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Use your ears, should know yourself what sounds good and what doesn't after 6 years of DJ'ing

numaestro wrote:top tip - try taking the record out of its sleeve b4 placing on the deck - most records sound better played this way.

Oh shit! Thats why people I've been trying to push the sound on havn't been feelin it that much. Always wonderd why there was a round thing on the music player thingy and these things were square shaped, all makes sense now.

I agree with the play it as you feel it. Also, don't limit yourself by genre or timeline... what i mean is if the track fits and you are feeling it, play it. I think Joe Nice is a good example of playing dubstep in a way where you know he is feeling the tracks, and there are some suprises. "Voices inside my head" anyone?

Most importantly, have fun.

I find playing whilst drunk helps..

metalboxproducts wrote:I find playing whilst drunk helps..

Thats quote is causing some unhealthy and cringe worthy flashbacks to some public appearances i should have forgotten long time ago.

skavoovie_blind9 wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcMBOxGZUhs

kick ass, what a gun.

sapphic_beats wrote:

dj j.fever wrote:Im DJ J.Fever and looking for some advice on how to approach mixing Dubstep live w/ turntables.. Yes I do dj, Ive been doing so for over 6 years. I currently spin dnb/ jungle. is dubstep mostly about cutting or straight mixing?? More hip hop styled mixing or more electronic mixing style?? Double drops or no?? Just looking for ur opinoins...

play it like you feel it.

exactly. most ppl play it dif. You'll find your groove.

jackquinox wrote:

metalboxproducts wrote:I find playing whilst drunk helps..

Thats quote is causing some unhealthy and cringe worthy flashbacks to some public appearances i should have forgotten long time ago.

LOL I never play drunk anymore!!!

metalboxproducts wrote:I find playing whilst drunk helps..

Just makes me start knocking shit over and stopping the wrong deck etc

As for how to do it, just go with the flow fella. Each to their own when it comes to style, I personally love N-Type's style with double drops galore. Just keep the tunes in time and your away lol

pompende wrote:you can search up the post luke.envoy made, gives some pretty standard advice that is very necessary, ie dont play two basslines at once.

been there done that.....its not always bad, if you double drop them nicely and take one out at a poignant place…

although I have never been paid more than a nifty to spin so perchance that is why )

do ya own thing dont be like anyone else. It all about having your own style

the great thing about dubstep is that you can do what you want. I personally wanna hear some scratching and beat juggling at the raves. and chuck in a few non dubstep tunes to liven it up. bit of ragga or oldschool jungle. why not? just go for it man.

Alright all u knuckleheadz..... Got it together... Lets just say my next podcast mix will be a bit of dubstep... Been workin out my style, doing mad shit like scratchin on certain parts & bringin back certain sounds while tracks are rollin.. Mixing style: Smooth transitions that lets each track dance off one another for a long bit. It should be good! Thanks to all that gave serious replies. Oi!

primate wrote:the great thing about dubstep is that you can do what you want. I personally wanna hear some scratching and beat juggling at the raves. and chuck in a few non dubstep tunes to liven it up. bit of ragga or oldschool jungle. why not? just go for it man.

Exactly...

Throw in some grime riddims too. Like 5 dubstep rollers then something like Bearman - Drinking Beer, Waifer - Grime, Danny Weed - Creeper.. anything with a different energy.

Play it loud with maximum bass!... I like the more smooth mixes but quick cuts and effects etc work aswell, i like the odd double drop if the tune is rowdy enough..anything goes really...true to most things about dubstep.
But do it however the hell you want (within reason! ha)

just ordered first records from chemical, can't wait to lay some dubstep beats together.

in case anyone is still looking:
luke's advice
basic but necessary.
like everyone has said, tho, it is really about personal flavor.