Exploring the Resurgence of Vinyl

Back on Saturday April 16th, 2011, a group of vinyl-creating experts gathered together to discuss the resurgence of vinyl and the correct process of how to record in vinyl. Contrary to popular belief, Vinyl is actually making a comeback. People would rather pay full price for an album with 12x12 artwork instead of the small CD insert and lots of people still insist that the sound of vinyl is better than the digital counterparts we all use today. Check out what the panel had to say plus links inside.

Author:: DJ Blaze
Publish date:: May 31, 2011

Back on Saturday April 16th, 2011, a group of vinyl-creating experts gathered together to discuss the resurgence of vinyl and the correct process of how to record in vinyl. Contrary to popular belief, Vinyl is actually making a comeback. People would rather pay full price for an album with 12x12 artwork instead of the small CD insert and lots of people still insist that the sound of vinyl is better than the digital counterparts we all use today. Check out what the panel had to say in the press release below.

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Veteran DJ Gaslamp Killer really does his thing on the turntables with his high energy performances and unique style of music and skill. Serato has teamed up with Gaslamp Killer to bring out his first Vinyl Picture-Disc which includes his new album tracks as well as Serato DJ timecode signals to use with the software. Check out a quick video Blog of how it all went down and to see the pressing process straight from the Vinyl factory with Gaslamp leading the way.

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Serato DJ has teamed up with Nick Hook, (a NY based performer, DJ, and producer) to bring his new "COLLAGE V.1" four Track EP album to vinyl in Serato fashion. On one side there will be music from the new Nick Hook album, and on the other there will be Serato timecode for DJ's to use with Serato DJ. Serato has recorded a five-part documentary series which shows Nick's unique creative process for each track. Check out part one after the jump.

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Many DJ's and turntablists who use vinyl will be very excited about this new product... The new company called Kutmarks have come out with some reusable vinyl labels in many different styles that can be attached and reattached to vinyl over and over again. The cool new Kutmarks labels all have good markings so that scratch DJ's can remember their places while pulling off turntablist tricks and juggles.

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The Serato Team announced that they have now lowered the price to only $10 per pair for the new Limited Edition 10-inch Serato Control vinyl that are two-inches smaller so that they can easily fit in a backpack for DJ's on the go. The 10-inch Serato Control vinyl has the new CV02.5 Performance Series Control Tone for the best tracking and tightest control for only $10 a pair! Click on the links below to get a pair for yourself before they're all gone!

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The Serato Team is steadily releasing new Serato control vinyl in brand new colors and styles for collectors and DJ's. Just yesterday, Serato released the new Coral & Yellow noisemap control vinyl which run only $39 per pair. As with all the latest vinyl releases, the Yellow & Coral vinyl come with the new CV02.5, Performance Series Control Tone for the best tracking and tightest control available.

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The Serato team has decided to initiate a one-week 50% off sale on select Serato DJ Control Vinyl in its online store. The Serato team continues to release New and Limited Edition runs of their Control Vinyl for DJ's to use and collect until they are all inevitably sold out. All of the Serato Control Vinyl have the new CV02.5 Performance Series Control Tone for the best tracking and tightest control and some of them are going for only $17 a pair.

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The Serato Team just keeps releasing new Serato control vinyl in brand new colors and styles to match all turntable DJ's setup. Just yesterday, Serato released the new Yellow (PMS116c) vinyl which run only $34. As with all the latest vinyl releases, the Yellow vinyl comes with the new CV02.5, Performance Series Control Tone for the best tracking and tightest control available. Check out this post to get a pair for yourself before they're all gone!

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The Native Instruments Traktor Scratch Pro Digital Vinyl DJ System is one of the best, if not the best, DVS solutions on the market today. I've been reviewing a lot of these DVS setups as of late, but one thing we often forget to mention is that if you are using the DVS with actual vinyl turntables, then you will eventually need to purchase new stylus and digital control vinyl as these will wear out with continuous use. Traktor offers their Digital control vinyl in many different colors to fit every DJ's needs. Check out my quick feature video of my new white Traktor Control Vinyl inside.