worlds first actual dj-setup (1910, France)

[puikegast]

check this out gaumont-chronophone.jpg

more info here; http://www.wiretotheear.com/2012/06/...t-chronophone/


correct me if i'm wrong, but mixing 2 records to make them sound like one is dj-ing to me.....

[Shishdisma]

It was probably used to compound soundtracks, or as an early expiriment in stereo. I think I see a sync button though...

[scamo]

eewww.. could you imagine scratching with those babies?

I wonder what the pressure guage is for? Pitch control? hehe

scamo

[Sample Seven]

That's what REAL DJs use right there.

[Le Goat]

I call Shenanigans.

[Viirus::..]

Looks like a steampunk creation to me

[Sleurhutje]

It looks more like a recorder than a player.

[Saurus]

really guys? you haven't seen this picture 4000 fucking times on the internet...?

[Jester]

They were used to provide the soundtrack to silent films.