I don't think you can do the eq and mixing from another mixer that your instruments are not plugged into. Unless you connect the instruments micing to your new mixer and output into the old mixer to go to the house? Not too sure. I've seen how people adjust their system using iPad apps but not too sure how that works.

In order to do the mixing you'll need to control each channel individually to get the right balance, you cant mix the output as a whole unless you just wan to control the volumes and the overall eq in a mono or stereo output.

I used ableton before to try a go at production from scratch. So I used this plugin called an operator to make my kick drum and bass line.

http://www.musictech.net/2013/07/ableton-l...orial-operator/

Sample packs you can look for VEC has some decent sounds in there or FL studio comes with some pretty decent build ins. These should be easy to start exploring and finding a sound you like. You could buy some from practically anywhere online. Google and beatport are ur best friend.

Classes is something you get what you paid for. It's a short cut and you'll have someone to refer to when you're unsure of anything. If you're really into it, I'm sure a little investment will be worth while

Alright discussion time!

Is alcohol important in a party? Can the music be as enjoyable without the alcohol?

I for one get edgy and nervous when I play sober, but I dont think it's compulsory to make the party ABOUT the alcohol.

What do you guys think?

Well said. I think any party can be awesome if you go with the right crowd. Of course the alcohol would be a boost, but I've been to alcohol free parties that was just awesome and also alcohol centered parties that just didnt work out...

@Hanleon
You think it'd work out to run a lowyat night out? Ever happened before?

@hanleon you trying for the comp?

well no harm submitting and trying There's no limitation to genres though they do require you to mix 3 genres in the finals if you're selected. It'd be a good experience I didnt go far last year only the semis but I met alot of great people and learnt from the finalists different styles of mixing and other skills and ideas that I would never have thought of.

You could submit and give it a go and if you make it then you make it, if not then at least you know you tried I doubt i'll get through though cause got a number of comments that my mix was a little draggy but ah well hoping for a free flight

For the rest of you, if you're looking to give it a go at a competition please do submit your mix by next week! I want to encourage any of the local DJs to push yourself and gain all the experiences you can

Malaysia International DJ Championship 2014 by Bandwidth Magazine

http://www.bwmag.net/2014/06/malaysia-inte...ampionship.html



Do have a listen to my submission mix and give some feedback and thoughts

http://www.mixcloud.com/djtakaofficial/dj-...mpionship-2014/

Sorry it's too early in the morning and I'm not understanding your question... can put it in early morning (lazy Friday) language?

Ohh get it! Urmm when I have my track playing already then the following thing happens.

1. Entertain crowd
2. Look for next song
3. Entertain crowd
4. Pitch
5. Pretend in state of trance
6. Mix next song in

Repeat hahhaha

Urmm for warm up timing I usually wait for 2 breakdowns and mix in but as the night progresses I usually mix 1 breakdown depending on the song to up the energy. If they want to listen to the whole song they can do it on the radio or at home

Hi guys! Welcome

I want a set of 2000 nexus cdjs T.T

Wrong thread but pm price, model and age of krk rokits

Hi there, haha long time since I heard Electronica! brings back the days of benny benassi of old hahaha. Please find my recommendation below.

1. Consider investing in a good headphones (if long term and planning to play professionally(Semi))
2. Monitor speakers and audio interface? You mean an external sound card with a balanced xlr or how?
3. I use pc speakers and not much issue with it. It really comes down to what you're trying to achieve. If you're into home recording, production and mastering I'd stay that it's essential to get a good pair of monitors. If you're just using it to practice with cdjs or anything, any speakers will do, even a home hifi.
4. Again, what are you trying to achieve with your usb interface? To link your laptop to the cdjs? That case you'd probably have to get something that is more suitable to which software you're using. Traktor, Serato, etc. If just a sound card to plug in your speakers, perhaps you can just invest in a cheap external sound card should do the job. For digital players, they usually bring along their soundcards like the Traktor Audio2DJ,A4DJ, A6DJ or their serato interface.

I think it's better to tell us what exactly you're hoping to achieve in the long term. You dont need to spend the whole lump sum at once. I find it's better to get some quality equipment then to change halfway down the road when you've outgrown it. That way you can really tell the difference.

All the best in beginning your journey

DDJ SX or DDJ SR
Traktor S2 or Traktor S4
Mixtrack Pro 2

Pioneer HDJ-500 hahah my first pair! Lasted me till the skin from the ear pad cushions started pealing. I liked it. Pretty good highs and lows makes it easy to monitor in loud environments.

haha tour was good! Had a good "Holiday". I learnt that I wouldnt want to DJ EVERYDAY for a full time job hahaha!!!

haha I earn quite alot from it just when I"m playing daily it becomes kinda like a brainless thing haha not so much trying new music and such cause by time its done we go home and sleep and wake up late and eat and relax awhile and then out for standby and drink and play and repeat.

I'd do more raves though

depends are you a hardworking or kinda need the motivation spoon feeding type of person.

Good thing about courses (if good teacher) is you can skip the process of bumping into unnecessary mistakes and picking up bad habits (happens with all instruments). They could probably give you good samples and examples of sounds and guide you on the right track if you make a mistake.

However, if you're like me (I'm pretty impatient and I dont like committing to a fixed schedule, so yeah I never really had luck in theoretical or music lessons.) then you might just end out wasting 1.5k without actually learning anything.

There's tons of lessons available online. Perhaps you could try those first?

But if you follow a schoold they might be able to hook you up with some good labels or such or teach you the ins and outs of marketing and copywriting etc. Not sure if they cover that.

Let us know how it goes if you enroll

DISCUSSION!!

How do you guys cope with your day job awhile maintaining a steady line of gigs at night? How do you feel about it? Are you wearing thin on energy? Do you slack off at either one? Are you considering going full time into DJing or giving up to pay more attention to your day job?

Have fun

Haha I don't really have a line of steady gigs also just doing it as a hobby atm. I dont think that DJing can give the type of stability we can expect from a day job. Sure for now when single and no kids is fine but I wouldnt throw all my eggs into that basket to raise a household unless well established and financially stable.