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Posted by Cro_Addict on May-04-2007 05:09:

DJing Question.

Lets say if I wanted to get into this DJing thing, but just for my own amusement. And I had no previous experience what so ever, how hard would it be? How much money would I need to invest?

Posted by legendary_waz on May-04-2007 05:15:

Ive just bought a setup for myself. So im just starting out. My equipment was a little on the hefty side, but you can grab a basic setup for under $1000.

Posted by Endgame on May-04-2007 05:19:

Re: DJing Question.

quote:
Originally posted by Cro_Addict
Lets say if I wanted to get into this DJing thing, but just for my own amusement. And I had no previous experience what so ever, how hard would it be? How much money would I need to invest?

Its like investing in crack. Your first binge is hefty, and after that theres no turning back. Its always a fiend for the next record, the next tune, the next mix, the next transition, the next piece of gear, the next party, the next podcast, the next record, the next paycheck, the next replacement fader, the next monitors, the next headphones, the next harddrive, the next....yeah....

Posted by legendary_waz on May-04-2007 05:22:

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Originally posted by Endgame
Your first binge is hefty

got that right

Posted by Cro_Addict on May-04-2007 05:23:

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Posted by Yohan on May-04-2007 05:27:

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quote:
Originally posted by Endgame
Its like investing in crack. Your first binge is hefty, and after that theres no turning back. Its always a fiend for the next record, the next tune, the next mix, the next transition, the next piece of gear, the next party, the next podcast, the next record, the next paycheck, the next replacement fader, the next monitors, the next headphones, the next harddrive, the next....yeah....

What he said. Waaaaay too much money.

Even with most basic setup, you're looking at 1000 bucks minimum, probably more, depends on what setup you get. (Most ppl go for 2x CDJs usually Pioneers 200s plus a basic mixer) Add headphones (decent ones go for around 150-200), cds, tunes you buy from Beatport or wherever, accesories (ie a recording device, cd binders, etc) and they all add up.

The actual learning of the technical skills varies, usually with how much do you practice per day, and whether you had someone teach you, or learn from internet, whatever.

For me, it took about 3 months to get beatmatching down consistently and another 3 months to get phrasing and proper transition down. That is with around 1-2hrs of practicing everyday. Having someone to teach me the basics (thanks Aaron!) helped.

Then you can join the elite brother/sisterhood of TOTA DJs. I swear at least 1/3 of TOTA is a DJ

Posted by Cosmic Fur on May-04-2007 05:32:

Before you start DJing, you must pick a DJ name, have you done this already?

Posted by Yohan on May-04-2007 05:34:

quote:
Originally posted by Cosmic Fur
Before you start DJing, you must pick a DJ name, have you done this already?

Yeah. If you don't have a DJ name, other pick it for you.

For example, the best that the guys at my work came up was DJ Fingerbang. (Bang being my last name)

Posted by Cro_Addict on May-04-2007 05:35:

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quote:
Originally posted by EvilTree
What he said. Waaaaay too much money.

Even with most basic setup, you're looking at 1000 bucks minimum, probably more, depends on what setup you get. (Most ppl go for 2x CDJs usually Pioneers 200s plus a basic mixer) Add headphones (decent ones go for around 150-200), cds, tunes you buy from Beatport or wherever, accesories (ie a recording device, cd binders, etc) and they all add up.

The actual learning of the technical skills varies, usually with how much do you practice per day, and whether you had someone teach you, or learn from internet, whatever.

For me, it took about 3 months to get beatmatching down consistently and another 3 months to get phrasing and proper transition down. That is with around 1-2hrs of practicing everyday. Having someone to teach me the basics (thanks Aaron!) helped.

Then you can join the elite brother/sisterhood of TOTA DJs. I swear at least 1/3 of TOTA is a DJ

haha funny u say 1/3 of TOTA is a DJ...because as i was thinking of starting i wondered off into the TOTA mix thread...and i was WTF almost everyone here has a damn mix..lol

ok thanks...so 2 CDJ-200s and what mixer ? and what headphones?

Posted by legendary_waz on May-04-2007 05:36:

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quote:
Originally posted by Cro_Addict
what headphones?

go with Sony MDR7506, you wont be disappointed.

Posted by Yohan on May-04-2007 05:38:

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Originally posted by Cro_Addict
haha funny u say 1/3 of TOTA is a DJ...because as i was thinking of starting i wondered off into the TOTA mix thread...and i was WTF almost everyone here has a damn mix..lol

ok thanks...so 2 CDJ-200s and what mixer ? and what headphones?

It all depends on what your budget is, and what do you look for in a mixer.

Check out the DJ Booth forum. All your questions have been answered one way or another

Posted by Cro_Addict on May-04-2007 05:38:

quote:
Originally posted by Cosmic Fur
Before you start DJing, you must pick a DJ name, have you done this already?

No

Posted by Cro_Addict on May-04-2007 05:39:

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by EvilTree
It all depends on what your budget is, and what do you look for in a mixer.
/QUOTE]

i dunno what i look in a mixer since i dont know what i am looking for

Posted by Endlesswave on May-04-2007 05:39:

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Posted by me@t k@tie on May-04-2007 05:40:

DJ Trainwreck

Posted by nusty on May-04-2007 05:42:

*cough* live pa *cough*

Posted by Cro_Addict on May-04-2007 05:45:

quote:
Originally posted by me@t k@tie
DJ Trainwreck

hmm not bad...except I am cooler than Tiesto, so I also will drop the "DJ" and just go with Trainwreck

Posted by PurpleHaze on May-04-2007 05:52:

trainwreck = bad mixing

lol

Posted by Cosmic Fur on May-04-2007 05:58:

quote:
Originally posted by PurpleHaze
trainwreck = bad mixing

O RLY?

I won't even bother looking for the owl.

Posted by Engine9 on May-04-2007 06:00:

just buy or pirate a mixing program like Traktor. minimal investment and it will be enough for your needs

Posted by Cro_Addict on May-04-2007 06:02:

quote:
Originally posted by Engine9
just buy or pirate a mixing program like Traktor. minimal investment and it will enough for your needs

so no decks or nothing...just a program on my pc? thats no fun...

As far as mixers go, what do you use? and also all you other TOTA DJs..

and whats a good one that is not too expensive and but will be a good investment.. thanks

Posted by Yohan on May-04-2007 06:04:

quote:
Originally posted by Engine9
just buy or pirate a mixing program like Traktor. minimal investment and it will enough for your needs

A computer will never be able to simulate that feeling you get spinning on a turntable or cdjs.

Posted by Engine9 on May-04-2007 06:05:

quote:
Originally posted by EvilTree
A computer will never be able to simulate that feeling you get spinning on a turntable or cdjs.

yea no shit sherlock

but hes just starting, he never mixed anything in his life. You dont need to spend 1k+ to TRY DJing!!

Posted by kotsy on May-04-2007 06:08:

quote:
Originally posted by Engine9
yea no shit sherlock

but hes just starting, he never mixed anything in his life. You dont need to spend 1k+ to TRY DJing!!

agree totally. I fucked around with PC DJ and Virtual DJ for like a year before investing in real equipment. Who knows.. dj'n might not be your thing and then you have all this equipment you dropped osap money on

Posted by Cro_Addict on May-04-2007 06:09:

quote:
Originally posted by EvilTree

kinda off-topic...

I am really enjoying the Appetizer!

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