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.
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.
Traktor/Itch: Xone Dx - MidiFighter x1
Ableton: Livid Code - iPad - KP3
Tech: Macbook Pro 17", intel i7, 8gb RAM, 500gb HD 7200RPM
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.
Baked Chicken | Brown Rice | Asparagus | Apple Juice | Snack Wells | Pretzel Chips | Lots of Water
You should probably start at your self esteem and work your way up from there.
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.
Fixing stuff that isn't broken.
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
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.
Cliff notes:
Name like DJ 5 Dolla Holla
Mom bought you Serato
Bitches (and cake)
Traktor Pro 2, Kontrol S4, Midi Fighter (#100 by Ean himself!), blah blah blah
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new house side project
http://soundcloud.com/chrisepicedm/welovehousemusic
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