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Good advice on DJing at bars & lounges.

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Top 10 Digital DJ Tips Articles In 2013

As we look back on all of the all of the advice given to DJs who are trying to make it in this industry – we can look at the simple advice first because it matters the most.  It starts with the gear and knowing what to get.  Either you bite the bullet and go for tried and true gear that we see all the time, or you can take the fork in the road and go for a route that is less common.  Perhaps you want to mix production skills with DJ skills in a live set.  Ok, go ahead. Besides the gear, there is some learning that needs to be done – like how to properly brand yourself as a DJ and build your image at the same time.  These are little tasks in comparison to the real work at hand.  You need to start gigging and building yourself a reputation for your style.  Once you have your foot in the so-called doors, you can then worry about bigger upgrades that will help you as a working DJ, such as a decent speaker system or even some lighting to trigger the mood.  These simple steps need to be taken as the DJ grows into a professional. http://www.digitaldjtips.com/2013/12/top-10-digital-dj-tips-articles-2013/

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Why Networking Is Necessary If You Want To Be A Successful DJ

Music and social networking have got closely intertwined in today’s culture. As such, every DJ should know how top performers take advantage of such social platforms. Social networking sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Rated DJs, etc have been a key element in the success of modern performance artists. Emerging artists largely use these platforms to connect with fans, advertise their shows and even sell their stuffs.

Rapid growth in networking capabilities and networking technologies has resulted in new opportunity which every DJ, newcomer or pro, needs to make use of. As such, there are thousands of DJs in every corner of the globe. It’s a highly competitive world out there and when your product is about trendsetting and art, you got to show it to get the appreciation. Popular music bands have been actively using sites like MySpace and Indeed to promote themselves. Conversely, the music loving audience will thoroughly rely on video sites like YouTube and the ratings provided by Rated DJs to hire professionals.

There isn’t any doubt on the fact that being active on social sites will surely result into increasing your fans and they in turn will voluntarily spread the word among possible clients. As such, everyone is on Facebook or YouTube today and this again is a highly competitive platform we are talking about. A mere presence wouldn’t necessarily suffice the requirements. You need to regularly make sure that you are getting heard and people aren’t getting the opportunity to “try out something different”.

The challenges

For regular web surfers, it is easy to stay online and post updates every now and then. However, for artists keeping a busy time schedule, the needs of social marketing can get very demanding. Facebook for instance provides the opportunity to create an official page, and advertisements other than your “public profile”, it is important that you keep tracking the developments on your Facebook platform as you never know when an interested fan would be looking for the latest gigs you have performed at.

While some big names would be able to keep a separate marketing manager who would be handling the posts – photos, updates, links, videos, etc. those with a scarcity of funds need to find out time themselves. As we say, every job is tough and requires you to be a dedicated professional, so is the case with music business. Besides the tiring journeys and keeping the crowd happy, you also need to promote yourself well, otherwise you would soon be forgotten. Gone are the days when only a few people dared to choose music as a career and those who were present got all the attention even without trying any harder.

The music business is quite similar to any other business when seen in terms of marketing prospects. Clients always love a personal connection and it is social networks that present the easiest platform to directly respond to queries, requests and posts. This is also the platform where you would find the best feedback to your performance and enhance the quality of your product, music. Internet and online media helps you know about the latest trends in other countries of the world and what you need to pitch in, to win a prospective deal. This is the Age of Information and it is research, data and clearly visible facts that make you a winner. For a DJ, the online world can also be quite fascinating!

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Why Tracklists Matter

Now, now before you get your panties in a bind about how “original” you are, how you don’t want other people “copying” your style and how other people are too lazy to find their own good music, this blog post is aimed EXACTLY at those Radio Show Hosts, DJ’s and Producers that are on Promo lists. If you are Purchasing (not stealing by illegally downloading mind you) all the tracks you play, than…

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DJ ICEMAN TALKS ABOUT MENTORSHIP IN DJING Wise words, dope.

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5 DJ Tips from Oliver Huntemann

5 DJ Tips from Oliver Huntemann

Discovering more and more of Oliver Huntemannis always a delight. Roughly three decades in the electronic music realm, many mix compilations and tours across the blue pearl are under the Mr. Huntemann’s belt. Qualification has been met undoubtedly to give advice on how to become an individuals own succession through musical expression. Oliver Huntemann gives his five key factors to achieve self…

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DJ Tips: Harmonic Mixing

Here are the best harmonic mixing methods: 1) The best mix requires you to stay in the same keycode. For example, mix from 10A to 10A. It will be perfect every time. 2) Mixing -1 or +1 from your current keycode. For example, 10A can go to 9A or 11A. This is how DJs move around the Camelot circle for smooth harmonic mixing. 3) Changing the letter: For example, 10A to 10B, or vice versa. This is how you can go from inner circle to outer circle on the Camelot wheel. In music theory, it means you're mixing into the Relative Major, or Relative Minor keys. It's a smooth mix as well. Modulation mixing Modulation mixing creates an interesting effect on the dance floor. For example, you can raise and lower the energy by playing a specific sequence of keys.

You should never overlay two tracks using modulation mixing. Only quick cuts will sound good. Here are some modulation mixes: 4) Mixing +2 from your original keycode. For example, 10A to 12A. Great mix. 5) Mixing -2 from your original keycode. For example, 10A to 8A. This lowers the energy and cools off the dance floor (to a point that people might stop dancing). Not advisable. 6) Mixing from absolute Minor to absolute Major (like 10A to 1B, or vice versa). This causes a pretty bad key clash, but it's an interesting transition. 7) Mixing +7 (for example, 10A to 5A). This mix clashes horribly. It's the "little brother" of the Energy Boost mix, but I prefer not to use it. +2 sounds better than +7. 8) Mixing -7 (for example, 10A to 3A). This mix clashes badly as well, plus it lowers the energy. Guaranteed way to make people stop dancing and go home. My favorite methods are #1 through #4. For the sake of learning, try #5 - #7. Avoid method #8 because mixing -7 is bad for business. In summary, modulation mixing will always key clash. If you use this technique, you are looking to create a "special effect" on the dance floor such as raising or lowering the energy. It's a good technique to use in between smooth mixing provided by methods #1 through #4.

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How To Create A Logic Pro 8 Template

This video covers how to create a Logic Pro template – a reusable Logic song file that you can use as a starting point for your new songs or recordings.

It covers how to:

Customize Logic Pro 8 for your recording hardware and purpose

Use groups to reign in your many inputs

Use busses to set up routing once and for all

Create your own screen sets and quit mousing around

source: synthtopia.com