Cortex Scratch Demo by DJ Ricky D.mp4

The Cortex Dmix-600 gets put through the paces by DJ Ricky "D", using the Hip Hop Classic "Peter Piper". Not for financial profit.

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• Cortex
• Scratch
• Demo
• Dmix
• 600
• GCI
• Hip
• Hop
• DJ
• Ricky
• Scratching
• cut
• cutting
• Run
• DMC
• Numark
• Pioneer
• Traktor
• Stanton
• Vestax
• Virtual
• Peter
• piper

[MrSirjamalot]

That's pretty good. I have the dmix300 and everytime I scratch I get this funny feedback noise. to make it stop I just hit the cue button. Any Idea what that could be? I had this unit for 3 years. I'm just starting to get into scratching now that I've watched some of the dj videos. I'll probably get a set of turntables because I have a spare mixer that is just sitting in the box in the corner.

[rickydfcc77]

@MrSirjamalot I must be pretty lucky because I haven't had the problems other people have had with things not working on this unit. I did experience problems with channel (L/R) loss after several mobile gigs; If your warranty has expired, take the bottom plate off and make sure the white plastic connectors are snug and secure on the circuit board. I've done that twice and it always works for me. The Numark CDX had this same simple fix.

[stealthde1]

Way to go man! So cool. Awesome to see the dmix 600 being used for stratching. Most folks say it can't be used for that.

Really starting to unlike the potential of this unit myself. Still working through some more techy issues.

[rickydfcc77]

@stealthde1 Actually, I've heard complaints about the dmix 600's workmanship and to be honest when I hooked up a keyboard to it, you could only see it on the right deck. Otherwise, everything else worked on my unit and if you practice enough on it there are some routines that could be achieved. Sight cueing for the most part is not an option here, but you could memorize the number of revolutions to get back to your starting point. The dmix 600 does not have a breaking feature, either.

[djshorte1971]

Nice Homie..I would love to try these out and see how they stack up against my American Audio cdi 500's

[rickydfcc77]

@djshorte1971 If you're in Philly, we should connect and compare skills and styles. Hit me back.

[stealthde1]

@stealthde1

PS.7) Analog inputs and 2 channel mixer (providing it has power) will often still work even if the music freezes in play from your Mass Storage Device (MSD)

[stealthde1]

@stealthde1 using an iPod. However, they can be a bit flaky and cause the unit to freeze/crash/need multiple reboots.

6) a FAT32 formatted memory stick is really great. I've had almost no issues. They allow for dual channel search from same device.

This is a great unit to practice and record mixes at home with. Not quite ready to trust it in front of a live audience.

Ricky I agree this really isn't a unit for scratch artist DJs.

[stealthde1]

@rickydfcc77 Hey ricky. R u still using this unit or did you sell it off? I've been working through some of its technical flaws. I discovered the secret to dual searching.

1) Do not use NTFS formatted devices. Use FAT32 formatted devices.

2) Use a Windows PC not a Mac to transfer music and create databases for your devices

3) USB memory sticks work best.

4) iPods work great as long as they are older generations. iPhone do not work. You can get dual search capability with these

[djshorte1971]

@rickydfcc77

Im actually in D-Ware at tha moment...Ima let u know the next time I do A gig in my hometown so u can come thru.