they still use the vinyl plates though.. (for the most part).
n you can find some 1200s on craigslist probably.. or even eBay. theres still a bunch floating around.
that shit there is some shit you fool around with at home
plus its making shit way more complicated than it has to be with all those buttons n shit.. all you really need is a good ear..
but as long as you know how to use it.. fuck it