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Originally posted by Tegu watch the ibiza's children video then its clear why you dj

here is the link for that.

http://www.tranceaddict.com/videos/...eaddict_com.wmv

ive already downloaded flstudio 5.0 demo...maybe i should buy it but im gonna start lookin into other things and shit

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Originally posted by Liquid Fusion ive already downloaded flstudio 5.0 demo...maybe i should buy it but im gonna start lookin into other things and shit

As far as I'm aware, thats a production program not a DJ program.

I lost my motivation last summer when my DJX700 died on me. What a piece of crap. Unfortunately I was one of the unlucky few that preordered it not knowing how much of a piece of sh*t is was going to be. I got remotivated by buying a DJM600 and a pile of records. Life is good again.

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Originally posted by Solkanar512 .... So over the winter break, I designed a small website (link in the sig, plug plug ) and every week a add a new set. Trust me, you'll never have motivation problems if you have a site to maintain on a regular basis.

This is a good idea, I've been wanting to do this for a while but seeing yours (simple and to the point), instills some confidence in me. I also looked over some of your setlists, your house sets seem promising. (A few tracks on there are in my crates.)

I'm kinda losing my motivation right now, but I think its just because my tables are low-end, and I've been able to play on technics and stanton str8's lately (a lot more fun than my gemini's)... Gives me something to work toward.

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Originally posted by Eric Siefer This is a good idea, I've been wanting to do this for a while but seeing yours (simple and to the point), instills some confidence in me. I also looked over some of your setlists, your house sets seem promising. (A few tracks on there are in my crates.) I'm kinda losing my motivation right now, but I think its just because my tables are low-end, and I've been able to play on technics and stanton str8's lately (a lot more fun than my gemini's)... Gives me something to work toward.

Yeah, it's really easy to do what I did, simply check out W3C Schools. Start with HTML, and work your way though CSS. That will give you more than enough knowledge to build a functional site. But trust me, I'm going to be revamping it a wee bit over my spring break. It needs some subtle graphics, and I want to see if I can podcast my sets. Because frankly, that would kick ass.

The reason I like this site so much is that they go through one concept at a time, and give you a chance to play around with it so you understand how it works. Also googling for "CSS" will bring about a tons of different sites with sample code which you can base your own site from.

If nothing else, you can be working ont he site until you get your new TT's, and then use the site as a way to break them in. Good luck if you decide to make the jump, it's very rewarding getting your work out in the real world!

To be honest i dont mix much, the last set i did was the other day but before that i hadnt done one in about a year lol

Just lay of the decks for abit and then you will regain motivation

yep
currently have lost it big time

all the time, brutha.

spinning records is just one of my hobbies.. cars, computers, electronics, amateur radio, astrology, and sleep all take turns for my free time! the fulltime job doesnt help, either..

so there will be days or weeks when my decks do little more than play a few records. sad, but true!

regardless, if your not feeling it, dont sweat it. put it down a while and come back when you are feeling it. the time away from the decks will let you forget the ruts you are in, and you'll come back fresh with new ideas and methods.

leaving it be for a while will also prevent you from getting burnt out or frustrated, im guessing one of these two are why you presently are not feeling it..

sometimes leaving the dust covers on your decks for a few weeks is the best way to get past a plateau... i think most of us find we hit plateaus of experience, where we just cant seem to advance more. a damn brick wall, can be highly frustrating. these are generally caused by focusing on the improper areas or highlighting your flaws rather than focusing on expanding your skills. a little time to focus on other areas of interest will clear these blocks and give you time to think below the surface about your musical style.

good luck!

If your new to DJing check out the art of djing book.

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Originally posted by Freak yep currently have lost it big time

me 2....i don't know what it is......maybe i'm done soon

iv had about a week without no mixing, just because my college work is so time consuming, once i get caught up tho ill jump straight back on my decks .....on with work lol

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Can i start by saying you suck!
If listening to your old ministry cd's doesn't get you going. Go listen to some amature DJ's and see how crap they are and say "I can mix better than that" and then go and do it! I do it all the time after crappy local raves.

Here me my brothers (and sisters)

That's the one thing about this business... Whilst it's easy enough to buy decks, keeping the motivation going is the hard part.
To keep the motivation you really have to push yourself sometimes and even I sometimes feel, 'man I'm never going to break through'. Put yourself in my shoes, always been supporting the other guy. Seen people blow up and become huge around me even though I've been going as long as or longer than they have.

From my point of view I know I have the skills and in a lot of cases have more skills than a lot of top 100 DJs (I'm not ashamed to admit it and have even been able to prove it on ocassions).

I'm 33 (nearly 34) now and the way I see it, I'm coming to the end of what's essentially been an intersting ride. But I also have to look past the 'making it' talk and realise that I actually just enjoy making people dance. This will most likely keep me going for longer than most of you he he...

Take advantage of every chance you have to present yourself to other people. Even if it's just submitting your mix to an online radio station. Hearing it in a different scenario is a trip and hearing someone give you props for it is a blast.

The reality is this, so many DJs make quality demos these days that promoters are loosing interest in them.
I'm going to play in Ibiza this year just based on knowledge on a friend of a friend (No dates fixed yet) and didn't actually have to submit a demo but they though it was nice that I did anyways.

If you loose heart then go clubbing or raving and you will soon find it again as you will learn a lot just by hearing stuff being played out. Plus you meet people. Bring CDs with you and hand them around... not because people will give you gigs because of it but people will remember you. May even ask you to do a party for them.
This is how it starts.

Cheers
Nem

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Originally posted by Nemesis44 Here me my brothers (and sisters) That's the one thing about this business... Whilst it's easy enough to buy decks, keeping the motivation going is the hard part. To keep the motivation you really have to push yourself sometimes and even I sometimes feel, 'man I'm never going to break through'. Put yourself in my shoes, always been supporting the other guy. Seen people blow up and become huge around me even though I've been going as long as or longer than they have. From my point of view I know I have the skills and in a lot of cases have more skills than a lot of top 100 DJs (I'm not ashamed to admit it and have even been able to prove it on ocassions). I'm 33 (nearly 34) now and the way I see it, I'm coming to the end of what's essentially been an intersting ride. But I also have to look past the 'making it' talk and realise that I actually just enjoy making people dance. This will most likely keep me going for longer than most of you he he... Take advantage of every chance you have to present yourself to other people. Even if it's just submitting your mix to an online radio station. Hearing it in a different scenario is a trip and hearing someone give you props for it is a blast. The reality is this, so many DJs make quality demos these days that promoters are loosing interest in them. I'm going to play in Ibiza this year just based on knowledge on a friend of a friend (No dates fixed yet) and didn't actually have to submit a demo but they though it was nice that I did anyways. If you loose heart then go clubbing or raving and you will soon find it again as you will learn a lot just by hearing stuff being played out. Plus you meet people. Bring CDs with you and hand them around... not because people will give you gigs because of it but people will remember you. May even ask you to do a party for them. This is how it starts. Cheers Nem

Best of luck bro and congrats on Ibiza......thanks for all your advice youve posted in these forums, i can say that theyve helped me out alot

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Originally posted by DannyO Yea when playing to people I'm fine, but when in my bedroom theres only so many times I can happily DJ to the 2 chick posters on my wall.

I can honestly say that all of the best times I have had mixing have been chilling with the Cow-Town boys (J:/Digital and DJDannyO) and playing it loud.

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Originally posted by DannyO Yea when playing to people I'm fine, but when in my bedroom theres only so many times I can happily DJ to the 2 chick posters on my wall.

I can honestly say that all of the best times I have had mixing have been chilling with the Cow-Town boys (J:/Digital and DJDannyO) and playing it loud.

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Originally posted by BryZe I can honestly say that all of the best times I have had mixing have been chilling with the Cow-Town boys (J:/Digital and DJDannyO) and playing it loud.

Cheers man, we need to do that again sometime soon, especially during the summer, I'll move the booth outside, chill in the sun all day drinking beer and blasting tunes ibiza beach style.

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Originally posted by BryZe I can honestly say that all of the best times I have had mixing have been chilling with the Cow-Town boys (J:/Digital and DJDannyO) and playing it loud.

Yea, we like you too man....Come on down any time.... atleast there will be ONE person in Calgary willing to do something..

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