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    Lots of DJ's don't even touch FX, but I do think their what take it to the next level. I'd say your a DJ by all means, you might even be better without FX.
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    the big complaint i have a with a lot of traktor pro dj's that play out is at least in l.a. tend to use effects WAY too much. to the point of absolute predictability.

    you found beatmasher, echo, and delay. you maded a super knob.

    you get a cookie.



    think of a dj mix like a good meal. think of effects as spices.

    dont dump the spice rack onto a fine meal. it will only end up tasting like shit.

    just a little here and a little there to liven up the taste.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Conall View Post
    id rather see someone blend 2 tracks together really well than have to mess around with fx to try and mask them clashing.
    Same here. Song selection and seamless transitions are much more important than effects. Delay or Rever or Filter during some breakdowns or vocals and your set.
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    You should probably start at your self esteem and work your way up from there.

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    I know my opinion does not hold nearly the same weight as some of the more seasoned DJ's around here, but even before coming into DJ'ing I always felt that coming to an incredible result was more important than how you get there.

    I've gotten into DJ'ing through my interest in controllers and tech, specifically designing and building them, so I suppose I should be of the opinion that it's the technology that should take us to the promise land, not the artists. I don't think so, however. I can see the glamour and the steal in mixing for four hours only on a pair of TTs, but my motivation for designing gear is that new tech should enable expression and further creativity, possibly letting the user go to new places and play different kinds of music.

    In the end, I'd rather go to a club playing a solid mix, than go somewhere to a see a guy looking cool with a pair of turntables.
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    eh, i don't really consider anyone as dj's anymore
    not even myself

    your an artist. do things the way you feel is a good way.

    dj's are disc jockies
    and theres not many true dj's around

    (not trying to be rude)

    that may sound different then the way i think of it. but whatever ha.
    and yeah, don't go overboard on effects. yuck. lol
    the only effects i use is a gater occasionally and i use a slight reverb and a filter with build ups

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    effects a dj does not make

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    I'll keep saying this. You can only be a legit DJ if you have a name like DJ 5 Dolla Holla and your mom bought you Serato.

    Serato is necessary cause it doesn't have as many effects.

    Oh and bitches. I personally say Bitches and cake (or bitches and blunts) but you have to have bitches before being a legit DJ.

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    Quote Originally Posted by xtianw View Post
    the big complaint i have a with a lot of traktor pro dj's that play out is at least in l.a. tend to use effects WAY too much. to the point of absolute predictability.

    you found beatmasher, echo, and delay. you maded a super knob.

    you get a cookie.



    think of a dj mix like a good meal. think of effects as spices.

    dont dump the spice rack onto a fine meal. it will only end up tasting like shit.

    just a little here and a little there to liven up the taste.
    +1

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    Quote Originally Posted by tyfurious View Post
    Lots of DJ's don't even touch FX, but I do think their what take it to the next level. I'd say your a DJ by all means, you might even be better without FX.

    i tried pushing your avatar. for some reason i felt it was a normal button that i could click on and it would do something cool.

    instead. it took me to your profile.
    dissapointing.

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