DJing Questions Answered

[djunlogical]

have any questions about DJing, anything from "is it easy?" to "what is the best type of mixer?"
Any Questions atall are welcome, I will do my best to answer as many as possible, hopefully all of them,
I do know many Proffesional (not quite world class) DJs so all advise will be run past them before posting so that you get the best I can possibly offer...
I will check this page daily, If you wish to have your music listened to, please send me an email with the song as a .txt File. You can do this by right clicking your file " FileName.mp3 " and renaming it " FileName.txt " I will email you back with a full report on what was good, bad, and how to imrove. Bands are also welcome to send music, your music that has been sent will not be shared with anyone and will be deleted after listening. Please no Spam

->Email: [email protected]

[Aneklusmos]

What kind of Dj are we talking? radio, party, or something else?

[djunlogical]

any except radio, I will try to answer radio ones, but I cannot guarentee to be 100% sure on things involving radio (AKA. are there any free Radio stations to DJ at? - not that I know of [email protected]{anonymous}.{anonymous}

[Aneklusmos]

What kind of equipment does a DJ usually need?

[djunlogical]

you will definately need a mixer, i recomend a Numark X1USB. you will need atleast two vinyl, CD, or tape decks, an amp (if thereisnt one in your mixer), and speakers. for Vinyl decks you will need to replace the cartridge and head atleast once a month for full quality sound. If you are using a program on a computer than you will only need the computer, the program, and speakers, however on most programs there is an option allowing you to plug in a seperate mixer or USB Deck.

[Zazu]

I've got a question for you; do you have any of your mixes up anywhere? Would be interesting to hear some of your work :)

[djunlogical]

Actually I do, in a variety of places, if you search "unlogical" on the mixes section in http://www.dj-networks.net/ you will find me.. im on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ygZ5fYH9T0 <- my magnifisence
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nLFCdmodH0&feature=channel <- D.E.V.I.L
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBKnRK6hE_E&feature=channel <- how you like bass?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vJL0g5iqu8&feature=channel <- flashback girls

Plus my best songs are on my website: http://www.wix.com/djunlogical/home

all my songs that are up are remixes due to the fact that my intrnt connection speed is unbelievabley slow... If anyone is intrested in my only recorded hour mix "virus" please email me and I will send it as an attachment, all my songs are free to share, so if you wish for a copy, again, just email me, say which one you would like, and I'll email you back with the tune

you can also use the "contact me" form on my website and leave your email on there if you find it quicker or easier, and feel free to leave a comment on here about my music, all critisism (aswell as cmopliments) will be accepted wth my usual good humour!

no-one got any question or comments :( All are welcome

[djunlogical]

no Questions???

It's a pity not more people are intrested, it realy is a great hobby

[Donkey]

Why are you called DJ Unlogical?

[Stealth]

you will definately need a mixer, i recomend a Numark X1USB. you will need atleast two vinyl, CD, or tape decks, an amp (if thereisnt one in your mixer), and speakers. for Vinyl decks you will need to replace the cartridge and head atleast once a month for full quality sound. If you are using a program on a computer than you will only need the computer, the program, and speakers, however on most programs there is an option allowing you to plug in a seperate mixer or USB Deck.

Not any more. No more vinyl, cd or tape decks. Just a computer or even as simple as an MP3 player. :)

[djunlogical]

Donkey, good question, It is because I am the first DJ to mix Gabber and House / Dance together in one long mix (aprox 62 mins)
people said it couldnt be done, people said it was illogical, I just changed the spelling XD

Stealth, that's true but it is cheating and a harder way to do things in my opinion

thanks for correcting me though, it is true, but some places do not except "MP3 player DJs" and a few dont accept laptop or desktop DJs
Posts merged please just use the edit button to add more instead of double posting ~Empty Misery

[Stealth]

why not? we are in the 21st century!

[sebbie]

Which do you prefer CDJ's or Vinyl ?

[Stealth]

Neither. Computers with DJing software on them.

[Aηdy]

Nothing beats vinyl for pure dj skills. Anyone can press buttons on a computer.

[djunlogical]

haha, nailed Ziggy *high fives Ziggy*

[Stealth]

Nothing beats vinyl for pure dj skills. Anyone can press buttons on a computer.

You have to have the right software. If you dont know what your doing, it does you no good.

[djunlogical]

http://www.virtualdj.com/images/screenshot/skin_video.jpg

Here is a screenshot from a leading mixing program Atomix Virtual DJ which I have used several times, and currently use for recording...

as you can see the SYNC buttons which allow you to syncronise the speed and beats is a huge button.... Thats the hard part of DJing over!

[Stealth]

So you do use software! I though software was lame, and you used vinyl and cassetts.

[djunlogical]

I do, I use the software for recording off of my turntables and external Mixer, And I mixed on it a few time to see what it was like.

[djunlogical]

anyways, let's drop that subject and get on with some real questions? yes?

[The Joker]

Hi, for one thing, stop double posting. Just use the edit button. It's against the rules to double post, I'm surprised this hasn't been brought up yet.

Anyways, is it hard to DJ?

[The Batman]

My uncle has been a DJ for years and he uses Virtual DJ with a turntable hooked into the computer. I actually got to see him work last weekend it was amazing.

http://www.myspace.com/dj_bones_productions

[djunlogical]

oh, sorry K.I.T.N I didnt realise, I didn't realy see the edit button untill now, it was easier to double post, I shall use the edit from now on though
-and it depends, it's relatively easy, as long as you have a good library of music that you know quite well, it depends, If you are intrested I would recommend starting with computer software because it saves you the troble of syncing, however, that is (atleas for me) the hardest bit of doing it on vinyl / tapes. I don't find it hard, but you know what they say "practise makes you better XD"

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Empty Misery; I'm glad you got to see it live, I know several DJs who I have seen live, and I do pretty much what your uncle does, except i onlylay on a free radio station, occasionally... I wish your uncle all the best =]

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Just letting people know the thread is still alive