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Posted by DJAntSmith on Jun-10-2004 15:04:

Playing out

Does anyone else here play out on a regular basis?

Posted by CKYTEP on Jun-11-2004 10:19:

I dont have residency anywhere but i constantly play out on various events around my town

Posted by DJAntSmith on Jun-11-2004 10:28:

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Originally posted by CKYTEP
I dont have residency anywhere but i constantly play out on various events around my town

Cool. Just wanted to know because a lot of people post their mixes but it'd be good to know how many get the chance to perform for a wider audience.

Posted by R.j. on Jun-11-2004 10:36:

Re: Playing out

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Originally posted by DJAntSmith
Does anyone else here play out on a regular basis?

No but i want to

Posted by DJAntSmith on Jun-11-2004 10:42:

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Originally posted by R.j.
No but i want to

Need to get some turntables first.

Posted by R.j. on Jun-11-2004 10:44:

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Originally posted by DJAntSmith
Need to get some turntables first.

of course

but i'ma first start out with this:

Posted by DJAntSmith on Jun-11-2004 10:55:

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Originally posted by R.j.
of course

but i'ma first start out with this:

Noooooo

DJ Autobeatmix!

You'd be better off buying cheap Numark/Pioneer CD separates and a mixer!

Posted by R.j. on Jun-11-2004 10:58:

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quote:
Originally posted by DJAntSmith
Noooooo

DJ Autobeatmix!

You'd be better off buying cheap Numark/Pioneer CD separates and a mixer!

well wats bad about this thing?

Posted by DJAntSmith on Jun-11-2004 11:06:

Well if you're serious about doing it and want to play at proper venues, for a start they won't have one of them. You're more likely to find this at your social club.

Another is that when you start out you shouldn't have something that practically beatmatches it for you. It's ok if you have that facility when you can do it but when you start out you'll get frustrated and use the facility to make it sound good. Hence not learning how to beatmatch properly. You will become reliant on it.

Also the idea of CD decks is that you can adjust manually. With this you have to hold down a bloody fast forward type button which is just like a cd player.

In fact thats all it is. A CD player with pitch control.

I'd instead buy 2 cdj 100's (for that price range) and a low budget 2 channel mixer with EQ control. That way you'll get to grips with the actual art of DJing.

Also as a side note, if you're thinking of getting CD's so that you can rip your MP3s on to them, (like i thought I would) as soon as you play with the vinyl, you WILL want some turntables. I've still yet to buy my CDJ1000!

Posted by R.j. on Jun-11-2004 11:10:

oh. then i'll think about it

Posted by DJAntSmith on Jun-11-2004 11:12:

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Originally posted by R.j.
oh. then i'll think about it

Would be a good idea. Ask fellow DJ's what they think also. If this is as far as you want to take it then go for it. But if not I'd say stay away.

Also just give me a shout if you need anything.

Posted by R.j. on Jun-11-2004 11:16:

quote:
Originally posted by DJAntSmith
Would be a good idea. Ask fellow DJ's what they think also. If this is as far as you want to take it then go for it. But if not I'd say stay away.

Also just give me a shout if you need anything.

well yeah. I dont wanna be a BIG TIME dj. just something to do. play at some of my friends parties. and i appreciate your advice.

Thanks,

RJ

Posted by DJAntSmith on Jun-11-2004 11:19:

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Originally posted by R.j.
well yeah. I dont wanna be a BIG TIME dj. just something to do. play at some of my friends parties. and i appreciate your advice.

Thanks,

RJ

Anytime

Oh and another thing. It's ok to start off with small equipment and build up. But whatever you do. make sure you buy decent headphones from the start. Or you will regret it! And I think everyone else will agree.

Posted by R.j. on Jun-11-2004 11:34:

quote:
Originally posted by DJAntSmith
Anytime

Oh and another thing. It's ok to start off with small equipment and build up. But whatever you do. make sure you buy decent headphones from the start. Or you will regret it! And I think everyone else will agree.

well i'ma bit tight on money her (wont get everything at once)

Posted by Oli on Jun-11-2004 11:40:

On another note, if you think you can download music from a hub or wherever, play it out and expect to get anywhere in the world of djing, you can think again.

I play out when i can!

Posted by R.j. on Jun-11-2004 11:42:

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Originally posted by Oli
On another note, if you think you can download music from a hub or wherever, play it out and expect to get anywhere in the world of djing, you can think again.

I play out when i can!

if i ever play out... it will only be for friends.

Posted by DJAntSmith on Jun-11-2004 11:43:

quote:
Originally posted by Oli
On another note, if you think you can download music from a hub or wherever, play it out and expect to get anywhere in the world of djing, you can think again.

Indeed! Plus it's still easier and quicker to get the latest tunes on vinyl anyways. Although not always cheaper.

Posted by R.j. on Jun-11-2004 11:46:

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Originally posted by DJAntSmith
Indeed! Plus it's still easier and quicker to get the latest tunes on vinyl anyways. Although not always cheaper.

i have my ways always get wat i want