How To DJ or How To Be A DJ?
Due to the line of business we are in, it's natural that we receive requests from people interested in becoming DJs. Now, alot of times, people don't realize what this means. So, i've decided to break it down for you here, in a short few post, which I will add over time. Here's the first article - Enjoy...
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1) First and foremost... can you afford to be a DJ? Can you support this very expensive hobby... because until DJing can pay for itself, it's a hobby. So take finances into consideration. DJ equipment is not cheap, and even if you buy the cheap stuff, don't count on it lasting very long - especially if you take your gear on the road with you. So, your better off buying mid-entry equipment, which isn't too expensive, but does add up once you put all the components together. If you come to realize that DJing isn't for you... you can sell the mid-high level stuff rather quickly for a decent price. The cheap stuff, you can't even give away!
2) You'll also have to consider buying music. If your going to play MP3 files (Yes, I know you have 10 gazillion MP3's), make sure you have a back up of everything... hard drives, especially external drives have been known to crash frequently! [INSERT PLUG HERE:] we now offer data recovery services, if this ever happens [/END INSERT PLUG] - but as you start to get more gigs, and even become better known, your better off having legal copies of your music... just to be on the safe side - big brother IS watching. I would also suggest a decent selection of CDs as well. If CDs are your primary source of music, make sure you make duplicates of everything you have, and keep the originals @ home - safe - in it's protective cover(s). Just buy some high quality CDR's and start burning away! Sure, it will take some time, but have you ever had a CD skip mid song! It's the worst!!! Also, for added safety.. duplicate your duplicates as well, and have 2 of the same CD collection. 1 for back up, and the other for normal play, or if you like to do tricks w/2 of the same song.
To Be Continued.
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