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  • March 14, 2016 at 1:35 am in reply to: EDM? #2369391
    dt17
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    @Todd Odity

    I’m sorry but I don’t think anybody thinks trance when the word EDM is mentioned.

    When people say EDM I’d say 99% of people think big room, electro type garbage such as Dimitri Vegas, Steve Aoki etc.

    March 14, 2016 at 1:28 am in reply to: Youtube Ripping (File Sharing) The Don'ts Of DJ'ing #2369381
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    I tend to buy tracks that I know I’ll use in DJ sets, other than that if I want to listen to a song I’ll just stream it.

    Quick question though, if a song is uploaded to Youtube at 320 kbps and ripped at the same rate, am I silly for thinking there won’t be much loss of sound quality?

    April 29, 2015 at 3:19 pm in reply to: Selecting DJ's for an event #2186921
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    It would also help if you had a rough idea of what genre of music will be played mainly at the festival and where abouts in the UK is it?

    April 29, 2015 at 3:17 pm in reply to: finding old tunes I don't know the name of #2186911
    dt17
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    1001 tracklist?

    cuenation?

    April 29, 2015 at 3:13 pm in reply to: headphones #2186901
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    I use Sennheiser HD25-II as well.

    A lot of people (myself included) swear by them, however I’ve also heard a good few DJs saying that the V Moda headphones are much better…

    April 9, 2015 at 12:06 pm in reply to: Competition I won… #2173131
    dt17
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    Hi,

    The artist who produced it is Adam Ellis – he’s a well known trance DJ/producer. Basically he ran a competition in January/February to win a guestmix slot on his podcast. Out of over 100 submissions, me and another boy were chosen.

    My mix starts at the 30 minute mark and last for 30 minutes.

    Also, I didn’t use any software like Ableton to create my mix, I had 2x CDJs and a mixer 🙂

    Thanks
    David

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    February 4, 2015 at 10:46 pm in reply to: First gig coming up… #2135731
    dt17
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    Thanks for the reply.

    To be honest 6-7 minutes isn’t unusual for trance, it’s more of a journey through a set but I see your point. Some trance songs can actually be like 10-11 minutes ha.

    I’m sure I’ll be ok as long as I keep my nerves under control. Will watch some Youtube videos of the mixer in use as well just so I feel a bit more comfortable when it comes to using it.

    Regarding the ‘looking busy’ part. As I run my tracks through Rekordbox first all my cues etc are already set up so I still fear that I could be standing around looking a bit lost.

    Do DJs sometimes just stand with their hands on the mixer pretending they’re doing something with it lol?

    December 12, 2014 at 12:46 pm in reply to: Moving beyond beatmatching…. #2106511
    dt17
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    I’m no expert but the only trance DJs I’ve ever seen who use scratching were Eddie Halliwell (unbelievable!) and sometimes Jordan Suckley also does it.

    December 12, 2014 at 12:44 pm in reply to: Question about mixing… #2106491
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    That’s not really the point though Terry, for me it’s a lot easier to mix using a controller & laptop (having waveforms display etc) than it is learning on CDJs.

    Plus the reason I actually got rid of my controller to get CDJs is because all the trance events in my area (which is essentially where I’d love to play) use them…so I could hardly just stroll up with my own gear and expect them to adapt for me.

    December 11, 2014 at 10:37 am in reply to: Question about mixing… #2105851
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    To be honest where I’m from they’re not a thing of the past…they’re club standard. I mainly mix trance music and the trance scene in my area is actually quite good…but every event/club I’ve been to in the last couple of years – everyone (apart from Paul van Dyk – who has his own amazing setup!) has been using CDJs in the clubs.

    December 11, 2014 at 4:48 am in reply to: Question about mixing… #2105451
    dt17
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    Thanks for taking the time to reply.

    What do you do if you’re playing back 2 back with someone who drops a track you haven’t heard before or aren’t familiar with? How do you know when to mix?

    Also, some guys like Armin van Buuren, Markus Schulz, Neptune Project play sets for 5+ hours…are you telling me they know EVERY tune inside out and ‘just know’ when to mix lol?

    July 28, 2014 at 4:17 pm in reply to: Using CDJs – stuck (I think!) #2047000
    dt17
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    Cheers for the feedback guys!

    Not really sure how I’d go about doing some of those transitions you mentioned Terry, any chance you could talk me through a few of them?

    Cheers

    July 28, 2014 at 12:23 pm in reply to: Using CDJs – stuck (I think!) #2046942
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    What are some of the other methods you could suggest to mix tracks? I find that a lot of tutorials/help I’ve read online is focused on other genres such as hip-hop or drum & bass etc where using scratching etc is a common technique used. With trance music, any live set I’ve ever seen/heard – majority of guys stick to simple beatmatching & mixing (as far as I’m aware).

    Fair enough the likes of MoS allow DJs to use their own equipment but guys like me are bottom of the food chain essentially and have to do as we’re told pretty much…sad truth.

    Also, when using my controller I never once used the sync button, didn’t appeal to me. But I find it much easier to use in terms of having the tracks wave forms displayed etc (I know I could switch the screens off) but for me right now, practising on CDJs makes sense whereas a controller doesn’t.

    July 28, 2014 at 11:01 am in reply to: Using CDJs – stuck (I think!) #2046914
    dt17
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    Thanks for the response guys, appreciate it.

    I wouldn’t say the CDJ 850s are a downgrade from a Mixtrack Pro though, I feel much better using them as I felt that using a controller was almost too easy? Plus in my area everywhere expects you to use their equipment which is always CDJs so I’m trying to get used to it.

    In a couple of months time I’ll hopefully be able to upgrade the mixer to a DJM 900, I went for the 350 as it has USB recording which was ideal for me.

    Another thing I’d like to ask…

    I understand the fact that planning your set in advance is obviously good practice so you at least have a rough idea of the type of tracks you’ll play, but how do you prepare for a back to back set with someone? They could play a track you’ve never heard before so how would you know where you should begin mixing out etc?

    April 3, 2014 at 12:48 am in reply to: trance set #2021004
    dt17
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    Had a listen there mate, enjoyed the variety in the set…personal favourite being Six Zero Zero – for some reason I just love that tune 🙂

    Have a listen to mine if you get the chance as well, appreciate any feedback also.

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