Alex Moschopoulos

I think posting them without a download link would be ok if it’s a true remix…meaning you really altered the song.  I wouldn’t just post some edit that didn’t change the tune much at all other than arrangement.  The end goal is you want to show your shops as a remixer/producer.

HOWEVER…you should slap your name on it like you made a remix and put that in your playlists when you use them in mixes.  Something like this:

Artist Name – Title of Song (Mista Clean Edit)

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NEVER put yourself as the artist.  Even when I posted that “remade mashup”, I made sure to give not only the artists credit, but the guy who first made the mashup (and wouldn’t share).

• This reply was modified 10 years, 4 months ago by Alex Moschopoulos.

I used to wear headlamps like how Orbital does.  Loved em and did it as a tribute to them…mainly because I loved their stage presence. I stopped using them though when they called it quits.

I think a small flashlight is ideal in your bag.  You never know when you need to see better to hook up a cable or what not.

Depends on what flavors of trance you play.

I like the more fast-paced energy stuff.  I’ll usually start the next track in the last 2 minutes of the track playing.  Most of the time the new tune kicks in when the old tune is letting go.

Nowadays too many producers either change up their arrangement, or they seemingly do not get too DJ friendly…as I’ll be waiting for the tune to calm down…and it doesn’t.

When I go to record a trance mix, I’ll set it all up in advance, looking for what tunes meld nicely together and when to start blending.  It helps you get to know your music better.

I’ll add in some spots will get you more DJ friendly remixes.

We’ve said it over and over that you all shouldn’t put mixes on SoundCloud.

Use MixCloud, MixCrate, or one of the other services aimed at mixes.

I think a pool is ideal if you’re into the mainstream stuff.  If you’re more into the underground you might end up disappointed.

It’s bollocks from guys who seemingly worry more about image than entertaining.

[quote]Apparently, at least according to a couple vinyl DJ’s…[/quote]

There’s the start.  Not saying all vinyl DJs are haters, but I do notice the mass majority of “critics” are vinyl purists or something of the sort.

[quote]dancing behind the DJ booth makes me a wanna-be DJ Bl3nd (who?).[/quote]
<p class=”mceWPmore” title=”More…”>Excuse you for having a good time and being into your set.</p>
[quote]Oh, and the fact that I’m using a laptop makes me an all visuals, “waveform dependent” DJ. And one last thing, if it weren’t for the SYNC button, I’d be “lost” (untrue on many different levels). [/quote]

Topic has been beaten to death.  I’d just jump up and down in the booth when they play…see how well their needles stay on the records.  I came from vinyl, but that alone was a problem that needed to be solved in DJing, not something you embrace.

[quote]I love to dance to music, that’s what got me into DJ’ing in the first place. Enjoying dancing, music and watching other people have a good time.[/quote]

Don’t stop loving it.  I’ll dance in the booth, in my room, whenever I hear a beat that carries me.

[quote]What’s with all these losers bashing new DJ’s?[/quote]

They are guys who woke up one morning and found out the fact they buy analog vinyl has no real bearing on their talent or marketability as a DJ.  They found out that technology has enhanced their trade to the point that most people can pick up and work to being great at it with good song selection, crowd connection, and creativity.

They’re just bitter because they’re not special anymore.  Many of them also seem to fall into the old school trap where they sit all day bashing new music and cling to some past point in time they won’t let go of.

[quote]I’m not bad, I’m not bad at all. I practice a lot, have had several paid gigs and more coming up, but the fact that I use a laptop and controller makes me a “wavie, SYNC-button using wanna-be DJ Bl3nd”? That’s like calling somebody a fake traveler because they use a car to get from Point A to Point B, and that a real traveler walks there.[/quote]

I use SYNC…and I admit it.  I came up from vinyl and can manually beatmatch on vinyl, CDs, or controllers…but why?  If I have tools to make my life easier then why reject them?  That’s like rejecting a food processor to stay with a mortar and pestle, or chopping it all by hand (cooking references).

[quote]I dislike the idea of spending $3,000.00 on a set up that is large, bulky and expensive.[/quote]

That became my big point.  I got tired of spending $10-$12 for one record.  I also especially grew tired of walking into venues and the 1200s they had were falling apart.  I love showing up with a controller, hooking up, playing, and then taking it home whenever I want.  No scratchamp or similar item to futz with, no heavy crates to lug.

[quote]They also accused me of “undercutting DJs”.[/quote]

I’d ask them what do they have to offer that merits them getting the money they demand.  I’ll ask that of any professional who complains of undercutting and yet I can see they have nothing to offer that merits a high pay compared to the competition.

[quote]I’m tired of all these vinyl using guys bashing me for not using vinyl (I hardly consider these guys vinyl users, anyways, being as how they hook their turntables up to Serato Scratch Live).[/quote]

Keep on playing, take their gigs, and let them moan some more.  If you’re the DJ rocking crowds and bringing heads, you win in this game. If they can’t accept that, then they should pack up and call it a career.

[quote]Anybody else experiencing this frustration? I’m getting better, learning more and expanding and most of all, having a fun time but these jerks keep trying to bring me down![/quote]

Don’t quit…to **** with the haters.

• This reply was modified 10 years, 5 months ago by Alex Moschopoulos.
• This reply was modified 10 years, 5 months ago by Alex Moschopoulos.