 12. they let the programs do what use real dj took years to learn! RESPECT THE REAL!!!
Real DJs SPUN vinyl. Time to push the limits of DJing, and digital is the next logical step.
The strange thing about this is that vinyl sales have been going way up in the last few years.
Let the oldschool live on! Don't bite it
Let the oldschool live on! Don't bite it
lol…I remember hearing this same exact rumor in 2006 but Technics were supposed to stop being sold in January, 2007. I’ll believe it when I see it.
I think the arguement between real dj's spinning vinyl is a stupid one. an artist uses instruments and tools to create something for the listener, each set of tools has their own challenges and rewards.
as far as technics killing their turntables. its sad to see them go, i'll make sure to keep my pair in good working order. but i don't think it means vinyl dj'ing is dead. it just means panasonic feels that dedicating the man hours and machines to producing and selling those turntables isnt as lucrative for them as they would like it to be and they will most likely get better profit margins producing more tv's instead. for smaller companies that specialize in dj equipment i'm sure they will continue to pump out vinyl turntables like vestax or numark. too bad this happened to the industry standard.
Turntables are dead !………. when finally can understand?
thanks to modern science technics can be used to operated digital why kill em off
never!!!!!!!!!!!!
it's the only way too make ure they become true legends! I don't think i will ever stop mixing my vinyl. But, times are a changing darlings! Digital is soo much more versatile!
it's the only way too make ure they become true legends! I don't think i will ever stop mixing my vinyl. But, times are a changing darlings! Digital is soo much more versatile!
I think the arguement between real dj's spinning vinyl is a stupid one. an artist uses instruments and tools to create something for the listener, each set of tools has their own challenges and rewards.
as far as technics killing their turntables. its sad to see them go, i'll make sure to keep my pair in good working order. but i don't think it means vinyl dj'ing is dead. it just means panasonic feels that dedicating the man hours and machines to producing and selling those turntables isnt as lucrative for them as they would like it to be and they will most likely get better profit margins producing more tv's instead. for smaller companies that specialize in dj equipment i'm sure they will continue to pump out vinyl turntables like vestax or numark. too bad this happened to the industry standard.
I think the arguement between real dj's spinning vinyl is a stupid one. an artist uses instruments and tools to create something for the listener, each set of tools has their own challenges and rewards.
as far as technics killing their turntables. its sad to see them go, i'll make sure to keep my pair in good working order. but i don't think it means vinyl dj'ing is dead. it just means panasonic feels that dedicating the man hours and machines to producing and selling those turntables isnt as lucrative for them as they would like it to be and they will most likely get better profit margins producing more tv's instead. for smaller companies that specialize in dj equipment i'm sure they will continue to pump out vinyl turntables like vestax or numark. too bad this happened to the industry standard.
Whenever I hear things like "real djs use vinyl" I want to throw up a little. Drop the egos kids.
Thes are the same as the Numark TT2 now also obsolete they may also become collectors items.
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No way!
Look at the early versions of the 1200's, they're still going so strong.
There's always going to be a vinyl following with DJing, you can't beat digging through crates.
It's a real shame if they ended the line but with these things will be around forever, long live vinyl
No way!
Look at the early versions of the 1200's, they're still going so strong.
There's always going to be a vinyl following with DJing, you can't beat digging through crates.
It's a real shame if they ended the line but with these things will be around forever, long live vinyl
only SL1200 and SL1210 are being stopped….they will continue the MK2 and MK5 models.
they are not stopping the production on all turntables…they are the number one choice for all pro djs so why would they ?
I'm seeing all these post about "keeping it real" and "digital dj's are killing the industry". Let me just say that i'm 33 and have been djing for 14 years. Back when "looping" on a CDJ was the most advanced feature. I ran SL1200's, then 1210's, and was constantly re-investing my hard earned dj dollars into $7 and $12 white labels, mash-ups, and re-mixes. I was very hesitant on making ANY switch to cd, and at the time, dragging and dropping MP3 files onto virtual decks was the equal to hybrid cars being in every driveway, or hanging an LED tv on my wall. Anyway, my point is that technology will constantly be changing whether you embrace it or not. I'm getting my "new" music and remixes 1, 2, sometimes 3 months in advance of any white label pressing.
You have to admit that even though laptops, CDJ's and MP3 players are streching the boundaries, companies like NUMARK, Serato, NI's Traktor Scratch and even Stanton's Final Scratch have all given a nod to vinyl dj's that want to stick by there 1200's or 1210's. It's getting better, faster, and not so much stronger, but efficient to make the switch. The nice thing about my Serato set up is that I can go back and forth between Serato timecode cd's and conventional audio cd's with a flick of a switch. Same goes for you die hard analog fans on the wheels o' steel.
I'm seeing all these post about "keeping it real" and "digital dj's are killing the industry". Let me just say that i'm 33 and have been djing for 14 years. Back when "looping" on a CDJ was the most advanced feature. I ran SL1200's, then 1210's, and was constantly re-investing my hard earned dj dollars into $7 and $12 white labels, mash-ups, and re-mixes. I was very hesitant on making ANY switch to cd, and at the time, dragging and dropping MP3 files onto virtual decks was the equal to hybrid cars being in every driveway, or hanging an LED tv on my wall. Anyway, my point is that technology will constantly be changing whether you embrace it or not. I'm getting my "new" music and remixes 1, 2, sometimes 3 months in advance of any white label pressing.
I'm seeing all these post about "keeping it real" and "digital dj's are killing the industry". Let me just say that i'm 33 and have been djing for 14 years. Back when "looping" on a CDJ was the most advanced feature. I ran SL1200's, then 1210's, and was constantly re-investing my hard earned dj dollars into $7 and $12 white labels, mash-ups, and re-mixes. I was very hesitant on making ANY switch to cd, and at the time, dragging and dropping MP3 files onto virtual decks was the equal to hybrid cars being in every driveway, or hanging an LED tv on my wall. Anyway, my point is that technology will constantly be changing whether you embrace it or not. I'm getting my "new" music and remixes 1, 2, sometimes 3 months in advance of any white label pressing.
You have to admit that even though laptops, CDJ's and MP3 players are streching the boundaries, companies like NUMARK, Serato, NI's Traktor Scratch and even Stanton's Final Scratch have all given a nod to vinyl dj's that want to stick by there 1200's or 1210's. It's getting better, faster, and not so much stronger, but efficient to make the switch. The nice thing about my Serato set up is that I can go back and forth between Serato timecode cd's and conventional audio cd's with a flick of a switch. Same goes for you die hard analog fans on the wheels o' steel.
You have to admit that even though laptops, CDJ's and MP3 players are streching the boundaries, companies like NUMARK, Serato, NI's Traktor Scratch and even Stanton's Final Scratch have all given a nod to vinyl dj's that want to stick by there 1200's or 1210's. It's getting better, faster, and not so much stronger, but efficient to make the switch. The nice thing about my Serato set up is that I can go back and forth between Serato timecode cd's and conventional audio cd's with a flick of a switch. Same goes for you die hard analog fans on the wheels o' steel.
haven't kept up with other turntables? the 1200/1210 holds its own with no fear of competition. I've been pro for 15 years and i've never had a problem with 1200/1210's and almost every other turntable i've used has made me want to kick it out the window.
Since 1972 technics have made the 1200 series. 36 years at the top of the table. No one that knows anything about dj'ing would even begin to think that the 1200's haven't "kept up" with other turntables. It took until 2003 before anyone even came close to a turntable that could hold it's own against the 1200's and even at that, they are all plasticated nonsense.
If you don't know about it, then be quiet or you'll look like a fool.
haven't kept up with other turntables? the 1200/1210 holds its own with no fear of competition. I've been pro for 15 years and i've never had a problem with 1200/1210's and almost every other turntable i've used has made me want to kick it out the window.
Since 1972 technics have made the 1200 series. 36 years at the top of the table. No one that knows anything about dj'ing would even begin to think that the 1200's haven't "kept up" with other turntables. It took until 2003 before anyone even came close to a turntable that could hold it's own against the 1200's and even at that, they are all plasticated nonsense.
If you don't know about it, then be quiet or you'll look like a fool.