What are you working on??
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Ive been doing a lot of thinking.. specifically, “what next?”
I can beatmatch, i can eq mix, i know how to create a “wave” of energy to build anticipation and knw when to keep the energy a little lower..
so what next? i know its a very general thought, but what have you guys been working on lately for your live gigs??
In terms of skill and technicality, what sets “world class” djs from the rest of the dj community??
Dude this ableton thing is really kicking my butt, check it out.
I’ve been working on a whole new live set using nothing but my launchpad. Something like this…
I’ve got about 8 songs now, and the glitch mob cover.
Nice one drew! You use ableton for ur live performances?
building a custom software rig where i press a button and it takes over the world - max 4 live ftw
you and me both. I gave up after 30 minutes. Didn’t even know where to start…
Working on making some House for a change, rewire with Ableton and FL 8.
Not having a decent drum pad hurts. (The nanoPad broke…)
I am working on getting used to my current setup.
Using the APC40 for Deck A and B and the VCI00 for Deck C and D.
A and B are just normal internal mixing decks.
C is my Traktor Scratch Deck where I have connected a single TT.
D is my sample deck…and I control it with the VCI.
Now…i want to route this all into Ableton…and setup the Smartmixer.
Then…I will be a happy man.
Oh…and install a Pro x Fade into the VCI…and upgrade the firmware…
getting used to all the new things i have been taught in Ableton, then trying to remember them! and trying to find time to actually do more mixing or practise mixing, not happy with my latest mix at all left it up but decided I dislike it lol.
going to have to put something new together soon to appease my inner hate hah.
i’m on an extended hiatus from playing out for health reasons but still pursuing my love for djing with a couple different projects.
number one priority is my 90% finished upcoming studio mix, which is more focused on a variety of brokenbeat electronic music genres. it’s already been a year since the last mixtape i’ve released so i’m feeling the pressure to get that done soon..
the other project is much more open ended but more intense as it requires me to create custom bootlegs and edits in ableton before using them in traktor. basically i’m creating a bunch of 10-15 minute mashup routines with eclectic tracks and my custom bootlegs, i guess similar to what Z-Trip and Girl Talk do. the plan is to eventually string some of the better routines together for a studiomix to release, but also use them for live shows once i’m ready to start gigging again.
i like to do both straightforward dance music mixing and eclectic/mashup mixing because i tend to get bored of one or the other after a certain while, so this way it keeps me interested in djing so my technical skills don’t get rusty.
there are alot of young unknowns who have technical skill on par with the greats, i think this is something that most people can learn so long as they have dedication.
one major difference i notice is that world class touring djs tend to play planned and pre-programmed sets similar to bands playing concerts, while most local class djs are not quite as meticulous - or simply live by the “read the crowd” virtue which certainly does have merit, but is a different vibe altogether.
the more obvious difference is that nowadays there aren’t alot of djs who get big because of their actual dj work, it seems like producing music has taken precedent over actual mixing. i think this kind of sucks, because there’s so many producers getting dj gigs and they are really take the piss out of djing or at best are mediocre.
I’ve been working on a couple of different mixes to put out to try to get gigs. One is pretty hard dubstep and the other is electro house. I’m also tying to work in more effects, mainly filters, to create buildups of my own.
Working on a open house party mix that is going to have 200+ people. Hopefully I can use this to break into the hip-hop scene. Then I have a new promo party mix i have been laying out for quite a while that is going out to some new clubs.
Yeah…definately.
Even in the Psytrance circles.
Some producers get Live Set gigs, but their fee obviously goes up if they can offer a DJ set too.
Usually, they can DJ…but some obviously can’t…and just play a pre-recorded set done in Ableton.
Cop out…
I think this is really true. And as an avid consumer, I’d say I’d be more apt to go see a producer than a really good DJ. It’s just how it is really, you want to see the person producing the music and hope for a few really good gems.
One person who is like that, in the DnB crowd, is Original Sin. Awesome, Awesome producer… but he needs to work on his DJing skills.
Yeah…I like to see a Live act…for for about an hour. Then i get bored of the same style…
DJ sets have always been a fav tho…its actually LIVE.
yeah since i don’t get out to parties very often these days i always make sure if i’m going to see a producer that they are just as well known for their live show as they are for their studio work.
i think the last time i went to a show based on the producer alone was Noisia back in 2006, and i was pretty underwhelmed by the performance. fortunately the local opening act was amazing, this little chick named B.Traits before she got signed to Formation Records.
yeah this is what i was thinking too. but im so confused with “routing traktor into ableton” (need another computer?), and vst’s and daw’s..
Simple question: If I get a Korg MicroKontrol, can I produce? would ableton be enough? with my ddm4000 midi mapped to it too?
i been working on remixes and looking for indie rock/dance stems and make them more club friendly
ableton is enough to produce, works with whatever midi controller.
i’m not experienced with routing traktor into ableton, but pretty sure your question has been answered - just search the forums.