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Basics for beginners and general advice for starting up?
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| Fibonacci |
So I've read some of these threads, and I have a good idea of what programs/hardware I'd need when I really start mixing.
But just to dip my feet in, what should I start out with? I have a trial copy of FL studio... any general suggestions and advice from the peeps who have started from the ground up like me?
My 2008 new years resolution is to be able to DJ by early 2009 :) |
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| miamitranceman |
| FL is more for production I think. If you want a basic computer program, try virtual dj or mixmeister. |
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| Shini |
Fl studio is more a production tool, to be honest, I can't really see how you would be able to make much use of it at all as a DJ tool otehr than to run loops from it...
Get a copy of Native Instruments Traktor 3 DJ studio and that will teach you some of the basic principles behind beat matching and phasing songs etc. That is what I did and moved onto decks from there.
If you are feeling a little more upmarket you could go Ableton Live, its a much different environment to use but very easy once you get used to it and you can do some amazing things with it.
As far as hardware goes you should have a go on someone else gear before you buy because no matter how you look at it, this is an expensive hobby to get into, its even more expensive if you decide that its not for you and give up to have what could easily be thousands of dollars of gear just sitting around not being used.
Everyone has an opinion about it but if you want to get hardware you could start with only a MIDI controller if you like using Tractor or want to get some other software like Torq/SSL.
If you decide to go with decks you can get an all in one package, i.e, the CD players and mixer are one unit, they are cheaper but less flexible.
A set of CD players (table top players that is, the individual units) and a mixer are more expensive than turntables to begin with but are cheaper in the long run as you don't need to replace needles and can buy your music in MP3 and burn it rather than having to get it on vinyl. Don't ask which is better because you will start yet again the eternal vinyl vs CD player argument, each to their own, I would suggest you have a go on both and decide which you like more.
hope I was some help with that
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| Zild |
| That is a serious resolution and if you really want to make it happen your best bet would be to get CDJs and a mixer because that is the easiest way to get gigs. To use CDs. |
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| Wraith |
| Here is a very important question, how much are you willing to spend on your beginner set-up? |
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| Darkarbiter |
| quote: | Originally posted by Shini
buy your music in Wav, flac, wma lossless or alac and burn it rather than having to get it on vinyl. |
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Mp3s will make you look like a pirate and they are lower quality... ofcourse pirating is a little advantage digital has too. |
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| sleepydragon |
| quote: | Originally posted by Darkarbiter
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Mp3s will make you look like a pirate and they are lower quality... ofcourse pirating is a little advantage digital has too. |
eh? what difference does it make if you burn a wav or a mp3 to cd? they will be look the same if you burn them as audio. Im also sure that most people wont notice wheather you burnt a mp3 or wav either |
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| A.B |
| quote: | Originally posted by Fibonacci
any general suggestions and advice from the peeps who have started from the ground up like me?
My 2008 new years resolution is to be able to DJ by early 2009 :) |
Get proper decks (vinyl or cd) and learn to appreciate the art and beauty of beatmatching and eq'ing instead of using a computer. |
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| Mr.Mystery |
| quote: | Originally posted by sleepydragon
eh? what difference does it make if you burn a wav or a mp3 to cd? they will be look the same if you burn them as audio. Im also sure that most people wont notice wheather you burnt a mp3 or wav either |
You are wrong. |
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| ºJDº |
| quote: | Originally posted by Darkarbiter
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Mp3s will make you look like a pirate and they are lower quality... ofcourse pirating is a little advantage digital has too. |
uh.. do you really think anyone will even notice the difference if you're playing in a club using mp3's that are 320 vs someone who's playing wav?
and whats stopping someone from pirating wav files? you're still burning the songs to a CD.
personally I can't really justify paying the extra money for wav files as I can't really notice the difference in sound quality and the files themselves are much smaller. Regardless if you use wav or mp3 and you're using CDs you can be labled as someone who pirates no matter what. |
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| Wraith |
| quote: | Originally posted by Darkarbiter
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Mp3s will make you look like a pirate and they are lower quality... ofcourse pirating is a little advantage digital has too. |
That's a pretty extreme view and neglects the fact that WAV files can be and are pirated. WAV pirating might be less prevalent then .mp3 due to file sizes, but it's still there. |
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| Zild |
| quote: | Originally posted by Mr.Mystery
You are wrong. |
You're completely wrong if you're saying that people in a club will know the difference between someone playing 320s and someone playing WAVs. Club systems are loud, but most of them aren't extremely clear. And most people just can't hear the difference or don't care. |
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