DJs?

[Caps Lock]

There is nothing wrong with using CDJs, have any of you guys brought your records to the club? That record bag is gonna be so heavy that its so not worth bringing all that weight for an hour or two set at the club. I love to use vinyl as much as the next guy but lugging heavy ass vinyl everywhere isnt cool. CDJs have become an industry standard as much as 1200s.

[lilldavid]

I've always only played vinyl and I've always drag my record bag around all over the place and I'm not complaining...

BTW. just bought some records today actually:

Compost black label #19 Jay Shepheard - "Pipes n Sneakers"

Compost black label #29 Tj Kong & Nuno Dos Santos - "Merging"

Stillmusic #27 Attias - "Aquilo / Okada"

Versatile #56 I:Qube - "Prophetization"

Codek #16 Various - "Superb Sounds"

Freerange #96 Yellow Sox - "Zig Zag"

[arem]

When I was playing out regularly I only used vinyl and it gets to be a fucking drag. If you are spinning for 3-4 hours (which isn't unusual at all} you need 2-3 crates of 75 or so records each (more if you rock doubles). It sucks dragging all that shit into a cab and up/down stairs multiple times a week. Not to mention some drunk spilling a drink or bumping a table and ruining a rare record now and then. If I was playing out now I'd be all over Serato without thinking twice. Vinyl is cool, but technology is there for a reason.

[brungus]

does anyone who has an old mix they made using ableton, feel like uploading the project file. i feel like i could learn the program better by seeing how someone does it.

thanks, if someone actually puts one up...

[yea!]

i'm in the process of making a new mix. i'll post it up with the project file when i'm done.

[percy]

hi kids,

what is the best software to get for pc mixing? ableton, torq, deckadance, traktor.. the list goes on and im confused. i would like something both powerful and user friendly.

what else do i need in terms of hardware or can i just do it all with my mouse? ooo, also i need some software to transfer my vinyl onto the comp.

thanks

[jeepster]

anyone have experience doing live djing w/ laptop and a numark total control? i think for cost reasons i might use one. i dont have sufficient cash for vinyls now and im already using a pair of borrow turntables.

[TheBrokeDJ]

jeepster:

http://www.djforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1143701&postcount=2

i once recommended this system to an italian guy that wanted to start a nightclub in milan as a cheap alternative to a whole turntable setup. after reading the review above, a few things caught my attention that you might want to consider:

1. the sensitivity of the jogwheel doesn't really correlate with the sensitivity of the onscreen vinyl.

2. the fact that the pitch/tempo faders don't work spontaneously (need to be "activated" first)

3. there is inherent latency as the reviewer states, despite the fact that it is only sending midi signals back to the laptop

also, two questions for other DJs on this thread

1.) is it me, or did the makers of serato raise the minimum computer specs? I remember it working well with my laptop with 512mb, but after upgrading to 1.8 had to get a 1gb stick. I'm pretty sure 512 was the old spec, since it now says 1gb on their site.

2.) for those of you who have attained residency or spun at any clubs, bars, etc. can you share what steps led you to such a position?

[herpsky]

i started DJing TODAY

i'm dead serious.

i just found a place that does lessons.

interesting so far

[xcoldricex]

what are they teaching you?

i'm going to start a weekly again... it's been a long ass time!

[littlebigman]

the specs were raised for serato a while ago. i'm thinking it's been at 1 gig ram for around a year.

[Guest youkinorn]

mixing as I type this.

lately I've been on the electro-house/bloghouse/whatever bandwagon.

also mix hip-hop.

been trying to get up on my scratching a tiny bit more lately...but it doesn't interest me quite as much.

1200 mk2s, american audio qd5-mkii, assortment of digital files with torq and real vinyl

my favorite part of DJing is switching basslines

[arem]

2.) for those of you who have attained residency or spun at any clubs, bars, etc. can you share what steps led you to such a position?

For my first regular gigs it was a matter of getting to know the managers of the spots I wanted to play, and getting them to give me a shot at bringing them in more people than they were getting at the time. If they give you a tryout slot make sure that you get everyone you know to come down and support you. You should be able to work something more regular out with the managers when they see how much more booze they are selling when you play.

Of course this works best at smaller places. I got into more established places because people heard me play at small places and asked me if I wanted to come work at bigger ones, or because I played with bigger DJ's and they liked what I did and asked me to open for them. You can try the old method of dropping off your mix CD's too, but I've found that they rarely get listened to, there are so many people trying to DJ now that you really need people skills and some hustle to get a gig, club owners aren't going to come to you.

[MikeN]

2.) for those of you who have attained residency or spun at any clubs, bars, etc. can you share what steps led you to such a position?

I started out as a promoter throwing my own parties, and by the time I was DJing myself I already had shit lined up everywhere. I've never had a club owner ask me for a mix.

[please underestimate]

i go to my friend's place to scratch, he just bought new tables. so now he has a second set for me to use!

[brungus]

anybody have a mix from albleton, that they can post the project file for yet?

[hellogoodbye]

you'd probably have more luck with that over at the ableton live forums

[jcotteri]

i started DJing TODAY

i'm dead serious.

i just found a place that does lessons.

interesting so far

Lessons, haha you have to be kidding me..

your best bet is too get some decks.. turntables; though if you want it easier try cd players; if that is too hard for you then try audio/dj interfaces and use a lappy. Serious though never pay someone to teach you. Just bug someone till they teach you. Then learn from your mistakes.

[keagan]

anybody have a mix from albleton, that they can post the project file for yet?

http://www.zshare.net/download/6498456572ce9c/

aint gonna work like you want it toooooo thoughhhhehhhhehehhe

[KicksNotBombs]

Ive always wanted to Dj and now that I have the time and resources I think im gonna pick it up but I need some help on some equipment.

I dont think i wanna use vinyls so probably gonna go with cds. Can you guys suggest me a set up roughly about 1000USD?

[multicolor]

jeepster:

http://www.djforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1143701&postcount=2

i once recommended this system to an italian guy that wanted to start a nightclub in milan as a cheap alternative to a whole turntable setup. after reading the review above, a few things caught my attention that you might want to consider:

1. the sensitivity of the jogwheel doesn't really correlate with the sensitivity of the onscreen vinyl.

2. the fact that the pitch/tempo faders don't work spontaneously (need to be "activated" first)

3. there is inherent latency as the reviewer states, despite the fact that it is only sending midi signals back to the laptop

this is the type of thing i was thinking of getting... but my laptop doesnt fit the requirements

Any recommendations for similar products?

also i was looking at their other stuff

What do you think of CD mixers?

like this

http://www.numark.com/cdmix2

[Fabulaz]

I will play at all Bat/Bar Mitzvahs

Hire me Jews.

[jcotteri]

Ive always wanted to Dj and now that I have the time and resources I think im gonna pick it up but I need some help on some equipment.

I dont think i wanna use vinyls so probably gonna go with cds. Can you guys suggest me a set up roughly about 1000USD?

best bet is a pair of cdj200's and a second hand mixer. But that could cost more than $1000 usd... Im not sure though. Try ebay

[KicksNotBombs]

CDJ200s seem to go about 320usd each so it should roughly come up to 1000. But Im stick icky on whether to go cds or vinyl. Can someone tell me what i can do with a vinyl that i cant with a cd?

[keagan]

CDJ200s seem to go about 320usd each so it should roughly come up to 1000. But Im stick icky on whether to go cds or vinyl. Can someone tell me what i can do with a vinyl that i cant with a cd?

HEY, MAN- YOUR NAME IS STUPID,

l

[xcoldricex]

you can't look cool with cdjs.

[TheBrokeDJ]

Can someone tell me what i can do with a vinyl that i cant with a cd?

when your vinyl gets scratched, you can put it in the oven and melt it into a cool bowl. when your cd gets scratched you can put it in the microwave and make a fire.

[KicksNotBombs]

Ive decided to also get a serato scratch live. Im probably gonna get 2 technics 1200mk2s and now Im looking for a mixer. Any suggestions?

[Caps Lock]

Whats your style of djing? If if its going to be some hardcore turntablism then Pioneer mixers arent going to be for you unless you got the djm909 but thats way out of your price range. You could get a 909 if it was secondhand or something. The DJM-400 is good too. I dont know if they'd hold up to daily turntablism though. If you're a turntablist, then vestax or rane is more for you.

[xcoldricex]

wanna buy minty serato + rane ttm56 off me? i want a ttm57.