Learning to DJ

[blakroc]

Hey I was just wondering if you guys had any advice, articles or anything at all really to help me get started. I have tractor on my computer but I'm not a big fan of trying to mix on my computer, trying to turn dials with a mouse is ennoying. In the next few weeks tho im going to have access to tables alot so i'll be mostly figuring stuff out on those. I'm only really going to be DJing electro house too.

 

[jibnut]

PM CabDoctor, he DJ's regularly and is pretty good.

 

[TheReverend]

with traktor and ableton live you can buy controllers so you don't have to use your mouse as much.
such as this, which I just bought for ableton:
http://www.akaipro.com/apc40

ps good luck hehe

 

[matt.s]

if this helps, DJ chiqui dubs is broadcasting live right now, and he is pretty good i think

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-inspired-radio-show

dunno, check him out. hes legit!

 

[Bukkakeskitrip]

are your tables going to be digital? if midi:

Traktor s4

http://www.djdeals.com/nativeinstrumentsTRAKTORKONTROLS4.htm

if cdj:

pioneer cdj900

and djm400

(good entry/intermediate level set-up)

dont have any advice for analogue turntables though, sorry