Your Guide To Becoming The Ultimate DJ

Hi guys and girls...Its been a while since I posted....was a lil busy with my final yr exams.....so finally im done with them....

This post is up on public demand with many folks askin me to give them some tips and info on the basics of DJ'ing. So here it is a lil warm up for u to get into this field which offers u fame as well as a chance to earn a quick buck...but always remember there is a lot of hardwork which goes in the making of mixes. My guru's well they have been supporting me all this while...I love mixes by DJ Tiesto, Paul Van Dynk, DJ Aqeel For the unusual sounds ;) and also DJ Suketu....and my close buddy DJ Tarun...whoz name i always write for the help hez given me all this while. So lets begin...

Here in you'll learn how to set up your DJ equipment, add components, use different types of DJ equipment, how to mix, advanced beat mixing and beat making and more..
For the beginner DJ it can be a bit much to take on the wild world of DJing when you don't have a clue and even if you do you may be skeptical of spending so much money for something you may only do as a hobby. I put together some DJ gear tips to help ease your mind
There first thing you need to ask your self is how or in what capacity will I be using my DJ equipment? How much do I want to spend? Where will I buy all of this DJ equipment, and most importantly what DJ equipment do I need? I have DJ equipment tips to answer all of these questions and more.

Say you want to be an all-purpose DJ. Meaning you want to be able to be a club DJ and battle DJ. You allowed your self a budget of $600. (INR 24,000/-).But let me make this perfectly clear. There is no substitute for high end high quality DJ equipment. You'll only be kidding yourself if you think you can go pro on cheaper DJ equipment. If you want to pick it up as a hobby then this is a good place to start.

Two DJ turntables - Remember you need DIRECT-DRIVE turntables. They offer the best torque for cueing records. The Stanton T.60 Direct Drive Turntable has enough power to get you started.

One DJ mixer - Break in your mixer slowly. Learn all of its features to maximize you DJ skills as you build them. Later on you should try experimenting cutting the music in and out with different mixer settings. Try to develop your own unique style. As I mentioned before the reason why CD players have caught on is because of the versatility. Because they are digital they not only play music CDs but they also play MP3s. So if you have MP3s you have virtually doubled your arsenal of DJ music.

If you're a Mobile DJ you can have pre made mixes to play at your gigs while you sit back and eat and drink your way to a nice pay day. Because they're so small and light they are very portable. Which means instead of lugging around heavy turntables and crates of records you can cut your load by 2/3 while increasing your DJ music library not to mention saving time and money.

Having a set of Pro DJ CD players is a must for every Mobile DJ and an option for the Club DJ because Clubs still rely on vinyl. Before you purchase your first set you need to keep some things in mind.

1. Does it play MP3s and regular music CDs and CDRWs?
2. Does it have real time scratch capability?
3. Does it feel like you are spinning vinyl?
4. Can you cue the next track while the current one is playing?
5. Is there pitch control like a DJ turntable?
6. Is it shock proof?
7. Does it have memory points to save your cues of your favorite CDs?
8. Is there an S/PDIF digital output?
9. Is there a sampler and loop function?
10. Also, being able to burn a CD is always nice.

These are the basic features you need in any DJ CD player you purchase

One pair of DJ headphones - So now you have your turntables, your mixer, your amp and speakers. But you missed one small but crucial detail, headphones. There are ample number of headphones for DJs from Sony, Pioneer, and Technics which will help guide you in making the right decision.

Headphones have one important function. They help the DJ mix the beats together seamlessly. By monitoring one turntable in the headphones while the other turntable is playing for the crowd you can get the proper mix and proper transition from one table to the next.

There are a lot of people who would still like to lay their hands on the various softwares available.....so guys some useful info for you too....

DJ Software Programs - DJ software may be your answer if you don't have the money to spend on DJ equipment but you do own a fancy computer. You can become a DJ in the digital world with a little time and a little creativity. Creating DJ music on your pc can be fun.
Software for DJs is abundant. There are so many to choose from it's hard to tell who's who and each one has a specific purpose. Depending on your application, you can DJ using a laptop with Final Scratch, or create remixes with Cakewalk or master with Sound Forge. DJ software that is in-expensive could be your answer for recording and mastering that final mix. It will show you what you need to record and how to choose the right software. DJ software is not difficult to learn. I find that experimenting works best initially that way you get to learn where everything is and how it works.

After you get to understand how it works you should join a message board where other users post helpful information and documents to help you be more productive.
Fruity Loops is another DJ software program that is in high demand. The best thing about Fruity Loops is its ability to emulate so many of those famous sounds you hear from old school 70's artists to today's artists.

Sony Media Sound Forge v8.0 - Sound Forge by Sonic Foundry. For the price this DJ software is one of the best solutions on the market for editing music and mastering your final mix. Sound Forge offers its users the ability to easily create and edit music with a few simple clicks of the mouse. I have been using Sound Forge for a few years now and I have no complaints. It has a wide range of effects and processors and the help section has come in handy as well. It's a very user friendly product.

Traktor mp3 DJ - The Traktor mp3 DJ software program is another great product for up and coming DJs. It offers beat matching, pitch features and loop. A good package overall.
So I hope this tutorial will guide u for becoming a DJ. So get a funky beat and and cool song...and jus mix !

Happy mixing !

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