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ParticipantThose seem rather expensive for hobby controllers.
October 9, 2014 at 1:56 pm in reply to: Is there a program that can add BPM and Key en masse in itunes? #2070341ParticipantI mean, it’s the cost of a video game, which puts it into the “consumer level” price range, IMO.
October 9, 2014 at 1:56 pm in reply to: Is there a program that can add BPM and Key en masse in itunes? #2070331ParticipantActually, the pricetag isn’t terrible… but it DOES use Always On DRM. Its accuracy rate is super, though… 95% accuracy rate on key detection. Second best is the free/open source Keyfinder, at 77%, but it does only key, not BPM.
ParticipantI live in Purmerend and work in Amsterdam. Playing every Friday here has indeed resulted in me picking up a gig in Berlin last weekend (that went pretty well… some snags, will probably make a post about it), and met the owner of a small but moderately successful indie label, so it was a really great gig. I got that gig because one of the DJs playing there heard and really dug one of my Friday Flavourites mixes.
ParticipantThe Fast course is decent if you have zero knowledge, but it does not go into very much depth. I bought it, and did learn from it, but a lot of what it covered I had taught myself before getting the course. The larger courses may give you more benefit.
ParticipantOh, man, done THAT! I’ve done it a few times now, so I am a lot better about remembering to reset the key knob now.
I’m still developing my technique, and branching out and trying new things… harmonic mixing is a good place to start from, as I enjoy how my mixes sound, but I am working on expanding how I can work things together. Using the +/- 1-2 semitones to move a song elsewhere in the wheel has been a really good trick, though I admit there were a few times where I did the math backwards.
ParticipantHowdy, Christian, welcome!
ParticipantHowdy, welcome!
I’m Alaskan, but living in the Netherlands… there’s a strong contingent of Dutch folks here too.
ParticipantWhoops, forgot the setlist.
Al Tarba – Honey Licker
Defunk – Giggle Water feat. Rayna MC
Crashgroove vs DJ O’Tools – Apache
Qdup – Electro Funk Boogie feat. Bavu Blakes (Warp 9 Remix Dub, DJ Edit)
Slamboree – ‘I Hate Myself’ (Howla Remix)
Slynk – Hey You
Adrian Younge – Cleanin’ Up the Streets (Father Funk & WBBL Mix)
Daft Punk – Get Lucky (WBBL Remix)
Word Up (Howla Remix) V8
Slynk – We’re Having A Good Time
Jimi Needles – Knightrider Superstar
Father Funk – Sayer What
Jukebox Champions – Celebrate
Funky Boogie Brothers – B-Boy Freedom
Isley Brothers – Work to do (CMC&Silenta Remix)
Stevie Wonder – Sir Duke (Jpod remix)
Al Green – Love & Happiness (WBBL Remix)
Leo – Emeraldo
Dads on Display – Boom Bap
Daft Punk – Lose Yourself To Dance (B-Side & WBBL remix)
Crush Effect – Fresh (DJ Edit)
Jimmy Castor – Supersound (Busta & Some Dj Remix)
M?nage Quad – Listen to the music
Howla – Llama Pimp
Yanivi vs. The Bee-Gees – Stayin’ Alive (Original Mix)
Glenn Miller – In The Mood (Funk Ferret & Goodgroove Remix)
X-Ray Ted – Bend That Back
Shades Of Black (WBBL Edit)
George Clinton – Atomic Dog (Qdup Remix)
Professor Elemental – I’m British
Beat Fatigue – One Flute Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (DJ Edit)
THIS IS HALLOWEEN (Bobby C Sound TV remix)
Dedy Dread & Dj Rebel feat. Delhi Sultanate – Criss N Shine
Slynk – Flip It Up feat. Timothy Wisdom
B-Side Ft. Kymberley Kennedy – Dope Rider (The Captain Remix)
Rare Earth – I Just Want To Celebrate (Stickybuds Remix)
The Beatles – The Word (The Captain Remix)
Shirley Bassey – Light My Fire (Detta Remix)ParticipantOK, the Deadline set can now be heard at Mixcloud. I do accidentally drop the music around the 50 minute mark, whoops!
ParticipantAh! On my laptop, some of the ports provide more power than others, so that might also be your problem.
ParticipantAs I said, in my case, I am not very good at constructive criticism because I am not good at understanding myself why I don’t care for something. It’s slightly easier with my own tracks only because I have spent a lot more time with them.
That said, I will be happy to do what I can, but it is rare for me to be able to actually identify what could be improved.
As Cheeku said, Soundcloud is your first point of contact, though… that’s the best way to distribute the tracks you want input on.
ParticipantHowdy, welcome!
ParticipantThat can be a bit tricky… you will get some responses from forums, but a lot of times, tracks and mixes don’t get a whole lot of comments on them. That’s not to say you shouldn’t, but be prepared to get limited responses.
For comments on original productions, it seems like DJTT generates more responses than here, but even so, it’s usually just a couple of people responding.
I honestly tend to tap my friends who are also producers for input on my work, and even there, I have to tap them individually to get much response – if I post about it to, say, the mailing list I’m on with several other guys in my demogroup, I rarely get much response, but if I IM them individually and ask them to give me constructive criticism, they’re more willing.
I think the problem is that many of us are a little nervous about giving constructive criticism because of hurt feelings and so forth, even when we know the person wants it and can handle it.
I would offer my assistance in checking out your tracks, but I’m actually not very good at constructive criticism on music because I oftentimes can’t give specifics very well… I can say “I dug it” or “I didn’t care for it,” but I am usually no good at “too much bass here, punch that up, tweak this or that” type responses.
ParticipantYour name is a lie! 😉
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