I'd really like my hand at becoming a DJ. I would prefer to use my MacBook for the music and run a computer based DJ program. I have 0 experience with records and scratching. Any tips and info is appreciated.
Are their any DJ's in the house?
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Are you wanting to be a karoake jock, a mobile jock, or are you wanting to be a scratcher? IE: Do you want to perform in clubs or perform at weddings/events? Most weddings want you to be a lovely backdrop for the reception, whereas the scratcher is more of the entertainment portion of the event. You know? If you're into scratching, check out Serato(sp?). If you're wanting to be an MP3 DJ, check out VirtualDJ. Neither program is cheap. I've no experience with Serato but I do know some DJ's who swear by it for making their own tracks. Depending on how you want to run things, you can be a CD/iPod DJ with a laptop backup, or vice versa. Either way, plan to spend some serious money to get started. Best advise I received is to not bother buying a "Kit" and piecemeal your kit. It may cost you a few pennies more, but you won't be getting crap gear either. More advise-Stay away from Gemini and Pyle products.
I was a club and mobile DJ for 10 years but we are talking 70's here! Then my hair fell out and I found other things to do.
Weddings paid much better than clubs...
Gareth
Weddings paid much better than clubs...
Gareth
I was a radio DJ for several years, and just played the music of the 50's and 60's, the real "oldies". But alas that music seems to have gone the way of the big band era.
I also used to do a weekend gig at a great bar that was also into the oldies. I did it the old way, with vinyl records and turntables. The playing was a ball, and I really enjoyed it. The hauling, the set up and break down, now that sucked.
I also used to do a weekend gig at a great bar that was also into the oldies. I did it the old way, with vinyl records and turntables. The playing was a ball, and I really enjoyed it. The hauling, the set up and break down, now that sucked.
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Thanks for all the replies guys.
I would need a mixer and turntables to go with this software, right?
If yes, what is a decent set up?
I was a dj back in the day when we played records. I still get a kick out of the "dj's" who come to do remotes where I now work. They know nothing about the bands or artists who performed the music they play. Just another reason the "good old days" are just that. When I was a dj, we actually knew about the artists, and most often, had talked to them either in person or by phone. Everything is now electronic. What a waste.
Randy
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