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The Book > Rock The Dancefloor
Contents
The Book
Introduction
Step One: Gear
Introduction
Understanding DJ Gear
Introduction
How pros see DJ set-ups
Keep your choice of gear in context
How To Choose Your DJ Laptop
Introduction
Should I buy a new laptop or use the one I’ve got?
Mac or Windows?
Choosing Your DJ Software
Introduction
The big names in DJ software
How to decide
A word about ‘cut down’ DJ software
How To Choose Your DJ Gear
Introduction
Types of DJ gear
How to decide
Other Items You’ll Need
Introduction
Speakers/PA system
Miscellaneous things
Setting Everything Up
Introduction
Setting up your home DJ workspace
Getting your hardware and software working smoothly
Getting your backup routine into place
Step Two: Music
Introduction
How To Discover Great Music
Introduction
Five rules of music discovery
Keeping an open mind
How To Choose And Buy Music
Introduction
Shortlisting music
Buying music
What format to buy music in
Preparing, Importing And Tagging Your Music
Introduction
Preparing your music
Importing your music
Tagging your music
Organising Your Music
Introduction
Why music organisation is important
How to organise your DJ music
Importing Into Your DJ Software
Introduction
Why your DJ software needs a library
Why it’s good to analyse your music in advance
Step Three: Techniques
Introduction
The Basic DJing Technique
Introduction
Step-by-step: What a DJ actually does
Understanding Your Mixer
Introduction
Channels
Routing controls
Headphones controls
Understanding Your Decks
Introduction
How it’s done with vinyl
From jogwheels to touchstrips
The transport controls
Beatmixing Part 1: Timing
Introduction
What’s this about timing?
Beatmixing Part 2: The Three Elements Of A Good Beatmix
Introduction
Tempo matching
Beatmatching
Phrase matching
How to perform a beatmix
Practise, practise, practise…
Five Basic DJ Transitions
Introduction
The Fade
The End-to-End
The Cut
The Single Phrase Beatmix
The Bassline Swap Beatmix
Don’t be afraid to experiment
Using Sync, Hot Cues And Loops
Introduction
Sync
Hot cues
Loops
Adding EQ, Filters And Effects
Introduction
EQ
Filters
Effects
How To Record And Critique Your Sets
Introduction
How to record your DJ sets
Listening back to your recordings
Step Four: Playing Out
Introduction
Why You Need To Play In Public
Introduction
Why the first booking is so important
How To Pack The Perfect DJ Set
Introduction
Why do this?
How to know what to take
Five steps for packing a great set
Things To Take With You
Introduction
DJ gear
Back-up music
Other stuff
Setting Up In Public Venues
Introduction
How to set up in a bar or lounge
How to set up in a club
How to set up as a mobile DJ
How To Behave At A Gig
Introduction
What managers really want from DJs
How to get everyone else on your side
Setting the tone
Nerves And Confidence
Introduction
Why we get nervous
Conquering DJ nerves
“It’s not all about you, petal!”
How To Programme A DJ Set
Introduction
Seven ideas for choosing the perfect next track
Five programming pitfalls to avoid
How To Play Bar, Club And Mobile Gigs
Introduction
How to DJ in bars
How to DJ in clubs
How to play mobile gigs
Step Five: Promoting Yourself
Introduction
Why You Need Regular DJ Gigs
Introduction
Types of gigs to go for
Building Your DJ Profile
Introduction
Choosing a DJ name
Elements of an online profile
Setting up a website
Getting coverage elsewhere
Getting Involved In Your Local Scene
Introduction
Doing your basic research
Getting to know people
Finding a mentor
Landing Regular Slots
Introduction
Spotting the gigs
How to ask for work
Getting paid
Why you should always ask for something
Throwing Your Own Event
Introduction
How to promote
Setting Up A Mobile DJ Business
Introduction
Getting the equipment
The business side of mobile DJing
Advertising your services
Becoming A DJ/Producer
Introduction
Why be a DJ/producer?
How to start making music
Three myths about producing music
Conclusion
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