I am wondering about the sequence of play of the tracks.

I played & recorded a set of tracks, in bpm order. I went from low to high bpm to build the energy and excitement, and to aid in beatmatching, and that works, although the energy of a track does not completely depend on bpm. The tracks were funky house, trance with vocals, and some remixes of popular club stuff. I'd do more trance but this sounds good and would be more accepted by the clubbers in my area.

So I ended up with a set where I'd get a more energetic track and then a less energetic one, and so on, with the bpm increasing with each track.

That sounds really good when I am just sitting around listening to the set, because you get a nice new sound with every track.

But when I play in a club (not a rave) should I be clumping the high energy tracks together, and then the low energy ones, to keep the dancers on the floor for several tracks at a time? For example 3 low energy tracks, then 3 higher energy, and so on? I could still do this so the bpm is increasing, in general.

you don't want to clump all of the high energy songs together, start with something mellow/chill, work up to a banger or two, go back to something a little bit lower in energy, you know give the people a chance to relax a little bit, but they're still in the groove, and then go back to another banger...and always always always, end with a banger, or a choon that you know the people absolutely love!!! i was nocturnal wonderland in august, and i remember BT playing "as the rush comes" and, like, the crowd (including me) went abso-fuckin'-lutely nuts... and then he played a couple of his remixes and his older songs, and he ended with godspeed, and that was sweet...

are you absolutely set on getting a set of technics? if not, then here's what i would get if i had all the money:

Two Numark TT-X1 turntables, one Behringer DJM700 / Vestax PCV-275 mixer.

or if you wanna spend even less money

Two Numark TT-500 turntables, one behringer DJM700 / Vestax PCv - 275 mixer.

a lot of people downplay the numarks. the truth is their lower line absolutely sucks, but their higher end models, like the TT-X1, the TT-500 and the TT-200 are all very good turntables. Technics are better because they have proven themselves to be very good. the numarks are relatively new, and their only drawback is just that, it's recent addition to a field dominated by one TT.

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Originally posted by DJYaNiK Which of these packages are the best? Two Technics SL-1210MK2 turntables, one Numark PPD01 mixer Two Technics SL-1210MK2 turntables, one Vestax PCV-275 mixer Two Technics SL-1200MK 3D turntables, one Numark PPD01 mixer Two Technics SL-1200MK 3D turntables, one Vestax PCV-275 mixer Two Technics SL-1210MK2 turntables, one Rane TTM 54i mixer Two Technics SL-1200MK 3D turntables, one Rane TTM 52i mixer Two Technics SL-1200MK 3D turntables, one Rane TTM 54i mixer Or... if you don't like any of the packages, list some nice set-up's that aren't TOO expensive.

is it more important to have better TTs or a better mixer?

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Originally posted by Strike is it more important to have better TTs or a better mixer?

tables first, then mixer
but make sure you get a pretty good mixer...

my first mixer was the Behringer VMX300... pretty damn solid built, and great for the price
check it out

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Originally posted by DeleriuM2K tables first, then mixer but make sure you get a pretty good mixer... my first mixer was the Behringer VMX300... pretty damn solid built, and great for the price check it out

yeah right.. the mixer is where all the djing comes in unless you are scratching.

QUESTION: what is a good brand for amps? or does it matter much? i'm loking at a peavy and a crown, <$500 300 W per chan at 8 ohm. what do you think? is there a must have brand like technics is fot TT

ok well im a newbie looking at buy a set up....here it is....just wondering if it is worth perchusing....
2 Technic SL-1200 MK5 Pro turntables for 400 a piece before taxes
Quartz direct drive accuracy with continuous pitch adjustment up to ±8%
Very high torque motor for quick startups (only 0.07 seconds stop to speed)
Custom brake speed control
LED pop-up work light
Built-in anti-skate adjustment up to 6g
Arm-end scale for quick weight setting
Molded aluminum die-cast cabinet and heavy rubber base material
Professional Technics slipmat
Highly sensitive, low-mass tone arm with gimbaled suspension
Includes removable hinge-free dust cover

Vestax PCV175 Euro Techno/Trance Mixer 300.00 before taxes
60mm faders for the more sensitive control needed in techno/trance mixing. 3-band EQ with high, mid, and low level control together with trim is provided for each channel, and EQ range has been upgraded to -24dB cut and +6dB boost, and -24dB 'kill" switches added. Each input channel now features an effects send switch, with send and return levels in the master section. Other features include PFL switch, load indicators for inputs, 4 mic input levels, 10-segment LED for level, and detachable crossfader

Crown XLS 402 Power Amp for 329.99 before taxes
Rugged 2U chassis
Forced-air fan cooling
Electronically balanced XLR inputs
Touch-proof binding post and Speakon® outputs
LEDs to indicate clipping, power and fault conditions
570W per channel @ 2 ohm stereo
400W per channel @ 4 ohm stereo
260W per channel @ 8 ohm stereo
800W @ 8 ohm bridged mono
3-year, no-fault, fully transferable guarantee

then of course
Headphones...Sony MDR V700DJ's....love those things...
Speakers....not quite sure on those yet....
Cartridges...getting a couple extra just in case...

Now is this a typical set up for a Dj.....
Do i only need one amp....
is the amp i choose powerfull enough to power all of that....
Lata
P.L.U.R

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Paul Van Dyk
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Sasha
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Tiesto
Armin Van Buuren...
just to name a few...and those are in no particular order

MK5 @ $400CDN a peice? used right?
either way, grab em

not sure about the vestax, I dont have any experience with vestax. my first mixer was a Behringer VMX 300... some quality stuff. around $300 cdn, solid built, everything you need. many TAers love the VMX300

amps, I dont know much about amps. I have my stuff all going through my computer cause I have a really nice computer sound system. I also recently got a pair of Mackie SRM450's (400 watts a peice) but their powered, so no amp required

if you have a nice computer sound system/home stereo just hook it up through there, amps and speakers can be very costly and you may not need them

im not new at trance music but very new to dj-ing.so i dont know where to start...and im only 14. so equiptment can be quite expensive.so anything that i can do using my pc?and another thing..is PcDj ok? im trying hard using my keyboard for few basic rhythm...but no beat at the back...any idea wher to start?

thanks!help is much apreciated!

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i have a question luke, my mixn is proppa poo so get ur ass to mine on sunday night. I need help.

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Originally posted by AlphaZonE i have a question luke, my mixn is proppa poo so get ur ass to mine on sunday night. I need help.

heh kk

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Originally posted by The Greener One thing I can't stress enough.... for equipment and gear information its good to ask questions on forums, beware of alot of Bad advice on forums, but for Mixing styles?? HELL NO!! I know that the best way to learn how to mix is without any advice, lessons or any influences,even from watching other DJ's. Watch and enjoy others play, but don't copy them... YOU WILL BE A POSER IF YOU DO SO.

on the contrary copying other Dj's is one of the best ways to learn! Having your own style is great, but I think there's nothing wrong with copying, that definetly don't make you a poser.