On the use of the terms " dub " / " dubplate

[plastician]

An interesting assumption has been made. I started this thread in order to feel " superior " to those who play cd's, who use Serato, Final Scratch, etc... when I use cd's myself ( and vinyl ).

It's very possible that I started this thread because, well, I'm genuinely interested in 1. the evolution of the meaning of these two terms : " dub " and " dubplate " 2. their use in the dubstep scene.

Sorry I'll re-phrase...

Most of the posts and opinions expressed in this topic are made in that vein.

To answer your question.

A dubplate is a piece of circular metal covered in acetate. It is designed to be a suitable size for play on a vinyl turntable. This acetate can be used to record a track onto via the use of an acetate cutting machine, allowing the user to play the said track on any standard turntable.

within the dubstep scene the words dub and dubplate are often used in tracklistings to represent any track which is either unreleased or unsigned.

[scarecrow]

why be forward thinking with some aspects of music and luddites with others??....

End of.. well said, Gwan threnody.

I honestly can't believe some of the crap I see on this forum sometimes...

[ufo over easy]

I honestly can't believe some of the crap I see on this forum sometimes...

Yeah, as you said the last 20 times you posted here..

[scarecrow]

Wondering where you were Ben mate.

[tappy tippon]

'this tune is exclusive to I,
straight from J to me!'

'fat larry, someone musta skank you man!'

'i hear dem tune dere a good two year now'

'wa ya talk 'bout...it's only pre-release i deal wid'

'so wha...when dat release...pre-war?'


keep the dubplate alive !

[jas nasty]

ANyone starting relevant discussions on here always gets bashed in some way, it's sickening.

it was a valid question, and i was very interested to see what people thought.


thanks Intoccabile ....