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  • January 26, 2013 at 2:01 am in reply to: Ns7 II, may make the switch #35727
    aaron altar
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    You could always just map it. Numark may even put up a mapping for you like they do with a lot of their other controllers. I agree with you about the NS7 II, I was very excited when I saw it as well.

    January 26, 2013 at 1:59 am in reply to: VDJ Controllers vs. Traktor Controllers #35726
    aaron altar
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    In my opinion if you want to get in to controllerism then Traktor is for you. As far as which controller, that’s a very personal decision that I cannot help you with. Enjoy the hunt!

    January 25, 2013 at 3:27 pm in reply to: controller that I can attach turntables too? #35694
    aaron altar
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    I wasn’t thinking when I posted that. My apologies.

    January 25, 2013 at 3:21 pm in reply to: First Club Gig- Getting Paid? #35693
    aaron altar
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    Bad deal for sure. Decide on a base rate, counter offer with that (or a number above it if you want to barter). If he won’t pay then forget it, if he will then get a signed contract.

    January 25, 2013 at 3:15 pm in reply to: Mixing with only filter #35692
    aaron altar
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    As long as every mix doesn’t sound the same, I say go for it.

    January 24, 2013 at 7:24 pm in reply to: Do you remember the first day you had a DJ controller? #35637
    aaron altar
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    7/10
    I got a Numark N4 last June. I’d been mixing vinyl for 15 years and my mixer had just crapped out on me. I decided to give digital a chance and so after much research I decided on the N4 because it could function as a standalone mixer as well as do digital. At first I had trouble assigning the decks so only one would play and then I had trouble with the cue. I think I had a few other troubles too. I went to the Numark website and got it all sorted in a couple of hours and off I went. Now, I rarely play vinyl and I love the digital world. By the way, this website was instrumental in my decision to give digital a chance. Thanks Phil.

    January 24, 2013 at 3:23 pm in reply to: controller that I can attach turntables too? #35609
    aaron altar
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    Terry_42, post: 35735, member: 1843 wrote: The N4 is not certified for the 2 largest DVS systems (Traktor and Serato) so you would need an additional box.
    The S4 is certified for Traktor Scratch Pro, so you can do it out of the box with it.

    It’s not certified but I know it works with Traktor without an NI audio interface. There is proof. Also it works with VDJ Pro DVS. I don’t believe it will work with Serato Itch however.

    January 24, 2013 at 3:08 pm in reply to: Digital Dj Tips free 50 week course #35608
    aaron altar
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    It won’t be a problem. Plus it’s free so you’ve got nothing to lose. Sign up.

    January 23, 2013 at 8:18 pm in reply to: difference between creating a mix and playing live #35548
    aaron altar
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    gilman, post: 35697, member: 510 wrote: Yes I know that without layering the transition is called cutting, and when you layer its called blending. And electro, progressive and some other EDM genres are transitioned form one track to another with blending. What I mean about layering is that when djs play deep house, tech house they play two or more tracks at the same time like always, never a single track.

    I understand. 3 and 4 deck mixing can be complicated and is best utilized in techno. I also find it to be done more frequently in mixtapes than live. Even when people do it live it is either a routine or they don’t take great risks.

    January 23, 2013 at 6:55 pm in reply to: difference between creating a mix and playing live #35540
    aaron altar
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    gilman, post: 35693, member: 510 wrote: By layering I mean playing two tracks (maybe one track and one loop) at the same time, while in transition I mean just going from track A to track B

    I think you’re listening to some poor mixes. Layering is a key component of edm mixing. I, for one, never transition without layering.

    January 23, 2013 at 3:52 pm in reply to: difference between creating a mix and playing live #35515
    aaron altar
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    Maybe it all has to do with the couple of drinks djs frequently have before going on. I know if I’ve had a few drinks I’m a lot more likely to use effects and try more difficult techniques but when I’m completely sober I rarely use effects or transition techniques that I’m not completely comfortable with (unless I’m just screwing around). There’s my 2 cents. What do you mean by “layer tracks” vs “make transitions?”

    January 23, 2013 at 3:45 pm in reply to: controller that I can attach turntables too? #35514
    aaron altar
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    The N4 can do DVS as well although I don’t know why you would.

    January 22, 2013 at 3:07 pm in reply to: controller that I can attach turntables too? #35478
    aaron altar
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    Numark N4 does it seamlessly. Works great for me and was the reason I got it.

    January 20, 2013 at 3:36 pm in reply to: Droppin da tune #35370
    aaron altar
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    I usually drop at 1/2 volume but I make sure the tracks are synced in the headphones first.

    January 20, 2013 at 2:38 am in reply to: Where to Get Music? #35355
    aaron altar
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    I’ll just repeat mine for you. Beatport, Audiojelly, Psy Shop and Juno. I play zero top 40 so I can’t help you there.

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