http://www.djforums.com/forums dj forums is an online community with forums for electronic music djs, producers, and music fans en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:55:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.djforums.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.djforums.com/forums http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252194&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:50:38 GMT Hey Guys, I was hoping the local Canadian djforum community may have their patriotic Hearts involved when I asked for your help!!! I am Currently in a Contest to be the OFFICIAL Canadian DJ REP in Cancun Mexico in 2011! All you need to do is join the facebook group and that counts as your... Hey Guys,

I was hoping the local Canadian djforum community may have their patriotic Hearts involved when I asked for your help!!!

I am Currently in a Contest to be the OFFICIAL Canadian DJ REP in Cancun Mexico in 2011!

All you need to do is join the facebook group and that counts as your vote.

NO SPAM - I PROMISE!!!!!

I just need as many people a part of my group by Sept. 29th to win....


***JOIN HERE:***
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/...2030479&ref=ts


I hope I can get even GREATER support from my fellow CANADIANS...EH? :slayer:

Thanks Again,

Allie V! ]]> Canada DJ ALLIE V http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252194 http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252193&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:46:17 GMT Hey Guys,

I was hoping the local djforum community that I've come to love since I've joined could help a follow DJ in an ongoing Contest!

Currently in a Contest to be the OFFICIAL Canadian DJ REP in Cancun Mexico in 2011!

All you need to do is join the facebook group and that counts as your vote.

NO SPAM - I PROMISE!!!!!

I just need as many people a part of my group by Sept. 29th to win....


LINK: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/...2030479&ref=ts

I hope I can get some support from my fellow Beatmakers and breakers!!!! :D

Thanks Again,

Allie V! ]]> General DJ Forum DJ ALLIE V http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252193 http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252192&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:34:57 GMT Hello everyone, I got two lpd8 and having trouble using the second one. It is not allowing me to map it separate from the first one. have anyone have this trouble and can help me out? Hello everyone,

I got two lpd8 and having trouble using the second one. It is not allowing me to map it separate from the first one. have anyone have this trouble and can help me out? ]]> Beginners deizol1 http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252192 http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252191&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:33:28 GMT Things I want to do to my 2nd hand 1200's but am not sure how:

1) use Fader DeoxIT on pitch fader on a 1200. I don't want to mess this up.

2) use something to make the tracking weight adjust easier (it's scratchy, i think some kind of grease is called for)

3) something to make the dots shiny again (already did dish soap) but still not shiny.

4) something for the shell (already did dish soap also) it's still dirty

5) on my mixer I want to clean the pots cuz they crackle. (fader deoxit?)

this is all second hand gear. I'm also curious if it's easy to lube the height adjust, but I don't think that will be easy as it's part of the tone arm assembly...

here's a badger :badger: and ty. ]]> Equipment mods and DIY southpark2033 http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252191 http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252190&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:25:27 GMT I'm sure one of the serato geniuses around here has an explanation for this:
I was using serato yesterday (luckily not at a gig, just practicing), and the left deck just stopped. I thought the laser on my CDJ went out, so I swapped my backup deck in, same issue. The record was slightly moving on serato, it wasn't frozen, but the music was stopped. I tried several songs, different decks, nothing..
I checked all connections, then shut down everything for the night. The next day, everything was working again.. Anyone have this problem and figure out the solution? Thanks guys ]]> Digital DJing Tools dj phalx http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252190 http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252188&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:11 GMT hey guys some of you might give me a hard time for this one but.., I was wondering how you found new music you like? do you look at all new releses on beatport every week or do you look at the top 100 charts or just pour through and listen to everything in the genre that you play? what is a good... hey guys some of you might give me a hard time for this one but..,

I was wondering how you found new music you like? do you look at all new releses on beatport every week or do you look at the top 100 charts or just pour through and listen to everything in the genre that you play?

what is a good system to find some nice fresh original stuff. there is so much its hard to narrow it down and find stuff that sounds different.

I don't mind putting in a lot of work but i feel like there has to be a better way than just clicking on random songs. If it makes a difference I'm into house music, progressive house and electronica.

Thanks! ]]> Beginners nwwind22 http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252188 http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252187&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:43:24 GMT O.K., so my sister is getting married Feb 5th ( I think it is a Thurs, WTF). I'm a mobile dj but I don't want to cart my equipment from Michigan to Denver for obvious reasons, one being that its in FEB......big snow!

Anyway, can I get a quote from someone or anyone to dj this reception? Here's the details.

150 people tops
I don't know the venue yet, but a decent hall somewhere.
5 hours
Need basic lights
Need tons (mostly Christian music............lame to me, but my sis is a crazy Christian) of "clean" music.

Here's the catch(s):
Dry wedding......except for me and maybe my bro in law (current, not future). I'm drinking, FTS.
Like I said, crazy Christians.
and of coarse: low budget.....not too low, but help a brother out!

Please Let me know if you're interested and give me an estimate (not a quote, due to lack of details). I really don't want to do this......I'd have to rent speakers or a trailer (to haul mine) and drive them 1200+ miles to get there. Plus, I don't even want to go to a dry wedding on a thursday!!!!!WTF???

Thanx in advance. ]]> Mobile DJ DJBoomBap http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252187 http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252186&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:10:04 GMT Marking off the design of the Scrim Kings. I decided to make my own.

Bought a used sewing machine this week and taught myself to sew on scrap fabric. Picked up 2 yards of spandex fabric. Cut the triangle patterns (4'x4'x3'). Folded over the edges and stitched up. Cut several small elastic strips and folded into "U" hooks and stitched on to the corners. Cost for fabric, thread, & elastic was about $30 total (that's for 2 scrims).

Over all I'm happy with the outcome. Plus Ive learned how to sew now, so I can redo my tables skirts for cheap. A white set is next.

Also, I'm on the beach in NC right now... AHHHH! EARL! AHHHH! :argh:

From the side:


From the front:
]]> Mobile DJ RodneyL http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252186 http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252185&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:09:33 GMT Okay well, i was just testing my new mixer out. And i noticed this delay and its very noticable. the cue in my headphones, is certainly off what is actually playing.

For example, let's say i was playing a song on one channel, and that is being played out loud, and when it's cued in my headphones, there's a big delay, and its the same song.
I can hear it, it seems like what is being cued in headphones is a bit ahead of what is being played. this certainly threw me off in my beatmatching.

Could it be because of my output? Because I'm not running monitors, im simply running it through my laptop's rec out and using speakers, hooked up to my laptop.
I think this may be the reason why, and if so, is it my soundcard?
Because my other pc which recently broke down, played it with absolutly no lag.
Even though i had a different mixer.

so what do you think the problem is? Mixer? soundcard? mixer output? ]]> Mixers / Sound Boards DjSammyFresh http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252185 http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252182&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:48:29 GMT Hey guys,

I'm trying to get a pair of 18" subwoofer cabinets working for a party this weekend but I've run into an issue. It turns out that the receptacles that the subs use are 4-pole speakon. I bought some speakon cables and they are only 2-pole. Now I'm going to be running out of a bridged mono amplifier since theses are just subs. I also want to mention that the connection to the amp is banana so its a banana-2-pole speakon cable I have. The issue is the 2-pole cables only touch the poles which are connected to the adjacent 4-pole speakon connector to run in parallel and NOT the speaker.

The question I is would it be alright to solder the speaker wires to the connecting poles AND also have it connect to the adjacent receptacle for parallel operation? This of course would only be a temporary fix for the weekend. I mean, it is essentially doing the same thing if I buy a 4-pole cable right? I'm not missing something am I?

btw, the reason for this is nobody stocks 4-pole cables on hand. It's all special order.

Also, I may be wrong but shouldn't a 2-pole wire at MINIMUM connect to the speaker and not the adjacent receptacle?! I think my buddy wired the cabinet wrong. ]]> Amps / Speakers Zyphermethrin http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252182 http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252178&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:31:07 GMT http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ur=forums&ses=

Are these any good for spinning? They are currently on sale $120 w/ free shipping on amazon. Reviews are good. ]]> Amps / Speakers nonfatmilk http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252178 http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252174&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:18:10 GMT Hey guys, ive been looking to upgrade my speakers and i have found two great packages for these two speakers! I was just wondering if anyone could give me some feedback on them? which one do you think i should get? which one has better bass and could support more people? Hey guys, ive been looking to upgrade my speakers and i have found two great packages for these two speakers! I was just wondering if anyone could give me some feedback on them? which one do you think i should get? which one has better bass and could support more people? ]]> Mobile DJ DJTaKK http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252174 http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252173&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:15:11 GMT Like the raw, heavy beats that you hear in rave music, breakbeat hardcore, jungle, etc. Like in these two songs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D80LzbMVVV8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeYv0888i1s I mean I hear the Think break but if you play that break at the speed of that song for example... Like the raw, heavy beats that you hear in rave music, breakbeat hardcore, jungle, etc. Like in these two songs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D80LzbMVVV8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeYv0888i1s

I mean I hear the Think break but if you play that break at the speed of that song for example to get the high pitched "uh oh" or whatever, the rest of the break severely lacks low end. As far as I figure those songs just have layered breaks or something, but I can't tell exactly what.

Or, maybe it's the breakbeat sample with a drum machine type of instrument that doesn't change the pitch. Or it's an 808 kick type of thing. But then what about the snare?

Etc. Any info you guys can give me would be great. I'm working on mid tempo breaks stuff and I can't get that sound just right yet. Thanks! ]]> Production and Recording JDCam http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252173 http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252171&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:57:31 GMT I keep "hearing" that using regular cup headphones while playing live can damage your hearing b/c you're trying to hear over the club speakers. are isolating in-ear monitors the way to go these days? ]]> General DJ Forum alexfsu http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252171 http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252170&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:50:24 GMT Hey I recently got cd turntables and up until now I've been using an autosync button so ive never really had to worry about a beatmatch. beatmatching isnt hard, but usually when i get within about a tenth of a beat (so one track is playing at 128.00 and the other track is playing at, say, 128.05 bpm), things start to get hairy. After several bars, one song gets barely ahead of the other to the point where its noticeable, but I can't tell which one is ahead of which.

Please help? ]]> Beginners DubFox http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252170