Turntablism
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Turntablism is the art of manipulating sounds and creating new music, sound effects, mixes, and other creative sounds and beats, typically by using two or more turntables and a cross fader-equipped DJ
DJ Qbert manipulating a record turntable at a turntablism competition in Lyon in 2006
World premiere of the Tri-Phonic Turntable, July 14, 1997, London
Record producer Jazzy Jeff manipulating a record turntable in England in 2005.
Sid Wilson of Slipknot operating direct-drive turntables at Mayhem Festival in 2008.
DJ mixer
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A DJ mixer is a type of audio mixing console used by disc jockeys to control and manipulate multiple audio signals. Some DJs use the mixer to make seamless transitions from one song to another when th
A Numark DM2002X Pro Master DJ mixer. This three channel mixer can have up to three input sound sources. The gain control knobs and equalization control knobs allow the volume and tone of each sound source to be adjusted. The vertical faders allow for further adjustment of the volume of each sound source. The horizontally-mounted crossfader enables the DJ to smoothly transition from a song on one sound source to a song from a different sound source.
An iRig Mix DJ mixer
A disc jockey performing at the 2009 Air Force Ball. With one hand he is manipulating a vinyl record on a turnable; the other hand is controlling the mix with a DJ mixer.