On The Decks 9
Programming Songs for Your Mix
When DJing, it’s important to know your gear and the techniques required to mix and create seamless transitions. This knowledge is important in creating a mood or keeping a dance floor moving. Early on in my DJ career, my mentor taught me the concept of programming. Programming is the preparation of your music for the […]
Phase System Overview & Troubleshooting
Using the MWM Phase Wireless DVS System replaces a traditional turntable cartridge/stylus and timecode pressed vinyl records for use with DJ software. This is very exciting technology for the DJ world and eliminates a lot of headaches that are often encountered when using a traditional setup. Issues with poor tonearm pins, bad cables on the […]
What Does a DJ Do?
Life’s questions never come to you clearly. Sometimes, such pondering comes to you in places where you have to face them. For me, it was staring at a wedding DJ, who I can best describe as your friendly, local church lady, firing up her Lenovo laptop and proceeding to do something which I can describe […]
The Denon DJ SC5000 is Changing the Way We DJ
A couple of years ago, I wouldn’t imagine seeing anyone else stepping into the professional media player/CDJ market. That was before Denon stepped up to the plate. The release of the Denon DJ SC5000 and its matching mixer, the Denon DJ X1800 Prime, have flipped the way live DJing can be done. After months of […]
Finding the Right DJ Setup for You
Choosing gear that works best for your goals is just as important as learning the basic techniques of DJing. To help get you started, I’ve provided some of my top picks for four different levels and types of DJ. Each pick includes important features that will make the transition between each of these categories seamless. […]
Setting Hot Cue Points
As technology progresses further in the DJ field, the preparation of music for a set has never been easier. A cue point or hot cue is a designated spot set by the DJ to start the song. As new CDJs and media players are released, more and more of the cue points you set in […]
Creating a Scene with a DMX Controller
In our previous post we talked a little about DMX controllers and DMX-capable lighting fixtures. Now we can get creative and create a couple of scenes! Just like before, the ADJ Operator 384 and the Chauvet DJ SlimPar 56 LED light will be referenced. Now, what is a scene? A scene is kind of like […]
Connecting a Light to a DMX Controller
Have you ever gone to a concert and been completely floored by the light show? Believe it or not, it was all intentional and run with a DMX controller. Live concert budgets often have a huge chunk reserved for lighting, but you don’t need a major budget to create a great and effective light show. […]
Understanding How a DJ Mixer Works
So you want to become a DJ? There is more to it than just pressing play — a DJ must learn the techniques to properly mix songs and match beats. This series will cover the ins and outs of a DJ’s rig, providing you the basics and more to start building up your technique. The […]
