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May 1, 2005
Did you just buy your first set of turntables? Are you learning how to mix? Have you been working at it for a few months but still having trouble breaking...
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Apr 1, 2005
When hip-hop began, the DJ was the foundation of the genre. Whereas the rappers were the hype masters responsible for exciting the crowd, the DJ was responsible...
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Mar 1, 2005
Where the angels go, trouble follows. And where I go, trouble, mayhem and mischief follow. When I started in this business, I only wanted to learn about...
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Feb 1, 2005
If you're used to performing with a headphone mix in the studio, stepping onstage and realizing that there is no controlled mix to play along with can...
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Feb 1, 2005
Many of today's popular scratch techniques focus purely on precise fader manipulation, but a host of faderless scratches, such as the hydroplane, are...
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Dec 1, 2004
After giving your all in a live performance without turntables or even a CD player as backup, it's hard to know how to respond when a fan comes up after...
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Dec 1, 2004
Focusing some practice time on vinyl-manipulation techniques can pay great dividends and will help improve your skills even with fader-centric scratches....
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Nov 1, 2004
The headphone-cue function (also called cue or pre cue) found on all good DJ mixers is an amazing invention. Originally, its sole purpose was to allow...
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Nov 1, 2004
Hitting the road for a DJ tour in support of your album seems simple enough: Just book the dates, pack a bag, grab your tracks and get on the plane right?...
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Oct 1, 2004
When you get a pair of decks, the first thing you do is toss the platter's rubber mat and replace it with a slipmat, right? This frees up your vinyl for...
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Oct 1, 2004
One computer can generate all the parts for a live jam, especially when you employ a software program that has sophisticated live-performance features....
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Oct 1, 2004
Once upon a time, DJs' crates were full of acoustic music with no sequenced beats in sight. As synthesizers, drum machines and samplers showed up on the...
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Sep 1, 2004
Through my experience teaching at the Norcal DJ and Music Production Academy (norcalDJMPA), I've been asked many questions about scratching. Students...
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Sep 1, 2004
Smart song selection and tight beat matching for smooth segues between songs are the core skills that every DJ must master. But after you have these essential...
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Jul 1, 2004
I started scratching in 1984, and looking back, I realize that I have experienced many different phases: being part of a mobile DJ crew; entering battles;...
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Jul 1, 2004
Infectious grooves aren't the only ingredient that you need to put on a great show. It's not enough to simply drop a groove and let it ride; you need...
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Jun 1, 2004
An excellent way to add a live-performance angle to your DJ set is to invite an experienced musician to jam along with the songs you're spinning. Live...
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Jun 1, 2004
The Technics SL-1200MKII turntable is a robust, well-manufactured piece of high-end audio equipment and the turntable of choice for many DJs. Still, spec...
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Mar 1, 2004
Regardless of what style of music you create, at some point, you will need to perform your material live. For a solo pianist or the average rock band,...
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Feb 1, 2004
Although Remix's primary focus is on music production, the latest advances in VJ (video jockey) technology can't be ignored, as more and more DJs are...
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Jul 1, 2002
Released by Shure, Turntablism 101 is an educational video that offers a glimpse of the methods and ideas shared by well-known turntablists as they perform...
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May 1, 2002
Most DJs lamented the arrival of CD as the big vinyl killer. Music labels made proactive efforts to kill vinyl's popularity by gradually making it all...
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May 1, 2002
Check out any flyer for a massive outdoor summer rave or an old ad for a Winter Music Conference party, and you'll likely see Live P.A. next to at least...
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Dec 1, 2001
Mastering the transformer scratch is an essential skill for performing many of today's more advanced scratch techniques such as the flare and the crab....
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Oct 1, 2001
After trying out last month's headshell setup suggestions, you should have your headshell dialed in to suit your specific needs and style. To further...
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