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Pitch Control Info for DJs

djguide — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:54:00 -0400

You'll need to use pitch control extensively if you want to beat match your vinyl as quickly as possible - although it is possible to DJ without using pitch control, more complex beat matching tasks will require you to be comfortable with using your pitch control slider. Tagged by djguide under bookmarking, tagging, blog, beat-match, beat-matching, dj, dj-beat, pitch-control, dj-pitch, dj-control, control,

Quick DJ Guide

djguide — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:18:00 -0400

If you just want to dip your toe in the fabulous waters of the DJ lifestyle, or if you need to play a DJ set as quick as possible, then the very easiest way to get started (presuming you already own a laptop) is with a software package such as Traktor DJ. Just install the program, open up some of your mp3s and start mixing... Tagged by djguide under quick dj, dj quick, fast dj, learn to dj, learn to dj quickly, quick dj guide, dj guide, how to dj,

DJ Beat Matching

djguide — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:32:00 -0400

Beat matching is the skill of getting your two tracks moving to the same beat - you need to match the beat of the record you're about to cue up with the record that's already playing. Here's how to get started with this DJ skill... Tagged by djguide under dj-beat-matching, beat-matching, beat-match, dj-beat, dj-beat-match, learn-to-beat-match,

DJ Gear - Get the Best DJ Gear Or You'll Regret It!

djguide — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 07:53:00 -0400

The most important DJ gear is definitely going to be your decks; if you skimp on the decks then you'll regret it - maybe not today, but probably tomorrow. So if you have a limited budget to kick off your DJ career with, you'll want to spend most of your gear money on the decks themselves. Tagged by djguide under dj-gear, dj-decks, how-dj,

DJ Guide to DJ Decks

djguide — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:16:00 -0400

If you want to do anything with your records beyond putting the needle down at the start and playing the track right through to the end, then you need a direct drive turntable... Tagged by djguide under dj deck, dj decks, dj, dj guide, how to dj, dj equipment,

How to DJ - A Beginner s Guide to Becoming a DJ

djguide — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:02:00 -0400

If you want to learn to DJ, you ll need to get the right DJ equipment, and learn basic DJ skills like mixing and beat matching. This DJ Guide will get you started on the right note... Tagged by djguide under how to dj, dj guide, learn dj, dj info, about dj, be a dj, how to be a dj, learn to dj, dj decks, dj equipment, dj mixing, beat matching, dj learning,