Where to start DJ'ing

[nicquil]

So I am about 16 and i just came upon dj'ing in and interview and it looks so sick and i really want to get into it and i dont know where to start. If anyone give their personal inputs on good places to start, money needed, etc etc that would be great.

[sss18734]

I would recommend the search function + google

My advise would be to download the Traktor Pro 2 demo or Virtual DJ and play around with it for a while. Then, as you understand the software and learn the theories behind mixing, you can assess your needs and decide whether you want to invest in controllers/mixers/turntables, etc.

[Cook]

step 1: buy this: http://www.smithsonmartin.com/emulator-dvs/
step 2: get all da bitchez

[fullenglishpint]

I would recommend the search function + google

My advise would be to download the Traktor Pro 2 demo or Virtual DJ and play around with it for a while. Then, as you understand the software and learn the theories behind mixing, you can assess your needs and decide whether you want to invest in controllers/mixers/turntables, etc.

Do this

step 1: buy this: http://www.smithsonmartin.com/emulator-dvs/
step 2: get all da bitchez

Don't do this

[Lilac]

Make sure you'll stick with it if you try to DJ. It's an expensive hobby and it takes more time than most people realise.

[jbernthold]

I too am new to everything with DJing and did not have any clue where to start and still don't really. I download torrents and came upon the DJ for dummies book but have not read into it but a chapter. Not sure how useful it will be or not.

Also I was going to end up making a post but I am glad to see you made this.
There is a site digitaldjtips.com that has a short 4 hour online video course thats $47 USD. That is just something that I also stubbled upon searching for DJ stuff. Not sure if that is a good thing for newcomers looking for information or not but maybe someone will comment on that?

[Cybertrash]

Protip: don't torrent

[kilen]

Protip: don't torrent

for real. that goes for everyone.
i can really tell the difference when some guy has all lossless songs and then some guy follows him with 320k songs. it really kills the mood. :eek:

[sss18734]

i can really tell the difference when some guy has all lossless songs and then some guy follows him with 320k songs. it really kills the mood. :eek:

I don't believe you, calling you out! lol. Unless you have the most discerning hearing known to man, I suppose. Or if the DJ is using tracks just labeled as 320kbps but are actually lower quality than that, which is common.

Otherwise, on a club system, you will never tell the difference.

[Cybertrash]

inb4 Mostafa.