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    Hi guys, im wondering whether this is a feasible idea, of being a dj in a rock band. Its a school group thing which i auditioned for, and it was the closest to any sort of performance stuff. So no worries about gig payments/etc, just wanna have a hell of a time.

    If this is feasible, how would one go about integrating/adding to the overall performance of it? which would be btr then just me solo djing at some parts while the band takes over at some other parts.

    Loops? Samples? Scratching? (which sadly im not gd at yet) Fade in, fade out of band sets into dj sets and vice versa? Im kind of at a lost. Any creative help would be much appreciated!

    My current set-up is just the kontrol s4 running tp2.

    Would it be possible to control the main output of the band thru my s4, so that i can add effects via tp2 and then into the main speakers?

    This isnt a one off performance fyi, but spread out over the course of the year.

    Insights/ideas/thoughts anybody? Thanks guys!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tornesoul View Post
    Hi guys, im wondering whether this is a feasible idea, of being a dj in a rock band.
    What a fantastic idea
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    The craze of having a dj in a band died in the 90 to early 2000s didn't it? But, I personally think posthardcore bands sound best with some elctronica thrown in. That's if you wanna be on stage with them. But you'd just run your cables to the sound booth and let the tech handle it. The downside is a lot of venues aren't made to handle electronica soundsbut it shouldn't be an issue. Loops and samples would be the most useful to the band I think.
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    Doesnt linkin park have that mr hans guy or something? Of course it can be done!
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    Some groups still do it. You might have heard of this small group from Italy called The Bloody Beetroots haha

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    I know it can be done, just wondering how to go about it. E.g. in wat way could i add to the overall performance?

    lethal_pizzle: heh i thought about that, and it does make sense. but ya, the rock band was the only thing that came close to me having a some sort of exposure/performance. so ya.

    i think i'll be able to do solo sets here and there. but im wondering about the integration part. thats the area which im lost at.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lethal_pizzle View Post
    What a fantastic idea
    I know a DJ in a rock band, I'm sending him this

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    in reality if you dont know how it could be done why would you attempt it??, its like saying I wanna be a superstar dj, where do I start??. I think you should practise first then going in and blowing it and having them laugh at you
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    My dj rig is set up in the same space that some bands practice so I've messed around with this a few times. Mostly one-shot samples and baby scratches, maybe throwing in a hip hop beat during breakdowns.

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    yea linkin park does it, their first album was awesome (hybrid theory) but it went south from their, you should check that one ou.t
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