to be a Dj or not to be a DJ ..

Kakashi · 10-05-2006, 04:08 PM

Alllllrighty then, i need a new hobby.

I love music, and i really need something to do on weekends/weeknites.

Ive given some thought into trying DJ'ing. Probably never hit mainstream if ever out of my basement even.

Ive always got beats in my head, always curious if i could makem a reality..
Drum N Bass and maybe a little Hard House.

So whatcha think? To be a DJ, or not to be a DJ, that is the question..
Anyone here a DJ? If so, do you think its worth it? (~2-3k in gear, thats alota mods! lol.)

martinez_josh · 10-05-2006, 04:22 PM

DJing is awesome, I'm a DJ. If you enjoy water you'll enjoy DJing. Hit me back up if you want more info.. .you live in CO? I live in NM, so if you want I have some great stuff for sale possible to get you started, and I also know some good websites.

soymilk · 10-05-2006, 04:24 PM

do it get the turntables man records are expensive though

Kakashi · 10-05-2006, 04:31 PM

im thinking about just picking up some average TT's, and then maybe a laptop with Serato.

mayeb CDJ's..

shit this is the other problem im having.. which medium to pick ? . ?

skittleslegend · 10-05-2006, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kakashi

im thinking about just picking up some average TT's, and then maybe a laptop with Serato.

mayeb CDJ's..

shit this is the other problem im having.. which medium to pick ? . ?

TT's are the shizzzz....I wish I still had mine. I didn't do a whole lot of mixing, but whenever my buddy came over he'd work the heck out of my Technics. I mainly used them to sample old records, but with a lot of that stuff available as MP3's, I'd like to move into CDJ's. Still, can't beat a good pair of TT's though.

martinez_josh · 10-05-2006, 04:42 PM

well you can get some 1200 for about $300 a piece, a (decent) mixer for about $200 to $300 and you'll need alot of other Misc. crap. I have Technics and CDJ1000's I have to say that the CDJ1000's get a hell of a lot more use, I mean they have on board sampling, seamless looping, master tempo.... and you can just download songs burn em and slip em into the CDJ1000. I'm setting my sights on the pioneer djm 909...it will be mine very soon :)

***Izzy*** · 10-05-2006, 04:43 PM

Skittles, the man that's been in so many things, he might as well be an Ocotpus with 8 heads and 64 legs.

martinez_josh · 10-05-2006, 04:43 PM

oh yeah, just one CDJ 1000 will run you atleast $1000 brand new

06si · 10-05-2006, 04:51 PM

I've got some turntables and a cd turntable. Honestly I think the cd turntable really sux for scratching, but maybe its because I got all American DJ equipment which from what I know is just a little better than Gemini. Anyway, my parents are gonna bring my turntables down to Florida this weekend, so maybe i will get back into it again. BTW, I really suck at it, lol. I just do it as a hobby when I'm bored.

Kakashi · 10-05-2006, 04:52 PM

what you spin martinez?

also - anyone tried serato/laptop set-up?

tomasro · 10-05-2006, 04:53 PM

if you want to create music, you'd be more of a producer DJ than a club DJ. You'd be spending time creating music if you want to get those beats from your head to your hands. 2 TT's, mixer, laptop, and serato is all you need for a great setup if you've got the music in MP3s already. But if you want to make beats, I'd say get an Akai MPC (any version). They are expensive, but worth if you really want to make beats. Plus they are fun if you just want to bang out beats (they have 16 touch sensitive sample pads). You'll understand once you start reading more. But decide WHAT you want to do first. Cause if you go the club/gig dj route, you'll also need speakers and an amplifier. But if you do the production stuff, you'll need to read into effects machines, and maybe even Protools!

But remember, if you start performing at parties and such, you'll need a mic and some skillz to go with it. If you want to make money with this new idea of yours, there is always the wedding biz...very profitable...I know, it's what I do full time!

EDIT - I run Final Scratch 2, which is very similar to Serato. I've used serato as well, and it is pretty damn good. A lot more support than with FS2.

Kakashi · 10-05-2006, 04:58 PM

well, id like to give a shot at being a resident DJ somewhere..

free cover, lotsa ladys..cant go rong wright?

ive also heard that FS2 has alota bugs/issues.

tomasro · 10-05-2006, 05:12 PM

i'd go with serato if I were you...FS2 is for those who've had it for a while and can't get rid of it/don't really care (like me).

So, sounds like a pair of Technics 1210mk2 TT's and the Rane TT57L (has serator built in), and a laptop (New Black Macbook I highly recommend), and you are all set. All you have to do is get good at it :)

Check out www.skratchworx.com

martinez_josh · 10-05-2006, 05:18 PM

I want to get Serato too..I spin mostly hip hop and I live away from home right now so I pay mostly in clubs but at home I have a very large setup for doing weddings, birthday parties, school dances and fundraisers and such. . ..It's made me enough money, I mean that's all I do (and go to school) and I pay for my own Si so.. . . . it's been good to me.

martinez_josh · 10-05-2006, 05:19 PM

oh yeah.. .and it's a must that you get the Pioneer or Technics CD turntable if you want close to the same feeling of Vinyl, everything else is garbage.

tomasro · 10-05-2006, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martinez_josh

oh yeah.. .and it's a must that you get the Pioneer or Technics CD turntable if you want close to the same feeling of Vinyl, everything else is garbage.

Hey, I've got a pair of those Denon S3500's and they're pretty damn good...built in effects and all (I've heard the Technics are all show and no go). :P No dissagreement on the Pioneer MK3s though...

Kakashi · 10-05-2006, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomasro

Hey, I've got a pair of those Denon S3500's and they're pretty damn good...built in effects and all (I've heard the Technics are all show and no go). :P No dissagreement on the Pioneer MK3s though...

trying to build credit! not ruin it with missed payments!

***djdefcon*** · 10-05-2006, 05:33 PM

If you want to create beats, I would urge you to look at Reason 2.0. I have it and use it sometimes. It is a complicated program, but once you get used to it, the things you can do are incredible.

If you want to spin I would suggest figuring out WHAT you wanted to spin and what kind of DJ you want to be. If you want to spin electronic music, than TT, CDTT are fine. But if you want to be a turntablist, I would only go with TT with high quality carts as well as a mixer with only two channels as it is thinner in between the tables and less movement for you.

I spin hard progressive trance/epic trance, as well as some house/vocal house. Got 2 Tech1200 the small clear Vestax mixer. Been spinning for couple years now an I love it. Be warned though, I suggest you play around with someone elses equipment, because this is an expensive hobby, not something buy everything and decide its not for you =D

martinez_josh · 10-05-2006, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomasro

Hey, I've got a pair of those Denon S3500's and they're pretty damn good...built in effects and all (I've heard the Technics are all show and no go). :P No dissagreement on the Pioneer MK3s though...

my bad..no disrepect to Denon..In know they have high quality stuff and it's VERY expensive as well, so I can't speak to the denons really, but gemini, stanton, american dj....all good stuff but cannot compare to the pioneer imo and yeah... if you are going to be going turntablist then TURNTABLES are for you.

soymilk · 10-05-2006, 05:41 PM

you can get a guitar center credit card an get deal where you dont have to pay for a year with no interest ....thats how ive got alot of equipment

10-05-2006, 04:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kakashi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Aurora CO Age: 22 Posts: 3,706 iTrader: 1 / 100%	to be a Dj or not to be a DJ .. Alllllrighty then, i need a new hobby. I love music, and i really need something to do on weekends/weeknites. Ive given some thought into trying DJ'ing. Probably never hit mainstream if ever out of my basement even. Ive always got beats in my head, always curious if i could makem a reality.. Drum N Bass and maybe a little Hard House. So whatcha think? To be a DJ, or not to be a DJ, that is the question.. Anyone here a DJ? If so, do you think its worth it? (~2-3k in gear, thats alota mods! lol.)

10-05-2006, 04:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
*Izzy* Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,935 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Skittles, the man that's been in so many things, he might as well be an Ocotpus with 8 heads and 64 legs. __________________

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*djdefcon* VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Paramus, NJ Age: 24 Posts: 3,076 iTrader: 0 / 0%	If you want to create beats, I would urge you to look at Reason 2.0. I have it and use it sometimes. It is a complicated program, but once you get used to it, the things you can do are incredible. If you want to spin I would suggest figuring out WHAT you wanted to spin and what kind of DJ you want to be. If you want to spin electronic music, than TT, CDTT are fine. But if you want to be a turntablist, I would only go with TT with high quality carts as well as a mixer with only two channels as it is thinner in between the tables and less movement for you. I spin hard progressive trance/epic trance, as well as some house/vocal house. Got 2 Tech1200 the small clear Vestax mixer. Been spinning for couple years now an I love it. Be warned though, I suggest you play around with someone elses equipment, because this is an expensive hobby, not something buy everything and decide its not for you =D __________________

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10-05-2006, 04:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
martinez_josh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Albuquerque NM Age: 21 Posts: 327 Josh iTrader: 0 / 0%	DJing is awesome, I'm a DJ. If you enjoy water you'll enjoy DJing. Hit me back up if you want more info.. .you live in CO? I live in NM, so if you want I have some great stuff for sale possible to get you started, and I also know some good websites.

10-05-2006, 04:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
soymilk Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: santa ana Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 / 0%	do it get the turntables man records are expensive though

10-05-2006, 04:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kakashi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Aurora CO Age: 22 Posts: 3,706 iTrader: 1 / 100%	im thinking about just picking up some average TT's, and then maybe a laptop with Serato. mayeb CDJ's.. shit this is the other problem im having.. which medium to pick ? . ?

10-05-2006, 04:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
martinez_josh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Albuquerque NM Age: 21 Posts: 327 Josh iTrader: 0 / 0%	well you can get some 1200 for about $300 a piece, a (decent) mixer for about $200 to $300 and you'll need alot of other Misc. crap. I have Technics and CDJ1000's I have to say that the CDJ1000's get a hell of a lot more use, I mean they have on board sampling, seamless looping, master tempo.... and you can just download songs burn em and slip em into the CDJ1000. I'm setting my sights on the pioneer djm 909...it will be mine very soon :)

10-05-2006, 04:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
martinez_josh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Albuquerque NM Age: 21 Posts: 327 Josh iTrader: 0 / 0%	oh yeah, just one CDJ 1000 will run you atleast $1000 brand new

10-05-2006, 04:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
06si Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Florida Age: 23 Posts: 3,901 Kenny G iTrader: 5 / 100%	I've got some turntables and a cd turntable. Honestly I think the cd turntable really sux for scratching, but maybe its because I got all American DJ equipment which from what I know is just a little better than Gemini. Anyway, my parents are gonna bring my turntables down to Florida this weekend, so maybe i will get back into it again. BTW, I really suck at it, lol. I just do it as a hobby when I'm bored.

10-05-2006, 04:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kakashi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Aurora CO Age: 22 Posts: 3,706 iTrader: 1 / 100%	what you spin martinez? also - anyone tried serato/laptop set-up?

10-05-2006, 04:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
tomasro Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Carlos, CA Age: 25 Posts: 1,639 Turner iTrader: 2 / 100%	if you want to create music, you'd be more of a producer DJ than a club DJ. You'd be spending time creating music if you want to get those beats from your head to your hands. 2 TT's, mixer, laptop, and serato is all you need for a great setup if you've got the music in MP3s already. But if you want to make beats, I'd say get an Akai MPC (any version). They are expensive, but worth if you really want to make beats. Plus they are fun if you just want to bang out beats (they have 16 touch sensitive sample pads). You'll understand once you start reading more. But decide WHAT you want to do first. Cause if you go the club/gig dj route, you'll also need speakers and an amplifier. But if you do the production stuff, you'll need to read into effects machines, and maybe even Protools! But remember, if you start performing at parties and such, you'll need a mic and some skillz to go with it. If you want to make money with this new idea of yours, there is always the wedding biz...very profitable...I know, it's what I do full time! EDIT - I run Final Scratch 2, which is very similar to Serato. I've used serato as well, and it is pretty damn good. A lot more support than with FS2.

10-05-2006, 04:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
Kakashi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Aurora CO Age: 22 Posts: 3,706 iTrader: 1 / 100%	well, id like to give a shot at being a resident DJ somewhere.. free cover, lotsa ladys..cant go rong wright? ive also heard that FS2 has alota bugs/issues.

10-05-2006, 05:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
tomasro Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Carlos, CA Age: 25 Posts: 1,639 Turner iTrader: 2 / 100%	i'd go with serato if I were you...FS2 is for those who've had it for a while and can't get rid of it/don't really care (like me). So, sounds like a pair of Technics 1210mk2 TT's and the Rane TT57L (has serator built in), and a laptop (New Black Macbook I highly recommend), and you are all set. All you have to do is get good at it :) Check out www.skratchworx.com

10-05-2006, 05:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
martinez_josh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Albuquerque NM Age: 21 Posts: 327 Josh iTrader: 0 / 0%	I want to get Serato too..I spin mostly hip hop and I live away from home right now so I pay mostly in clubs but at home I have a very large setup for doing weddings, birthday parties, school dances and fundraisers and such. . ..It's made me enough money, I mean that's all I do (and go to school) and I pay for my own Si so.. . . . it's been good to me.

10-05-2006, 05:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
martinez_josh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Albuquerque NM Age: 21 Posts: 327 Josh iTrader: 0 / 0%	oh yeah.. .and it's a must that you get the Pioneer or Technics CD turntable if you want close to the same feeling of Vinyl, everything else is garbage.

10-05-2006, 05:41 PM	#20 (permalink)
soymilk Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: santa ana Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 / 0%	you can get a guitar center credit card an get deal where you dont have to pay for a year with no interest ....thats how ive got alot of equipment