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Posted by Dojomaster26 on Jul-04-2007 01:12:

quote:
Originally posted by nchs09
a "now thats what i call music" cd case

LOL...my "old faithful" CD case that I use for the car...I think I got it back when Now 4 came out

Posted by DJ_Eric on Jul-04-2007 02:45:

totally diff topic

hey, guys. how do u go about sharing a set w/ others online? I'd love to share w/ others what I'm up to...

Posted by Zild on Jul-04-2007 03:37:

You can either post it up on sites like sendspace/rapidshare or you can find someone to host it for you.

Posted by keithos27 on Jul-04-2007 17:02:

^or megaupload.com

Posted by DJ_Eric on Jul-04-2007 17:42:

quote:
Originally posted by DJMaytag
Yup, but it's probably one of the two tips that have made the biggest difference in my skills (the other being NEVER matching two tracks in your headphones, because you never know when the day might come when you mix on a mixer that won't allow you to cue more than one signal at a time, like is the case on the original Rane rotary style mixers).

I made the change to headphones as que-only. My beatmatching was off a bit (more than usual). Is that normal at 1st?

Posted by Dojomaster26 on Jul-04-2007 18:17:

quote:
Originally posted by DJ_Eric
I made the change to headphones as que-only. My beatmatching was off a bit (more than usual). Is that normal at 1st?

Thats pretty normal, as you are adjusting your ears to hear one track in one ear and the other track in the other ear. It takes a while to "train" your ears to separate the two songs in your head.

I'm still having trouble with it myself, as most of my practice time is spent in the headphones only (can't have the main output too loud)

Are we still on for Sat? I'll email you guys about it.

Posted by DJMaytag on Jul-04-2007 18:25:

quote:
Originally posted by DJ_Eric
I made the change to headphones as que-only. My beatmatching was off a bit (more than usual). Is that normal at 1st?

yup. it does take a while to get used to that. in the off chance that you're monitoring off a hi-fi receiver, make sure there are no delays set up (like in the surround sound settings). Things like that will DEFINITELY make things sound a bit off.

The biggest thing is training your ear to know if your cue is slow or fast with this method. The good this is that our ears are EXTREMELY sensitive to L-R signals, so you would be best off to have your monitor speaker opposite your headphone ear. If you put the headphone on your left ear, make sure your monitor is hitting your right ear. This way it will be MUCH easier to tell which is which when you're learning.

But again, don't rely on the ability to have the monitor only on one side of you, as you may end up somewhere with a stereo booth monitor setup that can't be panned to one side. Always learn how to play different ways and then you'll be able to adjust as needed so you can play anywhere on any type of gear/booth.

Posted by Zild on Jul-04-2007 18:45:

Or if you have headphones with good isolation then it doesn't matter which side the monitor is on. I prefer to have my headphones on my left ear and many times the monitor is on the left side of the booth, but I'm still not comfortable adjusting which ear I use the headphones with dependent upon the monitors location.

If they don't have monitors I will not mix with both ears in the headphones. I get much better results still using one ear in the headphones and listening to the system on the floor even if there is a slight delay it isn't anything major.

Posted by Dojomaster26 on Jul-05-2007 16:46:

You'd be surprised at how many clubs DON'T have monitors, so its a good idea to learn to mix with the main speakers also...

Posted by DiscoStew on Jul-05-2007 18:22:

quote:
Originally posted by Dojomaster26
You'd be surprised at how many clubs DON'T have monitors, so its a good idea to learn to mix with the main speakers also...

Sad but true, especially for smaller lounges. I hate it when that happens. I usually mix entirely in my headphones when there are no monitors. If they don't have monitors, I doubt the place would have a Rane mixer, so single-channel cueing to headphones has never been a problem...yet.

Posted by DiscoStew on Jul-07-2007 20:51:

Good times today guys.

Posted by Dojomaster26 on Jul-08-2007 04:40:

Oh yeah, I had a lot of fun hanging out. Eric, next time bring some records so you can have some spin time.

I took a couple of pics. I will post them as soon as I get my phone->USB cable from NC, which will be Saturday.

I'm looking forward to doing more things in the area

Posted by keithos27 on Jul-08-2007 16:22:

quote:
Originally posted by DJChrisB
Good times today guys.

+1

Posted by DJ_Eric on Jul-09-2007 01:22:

No doubt!

quote:
Originally posted by DJChrisB
Good times today guys.

One of the best times I've had in a while. Hanging out with others who as pumped up about it as I do rocks. Can't wait for our next meeting.

Posted by nchs09 on Jul-09-2007 01:26:

sounds like fun.. where did you guys play?

Posted by keithos27 on Jul-09-2007 04:55:

quote:
Originally posted by nchs09
sounds like fun.. where did you guys play?

my place in midtown...

Posted by Dojomaster26 on Jul-12-2007 00:48:

Well guys, I did it: I splurged and bought a new Numark DXM06 mixer. Its very nice. Will post pics with the meeting pics

Posted by nchs09 on Jul-12-2007 00:51:

quote:
Originally posted by keithos27
my place in midtown...
cool... we need to throw a ta party and everyone spin in it

we havent had one of those in forever... if it happens soon ill be promt to post it here.

Posted by DiscoStew on Jul-12-2007 02:08:

quote:
Originally posted by Dojomaster26
Well guys, I did it: I splurged and bought a new Numark DXM06 mixer. Its very nice. Will post pics with the meeting pics

That mixer is pretty bad ass. I wish more mixers had EQ kill switches on them.

On a realated note, I just got my DJM-800 in the mail today. All I can say is

Posted by keithos27 on Jul-12-2007 02:49:

quote:
Originally posted by nchs09
cool... we need to throw a ta party and everyone spin in it

we havent had one of those in forever... if it happens soon ill be promt to post it here.

that would be cool, but i only have a studio so i dont think my place is the right venue for such an event...

Posted by keithos27 on Jul-12-2007 02:49:

quote:
Originally posted by Dojomaster26
Well guys, I did it: I splurged and bought a new Numark DXM06 mixer. Its very nice. Will post pics with the meeting pics

nice!

Posted by DJ_Eric on Jul-12-2007 03:11:

OK...time to start checking craigslist for some gear

Posted by Cro_Addict on Jul-12-2007 04:18:

quote:
Originally posted by Dojomaster26
Well guys, I did it: I splurged and bought a new Numark DXM06 mixer. Its very nice. Will post pics with the meeting pics

I have that mixer... You're gonna love it. The kill switches are great! and its very solid! It has a few effects....maybe when u figure out when to use the echo and tape echo you could let me know

Posted by nchs09 on Jul-12-2007 06:23:

quote:
Originally posted by keithos27
that would be cool, but i only have a studio so i dont think my place is the right venue for such an event...
we would probably have it at someones house as always... bbq style

Posted by DJ_Eric on Jul-12-2007 11:38:

quote:
Originally posted by nchs09
we would probably have it at someones house as always... bbq style

Awesome! Thanks for offering to have it at your place! j/k...
House party...we should hook that one up, although you should see Keith's pad (bling, bling

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