DJing and confidence issues.

[jaydot]

As someone has said selection and "vibe" is important, I've never Djed but I know that. Good Mixing is a bonus albeit an essential one.

What about playing gigs with a laptop and mixing software? How does that go down as opposed to say decks?

[nowaysj]

the more you face your fear the more it becomes less of an issue.

Then there is always the litany against fear. Memorize and repeat when you experience fear:

I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
Only I will remain.

[Mad_EP]

What about playing gigs with a laptop and mixing software? How does that go down as opposed to say decks?

If it is good - most people won't care.

I remember when Serato first came out, there was lots of backlash about not "truly being vinyl"... but a few years later, most vinyl dj's use Serato.

There might be a few in the crowd who are purists, but they usually find something not to like anyway. Most people only care about how well the set is done, the selection, the vibe, and at least *some* evidence that you are doing something, rather than just checking your email.

[Astral]

Thought Id hijack my thread again for a bit more information on mixers and cdj's.

Im looking to spend what would be about £5-600 for a mixer and 2 decks new, but I'll hopefully nab stuff cheap on ebay.

recommendation would be hugely appreciated as I know theres alot of experienced dj's lurking about.

[rekstep]

a couple alcoholic drinks and a rail of E and ur set

[jaydot]

What about playing gigs with a laptop and mixing software? How does that go down as opposed to say decks?

If it is good - most people won't care.

I remember when Serato first came out, there was lots of backlash about not "truly being vinyl"... but a few years later, most vinyl dj's use Serato.

There might be a few in the crowd who are purists, but they usually find something not to like anyway. Most people only care about how well the set is done, the selection, the vibe, and at least *some* evidence that you are doing something, rather than just checking your email.

So essentially, at basic houseparty level, you could use VDJ and a laptop/system setup?

That's interestin.

[jolly wailer]

you can do whatever you want I suppose. it's your party

[jaydot]

you can do whatever you want I suppose. it's your party

Yeah.... I'm gonna start practicisn then banging out a few test-mixes with VDJ see if I can get to a level

[ELLFIVEDEE]

Get absolutely smashed drunk and you'll be fine!

[pete_bubonic]

I get well nervous before sets, even more so before Live performances (soo much to get right!!). But for me that's half the fun, I wouldn't get nervous if I didn't give a shit, if I knew I didn't have the potential to put on a great show. I usually have a pint before and one during (don't want to overdo it), brain lubrication is a must for me.

I was staying with a well known name whilst he was playing at Bloc, it surprised me how nervous he got before his set! But he still went up there and murdered it.

I guess it's like rock climbing (for me at least), get well nervous when I'm outdoors trying something at the peak of my ability, especially something I haven't done before. But once I'm doing it, it's fun, the adrenalin rush, the sweaty hands etc etc. And when it's done and you look back thinking, 'fuck, i nailed it', it's good!

I don't think it helps I'm a massive emo as well.

[Mad_EP]

So essentially, at basic houseparty level, you could use VDJ and a laptop/system setup?

That's interestin.

Yeah, why not? I've DJ'ed tons of house parties using Ableton & Midi Controllers... the place was always hyped and no one said shit to me about not being on wax. Some of em were afterparties of gigs I had just played at ... but others were just house parties being put on by friends, and they asked last minute if I could bring my kit with me when I roll through to DJ for a bit... so I did.

Know your tracks and read the crowd... Rocking a party is rocking a party.

[jaydot]

What's a MIDI controller, and what does it do?

[zapruderpedro]

google image search courage wolf and read summa dat. also if life gives you lemons, squeeze them in that f*cker's eyes.

[Basic A]

What's a MIDI controller, and what does it do?

maps to all your virtual knobs n buttons n makes em work in harmony with real knobs and buttons

[stappard]

What about playing gigs with a laptop and mixing software? How does that go down as opposed to say decks?

If it is good - most people won't care.

I remember when Serato first came out, there was lots of backlash about not "truly being vinyl"... but a few years later, most vinyl dj's use Serato.

There might be a few in the crowd who are purists, but they usually find something not to like anyway. Most people only care about how well the set is done, the selection, the vibe, and at least *some* evidence that you are doing something, rather than just checking your email.

So essentially, at basic houseparty level, you could use VDJ and a laptop/system setup?

That's interestin.

Of course you could... There's no rules!

[grooki]

It's amazing that this vinyl vs digital debate is still going on.

[phrex]

If you can play that shackleton track that you love AND get people dancing AND make eye contact w/ that hottie across the room and thus get her friends to dance, you win.

i fucked plenty of mixes because of the hottie across the room.

oh... ''+up''

[LordBid]

Dude all i have to say is like everything, confidence comes with practice, and this applies to all walks of life, i guarantee your first couple of events will be a little shakey, but man you will get the hang of it it if you stick with it!

oh yea i forgot to mention that booze+ganja will make me feel fuckin pro at anything, even while failing horribly!

[jay-mee]

I got my first set lined up this wednesday! im shittin a brick! only been DJing about 9 months on a set of belt drives i borrowed from a mate! I submitted one of my mix's to a local comp for a laugh not expecting anything from it and I got through to the live play off's with 6 other DJs!!!!! the most people i have played in front of to date is my missis and two of her mates! looks like im going in blind!

Got my set together and had a bit of practice on my mates 1210's so all to do now is down a couple of beers and wing it!

wish me luck!

[T4X]

Get absolutely smashed drunk and you'll be fine!

the way forward

few mates, lots of drinks and a sofa. throw in a zoot for good measure aswell and your all set

just remeber your there to have fun, like everybody else