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Newbie here.....dont know where to start
Posted on: 24.06.2013 by Randy Blaney
Hello, guys

This is arjun, I want to start my career as a Dj, but didnt know anything abt Djing.
Right now as a start I am reading a book "Djing for dummies", and listening to best mixed tunes available.

please suggest what should I do....It would be great help

Thanks guys
Randy Blaney
10.07.2013
Originally Posted by DJMarkka1
Get a cheap controller , djing with laptop and mouse is not so fun for long time.
Numark mixtrack pro is good for beginners , and Hercules makes good ones too.
One thing I almost forgot that right now I am am running low on finances and cannot afford these controllers, on the other hand I am super excited to get something started, I am believeing to buy a audio sound card so that I can keep the ball rolling.....

any suggestions...

thanks in advance
Randy Blaney
06.07.2013
Originally Posted by DJMarkka1
Get a cheap controller , djing with laptop and mouse is not so fun for long time.
Numark mixtrack pro is good for beginners , and Hercules makes good ones too.
thanks mate
Randy Blaney
26.06.2013
Originally Posted by magnificentbutcher
Start watching some mixes on youtube, find your sound, practice practice practice!
Thanks a lot for your reply..

just one confusion....do you mean i would watch videos of people in which they teach how to do mixes ...or do you
mean i would watch the videos of mixes ...


thanks in advance...
Randy Blaney
24.06.2013
Hello, guys

This is arjun, I want to start my career as a Dj, but didnt know anything abt Djing.
Right now as a start I am reading a book "Djing for dummies", and listening to best mixed tunes available.

please suggest what should I do....It would be great help

Thanks guys
Kellie Myrum
10.07.2013
I would suggest getting a kontrol Z1. You'll get a Traktor LE, the mixer and the audio interface under a 200 US.
Doreen Schurle
10.07.2013
Read as much as you can. Learn about the technologies which support DJing; cabling, the specifications of different pieces of gear , how to fix common problems with drivers and audio setups, etc. The amount of DJs which overlook those key areas is STAGGERING. No club owner (or other DJ) particularly likes having to show a new act the basics of setting up their gear. And if something goes wrong and you don't know how to fix it, you'll look like a noob.
Gaynell Rydberg
10.07.2013
Most controllers have sound cards so try and figure out what controller you want first.


You should be able to pick up a mixtrack pro for <100 used though fairly easily.
Randy Blaney
10.07.2013
Originally Posted by DJMarkka1
Get a cheap controller , djing with laptop and mouse is not so fun for long time.
Numark mixtrack pro is good for beginners , and Hercules makes good ones too.
One thing I almost forgot that right now I am am running low on finances and cannot afford these controllers, on the other hand I am super excited to get something started, I am believeing to buy a audio sound card so that I can keep the ball rolling.....

any suggestions...

thanks in advance
Randy Blaney
06.07.2013
Originally Posted by DJMarkka1
Get a cheap controller , djing with laptop and mouse is not so fun for long time.
Numark mixtrack pro is good for beginners , and Hercules makes good ones too.
thanks mate
Jesusita Hulsey
30.06.2013
Get a cheap controller , djing with laptop and mouse is not so fun for long time.
Numark mixtrack pro is good for beginners , and Hercules makes good ones too.
Randy Blaney
26.06.2013
thanks everyone for responding so fast.....

Right now, I have a laptop and a dj software--MIXXX...and watching videos of people teaching how to mix..

do you recommend anything else...


thanks in advance
Randy Blaney
26.06.2013
Originally Posted by magnificentbutcher
Start watching some mixes on youtube, find your sound, practice practice practice!
Thanks a lot for your reply..

just one confusion....do you mean i would watch videos of people in which they teach how to do mixes ...or do you
mean i would watch the videos of mixes ...


thanks in advance...
Arnulfo Morten
26.06.2013
Don't play out til you can cleanly do a 2 hour mix. don't post wack ass stuff on youtube/ soundcloud. Best advice i can give to new Dj's. You guys are representing a community that alot of members spend years or decades learning their skill. don't water down the title
Hellen Mindrup
25.06.2013
Watch how to videos before spending absurd amounts of money.. Things like this require passion, if you just want to DJ to look cool I can assure you that you won't get very far. Make sure you're certain that it's what you want to do.
Billi Gedraitis
25.06.2013
Start watching some mixes on youtube, find your sound, practice practice practice!

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