a bit of fun.a mix challenge .

let the challenge begin.here’s my effort.hopefully some trophies of phil morse.!!

http://www.mixcrate.com/mix/115507/going-thro-the-gearschallenge-mix

is just listened to this and its gonna take some beating guys.

thanks for your mix bigchips.ill give some tips and some criticisms so dont be offended,as i know trance isnt your fav music genre.track listings are a must and bpms shown are helpful for the purpose of the mix challenge(128-140 bpms in 7 track challenge).thats my 1st point.secondly i think your mix was too vocal orientated.i listened 2 times.once with my clubbing head on and then my dj head.you can obviously mix tracks but your prep needs improvement.some tracks are not in key(i suggest mixed in key and cross reference with mixmeister fusion pro).this works for me on my prep.also check your master output as volume seems to increase over certain tracks.another point,you seemed to have a lot a tracks in such a short mix.i suggest play some 7 min tracks in middle to pad out the mix.the intro was ok but then i suggest get something more punchy with some bangin bass.overall not a bad effort.hope these tips help.

edit:i suggest you listen to this mix for the structure i use.my personal choice but a guide for you bigchips.
http://www.mixcloud.com/paul-hill2/neurologic-toxicsurgical-strike-mix/

well the parameters of my mix were 128-130-132-134-136-138-140.there is now other restrictions to this otherwise.you can cross genre.what you put in the pudding is up to you.if the pudding turns out ok then yummie lol

edit:you can post other bpms but in same format,eg 110,112,114 etc(7 tracks but must have track list and bpms shown)

i like to use the analogy of a dj being like a michelin 4 star chef.here goes.ill explain what i mean.a master chef will first have an idea of his menu and what is needed to create this.first he will source his ingredients,gauge quantities and add his own flavours to make a unique dish.what has this got to do with djing you say!!.

well its about preparation.80% of a chefs dish is about preparation,before he even turns on the hobs and ovens.
a dj sourcing his ingredients is the tunes.
first:the menu=the idea of what you mix is gonna be(trance/dubstep/house).
second.poor tune selection=poor ingredients
thirdly:quantities of ingredients reqd=length of each track.
fourth:and very important is the flavouring=getting bpms and keycodes right.too much/less can spoil the flavour of the mix.

now that you have your preparation done we can no concoct your creation.

this bit is all about timing.a good chef adds the ingredients in a certain order and has his ovens at the correct temperature.this applies to mixing.add your bass/vocals at the right moments and dont overcook it.now that you have things cooking.keep an eye on your timings.when happy that your creation is complete.then serve up.

if the mix is done correctly then i should hit the punters pallette.

just another point,a master chef and a poor cook can have the same ingredients,but its the prep and the skills to put the stuff together that makes the master chef.only hard work and practice can do the last 20%.the preparation is the easy bit

thanks