Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Tips On Using DJ System

By Landon Porter


The DJ system is also referred to as the Disk Jockey equipment and anyone can learn to operate them without many hassles. On the other hand, after learning how to use these systems you would still not be considered a professional. The latter requires non-stop practice and high levels of commitment coupled with discipline and skill.

There are not very many equipments used as part of this system and mostly include mixer, some two turntables and a laptop. It does not matter how basic the the equipment is set up, one needs to learn how to work with it and becoming skilled. By learning these skills well, you would be on your way towards becoming such an expert within no time at all.

Put in efforts to learn more about the DJ equipment. Improve your expertise in mixing and playing tracks on two different turntables at the same time. Your skills in playing the mixer should be worked on properly. If you desire to know the way to control the volume, tempo, filters, pitch and crossfader, you need to know how to work with the mixer.

Although it has been stated above that the mixer is quite important, you cannot become a top DJ if you make the mistake of ignoring crossfader. Several leading and skilled DJs use this tool to create beautiful mixes of music. It is important to know how to use the tempo tool to evaluate a track's BMP.

Filters are extremely helpful in the sense that the DJ can cut some of the low signals, as well as high and mid ones too. After doing this, it becomes possible to play harmonies or vocals from one track and bass from another track with ease. This makes it promising for the Jockey to play around with the track until he or she can match its BMP.

After you have learnt the way to use some of these tools mentioned above, try to create your first track. When doing this, it is advisable to place the crossfader at 100% on the primary deck. Most experts recommend that headphones should be used to listen to the track you are creating rather than playing it on the main speakers.

One should not be certified as able to use a DJ system without learning all details regarding it. By sliding the crossfader, one can produce the basic mix. As one continues to practice, it becomes easier to produce mixes seamlessly. Other important aspects which need to be learnt include timing of transitions in addition to planning the mix.




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