Hee Won Jung
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ParticipantYou cannot really compare a standard PC to a Mac, and i have been trying to tell people this forever.
If you are going to compare a mac to a PC then you really need to compare a PC laptop like an Alienware to a Mac…and here is why:
Macs construction is based off a 1 to 1…as in the same manufacturer of parts also creates the OS for these parts…that works to a tight integration of OS and Parts…where as 99.5% of PC laptops are created by different companies…Mobos, CPUs, Ram etc have a million different companies that create the same stuff…and then on top of that you have a different company altogether creating the OS…windows.
Now when you have a PC made with Asus Mobo, with an intel processor with kingston ram and a western digital Hard drive…well you are gonna run into more problems.
I have a macbook pro now…and yeah the thing is really nice, and i have my DJing stuff on it…but i still prefer to use my Alienware laptop as its what i have become accustom to.
And i hate to tell ya but Steve Jobs wasnt a Geeks Geek, he was GREAT at marketing and making people want to buy his products.
If you look at the average cost on parts of a macbook it isnt very expensive…Theres a reason why apple doesnt gross out the total of the PC competitors but they have the highest % in profits.
ParticipantInvesting in a quality PA system is a really good investment if you are dead set serious about djing as a source of income. From my experience and the way we built our 2 systems was by first getting gigs that can pay for the systems. Get a couple of mobile gigs where u can make 800-1000 bucks off them, and just rent a PA system. Then once u have made a market for yourself and u are able to get gigs on a some what regular basis drop the cash on a PA system.
A decent PA system u are gonna want to spend 2-5 grand depending on what u exactly want.
There’s no point in dropping that type of money if u only get a decent paying mobile gig once every 2 months
ParticipantHeadphones are totally a personal decision since not all heads are made the same.
After you have decided on a few brands of quality monitors then its just a matter of personal preference…what i may really like someone may not as their head is bigger or smaller than mine.
Best is just to go down and try some different pairs on and see what you like the most.
Personally if my HDJ2000s (2 years old and still not a thing wrong with them with steady gigging) ever break…i will definately be buying another pair…if pioneer hasnt upgraded its flagship headphones.
ParticipantPioneer, Ultrasone, Denons…
Personally I use the HDJ-2000s, and i love them…yeah they arnt that flashy looking but they have amazing construction, and super comfortable.
The thing with Turntables/CDJs and a mixer is that do you really want to haul all that crap with you to your gigs? What happens if the Venue/Promoter has Denon CDJs not Pioneer, or a Rane or zone mixer and not a Pioneer?
I too am going to be buying a CDJ/Mixer setup again since i sold my last one, but im saving until i can get 2X2000s and a 900 or a 2000 mixer.
The great thing about having a good controller is that no matter where you go or what setup they have you can still go out and play your set exactly the way you want in any scenario.
I dont want to practice on shitty cdj350s and a 400 when i can do 100X more on my controller.
Participant+1 on the headphones.
DiBartdi, you will come to realize, that DJs and promoters are probably the most picky and opinionated people you will ever meet…and thats a good thing for the most part. Wearing fashion statements and bling no matter of what type will put a lot of people off. Now i know that you are not DJing for other DJs or the promoters, but chances are that those peer groups are the ones to give you more gigs. By being accepted by your peers you can then focus on utilitizing the connections you make to further your goals.
By using something like the Beats Pro, you are making a statement…and that statement is hey look at me i have all this cash and i spent it on an accessory, and not a Utility item.
I made this statement before and i stick by it…if you are working on a construction site and you had to haul a load of shit away…would you drive a pick up truck or a ferrari? Yeah you make look cool as shit in ur ferrari but NONE of your peers would take you seriously.
This is the EXACT same when it comes to DJing…actually probably more when it comes to DJing because it is a bit of a popularity contest with your fellow DJs as well as ur fans.
Ur fans are not going to care wtf you are wearing…either beats or pioneers etc. BUT a lot of promoters and other DJs will be like LMAO look at that fool hes using beats…guy must be a newb. even people who have never seen you spin before will automatically associate BEATs to kids and amateaurs. Now if you mess up during a set…and wear the beats…promoters will associate you to being a rookie even more.
Where as if you were to wear Pioneer or Denons or Ultrasones, you have the right tool for the right job.
You wouldnt use a gardening shovel to shovel snow…so use the proper headphones for the proper job, if you ever want to get into production you will need a pair of STUDIO grade headphones…and no matter what BEATS say…any Beats line are not studio Quality.
On a side note, Monster has dropped the contract for the Dr. Dre Beats and will no longer be in production.
ParticipantDubstep is no different than any other music to mix, the timing of the kick is different so you have to really make sure your phrasing is on beat. Rather than working on the idea of 4 x 4 you have to look at the beats as 8 x 2
As long as you are matching the first beat to the first beat you will always be fine.
With normal music most people cut out the bass and blend in the highs and mids (normal house music style)
With dubstep its kinda the opposite…you wanna make sure that your lows are up and you slowly bring in your highs as there is often a lot of percussion and high synths in dubstep. Of course this is all song dependant
ParticipantYeah i would have to disagree with the comment saying that the AMD processor isnt good enough for the mtp.
I had an old AMD powered Toshiba laptop that i used to use for gigging all the time on Traktor…and Traktor is a lot more resource intensive than VDJ.
I suggest going to the Native instruments website and download the 30 day trial of Traktor pro and if Traktor is working on it with no problems then its not a processor problem…it is most likely a driver problem…or it could be a latency issue with VDJ.
Have you looked at the sampling rates that you have set for VDJ? Sometimes DJ programs will set your buffer to like 24 rather than 192 or 256.
This issue happens to me once in a while on Traktor where my sample rate normally at 192 will get reset to 32 and itll cause all sorts of problems.
As well take a look into the VDJ and see if they have a multicore support or not.
ParticipantAs all Digital DJing software integrate with itunes u are pretty much shit out of luck unless you want to organize all your music within your DJing software.
With that said there are other media organizing programs you can use in conjunction with Itunes that can make your life a lot easier.
Mediamonkey is one of my personal favs and that is what i use to edit all my song tags and info etc.before they go into my permanent Itunes library. Once in my itunes library i use all smart playlists to organize all my tracks, and then i will make a standard playlist for a specific set.
If u are using CDJs you can always use rekord box.
ParticipantEverything i post here is meant for constructive purposes and if i hit a nerve i apologize as it is not my intention.
First off I would never take a gig with a live player unless i had done a rehersal with him previous to it
2nd off If a rehearsal was not possible i would have at least tried to get him to give me a list of tracks and songs that he would like to rock out to and then i would have built my set accordingly.
Who was the highlight of the evening? was it the live sax player or you? From the sounds of things it was about the live Sax player, and he sounds like he is a bit of a diva so to speak.
I would talk to the owner and discuss exactly what had happened, and reason with him, have you had other shows at his venue that went really well? If yes then you have a leg to stand on. At this point i would make it a point to NOT point out the errors of the night and just brush it off as an unsuccessful night. We all are going to or already have had shitty nights…its going to happen its the industry, and let him know that as well…thinking that every night is going to go perfect and that you are going to have a crowd thats gonna rock out is unreasonable.
The worst thing you can do in this situation is start pointing fingers, take the hit and accept it move on to another venue if u think that the one u are talking about is no longer going to fly. It takes YEARS to build a solid reputation, but only 10 seconds of being an idiot to ruin it.
Overall just chalk this up to a giant learning lesson and move on. DJing is a marathon and you are gonna trip and fall on occasion, its about just letting it go and finding future endeavours.
ParticipantLoop roll.
Track A is on outro, as u mix in track 2 during the build, 16 beats before the drop use a 1 beat roll, then when its 8 beats before drop do a 1/2 beat roll, then slowly put a HP filter on the loop roll, cut as the drop to the 2nd track hits.
Loop Roll Gate effects
Same thing as above yet apply a gate to the build of the 2nd track, apply the same loop roll while applying the gate to the 2nd track and off you go.
I use traktor where i can have multiple effects going and apply to different decks so i dunno what u are using.
The new Traktor 2.6 has some freaking AMAZING macro effects that im still fully getting used to before i use them on my next gig.
ParticipantShambala, EDC Las Vegas, are my 2 goto Music Festivals this year :D.
IMO events like Shambala are true music festivals where events like Ultra, EDC, Electric Zoo, Sensation White ETC. are not really music Festivals…just 3 day long concerts.
Events like Shambala celebrate the spirit of the music and the energy and vibe…where as all those others are just really celebrating the DJ.
ParticipantIf this is purely for just DJing…take a look at the rokit line of studio monitors.
They are cheap and the lows are a little more than i would like in studio monitors but GREAT for DJing as you wont need to really add a sub if u dont want to.
oh nvm…those M-audios are really cheap
Participantwithin 5 mins of google this is what i have found regarding Seismic Audio.
http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?6466-Seismic-Audio-PWS-10-Speaker-Review
I do not believe in Youtube, amazon or epionion review pages as they usually do not come from people that actually understand the industry and what qualifies as a “good” speaker.
ParticipantPlease
DJAckatz, post: 32415, member: 4135 wrote: and a 15 or 18 powered sub can always be added to produce low end. Jimmy, you may want to look at only one main and a sub? 🙂
NEVER use just 1 monitor and 1 sub, just dont do it, you cannot achieve a “round” sound by using only 1 and 1.
ParticipantActually…in real use…the Rokit 8s are perfectly acceptable for a small house Party…as i have used mine for several times before, it will not fill a nitch like a full PA, but there are very large differences between a PA and monitors…for small gigs like small house parties they are totally useable. I have used mine several times for small gigs and after parties with no problem.
The Rokit 8s are a CHEAP and AFFORDABLE solution that u can use that will combine the high and lows that you will need.
Buying a cheap PA is useless and the money should be saved for a long lasting solution that is reliable and produces good sound.
I would rather use my Studio Monitors than buy a cheap set of Behringers that will break down with passible sound quality.
Please read more in depth to my post regarding PA systems as I have quite a bit of experience in using multiple PA systems as well as Active Studio monitors.
http://www.digitaldjtips.com/forum/threads/building-pa-question-first-time.6756/
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