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88h88 posted:Could someone explain this to me? I've had my gear about 10 months now and I bought that 'How to DJ properly' book which has taught me a fair bit but obviously I'm still learning. I love my KP3, but I use it mainly for looping. KORG recently announced the miniKaossPad 2 though, which is a cheaper alternative that seems really nice. Are you DJing with turntables and a mixer or with software? Traktor for example has decent built in effects. Some of the more advanced hardware mixers have integrated effects units aswell.
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Das Butterbrot posted:I love my KP3, but I use it mainly for looping. KORG recently announced the miniKaossPad 2 though, which is a cheaper alternative that seems really nice. I have a CDJ setup, at some point I'll upgrade the mixer as it's not the best but currently it's fine for what I do hence the thinking about a Kaoss Pad. It was the KP2 that actually made me think about it actually, aside from the mp3 player part is there really any difference between it and the original KP? I can't see it ever being used on the run, it'll probably sit with my kit forever and the proper RCA connectors seem like a much better idea. I'm assuming it sits between the mixer and the EQ/amplifier?
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Dopo posted:I don't think this is necessarily true, especially if the tune isn't melodic. I almost never use pitch lock, and I would never use it if I'm slowing a tune down. It distorts the sound too much and the kick never sounds clean. The bottom line is to just use your ears and figure out what sounds right though. I've never had this problem, but I don't bother with it if they aren't harmonic anyways. Never really heard any distortion, might depend on the quality of the equipment you use? But yeah, obviously whatever your ears tell you takes precedence. You have to build up your toolbox but you cant use a screwdriver to nail a hammer in. Also um, re: effects discussion, effects are almost always just a crutch and when you use them everything starts to look like a nail. The only DJ I know who consistently uses effects well is Zabiela. Examples of a DJ who doesn't know when to use effects: Paul "phazer" van "flanger" Dyk (I heard he stopped doing it finally after 4-5 years, I see him next month so we'll see) mitztronic fucked around with this message at 18:06 on Jan 31, 2012 |
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mitztronic posted:Also um, re: effects discussion, effects are almost always just a crutch and when you use them everything starts to look like a nail. In addition I've got the KP2&3, other than looking cool and being fun to mess around with when you're hosed up, they're pretty much useless if you're using them live. The sampler on the KP3 is always slightly off and it's really difficult to duplicate effects. They're basically expensive toys. Seriously if your transitions/track selection are solid people are gonna think you're doing way more than you actually are anyway. I'm not anti-effects in general but if you use them a lot in a set it's a huge crutch and people will notice.
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In terms of effects, all you really need is airhorn.wav and maybe reggae_laser.wav
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Yeah I know some Djs use them farrrrrr too much but every now and again, I just feel like I need a bit of LPF/HPF at certain points. Nothing particularly over the top, that's not how I do.
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The essential rule with effects is that you really do not need them. Once you realize that, they become useful. Master the basics first. And by master I really mean master; become great at blending two songs using nothing but your faders and EQ. Once you can do that, start looking at some effects. Think about what you play and if the music needs you to use effects. If you play EPIC TRANCE you really do not need any more EPIC ECHOES. If you play mellow deep house you equally do not need EPIC DELAYS. Often times you'll find great tracks don't need it all. EFX are also pretty much dividable into two categories; the ones that form an extension of your EQ and the ones with the potential for crazy. Filters are ideal for blending your tracks in a seamless fashion, as is that light touch of reverb every now and then. Delays, echo's, rolls etc are for adding some energy or messing things up in a good way when used right. Flangers are an absolute no-go, as are phazers. Hardstyle effects that I've never ever once heard anyone use in a way that added anything other than stupidity to a set. Same goes for filter sweeps. My advice; upgrade your mixer first. Get a Xone
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Rivfader posted:Filters are ideal for blending your tracks in a seamless fashion, as is that light touch of reverb every now and then. Delays, echo's, rolls etc are for adding some energy or messing things up in a good way when used right. This is pretty much all I'm after, I don't want to chop the poo poo out of tracks though that might be fun in a purely selfish way, it is literally to make things sound a little nicer Rivfader posted:My advice; upgrade your mixer first. Get a Xone I was looking at the Xones with just HP/LP/BP filters on them, mainly because it seems A&H is regarded as having some of the better SQ in the mixer world.
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reverb is highly underrated as a mixing tool Fading a loop out with increasing reverb sounds so much smoother than just pulling the fader or EQs down
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In One Ear And Right Out The Other New Hard House that grooves up from 141 BPM to 150. https://www.djderkin.com 1. Shoofly Pie - Ross Homson 2. On The Bounce - James Devlin 3. Royal House - Andy Farley & Base Grafitti 4. Chill Machine - Future Resonance 5. Torpedo - Ben Stevens & Lefty 6. Output 1 & 2 - Dave Owens 7. My Anthem - Dan Bertnick 8. Schwing - David Ding 9. Disco Stomp - Chris Summers 10. Music Is My Life (Pulse Fiction Remix) - Valex vs Trauma 11. Boyz Noize - Paul King vs Pulse Fiction & Dave Owens 12. Eddie M - Jody 6
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88h88 posted:This is pretty much all I'm after, I don't want to chop the poo poo out of tracks though that might be fun in a purely selfish way, it is literally to make things sound a little nicer SQ is definitely one of the main selling points of all A&H mixers. The difference between a Xone:92 and DJM-800 is clearly audible. It's not that a DJM sounds bad, it's really that a 92 sounds better. If you were to buy a 92, you're going to fall in love with the filters. They add a lot of creative options and will make DJ-ing even more of joy.
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Rivfader posted:SQ is definitely one of the main selling points of all A&H mixers. The difference between a Xone:92 and DJM-800 is clearly audible. It's not that a DJM sounds bad, it's really that a 92 sounds better. Most likely because the Xone [X]2 series are analog while the DJM series has been digital. I haven't spent enough time with the DJM 800 or 2000 to speak of the differences, but the 600 always sounded muddy as hell in its rendering of the the tracks (whether they came from vinyl or later CDJs). Granted the 600 appeared in 2001. The 600 was good for its time, but despite its popularity in the clubs, the Xone 62, 464 and the Rane series were always better sounding.
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geeves posted:Most likely because the Xone [X]2 series are analog while the DJM series has been digital. I haven't spent enough time with the DJM 800 or 2000 to speak of the differences, but the 600 always sounded muddy as hell in its rendering of the the tracks (whether they came from vinyl or later CDJs). Granted the 600 appeared in 2001. Analog does make the difference in this case indeed. I don't know about the 2000 either (although I do know I believe it's simply ridiculous to pay that much money for a mixer), but while the 800 indeed sounds much better than the 600, the A&H still tops it. I've owned a 600 and didn't really notice just how muddy it sounded until I switched (to an Ecler Evo-4 at first). Thing was built like a tank though, the main reason it made a name for itself and became so popular. The Xones were considered "hard" to use back then and I think the Rane's were really more aimed at those looking to use them primarily for scratching. Somehow DJ's in clubs were/are morons who treat their equipment like poo poo.
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Rivfader posted:Analog does make the difference in this case indeed. I don't know about the 2000 either (although I do know I believe it's simply ridiculous to pay that much money for a mixer), but while the 800 indeed sounds much better than the 600, the A&H still tops it. I think the 62/464's failing was just the interface. The channel meters weren't very informative and you had soundboard-style faders (which are easily replaced). What the 600 introduced was a nice way for those of us who DJ in our headphones to be able to blend the tracks easily and fade out/in the Master Out. The 62 doesn't have this, BUT it can be achieved with some trickery. I use the AUX levels / buttons at the top and this allows me to cue the track at a higher volume solely in the headphones. To this day I still do not know what the real purpose of the AUX out was - perhaps 3rd party effects like a Korg pad or something? A&H of course incorporated the DJM-style blend into the 92. I would love to see a successor to the 92, but with the way technology is trending with Serato, Traktor and other things which are being developed, it is not needed.
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88h88 posted:Could someone explain this to me? I've had my gear about 10 months now and I bought that 'How to DJ properly' book which has taught me a fair bit but obviously I'm still learning. Breakdown playing on Deck A cue different chorus on Deck B drop them together and kill the bass on A or crossfade immediately to Deck B
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geeves posted:I think the 62/464's failing was just the interface. The channel meters weren't very informative and you had soundboard-style faders (which are easily replaced). Yeah, Pioneer's pretty much done for DJ-mixers what Apple did for portable music players; create a simple interface that literally anyone can figure out within minutes. It's the best thing about their mixers still, unfortunately SQ and component wise it's just no value for money. I personally disliked the fact that the 600 had a fader for the Master though. I wish I could count the number of times I accidentally pulled it down when actually attempting to kill the 4th input fader on one hand... I think the AUX outs indeed were meant for external FX-units, makes sense as the Xones always lacked any FX aside from the VCF's. I believe the original intent with the 464 was that it would serve in venues as a "cheap" combination option; a mixer that DJ's could use but that could also serve as a mixingdesk for small live-acts/bands. There is a sort of successor to the 92 actually, the DB4, but I agree with you that it's hardly necessary. My 92 is the best mixer conceivable in a DVS with Traktor setup.
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I'm a Traktor user with a pair of CDJ2000s and a DJM2000 and I have to say, the DJM is very solid sound wise. I had a DJM400 before and everything was a bit muddy, but the 2000 sounds crisp.
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Have a new mix that I'd love to get some impressions on from the Goon Collective. Ideally, I'd like to use this/these tracks to demo myself to some clubs in the area so that I can make the move from house parties to getting paid...intimidating to say the least. There's selections of electro, hard house, bootleg bangers, and a dubstep breakdown (with the nastiest Imogen Heap remix you've heard)...thus: The Variety Show Stream/Download the uncut mix off of Soundcloud. Or get the .rar file of individual tracks here: via ZippyShare Track List (hot hots in bold) quote:1. Sending My Love (Kaskade MixMash) - R3hab & Swanky Tunes TracerBullet fucked around with this message at 14:47 on Feb 7, 2012 |
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Here's a mix I made last night, I've been doing it quite a lot recently and would like to say I've gotten a little better. http://soundcloud.com/bonhommerichard/2-6 Hope someone enjoys it. Tracks posted:1. Tenasnake - Coma Cat
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Promo video for the techno festival we organized last fall. I make a brief (3 second) appearance. Looking forward to doing it again this year! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKSMTCgRXTM&hd=1
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I forget who posted the "Slow Your Roll" 5 hour mix, but thanks to whoever you are. Really is the bee's knees.
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Jedi Knight Luigi posted:I forget who posted the "Slow Your Roll" 5 hour mix, but thanks to whoever you are. Really is the bee's knees. That was me. Glad you are enjoying it 
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TracerBullet posted:Have a new mix that I'd love to get some impressions on from the Goon Collective. Ideally, I'd like to use this/these tracks to demo myself to some clubs in the area so that I can make the move from house parties to getting paid...intimidating to say the least. There's selections of electro, hard house, bootleg bangers, and a dubstep breakdown (with the nastiest Imogen Heap remix you've heard)...thus: The Variety Show THIS. loving. MIX. RIGHT. HERE. I LOVE the track selection and you've got some slick mixing in here to boot. If you're hoping for some promoters to just listen to the first 20 minutes, you're selling yourself short. This is a QUALITY mix and it had me head banging from start to finish.
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Jesse James posted:THIS. loving. MIX. RIGHT. HERE.
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New House mix, mostly very high-energy Electro but some Tech and Progressive. Tracklist: Meat Katie, D. Ramirez & Odissi - Stop The Revolution (Bassbin Twins remix) Kill Light - Dumbo The Chemical Brothers - Horse Power (Popof remix) Feed Me - Talk To Me Deadmau5 - I Remember (Vocal mix) Kirsty Hawkshaw & Liquid Kaos - Back In Time (John Dahlback remix) Feed Me - Grand Theft Ecstasy Zedd - Shave It Skrillex & Wolfgang Gartner - The Devil's Den Zedd - Slam The Door Moguai - Mpire Ian Carey, Brasco, Timbaland & Rosette - Amnesia (CAZZETTE Another Sugar Hunt remix) Knife Party - Tourniquet Kill The Noise - Deal With It Am I getting better at this, or just staying consistently awful?
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Mister Speaker posted:New House mix, mostly very high-energy Electro but some Tech and Progressive.
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Richie Hawtin's "Decks, EFX and 909" is now my favorite DJ mix. I cannot stop listening to it.
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Socket Ryanist posted:Richie Hawtin's "Decks, EFX and 909" is now my favorite DJ mix. I cannot stop listening to it. I was fortunate enough to see Richie at a rave right after that album had come out. He was doing the whole act with the foot pedal, the 909, everything loving awesome
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Here's a mix I threw together for some people chillin out. http://soundcloud.com/riddim-ryan/jan-31-2012 Don't Wanna Cry - LD Out of the Blue - Stinkahbell Ruffhouse - Rod Azlan Something in Your Eyes - Stinkahbell Deviance - Excision and Datsik Mexter Dorgan - L Wiz Lazy Days - Droid Sector Bag O Wire - Boson Reasons (Remix) - 12th Planet and Juakali - Doctor P Phatty Drummer - Skream Living Fire - Tes La Rok Ganja (Remix) - Orbatek - DZ Rapapampam - Doctor P Contact - Tunnidge Under the Dancing Feet - Clouds Favorite Cup (Remix) - Don Carlos - Juju and DG Conquerer - J:Kenzo Get Outta My Head (Remix) - Redlight - Joker Turn Me On - Subscape Turn Off the Lights - Joker Dark Skies - Tunnidge Sandsnake - Cluekid and Skream Louder - Caspa Africa - The Others Girl From Codeine City - L-Wiz
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New ish from me. Last night's opening set, deep house and tech with some moody poo poo thrown in for good measure http://soundcloud.com/vanillaslimfast/bones-live-at-the-bpl-2012-02-10 Tracklisting 01. DJ T - Leaving' Me feat. Khan (David August Remix) [Get Physical Music] 02. Bocca Grande - Even If (Morning Factory Remix) [Rebirth] 03. Brandub - Writhing Dub [Airdrop] 04. Rills - Panoramix [8bit] 05. Amine Edige - I Love You [Katchuli] 06. Hollis P Monroe - I'm Lonely (Laura Jones Remix) [Noir Music] 07. Human Woman - Delusional (Gus Gus Remix) [hfn] 08. Catz 'n Dogz - I'm Free feat. Paul Randolph (Carl Craig Remix) [mothership] 09. Piemont - Clinking Glass (Jules De Pearl Remix) [MBF ltd] 10. Marco Dassi - Long Sky Road [Hell Yeah] 11. Arjun Vagale - Indian Shot [Trapez Ltd] 12. La Fleur - Cendres [Lo:Rise] 13. Dhaze - Locked Out [Low Pressings] 14. Steve Mill & Luke Fair - Beaches (Peter Horrevorts Remix) [Add2Basket] 15. Cozzy D - Cupid [Lower East]
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http://soundcloud.com/kissinger/neptune-all-night Laid-back disco and house. cool music for mostly good-looking people. SOMEONE LISTEN
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bencreateddisco posted:cool music for mostly good-looking people. Well, I'm out I guess.
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P0PCULTUREREFERENCE posted:Well, I'm out I guess. MOSTLY*
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vanilla slimfast posted:New ish from me. Last night's opening set, deep house and tech with some moody poo poo thrown in for good measure This is a good mix, as usual with your stuff.
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OG KUSH BLUNTS posted:This is a good mix, as usual with your stuff. thanks buddy 
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Had a free evening so did another live Electro mix. Feedback positive or negative is always welcome. Hope you enjoy. http://soundcloud.com/user2148473/electro-mix-3-happy-valentines 1. Elite Gymnastics - O M A M O R I 2. Pictureplane - Trance Gender 3. Midnight Juggernaut - Nine Lives 4. Teengirl Fantasy - Cheaters 5. Tesla Boy - Thinking of You 6. Grum - Can't Shake This Feeling 7. Fenech-Soler - Golden Sun 8. Chromeo - Hot Mess 9. Lifelike - So Electric 10. Teams - Based Love
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Konstruct posted:Had a free evening so did another live Electro mix. Feedback positive or negative is always welcome. Hope you enjoy. That teams track is boss. Do you know Sean?
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Ben and Stew posted:That teams track is boss. Do you know Sean? Sorry I don't, but I really dig his poo poo.
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So, this is my first time making a mix. It's far from perfect, so I was hoping for some feedback. It's 1hr 6 min and consists of various genres. http://soundcloud.com/wombatinahat/test-mix 1. I.A. Bericochea - R4 2. Yuksek - Always on the Run (Villa Remix) 3. Faze Action - I Wanna Dancer (Reflex Dub Mix) 4. Gui Boratto - Mr. Decay (Robert Babicz Universum Disco Mix) 5. Sexy Sushi - A Bien Regarder; Rachida 6. Wagon Christ - Manalyze This! 7. Lady Tron - Evil 8. Nastynasty - Haterade 9. Cassius - The No No's 10. Junkie XL - No Way 11. Instra:Mental - Sun Rec 12. Kuedo - Starfox 13. Kode9 Vs. LD - 2bad 14. Ido Shoam - Captain 303 (Ton!C Mix) 15. Kingdom - Bust Broke 16. Kid Gloves - Brand New Dance 17. Rudi Zygadlo - A Room to Sing 18. Austra - Shoot the Water
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DUB DUB DUB DUB DUB I did another deep/dub chill mix, first half is dub techno and second half is dub house with a bit of techy stuff. 47 minutes. http://soundcloud.com/scott-jackson/scott-jackson-deep-03 Paul EG - Unexplicable Life (Quantec dub) Artette - Day Three (Nikosf. dub) Insect O. - Four (Striesen dub) Dub Taylor - Urban Silence I Spetterphat - Ambiance (Stefan Vincent remix) Matin - Turning Echonomist + Cosmic Cowboys - Need to Know (dub) Topspin + Dmit Kitz - Flow (Cosmic Cowboys remix) Fabel - Kurumi (Gabriel Le Mar + Pablo Bolivar remix) Evren Ulusoy - On the Floor (Damir Pushkar remix)
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