I m a long time dj and used to carry crates of records to the clubs in west philadelphia and then fly them overseas to places like nairobi and johannesburg.
Why do djs mark their vinyl.
If people think that music played off of a cd or mp3 sound the same or better than vinyl i recommend they get their ears checked.
Never stack records on top of each other whether in their jackets or not.
This is particularly advantageous for those who are just starting out in developing their skills as a dj and may not want to invest a large amount on professional equipment until they feel more confident in their skills.
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Long playing records tend to rotate at 33 singles tend to rotate at 45 rpm.
Do not stack vinyl records how do records get warped.
One way is by stacking them.
As a dj you re there to curate a vibe via music.
Show up with 2 crates of records and a mono stick and you ll gain their respect even more.
Speed buttons 14 where you select the turntable s speed usually a choice of 33 or 45 rpm.
It will focus your musical taste.
Vinyl is fuller rounder and has deeper bass.
This is one sure fire way to cause warping possible cracking of the vinyl record because of the weight and will inevitably produce scuff marks and ring wear on the album cover marring the.
Some djs also add visual effects that they control themselves from the dj booth or audio effects that they add for fun to.
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There is no warmth from an mp3.
Some djs prefer not to put stickers on the vinyl itself though it s the classic way of doing it.
Being able to discuss the experiences that vinyl djs share will immediately show how passionate you are about the art.
5 reasons why vinyl beats digital djing dj chackey spinning with two decks and a mixer.
When you see them twisting knobs between songs they are adjusting their eq sound level quality.
Long story short djing is about picking the right music at the right time so make that job as easy on yourself as possible.
You can also try to mark the groove however.
Most people can t won t hear your transitions as you do or another dj might so don t focus on that as much.
Allows djs to easily stop and manipulate the vinyl with their fingers while the platter continues to spin underneath.
I see it over and over again.
There are additional things that you may see a dj do while performing live.
