I wanna start djing and need advice!

[Qt]

Hi clubfreestylers,

Would the American Pro DJ2 be good for someone that is goin to start djing?
Could it remove bass and vocals from the songs?
I wanna remix songs that I have and wonder how I could record them on my computer and burn them.
Would it have good sound quality?

Sorry If I sound confusing 😀

 

[djsun1ny]

If your talking about the American Dj mixer, I'm not a fan. Your looking for kill switches. What kind of set are you planning on having? /will it remain indoors or will you take it out to show your skills at parties?

I use a few different mixers I tend to go out with my vestax totally rotary for the Urei feel. (I tend to spin alot of house must have knobs and seperate eq) But at home in recording mode Pioneer DJM 500 You cannot go wrong. It is amazing. And if you get the cd decks great. (Auto Start) It's effects work great with turntables too. Check it out. I hope this helps

 

[Raven]

You wanna learn how to blend?...Scratch?...Get belt drives!...They are the best thing to learn on because you have to be so delicate with them. Then when you step up to Direct Drives (1200's I would hope)..it's as easy as breathing...! As for mixers...mann...no one can really tell you what to grab, cause if you just started and you get a mixer with a shit load of features and knobs...you'll never learn to mix...start off with a nice basic mixer....then move up. Hope I've been of some asistance.

 

[shadowman]

Here's my suggestions....

If you want to start in this business, you need to start with the basics. Here are some suggestions for equipment:

1. Belt drive turntables (I recommend Gemini XL400-2, which I own a pair of these babies). You have to be more delicate in cueing and scratching with belt drives, but at the same time it will help you learn to make you turntable experience a lot easier when you decide to mix with direct drive turntables

2. a pair of Table-top CD players or a dual deck CD player with pitch control, pitch bend, seamless looping, and BPM counters for each player. The Pro DJ2's that you got are very helpfull. Learn to use the pitch control and pitch bend and make sure you read how many BPM are on each song you are going to mix. Matching BPMs is a MAJOR ABILITY THAT A UPCOMING DJ SHOULD LEARN BEFORE THEIR FIRST EVER GIG!

3. A simple mixer like the PMX 40 or PMX 60 by Gemini should help you get through the early stages of your DJ career.

4. A pair of double 15" speakers (JBL's entry level dual 15"s are affordable and yet very powerful). I personally own a pair of Gemini's GT-3002. Those are very economical, yet not bulky, as well as very powerful.

5. Amp and at least a 15 band equalizer. Make sure the Amp can at least match the Maximum output on a continuous play on both speakers. A weak amp can cause distortion and ruin speakers.

6. a simple light show with a fog machine.

7. knowledge in more music genres outside your main music preferences can help you win appeal from different audiences. Personally, this is the reason I had DJ the employee picnic for the company I am employed for the past two years, and this July I'll be DJing my third, and hopefully I will be the DJ for that event in years ahead. 🙂 Hint, hint...

 

[shadowman]

heres the remaining suggestions

8. Dress apropriately for the event your services are being hired. For example, do not wear jeans and a t-shirt for a Wedding reception gig!!!

9. Practice makes perfect!!! Enough said on this one

10. Start small then think big time!!! Don't expect to be the next DJ at Latin Quarters or KTU. for that it takes time, effort, sacrifice, and even some education, in order to succeed in the entertainment business

 

[prodjmc]

Dude,

If your really into it, buy top of the line. You'll save in the long run because you will out grow starter equiptment very quickly and have to upgrade. If you buy cheap then when you try to sell you won't get anything for your gear. Also it is easier to learn on professional equiptment. It all depends on what your doing. If your goal is to make tapes or cd's for you and your friends then cool, or if you want to spin clubs or go mobile. All require very different types of gear. To really answer your question you need to be more specific.

Peace.

 

[AnthonyA1971]

You wanna learn how to blend?...Scratch?...Get belt drives!...They are the best thing to learn on because you have to be so delicate with them. Then when you step up to Direct Drives (1200's I would hope)..it's as easy as breathing...! As for mixers...mann...no one can really tell you what to grab, cause if you just started and you get a mixer with a shit load of features and knobs...you'll never learn to mix...start off with a nice basic mixer....then move up. Hope I've been of some asistance.

Yeah, start with belt-drive turntables AND a $25 Radio Shack mixer like I did bad in the day!! lol...(j/k DON'T buy a Radio Shack mixer!)