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Calling Manchester (UK) Digital DJ's for meet up

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  • January 18, 2012 at 11:54 pm #12999
    LoveLand
    Member

    good job haroon we need a similar thing for londoners… ( im too much of a noob to do it ) i’d definitely go…!

    January 19, 2012 at 1:03 pm #13012
    U31
    Member

    Ill be in Whitby on this date, otherwise id pop along and show my support… šŸ™

    January 19, 2012 at 9:15 pm #1002653
    Haroon
    Participant

    No probs, were are gathering quite a bit of interest from twitter via people who know madlab, so there is a good chance for another one.

    January 19, 2012 at 9:17 pm #1002654
    U31
    Member

    Sweet, keep everyone on here posted, im sure there are a few of us in the North West

    February 9, 2012 at 9:14 pm #14599
    Haroon
    Participant

    Looks like not many manchester folk on here, then?
    Got a enough interest off twitter/madlab to ensure the event goes ahead šŸ™‚

    February 21, 2012 at 11:37 am #15346
    Haroon
    Participant

    Just to let peeps who might have shied away last night, it was a good session last night – one attendee blogged a review here is a snippit:

    “After tonights meet, Iā€™m feeling pretty positive and glad to have met some cool new people who share a passion and are willing to share their experience in order that I can become a better musician/digital dj/controller-ist and eventually become an accomplished electronic performer.”
    http://undergroundfreelancer.com/2012/02/21/madlabsuk-and-digital-dj-ing/

    My overview:
    We started off with quick introductions about ourselves and what led us to be there. It seemed all were already established DJ’s, some having been in the game for decades, but wanted to change things up and see what they can achieve that goes beyond the two decks and a mixer approach, for which all accepted was a classic combo.

    The discussion then moved on as to what people would like to cover, a brainstorming session:

    • audience engagement, which became quite passionate;
    • tagging and organising files (tagscanner, beatunes and even itunes reared its head with its smart playlists);
    • free software to get started;
    • controllers people are using became a show and tell around the room, interesting how people were using their equipment and modifying their equipment with custom mappings;
    • more topics on the list saved for next time.

    Alas the two hours passed quickly and people were staying behind well after 9pm discussing set-ups.

    Our remaining topics from the brainstorming, have formed the following agenda for the next event:

    • Using Keys for Harmonic mixing – Haroon will do a mini-session on detecting keys and using the camelot wheel
    • Mapping with Traktor / Virtual DJ / other –
    • Share your favourite effects – all to participate and share favourite effects
    • Overview of Madeon style cue-point juggling

    I’m looking at dates for the next event in March.

    February 24, 2012 at 11:48 pm #15642
    Rick Dawson
    Participant

    I found out about this too late…
    I live in Stockport.

    I’m a trance DJ (also play drum’n’bass and Happyhardcore, but not regularly)

    I use traktor pro 2 2.0.3 on my laptop, with an Allen and Heath Xone:4D
    I also use a Novation Launchpad to trigger samples. in Ableton Live

    I broadcast online Sundays 8-10pm GMT on http://www.radio4by4.com/trance and http://www.tranceformers.net

    My 4D is a bit big for taking places.
    I have an alternative using my Android tablet. (if the developer (hexler) of TouchOSC gets a version with custom layouts enabled)

    Using TouchOSC as it is, doesn’t allow me to properly map it to traktor.

    If he does get it developed, then my launchpad, laptop and tablet will fit in my laptop bag, and I only need a portable usb soundcard, to headphone cue and send output to the PA system where I am.

    I have recently finished producing my first track a 138bpm peak time uplifting trancer.

    February 27, 2012 at 2:05 pm #15755
    Haroon
    Participant

    Good to hear from you Rick, there were quite a few peeps into trance there.
    The next one is 7:30pm Wednesday 28th March, details here:
    http://madlab.org.uk/content/digital-dj-2/

    I hope you can make it over.

    Haroon

    March 7, 2012 at 11:27 am #16303
    Phil Morse
    Keymaster

    Glad ti went well for you!

    March 28, 2012 at 12:23 pm #17485
    Haroon
    Participant

    Return to MadLab tonight…. thinking if this turns out regular, then see if we can play at Common bar opposite after.

    April 19, 2012 at 10:54 am #18808
    Haroon
    Participant

    Hi folks, next session is Monday 23rd 7:30pm at MadLab again more info:
    http://madlab.org.uk/content/digital-dj-3/

    For May, I’m thinking of doing a Saturday afternoon session, perhaps with a follow on to play out at a local bar. Let me know if interested.

    Haroon

    May 18, 2012 at 11:37 am #1004603
    Neil Kilroy
    Member

    Nice one, am i too late for this, im from manchester. are there any details you can send me regarding this event. i specialise in progressive and vocal trance.

    May 18, 2012 at 12:30 pm #1004605
    Haroon
    Participant

    hi Neil, the next one is Saturday 26th May at 4pm – hoping I recover from Kerri Chandler lol

    More info here:
    http://madlab.org.uk/content/digital-dj-4/

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