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ParticipantThey basically do the same thing (as far as I’m aware) but you’re right that taking the guesswork out is a benefit. I rarely do any key adjusting myself though.
Participant2nd hand macbook pro
ParticipantIt doesn’t have a hamster switch on the controller, you can set the crossfader in reverse through the software but its not a simple flick of the switch action. Maybe check out some of the reloop controllers since DJ Angelo is their spokesman.
ParticipantYep had this happen a bunch of times. You should try to be on top of your music collection and playlists so that its not too daunting. Unless its a large scale event that’s being scrutinized heavily, I wouldn’t be too worried.
ParticipantAs Terry stated above it should be decent enough. I always prefer to buy the MP3 version if possible as the sound is better in my opinion but there have been a bunch of songs i couldnt get anywhere but itunes.
ParticipantCorrect. You could use the key lock too but be wary as anything more than a small pitch adjustment, starts to kill the sound quality.
ParticipantI haven’t really seen whats underneath the button to see if you can get away without but its a big red flag if the button is missing…often the cue and the play buttons get beat up after a lot of heavy use and then they can have problems like sticking or not responding
August 19, 2012 at 4:44 am in reply to: Name one good thing and one bad thing about your DJ headphones #1009951ParticipantSennheiser HD25-1 ii
Good: Excellent sound. Excellent isolation. Completely user replaceable parts. Surprisingly durable.
Bad: Can’t fold them up like some other high end models.
ParticipantI don’t mind questions about mixing technique and such or if someone is having an issue when things don’t seem to be working but I must admit it irritates me when someone asks a question for something very simple that is clearly in the instruction manual or can be solved with a google search, but the person asking is just being lazy.
ParticipantUnless you have the crossfader set to a gradual curve (lots of digital gear doesn’t even allow control of the fader curve) then there’s no real point to mixing this way although there’s nothing really “wrong” with doing it either. The only time I would use the fader would be to cut or scratch.
ParticipantRead the manual before asking!
ParticipantEntry level Sennheisers are an option too.
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Terry_42, post: 25784, member: 1843 wrote: Now I hope this does not come around too hard but: If you do not ask money for it, it is not worth anything and this is how you get treated.
Never ever play for free. This has nothing to do with promoting yourself.
If you had a restaurant, would you come to my new years party with 50 people and cook for free to promote your restaurant? (If you do please call me)I ask for money if I play. I tell the managers/owners/whoever upfront what I am going to play. If they do not feel about it, then well I pass. If it is the first time in their club, well a discount is OK, but I clearly state on my contract that it is for e.g. a ONE TIME 20% discount.
Of course weddings are different. There I play whatever they ask me to play. But I also prepare this in the talk beforehand and there are borders I will not cross, I rather pass on the gig.
I’m sorry but I must disagree on this point. Whilst you should be careful not to short change yourself, accepting an unpaid gig to get your foot in the door is just fine and quite the norm in many areas. You do have to be careful that you don’t get taken advantage of. Only the first gig should be free.
Accepting gigs your not stoked on playing can sometimes be a good move to get yourself other gigs too once you’re established then I wouldn’t be accepting anything you don’t like.August 13, 2012 at 11:55 pm in reply to: Mixed in Key 5.0 (is it worth the money 4 beginner dj's) #1009676Participantbacktothefront, post: 25781, member: 1433 wrote: Greetings and welcome on board. Just a couple of points, glad you’re progressing well, but 8 months is still relatively a short time in terms of learning how to DJ, in fact, the learning process doesn’t really stop – you sort of suggest as much if you think ‘mixing is all about harmonic mixing’ – one element of a vast array of techniques/styles. Secondly I’m confused, why do you think you should get some software for free that people have spent time, expertise and money to create a product such as MiK, do you extend this to DJing software or music?!
This is not meant to be critical but you’ve received some good advice in the posts above but of course it’s up to you if you choose to take it onboard.
Cheers.
Well said.
August 12, 2012 at 3:59 am in reply to: Sounds great in the club, crap after the download . . . #1009572ParticipantI have often found kinda the opposite. I listen to a track and i’m not interested in it but then i hear it out and it sounds awesome or gets me pumped. Save all your potential tunes in a shopping cart/crate and leave them there for the night. The next day have a listen again and discard any that aren’t so great, before you buy. Whilst music is a personal thing (as stated above) if you think a song will send the dancefloor in to a frenzy (and you won’t hate yourself for playing that tune) then go for it.
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