Originally refered to "disc jockey", the on-air personality at a radio station who broadcast music recorded on phonographic discs.
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How can I output sound for a video if I'm using Traktor Pro?
I'm DJ'ing at my friend's wedding and always work within Traktor Pro to mix songs but his bride wants to sings a song with the aid of lyrics onscreen. She's given me a video that plays the song while ...
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Setting up Mixer Help
I need some help setting up my mixer. It is a Radioshack 4 Channel Mixer with effects. I have a speaker set, and the main speaker (Right) has input and output jacks (3.5mm)
My monitor also has input ...
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Sharing music mixes and copyrights?
Say, I record a live mix I am doing at home for practice, using tracks which I have purchased. I would like to share this mix legally on the Internet. What are the copyright issues involved and how ...
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I would like to learn to mix tracks into a DJ set - where should I start?
To start with I would like to learn the basics of how to mix different tracks into a whole fluent set. Then I would like to learn how maybe "remix" the track a bit so that it fits after another track ...
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What (affordable) precautions can I take to protect DJ equipment when using a generator?
I'm hosting an outdoor party and want to protect our DJ's equipment.
We have a 5000 watt generator that is pretty consistent and will far exceed our power needs.
I can't afford the battery ...
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Automatic Mix software to replace a DJ
Since there are a lot of audio fans here, do you know a good software to replace a DJ in a private office party? The direction is tired of hiring a (bad) DJ year after year when what people really ...
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How to connect tops and bass bins
I'm DJing all kinds of partys, house parties, and events the last year or so.
I have a set of prosound 500w passive tops and a prosound 1600w amp. Not great but does the trick.
I'm using a Numark ...
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Attributes to look for in Powered Speakers
I am setting up a DJ setup as outlined here
Laptop with multi-output sound card
Possible mixer
Powered Speakers
What are some important characteristics that I should look for in the powered ...
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Is a mixer a necessary part of this setup?
I am trying to set up DJ equipment for small/medium sized rooms (See previous question for background).
My equipment is going to be as follows:
Laptop(s), iPad(s) playing music (No CDs No Vinyl)
...
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Components of a Basic DJ Setup
I want to play music from my MacBook or Thinkpad. I have high quality mp3s that I can play.
I imagine, I need the following equipment:
DJ Software
Mixer
Speakers
Can I make this work, or will I ...
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Will a generator work with a portable DJ setup?
So, understanding the risks of using a 7500 watt gasoline powered electric generator (Dirty Power), I was wondering if battery backup or power cleaner conditioner could mitigate the risks such that it ...
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How do I sort through a music collection and find and categorise the best quality files?
I'm looking for some software that can scan a large collection of files which contains many duplicates of varying quality in different file formats.
Ideally I would like to have a folder structure ...
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Recording from Turntables to Laptop causes heavy distortion
When trying to record a mix from my vinyl turntables, to my laptop, I'm getting heavy distortion, especially during the heavy bass sections of the mix.
I'm running my turntables into a 3 channel ...
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Why does music often “stutter” when the BPM is manipulated in ITCH?
I've been using ITCH 2.0 with my Twitch for a little while now, and have been running into an issue where audio playback is simply unpleasent.
Every now and then I'll be playing a track, and will ...
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What kind of mixer should I get for DJing?
I do some DJing on the side, and have been working with what I have, which is my computer with 3.5mm out to my home theater receiver via an RCA cable, etc... It's very hackish, and I've been told I ...
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outputting 2 different audio signals from a computer (PC/laptop)
I want to use my laptop to hold a cool party where there is 2 different sources of music. 1 for hip hop, and the other jazz. I would like to play the tracks simultaneously and have them outputted ...
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Redirect audio output from a streaming app to a DJ app
IS it possible? I want to play with the output of streaming radios.
Specifically i'm talking about something like Spin (streaming app) and Traktor or djay (DJ app).
And yeah I'm on a Mac.
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Older Bedroom DJ Seeks Advice: Amp about to die - should I get another or powered monitor speakers…?
I've had all my DJ kit since about 1995:
Pair of Technics 1210s
1 x Boss Sampler/Sequencer
1 x Kenwood KA3020SE Amp
1 x Kam Scratch Mixer
Pair Mission 702 speakers
Pair Eltax Monitor speakers
The ...
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What's the best software for DJing and mixing? [closed]
I've seen Mixxx seems to be one of the few that's not proprietary, but I'm having a hard time choosing what to at least start out with What choice are there? What are some of their strengths and ...
