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Making that first big leap (pg. 2)
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| Dj Flesch |
First off, not bringing your headphones is like not bringing your music! ;) You can never be assured that there will be a pair there for you, and what happens if the pair that may be there is really bad quality etc. Never chance it!
Also as far as not being familiar with other's eq, don't chance that either. If you're only going to be spinning a few tracks and not a whole set, then don't bother bringing your own eq, but if you are going to spin for 60-90+mins, then arrange for your eq to be hooked up to the main system. The first place I spun out at, I spun down previous dj's track, turned the volumes down all the way (very important so that you don't spike the system!) then unplugged the master out and plugged it into my mixer. I turned all my eq on and started jamming. It took about 1.5 mins, and since I was only in a secondary room, it didn't really matter. The next places that I'm booked for, I'll have my eq there before the party starts so I can have it connected beforehand. |
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| Eugene |
Well, I'm gonna be using their equipment, and I'll probably be spinning for 30 min. max.
Guys, do you recommend that when I do my transition, I take the headphones completely off for a few secs, to hear what the crowd is hearing at this club? This is the way I mix at home, too. When both tracks are 'up and running' at 100%, I take them off and gradually fade out the first track, catching any possible drifts on the fly and making a guess as to what it should be (slower or faster). 99% of the time it needs to be slower, so I just touch the vinyl. (Usually this isn't audible because the track is still in the beat-intro phase.) Occasionally I'll put one earcup on for one second just to make sure they're still matched, but then I'll take it off again.
Is this all right? |
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| basd |
| quote: | Originally posted by Eugene
Well, I'm gonna be using their equipment, and I'll probably be spinning for 30 min. max.
Guys, do you recommend that when I do my transition, I take the headphones completely off for a few secs, to hear what the crowd is hearing at this club? This is the way I mix at home, too. When both tracks are 'up and running' at 100%, I take them off and gradually fade out the first track, catching any possible drifts on the fly and making a guess as to what it should be (slower or faster). 99% of the time it needs to be slower, so I just touch the vinyl. (Usually this isn't audible because the track is still in the beat-intro phase.) Occasionally I'll put one earcup on for one second just to make sure they're still matched, but then I'll take it off again.
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If this feels to be allright for you, and it works for you, then why change? |
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| MERiDiAN5i2 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Eugene
Really?
I'm familiar with matching using the pitch control, in fact I've tried it several times, but it seems that most DJ's (and most DJ's use Technics, of course!) use their hands as well... from what I've seen, at least.
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very true.. but you'd be supprised how much they are using the pitch to... the pitch on techs is very accurate and can make corrections more accurate than by hand, especially very small corrections, like phasing the drumkicks to match.
my rule is simple - small corrections on the pitch, more major corrections by the hands... |
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| DJ_Shockwav |
i have the same decks as you
and when you play on techs, you have to have a heavier hand
if you can mix great on the numarks, then you'll be fine on the techs
just make sure to get some time on them before you play live so you can get used to how much heavier you have to be
always bring your headphones with you
and usually you would want to bring your needles and sometimes even slipmats aren't on there (i've seen djs have to quickly run home for their mats cause the club didn't have them)
what you want to do is take a few tracks that you want to start off with and practice them over and over again
then when it comes time to play, you have your first transitions that will (hopefully) come out alright and you'll be able to fall into a groove and play
those first mixes are crucial to how the rest of your set is going to be... if you trainwreck you confidence might go out the window and you could wind up choking for the rest of your set
but if you nail them perfectly, you have that level of confidence going for you
have a brew before going on, it'll help relax you (although some swear by going sober)
i think it helps to loosen you up so you're not worrying about everything
lastly... have fun |
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| DJ LIQUID |
That is great to hear Eugene :D
best of luck :) |
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| bassaholix |
Rule of thumb we always discuss here..
Plan your first 3 songs... then just go with the flow... feel don't think... and no matter what just keep going... ih he sees that you up and cry and yell and all.. then thats not a good sign.. but if he sees that you up and correct yourself and can control yourself... that defines character...
So yeah.. you will sstuff up... but everyone does the first time... |
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| Eugene |
thanks for your support guys
hopefully I'll be able to get some practice with Tech's the night before.
And, of course, I'll let you know how it all goes :toothless
So far I have planned my whole set and already chose 6-7 tracks. (Although the order of a few tracks may turn out different.)
I think I'll have to keep reminding myself to look up, at least for a few moments! I've noticed that when I'm really concentrating the only direction I look is down.
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| djchamps |
hey dude
congras :)
yes first time you will mess up, :( sorry to say taht dude
but you do get very nevous..
but thats ok
warm up abit and you be alright...
time will fly and you wouldn't even know you been spinning for an hour it properly feels like 10mins :)
good luck dude |
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| Dj Flesch |
| quote: | Originally posted by djchamps
hey dude
congras :)
yes first time you will mess up, :( sorry to say taht dude
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That isn't true. I didn't "mess up" my first time. I'm sure that things could have gone a little smoother, but hey, when can they not? Even the big pros mess up sometimes in their live sets, but they don't trainwreck, if that is what you are implying by messing up. I was damn sure that I could mix well enough with my tracks that I wouldn't trainwreck--even with being nervous and all. But don't instill fear in the guy just because it's his first time. If there is any reason that he should be scared it's because he's never used the eq that he'll be spinning on before. |
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| MERiDiAN5i2 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Eugene
I think I'll have to keep reminding myself to look up, at least for a few moments! I've noticed that when I'm really concentrating the only direction I look is down.
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haha.. same here man.. the first time i played out i didnt even glance at the crowd through the first three or four records... then as i realized the beatmatching was tight on the next record, i realize 'damn, i almost forgot people are even listening'... looked up and found a few people in close proximity, watching me mix... glad i didnt notice that for a while... lol.. one of them shook my hand as i made eye contact and tried to yell something at me that i did not hear, and it was readily obvious the crowd was digging the beats. talk about a good feeling! for me, seeing the crowd dancing took my tension right away... they were enjoying, so why shouldnt i be enjoying laying down the beats, right? :toocool:
just stay focused and positive, no matter what happens, and im sure you'll do just fine! |
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| P`zazz |
| congrats man, good luck :) |
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