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ParticipantThe cue points and beatgrids etc are all software based so the hardware does not affect these. How you can control said cue points is hardware dependent. I would suggest getting a little more familiar with your equipment and software and the industry standard DJ equipment as you could run in to trouble when setting up. There may not be any time or anyone to help you.
ParticipantDecide what DJ software you want to use first. If you’re not familiar then try out the free demo’s that most of them offer from their website. The big ones are Traktor, Serato Itch or Virtual DJ. After you’ve made this decision, come back to us with a bit more information about your mixing style and preferences. Check out the DDJT controller guides (do a search).
ParticipantIf its only a 20 min mix then I would say your best bet is to cram as many tracks as you can (mixed flawlessly and intelligently of course). Have a varied playlist that showcases your sound and style. If you feel comfortable then throw in a few minimal effects but only a tiny bit. And most importantly…don’t mix any mix of Levels, Skrillex or otherwise.
ParticipantAt school dances this is not on. Its not a night club with more advanced musical palates. Its a bunch of kids who want instant gratification from songs they are familiar with. No unknown songs or genres. Nothing but mainstream hits. I would only consider pulling away from the mainstream if its a well known song on the latest MOS Clubbers Guide or similar album but then only if the track is very well known. Don’t be confused about what this gig is.
July 16, 2012 at 12:45 am in reply to: What are some fun, simple ways to make my mixes more entertaing? #1007803ParticipantI would say:
1. Get better at mixing. Gotta crawl before you walk.
2. Get better music.
3. Experiment with different mixing techniques including use of effects and possibly scratching. Don’t even think about this step until steps 1 and 2 are done.The above suggestions that the others made are good but it sounds like you’re still a beginner or novice so slow down and get the basics done right first.
ParticipantIf you’re not mixing the music then you are not much more than a glorified itunes playlist to the organisers so I imagine you would have to keep the pricing pretty low, especially in the States but on the flipside if its a commercial event like this then maybe the money isn’t a concern. Depending on how many hours you’re mixing for then I’m guessing a few hundred bucks. If you’ve scoped out a specific gig then maybe make them an offer but say its negotiable. Once you’ve got a few gigs under your belt you will probably know what the going rate typically is.
ParticipantTop 40 tracks that are not more than a few years old are what is generally most appropriate. You will have to make sure that none of the tracks have bad language or unsuitable themes. New is OK, in fact its probably better as the kids will be familiar with the tracks from radio play.
ParticipantYou either just take turns doing a few mixes each or have 2 setups running side by side. It makes in interesting in the realm of digital DJing if you only have 1 setup as you’ll both need to put your music on 1 laptop which will take a bit moire preparation.
Participantindamix, post: 23769, member: 743 wrote: its not about the simplicity of a transition or how stupid it is or how easy from a dj perspective
its about how people receive it …if they like it so what 😀 ,average listeners never care about how its done , but how it sounds .. because they dont know shit about djing and they dont want to know PERIOD .
a personal advice i give ” NEVER EVER LISTEN TO ANOTHER DJ’s CRITICS about how you should do somth IN GIG, NEVAA!!!!! especially inside GIG ” , but listen for people who pay the tickets and buy the freaking drinks , thats the whole point
I would half agree because at the end of the day it is about the music, however, your job as a DJ is to know how to creatively mix said music and while the punters may not recognise some poor mixes or mistakes they will notice when you elevate the music to another level with solid mixes. I guess in a way you’re paid to know better than the crowd thats listening. I get your point about the music being number one but if there’s a better way to mix something then you’re not doing the music any justice.
Your ‘personal advice’ sounds to me like you’re thinking a little too much like a club manager or promoter than a DJ…July 14, 2012 at 8:21 pm in reply to: DJ effects: When to use them (and when not to use them) #1007750ParticipantDon’t watch any Ean Golden videos then…
ParticipantAmazing what a good old Google search will find…
ParticipantJust play around with the effects, filters & loops. With these things though less is more. Don’t be that guy who flanges every mix. if you want a real challenge then get in to scratching. Its a long, hard road but well worth it.
ParticipantHe’s a decent DJ and performer. His brand of electro tends to get people pumped up quite a bit.
ParticipantHe didn’t mute the first track, he just set a loop of it so it will just keep playing that section (the vocals) over and over again and then dropped the other track in (quite poorly)
ParticipantJack Hoesterey, post: 23345, member: 2483 wrote: As a bedroom dj should i spend a lot on monitors
You don’t have to spend a lot but with monitors you get what you pay for. For mixing its probably not as big a deal but if you are using them for production then you need a decent pair that won’t colour the sound.
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