What are you working on??

[wrong chris]

In terms of skill and technicality, what sets "world class" djs from the rest of the dj community??

there are alot of young unknowns who have technical skill on par with the greats, i think this is something that most people can learn so long as they have dedication.

one major difference i notice is that world class touring djs tend to play planned and pre-programmed sets similar to bands playing concerts, while most local class djs are not quite as meticulous - or simply live by the "read the crowd" virtue which certainly does have merit, but is a different vibe altogether.

the more obvious difference is that nowadays there aren't alot of djs who get big because of their actual dj work, it seems like producing music has taken precedent over actual mixing. i think this kind of sucks, because there's so many producers getting dj gigs and they are really take the piss out of djing or at best are mediocre.

[ANok?]

I've been working on a couple of different mixes to put out to try to get gigs. One is pretty hard dubstep and the other is electro house. I'm also tying to work in more effects, mainly filters, to create buildups of my own.

[TABS]

Working on a open house party mix that is going to have 200+ people. Hopefully I can use this to break into the hip-hop scene. Then I have a new promo party mix i have been laying out for quite a while that is going out to some new clubs.

[sarasin]

there are alot of young unknowns who have technical skill on par with the greats, i think this is something that most people can learn so long as they have dedication.

one major difference i notice is that world class touring djs tend to play planned and pre-programmed sets similar to bands playing concerts, while most local class djs are not quite as meticulous - or simply live by the "read the crowd" virtue which certainly does have merit, but is a different vibe altogether.

the more obvious difference is that nowadays there aren't alot of djs who get big because of their actual dj work, it seems like producing music has taken precedent over actual mixing. i think this kind of sucks, because there's so many producers getting dj gigs and they are really take the piss out of djing or at best are mediocre.

Yeah...definately.

Even in the Psytrance circles.

Some producers get Live Set gigs, but their fee obviously goes up if they can offer a DJ set too.

Usually, they can DJ....but some obviously can't....and just play a pre-recorded set done in Ableton.

Cop out...

[Bassline Brine]

Yeah...definately.

Even in the Psytrance circles.

Some producers get Live Set gigs, but their fee obviously goes up if they can offer a DJ set too.

Usually, they can DJ....but some obviously can't....and just play a pre-recorded set done in Ableton.

Cop out...

I think this is really true. And as an avid consumer, I'd say I'd be more apt to go see a producer than a really good DJ. It's just how it is really, you want to see the person producing the music and hope for a few really good gems.

One person who is like that, in the DnB crowd, is Original Sin. Awesome, Awesome producer... but he needs to work on his DJing skills.

[sarasin]

Yeah....I like to see a Live act.....for for about an hour. Then i get bored of the same style...

DJ sets have always been a fav tho.....its actually LIVE.

[wrong chris]

yeah since i don't get out to parties very often these days i always make sure if i'm going to see a producer that they are just as well known for their live show as they are for their studio work.

i think the last time i went to a show based on the producer alone was Noisia back in 2006, and i was pretty underwhelmed by the performance. fortunately the local opening act was amazing, this little chick named B.Traits before she got signed to Formation Records.

[DJ Asand]

there are alot of young unknowns who have technical skill on par with the greats, i think this is something that most people can learn so long as they have dedication.

one major difference i notice is that world class touring djs tend to play planned and pre-programmed sets similar to bands playing concerts, while most local class djs are not quite as meticulous - or simply live by the "read the crowd" virtue which certainly does have merit, but is a different vibe altogether.

the more obvious difference is that nowadays there aren't alot of djs who get big because of their actual dj work, it seems like producing music has taken precedent over actual mixing. i think this kind of sucks, because there's so many producers getting dj gigs and they are really take the piss out of djing or at best are mediocre.

yeah this is what i was thinking too. but im so confused with "routing traktor into ableton" (need another computer?), and vst's and daw's..
Simple question: If I get a Korg MicroKontrol, can I produce? would ableton be enough? with my ddm4000 midi mapped to it too?

[JesC]

i been working on remixes and looking for indie rock/dance stems and make them more club friendly

[wrong chris]

yeah this is what i was thinking too. but im so confused with "routing traktor into ableton" (need another computer?), and vst's and daw's..
Simple question: If I get a Korg MicroKontrol, can I produce? would ableton be enough? with my ddm4000 midi mapped to it too?

ableton is enough to produce, works with whatever midi controller.


i'm not experienced with routing traktor into ableton, but pretty sure your question has been answered - just search the forums.