Anyone here DJ's at clubs or anything or know any?
28-Mar-2005, 12:56 AM
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Anyone here DJ's at clubs or anything or know any?
Hey Guys!
I am lookin to get into DJ'in this summer and wonderin if anyone here currently djs at clubs or events.. I wanna DJ euro,dance,hip hop and r&b and lookin to get started. ANY INFO OR ADVICE to start up or to contact anyone would be great thanks..
PS:Never DJ'ed before but really know my music.
Euro_Gino
I am lookin to get into DJ'in this summer and wonderin if anyone here currently djs at clubs or events.. I wanna DJ euro,dance,hip hop and r&b and lookin to get started. ANY INFO OR ADVICE to start up or to contact anyone would be great thanks..
PS:Never DJ'ed before but really know my music.
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28-Mar-2005, 01:11 AM
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Hey not sure of equipment as I am a newb at this and preferably cds don't wanna get into vinyls I think...and money and time is not that big of a factor but don't wanna spend crazy amounts of money...
28-Mar-2005, 01:14 AM
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Originally posted by Euro_Gino
Hey not sure of equipment as I am a newb at this and preferably cds don't wanna get into vinyls I think...and money and time is not that big of a factor but don't wanna spend crazy amounts of money...
Hey not sure of equipment as I am a newb at this and preferably cds don't wanna get into vinyls I think...and money and time is not that big of a factor but don't wanna spend crazy amounts of money...
28-Mar-2005, 01:14 AM
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well for cd tables I wouldnt go for anything less than a denon dns3000, cdj1200 or the new technics that just came out...and these guys all cost around 9-1500 each...then a nice 3 channel atleast mixer 500bucks
then its practice time...and more and more and more...u can get cheap gear and have to upgrade and upgrade, I say go big or go home
then its practice time...and more and more and more...u can get cheap gear and have to upgrade and upgrade, I say go big or go home
28-Mar-2005, 01:21 AM
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start out playin for yourself and practice the art and perfect your style...then u may get a couple gigs or whatever from mixtape exposure or whatever...I've played clubs its an aight thing especially playing what u wanna play!
hopefully our radio show gets goin soon
hopefully our radio show gets goin soon
28-Mar-2005, 01:48 AM
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heheh first of all u gotta study your music prefrence .. engrave the way to hear a song in your head ... when u hear a song you should be able to tell how fast the song is (BPM) and im sure your plannin on spinnin CDs .. ill tell u this its not an easy thing you gotta just mix mix mix mix mix then sleep until you can make a full mix CD live and give it to ppl and have them say its good (not your bias friend) you gotta keep practicing ..
28-Mar-2005, 09:59 AM
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Originally posted by GoldBadge
Don't play CD's, they're dumb. Any good DJ knows that Vinyl is where it's at.
Don't play CD's, they're dumb. Any good DJ knows that Vinyl is where it's at.
I can name off a few reasons why someone would go CD over vinyl
1) Alot cheaper
2) Easier to transport
3) Easier to find/burn music
28-Mar-2005, 10:02 AM
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most dj's i know dj in their basements for years and have other jobs to support thier dj "career"
be honest with yourself when you decide how realistic your goal is here, and know it takes a lot more effort and time than you appear to think
be honest with yourself when you decide how realistic your goal is here, and know it takes a lot more effort and time than you appear to think
28-Mar-2005, 10:08 AM
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Originally posted by ERTW
most dj's i know dj in their basements for years and have other jobs to support thier dj "career"
be honest with yourself when you decide how realistic your goal is here, and know it takes a lot more effort and time than you appear to think
most dj's i know dj in their basements for years and have other jobs to support thier dj "career"
be honest with yourself when you decide how realistic your goal is here, and know it takes a lot more effort and time than you appear to think
I suggest you find someone with tables and see if you like it first before you even think about buying equipment
28-Mar-2005, 10:24 AM
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Originally posted by loudsubz
Exactly, I know lots of people that want to be Dj's but they never went along with it because they don't have that real drive and dedication. I know myself I wanted to give it a try but its something I would prolly never really do to its full potential, so I didn't bother.
I suggest you find someone with tables and see if you like it first before you even think about buying equipment
Exactly, I know lots of people that want to be Dj's but they never went along with it because they don't have that real drive and dedication. I know myself I wanted to give it a try but its something I would prolly never really do to its full potential, so I didn't bother.
I suggest you find someone with tables and see if you like it first before you even think about buying equipment
Great suggestion!
28-Mar-2005, 11:00 AM
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Ever heard a CD skip in a club? That's reason enough to go with vinyl. Plus, with vinyl it's like you're touching the music. It's just better. I can see hauling records being a b!tch, but that's about it.
And as far as the vinyl being expensive, you can get one of these:
http://www.finalscratch.com/v3/what_is_fs.shtml
I saw Jazzy Jeff using it, it sounds just like real vinyl.
And as far as the vinyl being expensive, you can get one of these:
http://www.finalscratch.com/v3/what_is_fs.shtml
I saw Jazzy Jeff using it, it sounds just like real vinyl.
28-Mar-2005, 11:06 AM
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Originally posted by GoldBadge
Ever heard a CD skip in a club? That's reason enough to go with vinyl. Plus, with vinyl it's like you're touching the music. It's just better. I can see hauling records being a b!tch, but that's about it.
And as far as the vinyl being expensive, you can get one of these:
http://www.finalscratch.com/v3/what_is_fs.shtml
I saw Jazzy Jeff using it, it sounds just like real vinyl.
Ever heard a CD skip in a club? That's reason enough to go with vinyl. Plus, with vinyl it's like you're touching the music. It's just better. I can see hauling records being a b!tch, but that's about it.
And as far as the vinyl being expensive, you can get one of these:
http://www.finalscratch.com/v3/what_is_fs.shtml
I saw Jazzy Jeff using it, it sounds just like real vinyl.
as far as CD and Vinyl, both have the same chace of shipping, more so with Vinyl if the gooves are closer
