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jfxphoto
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So I have recently gotten into DJ'ing (complete noob on a shitty controller) and was wondering who else on NS spinssss?


What do you normally play?

What gear do you use?

What type of shows/venues have you played?
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Feb 5 2015 5:10PM
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BeefiestExpert
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Djing is so much fun! I wish I had more room for an actual studio set up and more money to invest in new gear. I had a choice to invest in DJ/Music Production gear but I chose to invest in a camera since I like to shoot a lot. But anyways play around man trust me you'll get hooked and want to spend so much money into it. Thats the hard part its like having camera lenses you just want more and more without realizing the unrealistic budget you believe you have hahah.

Anyways....

If you haven't tried vynl yet your really missing out. Idk what kind of music you listen to but if you like hip hop/rap and love scratching its so much fun. T

Idk im just ranting but if you want help or advice talk to Lieutenant_Dan one of the most knowledgeable DJ's on Newschoolers no doubt.
Feb 6 2015 12:42AM
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DILLINGER
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Making music is my jam, but I DJ occasionally at local clubs and friends' parties. Nothing huge, biggest thing I've done was a few weeks ago at a club with 4-500 people. DJing is fun, but can't be compared to producing IMO. I think it's cool that producers can make the money they deserve, but feel pretty bad when I get paid for playing other people's music.

Sure, there is an art to it, but it is easily learned (especially in the age of the digital DJ). All it comes down to nowadays is music taste and whether or not you can count to 32. The whole sync vs beatmatch debate is a dead horse that people need to stop beating - comparable to the usual digital vs. analog photography shitstorm.

DJing is incredibly superficial. Everytime you do it people you hardly know start acting like your best friends. Quickly gets to people's heads..

If people stopped overhyping it the world would be a better place.



/rant

That aside, it is a fun thing to do. What music do you mix OP?
Feb 6 2015 6:49AM
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CashmereCat
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I typically don't do much live stuff as I am just starting out but I've done parties for friends. I mainly just make quick mixtapes for friends and sometimes longer stuff. I mainly stick with chill wave music but I've done trap and edm too. Like said above production is much more fun and rewarding, but can be extremely expensive. I just started producing this year so I'm still getting familiar with my DAW and hardware, but it is so much fun
Feb 6 2015 12:34PM
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DANIELMORTENSEN
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I have a Traktor s2. I mix in electronic and rap mostly. I have done EDM before too. I also just got Ableton and and starting out on it. As of now I am confused as hell but I should get it.

https://soundcloud.com/daniel_mortensen
Feb 9 2015 11:06PM
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jfxphoto
Posts: 2038 - Karma: 2,346
BeefiestExpertDjing is so much fun! I wish I had more room for an actual studio set up and more money to invest in new gear. I had a choice to invest in DJ/Music Production gear but I chose to invest in a camera since I like to shoot a lot. But anyways play around man trust me you'll get hooked and want to spend so much money into it. Thats the hard part its like having camera lenses you just want more and more without realizing the unrealistic budget you believe you have hahah.

Anyways....

If you haven't tried vynl yet your really missing out. Idk what kind of music you listen to but if you like hip hop/rap and love scratching its so much fun. T

Idk im just ranting but if you want help or advice talk to Lieutenant_Dan one of the most knowledgeable DJ's on Newschoolers no doubt.


Dude, I would fucking love to play around with vinyl but I have unfortunately not been able to yet.



It does seem like all my hobbies are way too fucking expensive.. XD
Feb 10 2015 3:13AM
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jfxphoto
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DILLINGERMaking music is my jam, but I DJ occasionally at local clubs and friends' parties. Nothing huge, biggest thing I've done was a few weeks ago at a club with 4-500 people. DJing is fun, but can't be compared to producing IMO. I think it's cool that producers can make the money they deserve, but feel pretty bad when I get paid for playing other people's music.

Sure, there is an art to it, but it is easily learned (especially in the age of the digital DJ). All it comes down to nowadays is music taste and whether or not you can count to 32. The whole sync vs beatmatch debate is a dead horse that people need to stop beating - comparable to the usual digital vs. analog photography shitstorm.

DJing is incredibly superficial. Everytime you do it people you hardly know start acting like your best friends. Quickly gets to people's heads..

If people stopped overhyping it the world would be a better place.



/rant

That aside, it is a fun thing to do. What music do you mix OP?



Honestly I try to mix everything but like I said I'm just starting out.

I get what you're saying, I really kind of wish clubs would go back to having the DJ kind of off to the side where they can watch and control the vibe instead of being the center of attention. Where do you play at??
Feb 10 2015 3:16AM
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DILLINGER
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I live in Switzerland so nowhere anybody here will ever have heard of haha
Feb 10 2015 8:35AM
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Stadtski
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_JFarrisSo I have recently gotten into DJ'ing (complete noob on a shitty controller) and was wondering who else on NS spinssss?


What do you normally play?

What gear do you use?

What type of shows/venues have you played?


I am 17 and white and im Not going to lie, at the bunch of school dances ive djed, and Much of the music I played was SchoolBoy Q and A$ap ferg.
Feb 10 2015 9:27AM
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jfxphoto
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DILLINGERI live in Switzerland so nowhere anybody here will ever have heard of haha


Even better!! Haha share some of that shit, I would love to hear what you're listening to over there.
Feb 11 2015 6:45PM
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jfxphoto
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DILLINGERI live in Switzerland so nowhere anybody here will ever have heard of haha


Even better!! Haha share some of that shit, I would love to hear what you're listening to over there.
Feb 11 2015 6:45PM
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Stadtski
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_JFarrisEven better!! Haha share some of that shit, I would love to hear what you're listening to over there.


same!
Feb 12 2015 9:46AM
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Stadtski
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_JFarrisEven better!! Haha share some of that shit, I would love to hear what you're listening to over there.


same!
Feb 12 2015 9:47AM
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Skieralex
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Rosa_ParkI am 17 and white and im Not going to lie, at the bunch of school dances ive djed, and Much of the music I played was SchoolBoy Q and A$ap ferg.


what type of school do you go to that listens to rap at dances.
Dec 31 2015 3:17PM
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Skieralex
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Im 16 white and Ive djed 2 dances i use a pioneer DDJ-SB its their intro controller but you can make it sound great. i use serato dj as my software
Dec 31 2015 3:19PM
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KaneDog
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I shoot pics for a DJ named Mielo, if you guys are into shit like future/trance/Porter Robinson check his song Surreal out it's on Spotify

Here's a shot from last night at Reaction NYE in Chicago
Dec 31 2015 4:48PM
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Aidin954
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jfxphotoWhat do you normally play?

What gear do you use?

What type of shows/venues have you played?


1.Fucking everything but mainly trap or house
2.Numark NS6
3.Parties, one club, beaches, events.
Djings pretty fun but time consuming, I don't spin much anymore.
Dec 31 2015 7:23PM
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will_powder
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I'm into tech house, jackin, bassline house kinda stuff, sometimes garage or DnB if I'm feeling excited.
Jan 2 2016 3:54PM
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