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Digital vinyl systems (DVS) were developed to allow a DJ to physically manipulate the playback of a digital audio file on a computer, using a standard turntable or CD deck as an interface. Digital vinyl systems retain the hands-on feel of real vinyl whilst allowing the playback of digital music that is not available on vinyl. They allow the DJ to scratch and perform other tricks that would not be possible with a conventional keyboard or mouse.DVS systems use special time-code vinyl or CD control disks. Audio output from the time-code disk is first routed to an A2D audio interface (usually supplied as part of the DVS package), which then sends a digital time-code signal to the software. The software then converts the signal into corresponding changes in the position and playback speed of the digital file. Audio output from the software is then routed back through the audio interface or computer soundcard and then to a DJ mixer where it can be mixed in the same way as any other audio signal.The length of delay between the reading of the time-code signal and the audio playback is a measure of performance of a digital vinyl system. A typical delay .. more »

?Ten years ago buying a CD was a normal thing for a music fan, now it seems like a thing of the past. With the introduction of digital music, buying an album is as simple as going to a website, paying for it and downloading it. Your computer becomes like a digital jukebox, storing all your songs and albums. The problem hard core music fans are finding is that the more songs you download, the slower your computer gets. It's obvious that more files on your computers hard drive means less performance, but it doesn't have to be like that. Using USB external hard drives for digital music storage is totally the way to go.There are a lot of companies that are making external hard drives and they are becoming quite a bit more affordable. Companies like Western Digital and Lacie have made names for themselves developing top notch hard drives. With their success, other companies, like Toshiba, are now seeing the market and jumping in. With 1TB becoming the norm for externals, it's no wonder people are putting all their music files on them.?Not only are they becoming more affordable but they're also becoming quite a bit smaller. Gone .. more »

To convert vinyl to digital music files, of course, you'll need a turntable. Perhaps you have an old one in a closet, attic or basement. The next option is to buy one new or used. We'll cover all three options.Whether you're going to use an old turntable you have lying around the house or purchase one used, you want to make sure it is in proper working order first. I had an old stereo phonograph that I thought worked decently, but I couldn't get a good recording off of it. I tried different cables, different hookups, posting to message boards, and so on.Finally, I actually tested the thing and found out that it was not giving a proper output through both speakers. Twiddling the balance knob did no good, nor did switching speakers or wires. The thing was just shot. So the moral of the story here is, even though a phonograph, stereo or turntable may seem good at first glance, it can turn out to be a dud. You should test it carefully before you get started.Whether you test a phonograph you find in a closet or one you find at the second-hand store, the process is pretty much .. more »