Difference on slipmats?

Did not know anywhere else to put this..
Is there any difference on slipmats? Like, there is some thats better for scratching, sampling etc.? Thanks.

The thicker and softer, the more friction on the plater and more resistance you feel when moving the record. The thinner and 'harder', the more slippery (ala Butterugs). I've only ever used two types... Technics and (Thud Rumble) Butterugs. Without a doubt, I prefer cutting with the Rugs, but there's nothing wrong with using thicker mats like Technics. Its all preference. But you can't deny that less resistance is easier, more comfortable, and overall Better for cutting.

I'd stay away from slipmats that have logos or writing on them. They might look cool but I keep it plain.

good question onslaught, and thanks for the advice yall...

NP Villa, and ye, thx for answers.

I use butter rugs with my Vestax. Can't recommend them highly enough for Scratching...

I used to get a plastic grocery bag, put a record on top of it, trace the record onto the bag, cut the bag so its the same size as the record. Then, I would put the plastic bag on top of the plate, then put the slipmat on top of it. Pretty much an old school tehnique, but it makes the slipmat verrrrry slippery, great for scratching!

beets wrote:I used to get a plastic grocery bag, put a record on top of it, trace the record onto the bag, cut the bag so its the same size as the record. Then, I would put the plastic bag on top of the plate, then put the slipmat on top of it. Pretty much an old school tehnique, but it makes the slipmat verrrrry slippery, great for scratching!

lol, but mad static on the record that way! the dust just loves the vinyl!

Mr modnaR wrote:

beets wrote:I used to get a plastic grocery bag, put a record on top of it, trace the record onto the bag, cut the bag so its the same size as the record. Then, I would put the plastic bag on top of the plate, then put the slipmat on top of it. Pretty much an old school tehnique, but it makes the slipmat verrrrry slippery, great for scratching!

lol, but mad static on the record that way! the dust just loves the vinyl!

Use the plastic type of sleeves that you can buy for records instead of the shopping bag. Shopping bags add static, the sleeves are designed to reduce/repel it.

M.ic P.ro C.rusher wrote:

Mr modnaR wrote:

beets wrote:I used to get a plastic grocery bag, put a record on top of it, trace the record onto the bag, cut the bag so its the same size as the record. Then, I would put the plastic bag on top of the plate, then put the slipmat on top of it. Pretty much an old school tehnique, but it makes the slipmat verrrrry slippery, great for scratching!

lol, but mad static on the record that way! the dust just loves the vinyl!

Use the plastic type of sleeves that you can buy for records instead of the shopping bag. Shopping bags add static, the sleeves are designed to reduce/repel it.

I think wax paper will also do the trick

M.ic P.ro C.rusher wrote:

Mr modnaR wrote:

beets wrote:I used to get a plastic grocery bag, put a record on top of it, trace the record onto the bag, cut the bag so its the same size as the record. Then, I would put the plastic bag on top of the plate, then put the slipmat on top of it. Pretty much an old school tehnique, but it makes the slipmat verrrrry slippery, great for scratching!

lol, but mad static on the record that way! the dust just loves the vinyl!

Use the plastic type of sleeves that you can buy for records instead of the shopping bag. Shopping bags add static, the sleeves are designed to reduce/repel it.

cool tip, thanks!

beets wrote:I think wax paper will also do the trick

It does, but it will leave a residue on your platter

M.ic P.ro C.rusher wrote:

beets wrote:I think wax paper will also do the trick

It does, but it will leave a residue on your platter

good lookin

beets wrote:I think wax paper will also do the trick

well, i've converted an old air-hockey table into a pair of decks, no resistance whatsoever! lol

wax paper - yeah makes sense

i got some flying carpets that dont make a huge dif, not sure whats the best way to use them - under the mat or on top?

some wannabe dj told me he sprayed furniture polish on his mats, dont ask