Warziders
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Warziders
MemberI agree, these new laws are unreasonable and potentially harmful to djs.
MemberThe easiest way around this is to register with the four leading companies that deal in music licensing:
ASCAP, BMI, SESAC AND SoundExchange. You can also find a reputable firm that will do the work for you. The only way around this is, again, play your own 100% original work. There are some out there that say that the venue you play at is the only ones that need to license, but in all honesty, a lot of places prefer the DJ to be licensed or possess the rights to the tunes being played. It’s not really hard to register with the companies, and if you do it right they will make sure the royalties are payed through their subscription costs.MemberAMD is more stable then folks think, they were originally designed for gaming systems as well as crossplatform cpus; this meaning that they can be found in more devices as well as being seen in linux based machines. AMD came out with cool and quiet technology meaning that on average they tend to not use as much power and run quieter and cooler. The top reason is affordability, most AMD machines cost less as do the CPUs if you are into building computers.
Memberthis is a timeless debate really. I personally prefer AMD and see no reason to go with Intel. True that your choice of processor doesn’t bare an impact on your controller though and I can actually give ya countless reasons to go with AMD over Intel.
MemberI really don’t see what the issue is, as long as the skill is there and the audience is happy, that’s all that matters. On top of that a lot of the newer breed comes from a smaller budget and can’t afford the new prices for vinyl. That’s why we come to sites like this, to learn the new tricks of the trade as well as blending in some of the old.
MemberWhat I am saying is that radio and tv here in the states obtain the rights to use said material, djs in the states have to use the same proper channels or face either jail or fines. It is outlined clearly in the law that if we use even a small portion we face the risk of losing our equipment, facing jail time, or a very hefty fine. My full set of reasons to produce music is on a larger scale, this is just the straw that pushed me to doing it sooner.
MemberNot missing a thing, read the law site i posted, there is a reason i produce my own stuff.
MemberAll depends on how you want to go at it. If you want to host your own material on your own server; obtain the software for SHOUTcast or IceCast. If you go this route, you’ll most likely need to pay the MP3 fees, especially to use SHOUTcast, other then that you could try a different format like LAME, OGG, etc. Now you can find specialized service providers/hosts if you want to take the stress out of owning your own server. Some decent SHOUTcast providers range from 5-15 USD a month. I’d suggest setting up with two servers, this is essential especially if you have a large listener base. Kind of think of the multiple servers as having a reliable back up or extension. If you are working on a budget, I suggest MIXXX, it is free and opensource and supports SHOUTcast and IceCast built in. There are some free hosts out there as well, but they tend to offer low stream quality and or low listener slots.
MemberI am both a fan of studying along with the courses offered here as well as trial and error. Nothing teaches you better then personal experience. I do suggest reading your manual and if need be research.
MemberAgree with ya completely, it’s a matter of personal skill and preferences. Ones customers aren’t gonna get the intimate look at your settings or what you’re doing, they just care about getting a good performance and that the music remains tight through and through.
MemberIn the US, there is no “blanket” policy for DJing. We are required to either produce our own material or to purchase/obtain rights to play the music of others. If we fail to do so, it can result in some messy results and legal issues.
” (Title 17 U.S. Code) provides for fines, imprisonment, and seizure of any or all equipment used in the production of pirated recordings. Civil law allows the copyright holders to sue for damages for infringement.”The law can be found and read here:
[COLOR=#00ffff][COLOR=#ff0000]http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/[/COLOR] [/COLOR]“Copyright Issues and Disc Jockeys.” [SIZE=16px][FONT=Times New Roman]Proformance Special Events Home Page. Web. 09 Feb. 2012. <“>http://proformancedj.com/copyright.htm>.[/FONT][/SIZE]
MemberYeah, turned down the reloops instantly by reviews alone.
MemberThanks for the welcome; I hope to continue learning my craft here and look forward to all the advice and guidance:)
MemberAccording to lawdit.co.uk, ehow.com, and several other more reputable sites; we have to pay for even the slightest snippet used. This is said for UK as well as US. One loop hole is to use tracks from artists who release them under a GNU type licence, or a copyleft agreement.
MemberThat is a very good question; I believe this could have a significant impact on DJing. It would limit how a lot of us use content for sure and force us into using either GNU licensed content or paying a great deal for “licenses” or the rights to play certain content. More or less, it comes down to a money game… That which the governments want, the governments take.
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