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Originally posted by asymptote576 Hellow fellow TXTA's, I'm new to the world of DJing and have taken a recent stab at it with my laptop. I've made a 14-track, 80 minute mix and I'm looking for some critique. I thought this would be the best place to ask for that since I know there are a good number of people on this forum who actually know a thing or two about mixing. I'd appreciate it if you took the time to listen to my mix and provide some constructive criticism. Now, I'm sure many of you will look at the tracklist and say "ugh more mainstream sell-out pseudo-trance Armin van Buuren pop garbage." All I'm looking for is some advice on how I could improve my transitions and overall flow of the mix; that doesn't require liking any of the tracks I've chosen. These are mostly tracks from big labels that got a lot of play on radio shows the past 2 years (and which I happen to like...a lot, like Super8 & Tab, Gareth Emery, A&B). So if you don't like what you see below, I'm sorry (well not really, cause these are some of my favorite tunes) but I'd be grateful for some feedback nonetheless Thanks in advance! DOWNLOAD LINK (MP3, 192 kbps + CUE file) TRACKLIST: 1. Chicane feat. Máire Brennan - Saltwater 2. Matt Darey pres. Urban Astronauts feat. Kate Louise Smith - See The Sun (Aurosonic Remix) 3. Holden & Thompson - Nothing (93 Returning Mix) 4. Jochen Miller - Brace Yourself 5. Fabio XB feat. Micky Vi - Make This Your Day (Gareth Emery Dub Remix) 6. Reeves - Call Of Loneliness (Club Mix) 7. Armin van Buuren feat. Sharon den Adel - In And Out Of Love (The Blizzard Remix) 8. Paul Van Dyk & Austin Leeds & Starkillers feat. Ashley Tomberlin - New York City (Super8 & Tab Remix) 9. OceanLab - Lonely Girl (Gareth Emery Remix) 10. Super8 & Tab - Irufushi 11. Gareth Emery - Metropolis 12. tyDi feat. Audrey Gallagher - You Walk Away 13. Above & Beyond - Anjunabeach 14. Ferry Corsten feat. Betsie Larkin - Made Of Love

Your tracklist is unbearably dull, almost unlistenable. However, I will download it after work, skip through it after work and see if I can give you any tips.

Also, I would get some sort of midi mixer if you have not already. Also, you need a second sound card of some sort so you can hear tracks before you mix them in. A laptop alone is not very good for mixing...

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Originally posted by djnitride Your tracklist is unbearably dull, almost unlistenable.

Kinda harsh bro for someone just starting out. Music is subjective, tastes differ. Just saying