Timing and movement very much so.
And yes, knowing where and when to wind back to- that's why turntablists put stickers on their records. Mark it and count the revolutuons.

And no, if using direct drives (Technics or Vestax) and proper cartridges and needles, there's no real damage to the records or the needle.

And it just sounds cool.

Monty's the guy to ask about scratching really.
(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Tue 16 Nov 2010, 23:35, 1 reply, 15 years ago)

I've got friends from back in the 'rave days'
Who were never off their Technic 1210's (why I remember the model of the decks in beyond me) in their bedrooms.

What is 'direct drive'? (Sorry).

Also, they all had this thing about collecting 'white label' records, if you know the answer to that as well, I'd welcome it.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Tue 16 Nov 2010, 23:40, Reply)

Direct Drive means that the platters are driven by rotating magnets rather than belts.
That way you can wind a record back and forth as much as you want without losing torque and they maintain a constant speed.

White labels are advance/ promo copies of tunes.
(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Tue 16 Nov 2010, 23:46, Reply)

Are they worth any cash?
I'm sure a couple of them have 'Charley Says' by the Prodigy on white label.

The records are probably in a loft someone, as they are all having kids and stuff these days and not dancing in a field 'till the early hours.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Tue 16 Nov 2010, 23:55, Reply)

have a look on discogs and ebay.

(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 0:07, Reply)

I will do.
Thanks.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 0:17, Reply)