what I think is scary is that I actually mix breaks better than standard 4/4 and I don't have that much practice with breaks, just started mixing it like 3 months ago. I think the way breaks are designed with emphasis on the hi-hats make it easier to find the perfect pitch, definitely, I have to pitch-ride constantly on 4/4 but with breaks usually I find that sweet spot. weird
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Mar-26-2004 00:18
Spin Doctor
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Jul 2001
Location: Outside Over There
He he, I absolutely love mixing break beat tunes, just can’t find enough brakes that I actually like though.
thanks guys for all the info, havent had the time to try it out, but i just "borrowed" a friends copy of "Before You Break On Me" and will definitely mess with it as soon as i have a chance...
if you guys got any other tips or information, feel free, this stuff may help many beginners such as myself.
It explains EVERYTHING you need to know including diagrams of what they're talking about. One of my m8's let me borrow it and it took me about an entire day to go through. It's a pretty thick book, but def. well worth the read, even if you've been spinning for years.
oh yeah, this book rocks. there was a thread about this a while back....... anyways.....buy this book. its not too expensive and it is chalked full of 411. i cant say it enuff. buy the book!!!
Mar-26-2004 06:42
dj chex
A monkey without a cause
Registered: Mar 2004
Location: denver co
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Originally posted by dartman
oh yeah, this book rocks. there was a thread about this a while back....... anyways.....buy this book. its not too expensive and it is chalked full of 411. i cant say it enuff. buy the book!!!
I thought the book was ok. Just ok. I really found it's info on avoiding key clashes helpful. I just wished it had more info on the history of djing. I still think Bill Brewster's other book, "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" was a better overall read.
Now i need to find that n00b i loaned that book out to and get it back.
Another cool thing to check out is "Intellect". Good documentary, great beginners to advanced guide for mixing. (i really liked Nigel Richards' guide to mixing)
Here's some info on their site:
http://www.stepfilm.com/index.htm
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