Turntables

What is it?
1. A rotating vinyl disc
2. Plays back audio
3. More frequently used in software form now
What's it used for?
1. Creating audio effects through controlling different elements of playback e.g: speed.
2. Well known for the art of scratching.
3. Can be used to beatmatch songs though this changes the pitch too.
Who uses it?
1. Developed specifically for the DJ market.
2. Used mostly in hip hop.
3. Can be used in other genres e.g: Nu-metal
What types are there?
1. 2 main types
  1. Belt driven turntable
  2. Direct drive turntable
    1. Preferred.
    2. No danger of belt attached to the motor breaking.
    3. No belt is used to connect the motor to the platter.
What are the different parts?
1. Platter - the part the record sits on and spins
2. Tone arm - holds the needle
3. Motor - part which supplies power to the turntable
4. Pitch control - allows you to vary the pitch from 5-10%
5. Speed calibration strobe - helps the DJ to see when the record is playing at the correct speed

Resource summary

	Created by Hazel Meades about 10 years ago