rewinding on a belt drive TT

So I fixed an old belt drive turntable I had and my intention is to use it strictly for sampling, not scratching. I do, however, want to backspin when I hear something to sample, and I'm just wondering if that alone is too much for a belt drive? If worst comes to worst I could always record into the computer and trim it there but I would like to sample straight into the mpc

Sure you can do that. I would recommend hitting the Stop button and then rewinding and press Play again so you don't stress out the band when the platter is going opposite of the motor 9msayin?

Or do nothing and let the record spin and pick up the needle and learn how to manually loop parts. It takes practice but can be learned in a **** day homemade.

It's not the same as a direct drive for obvious reasons. But it's not that hard to compensate. You just don't get the same predictable smoothness as a DD table.

It's kind of like the difference on a skateboard with real loose bushings compared to real tight ones, substitute hands for feet/lower legs, if that makes sense.

It will put wear on the belt and they do eventually snap, but a few here and there won't kill it. Ill's suggestions are good as always.

There's been times I've only had access to 2 crap belt Geminis, and I still was able to do backspins on a very limited basis.

But yeah like Ill said if this is just to catch parts/loops, prolly practice real clean needle drops. You'll get good at it quick.

Definitely gonna try the needle drop method. Thanks y'all!

a very slippery slipmat will help.

if you can move the record without moving the platter, you'll be fine.

get a slipmat. maybe put wax paper under it too.