In a way I feel like its our responsibility to step it up since we own some amazing equipment that allows us to spend less time dicking around and more time expressing musical creativity. But only in a way. Are we putting too much pressure on ourselves to be better than non digital DJ's? Sometimes I feel like I am, but Im a very ambitious person. And it doesnt help that DvlsAdvct is raising the bar in my scene.
So the question is. What techniques are you digital DJ's employing to help take advantage of our potential and help make yourself standout from the non digital crowd? What are you doing to help build energy and make dynamic sets?
I will answer my own question, since we should be sharing info, yeah?
I definately try and take advantage of Traktors ability to show the audio in a visual wavelength. It helps to know where cues are and where build ups and breaks occur. I love the various effects traktor has available. My favorite is the transposing time stretch, its great for transitioning from tracks that wouldnt sound right beatmatched and mixed traditionally. I also love the LFO3 effect for the same reason.
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