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I want to get into laptop DJing-no experince

  • 15-04-2010 11:27pm
    #1
    theaaao
    Registered Users Posts: 203 ✭✭


    Hey guys,
    I'm really interested in getting into laptop DJing with the idea that I might go on to make my own music as thats always interested me.Im hoping to give it a lash over the summer.Any advice on good software to use and equipment.All I have is a new toshiba laptop and a large music collection.Got limted funds though,as always.
    Any info or advice is welcomed.Thanks
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  • #2
    tdv123
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,292 ✭✭✭tdv123


    For a beginner I'd suggest using something like Virtual DJ & move on to something a bit complex once you start getting the hang of the basics.


  • #3
    seannash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,672 ✭✭✭seannash


    theaaao wrote: »
    Hey guys,
    I'm really interested in getting into laptop DJing with the idea that I might go on to make my own music as thats always interested me.Im hoping to give it a lash over the summer.Any advice on good software to use and equipment.All I have is a new toshiba laptop and a large music collection.Got limted funds though,as always.
    Any info or advice is welcomed.Thanks

    well it has to be ableton if you want to go on to production


  • #4
    jonnny68
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭jonnny68


    theaaao wrote: »
    Hey guys,
    I'm really interested in getting into laptop DJing with the idea that I might go on to make my own music as thats always interested me.Im hoping to give it a lash over the summer.Any advice on good software to use and equipment.All I have is a new toshiba laptop and a large music collection.Got limted funds though,as always.
    Any info or advice is welcomed.Thanks


    Plenty of DJ software even or beginners can be got for free on the torrent sites if your stuck for cash, listen to a lot of various DJ sets,do your own thing, practice all the time have fun;)


  • #5
    leggo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭leggo


    Mixx is a great, free programme to find yer feet on and see if you actually ENJOY mixing. There's a lot more work in it than it seems. Most are put off after a few clashing basslines. Don't spend any unnecessary cash until you figure that out. Then look into Traktor and some decent sound kit.


  • #6
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    First: Download a free trial of some of the software and play around with it. Ok mxcing with a mouse isn't the best but it will still be fun to play around with.
    Then if you still like it find a cheap second hand controller so you can mix properly. My first was a Hercules DJ Console (MK1), piece of crap but did the job at the time and will be grand to mess on and have some fun with.
    Then if you are still into it and want to do it properly, start saving and buy something decent that will last you. Check the "What controller should I buy" thread


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  • #7
    billybigunz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 925 ✭✭✭billybigunz


    Download a traktor crack and away you go. Not much to it but it does help if you've mixed on decks before.


  • #8
    Musicman2000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,461 ✭✭✭Musicman2000


    immmmmmmmmmmm if your stuck for cash it would be the cheaper option, but I would say when you do have cash get yourself a mixer and a set of cdjs even second hand, just to get the feel for it, its easy to cue a tracks on Traktor and hit the sync button once they are in the same bpm range, but thats just my opinion:)


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