**Any DJ's here in the Misc? GTFIH!!!**

[Dj Pimpsta]

Hey guys, this is just out of interest. So do any of you DJ? If so what equipment do you use? TT's? CDJ's? Traktor? Serato? Mixvibes? VDJ? I'm a Dj and I use Traktor Scratch Pro, and I've got a VCI 100se.

Do any of you play at clubs or parties, and what style do you mix? Do you have any mixes to share or tracks that you've produced?

Lets get together ITT and talk about all things related to DJing, music, clubs, mixes, etc.

Cheers. D.

[V3lcity]

I really want to get into DJ'ing but my parents think it's a waste of time lulz and wont buy me **** for it. Planning to get a job and buy some equipment for it

[Dj Pimpsta]

I really want to get into DJ'ing but my parents think it's a waste of time lulz and wont buy me **** for it. Planning to get a job and buy some equipment for it

Why sould it be a waste of time? Its about music. Ask them is playing guitar, piano or drums a waste of time? So why would Djing be a waste? If you want to get into it, it wont cost you to much to start. If you go the digital Dj you can get a controller with software for $150, thats not to much to start and after you've played around a bit, if you like it you can save up to get better stuff, and go from there.

[V3lcity]

Thx Brah I fkin LOVE house/electro club styled music, I'm always listening to music hah. I tried even talking to them and they were saying crap like "ur not gonna make any money", "ur gonna be an embarrassment to our family", "you'll never get anywhere with that, do something real like business management"... :/

[Dj Pimpsta]

Thx Brah I fkin LOVE house/electro club styled music, I'm always listening to music hah. I tried even talking to them and they were saying crap like "ur not gonna make any money", "ur gonna be an embarrassment to our family", "you'll never get anywhere with that, do something real like business management"... :/

First of all Djing is not about making money its about doing what you enjoy. Its a hobby. NEVER think of it as making money, if it starts to pay off then great, but as people say never quit your day job. Djing is a very competitive game, and to make it you have to be REALLY good. I'm only now recently starting to make some decent cash from it, but I still didnt quit my day job.

You know a good way to start is to get the software if you go the software route and practice on your computer until you think you pretty good, and then invest in something more. Tell your parents its your hobby that you enjoy music, and show them that its not going to affect anything. Start it as a hobby and progress from there.

[MetroBrah]

I produce house and ******t music, but i dont spin them. I would like to give some to some DJs though and see if they can work them into their set. Would be awesome

[Dj Pimpsta]

I produce house and ******t music, but i dont spin them. I would like to give some to some DJs though and see if they can work them into their set. Would be awesome

Ok cool, do you have a soundcloud page or somewhere you you keep your music for others to listen? What software do you use for producing? Ableton? I'm thinking about starting to produce my own music, and maybe getting Ableton to use with my Traktor in my sets.

[V3lcity]

First of all Djing is not about making money its about doing what you enjoy. Its a hobby. NEVER think of it as making money, if it starts to pay off then great, but as people say never quit your day job. Djing is a very competitive game, and to make it you have to be REALLY good. I'm only now recently starting to make some decent cash from it, but I still didnt quit my day job.

You know a good way to start is to get the software if you go the software route and practice on your computer until you think you pretty good, and then invest in something more. Tell your parents its your hobby that you enjoy music, and show them that its not going to affect anything. Start it as a hobby and progress from there.

Alright thanks, and can you reccomend me any good software and possibly a good website to learn from?

[Hagakure24]

sup. three TT's (1200's), 2 cdj's. I pretty much refuse to use any laptop with my setup, unless it's for recording. i've rrreally gotten back into the swing of it...play lots of stuff similar to what you'll find in the thread i've got linked in my sig.

[Montre]

I'm currently saving up for the new Traktor S4 from Native INstruments. It's an all in one digital DJ type system. From what I hear it's pretty incredible. Cheaper than buying 2 CDJs and a mixer.

I've DJ'd before and its something I'd like to take up as a hobby, or even DJ in small bars/clubs on weekends. I pretty much live and breath hip hop, house, trance and dubstep

[2SSCAMARO]

Weddup brahs, currently spinning with a numark ns7. I do mostly house with a bit of dubstep. What kind of speakers are you guys using

[ThundaHorz]

I used to, but am really out of practice.

Had two radio shows in Boston.

Lots of music.

But I'm in!

[Dj Pimpsta]

sup. three TT's (1200's), 2 cdj's. I pretty much refuse to use any laptop with my setup, unless it's for recording. i've rrreally gotten back into the swing of it...play lots of stuff similar to what you'll find in the thread i've got linked in my sig.

Nice dude, I started on TT's and then CDJ's but for the last 2 yrs I've embraced digital Djing and now I pretty much dont Dj without my laptop. I do still use CDJ and TT's though but I use timcode.

I'm currently saving up for the new Traktor S4 from Native INstruments. It's an all in one digital DJ type system. From what I hear it's pretty incredible. Cheaper than buying 2 CDJs and a mixer.

I've DJ'd before and its something I'd like to take up as a hobby, or even DJ in small bars/clubs on weekends. I pretty much live and breath hip hop, house, trance and dubstep

Man that controller is sick! Its expensive but damn awesome. I would recommend that controller to anyone who's looking for a top of the line all in one controller.

Weddup brahs, currently spinning with a numark ns7. I do mostly house with a bit of dubstep. What kind of speakers are you guys using

Sweet, isnt it quite a big boy? (no homo)

Are you using Serato itch with it or have you mapped it to another software?

[Dj Pimpsta]

Traktor are having an awesome promotion at the moment for anyone considering digital Djing.

For more info you should check it out here.

Link here...

http://www.native-instruments.com/en...raktor-50-off/

[excess34]

misc dj checkin in, though i haven't done anything DJ related in a while. thinking about selling my cdj800mk2's/xone62 and picking up a midi controller just to throw down impromtu sets without having to lug around all the hardware :x

[johnpagnolo]

ableton live FTW you ****ggggggoootssss!

[Dj Pimpsta]

misc dj checkin in, though i haven't done anything DJ related in a while. thinking about selling my cdj800mk2's/xone62 and picking up a midi controller just to throw down impromtu sets without having to lug around all the hardware :x

Yeah being mobile and portabiltiy is what its about these days. I'm all for having a DJM 800 + 2 CDJ 2000's but to lug those around will be a hassle. The vci 100 is awesoem and the newly released Kontrol S4 kills IMO. If you sell your gear you could get the S4 easily.

ableton live FTW you ****ggggggoootssss!

Now an Ableton and Traktor bridge would work well. I did a DJ guest set about a month ago, where the other Dj was using Ableton. We linked up the 4 channels, I was using 1 + 2, he was using 3 + 4, it was awesome. Check below.

[Dj Pimpsta]

Alright thanks, and can you reccomend me any good software and possibly a good website to learn from?

Well if you want to go the digital route which I recommend, there are a few softwares out there, it just depends what you prefer. I first started on virtual Dj, and then moved to Traktor Pro which I currently use now.

I personally would say try out Traktor, its a awesome Dj software program with lots of features.

I would also say try checking out Djtech tools .com and Dj forums .com.

They are excellent sites for learning everything you need to know about Djing.

[XeNoN89]

My friend is into dj'ing at the moment. He is currently using virtual dj and just a little mixer, he is planning on getting trakter and some pioneers though so he can start playing in clubs. I want to produce but have no idea wtf i am doing


I want to make a simple house track like track 4 on here: http://beatport.com/s/t5oiab (the rio padice one)

[Dj Pimpsta]

My friend is into dj'ing at the moment. He is currently using virtual dj and just a little mixer, he is planning on getting trakter and some pioneers though so he can start playing in clubs. I want to produce but have no idea wtf i am doing


I want to make a simple house track like track 4 on here: http://beatport.com/s/t5oiab (the rio padice one)

Great to hear about your friend, tell him he's moving in the right direction!

Well if you want to produce there are loads of great software. Try checking out, Ableton, Cubase, Logic, Reason, Komplete. Check them out and see which one suits your needs better.

[MetroBrah]

Great to hear about your friend, tell him he's moving in the right direction!

Well if you want to produce there are loads of great software. Try checking out, Ableton, Cubase, Logic, Reason, Komplete. Check them out and see which one suits your needs better.

I also recently found out about this free program called LMMS studio that is fantastic for house music. I am kind of reluctant to tell people i use it sometimes because it is free, but it is very simillar to Fruity Loops

[ScrillaKeith]

not a dj, but i produce. mostly hip hop, r&b, reggae and pop

[2SSCAMARO]

Sweet, isnt it quite a big boy? (no homo)

Are you using Serato itch with it or have you mapped it to another software?[/QUOTE]

Its so sick, yes I am running Itch. It is pretty easy to use and has a very simple interface.

[Dj Pimpsta]

I also recently found out about this free program called LMMS studio that is fantastic for house music. I am kind of reluctant to tell people i use it sometimes because it is free, but it is very simillar to Fruity Loops

Ah cool mate, dont worry about free software, I use RE and its also free. Its not great like MiK but it still does the job pretty well.

not a dj, but i produce. mostly hip hop, r&b, reggae and pop

Ok cool, I'm thinking about getting into producing sometime, just need the time.

Sweet, isnt it quite a big boy? (no homo)

Are you using Serato itch with it or have you mapped it to another software?

Yeah I've used Itch before on a vci 300. I tested the NS7 out once at GC when it was first released, I loved it but it costs $1200

I'm thinking about getting the S4, that thing is so sick!

[2SSCAMARO]

For sure, what kind of speakers are you guys running for your parties.

[Dj Pimpsta]

For sure, what kind of speakers are you guys running for your parties.

I dont run speakers bro, the clubs got them already.

I have heard that these are killer speakers.

For the bedroom: KRK rp8's



For gigging: JBL

[Dj Pimpsta]

Sup DJ's!

Hows everyone doing today?

I'm liking these tracks alot lately, even if its not the latest.



and,

[Dj Pimpsta]

This is the newest member of the Traktor family.

The Kontrol S4. Mind = Blown.

[ctg23]

what up dj checking in from the uk here!

had been queit on the mixing front recently, and have even sold most of my vinyls as converting to the dreaded digital age. but just brought a new midi controller and am having fun messing about on it

my set up includes...
technics 1200's x2
allen n heath xone 32 (swapping for a pioneer djm600 as i need a 4 channel mixer)
serato scratch sl3
just bought a traktor kontroller x1 midi controller
going to buy 2 pioneer cdj's800 mk2's
senheiser hd25 headphones

my main styles to mix are techno, all styles of house, drum and bass and sometimes breaks. as soon as i get my new set up running properly ill record a mix and throw it up in here

[Dj Pimpsta]

what up dj checking in from the uk here!

had been queit on the mixing front recently, and have even sold most of my vinyls as converting to the dreaded digital age. but just brought a new midi controller and am having fun messing about on it

my set up includes...
technics 1200's x2
allen n heath xone 32 (swapping for a pioneer djm600 as i need a 4 channel mixer)
serato scratch sl3
just bought a traktor kontroller x1 midi controller
going to buy 2 pioneer cdj's800 mk2's
senheiser hd25 headphones

my main styles to mix are techno, all styles of house, drum and bass and sometimes breaks. as soon as i get my new set up running properly ill record a mix and throw it up in here

Nice set up man! I love the X1, its awesome for its size, and I use Traktor so its perfect for me.

I dig the CDJ 800's, but have you looked at the new 850's? they HID bro! Do you have the HD 25 1 ii's or the standard HD 25's headphones? I'm still trying to decide on those or the TMA 1's.