Anybody Mess with the Vestax Handy Trax?

Teewok · Post by **Teewok** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:47 am

I'm about to pick one up 2morrow... Not feeling the looks of the pt01... Is there a sound quality diff between the 2? (not talking about the built-in speakers)

Teewok · Post by **Teewok** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:04 am

what I really want tho is this

http://www.vestax.com/v/products/guber/cm02_e.html

looks crazy ill

ellaguru · Post by **ellaguru** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:11 am

good thingy...
i saw also the concurrent, the numark pt1 usb, do you know it?
Elhau got one.
maybe is cheaper.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5F0TjKQxNs

peace

ps
can you connect the Vestax one to an ac/dc adaptor?

Euclid Ov Oåklånd · Post by **Euclid Ov Oåklånd** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:20 pm

The usb feature on the pt-01usb is nice, I have a Vestax though and I like it for what it needs to do which is help sniff out vinyl.

ellaguru · Post by **ellaguru** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:37 pm

Euclid, can you connect an ac/dc adaptor to your vestax?

elhuana · Post by **elhuana** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:40 pm

I dont think there is any noticable sound quality difference between those two.
Vestax's looks is much better so If you have enough cash, go get it!

ellaguru · Post by **ellaguru** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:57 pm

hi elahau!
just today i orderd an yamaha qy70!
so, are you able to connect an ac/dc adaptor in the numark pt1 usb?

Euclid Ov Oåklånd · Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:02 pm

The handy trax and pt-01 can use a wall adapter or batteries for power. The sound quality should be the same on both machines I just like the look of the vestax and found one new for $98 on amazon.com.

Teewok · Post by **Teewok** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 2:55 am

word. respect for the replies... i getting one brand new for 115... just sold off my table and i'll be using the vestax for sampling now... i hope it works out for me and i don't get annoyed at the quality of sound compared to my old table.... euclid can u speak on that? will it sound like shit or can i make sum dope beats.

i like it cuz its small and it'll fit on my table nicely... i also sample my drums off computer so i wont be losing any quality there... and drums i feel need to sound the nicest of all

HxC · Post by **HxC** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 3:08 am

Yo that CM-02 is crazy. $500 dang.
You know what they say with samplers- doodoo in doodoo out.
The Handytrax is fine for grabbing samples. A lot of things people don't do is: Clean the record with a soft cloth & some water if it's filthy, and keep good care of the needle when you use it. I wouldn't scratch with it.
You have a line level out so no need to go through a mixer- just str8 to SP.
Happy digging!

Euclid Ov Oåklånd · Post by **Euclid Ov Oåklånd** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:18 pm

Handcancel pretty much said it all, the quality is fine for sampling and getting a line level signal is great. I've scratched on it for a little but I used a crappy old $1 bin record and I wouldn't recommend it unless you plan on replacing the needle all the time and killing the grooves on your wax. There's a warning in the box that tells you not to scratch with it so of course I had to try it since I like to try anything I told I shouldn't do.

Teewok · Post by **Teewok** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:23 pm

Hahaha... I am messing with it now and the sound is amazing... like this thing is pretty awesome and I'm glad i bought it... Now i gotta cut my butter rug into a 45.... just incase i screw around somehow... but ya man...pretty damn cool this thing... Thanks for ur help ppls.... I can finally get back to making beats

Euclid Ov Oåklånd · Sat Apr 11, 2009 12:54 am

Cool I'm glad it worked out, I like your beats.[/code]

Teewok · Post by **Teewok** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 2:47 am

Thanks man... well somewhat worked out... the sound is kinda dull...especially in mono... but ive noticed that it sounds a lot better using the "enhancer" effect when sampling so I'm gonna try that for the next beat

Teewok · Post by **Teewok** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 3:35 am

enhancer worked real nice actually damn