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?

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.

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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....

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Originally posted by Endgame Your first binge is hefty

got that right

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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....

hahaha sounds fun

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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

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Originally posted by chinamon not true. i say "ugh" but i am a tranny.

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Originally posted by kotsy lol colour me retarded

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

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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)

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Originally posted by chinamon not true. i say "ugh" but i am a tranny.

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Originally posted by kotsy lol colour me retarded

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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?

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Originally posted by Cro_Addict what headphones?

go with Sony MDR7506, you wont be disappointed.

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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

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Originally posted by chinamon not true. i say "ugh" but i am a tranny.

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Originally posted by kotsy lol colour me retarded

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

No