DJs spin records, often using turntables and mixers to manipulate and combine sounds.
Here's a breakdown:
- Records: Traditionally, DJs spun vinyl records on turntables.
- Turntables and Mixers: DJs use turntables to play records and mixers to blend and manipulate the audio signals.
- Creative Manipulation: According to the provided reference, DJs use turntables to switch between "two identical records at lightning fast speed, looping or re-combining individual sounds to produce an entirely new beat." This shows the creative use of records beyond simply playing them. It's about reworking and composing.
In modern DJing, while vinyl is still used, digital audio files are also common. However, the term "spin" persists, even when the music source isn't a physical record.
