I was asked to post about Djing and my decks, so here it is:
I got into Djing when I was 14, I saw a youtube video of a program called Virtual DJ, and I thought "hey" that's pretty cool, so I gave it a shot and loved it. I used Virtual DJ for about a year and a half, and I new I wanted to get serious about this. I bought a Numark Mixdeck, which is relatively cheap ($600) for two decks and a mixer. I used that for a year, it was decent but not the best. I did my first gig with this deck, it was a small house party. I rented speakers, and tow lights. That night I spent for the rentals $105, and I was paid $350, so I was relatively happy. After that, I decided it was time to step up. I bought Two Pioneer Decks ($650 each) and a Mixer ($1699). After this I purchased a light system. ($1250) after spending all this money, I knew I had to start making profit. I started posting flyers, and ads on websites. I got contacted and did a few parties here and there, a high school dance, and a couple weddings. I still wanted to get bigger though. I made a mix tape, and sent it to radio stations around my county, and finally got one to let me have a 45 minute spot, on a Friday. After this I was contacted by a local club and they offered me to do a trial night this Saturday. If I do well, I could possibly have a weekend job with them. It's a Two and a half hour spot so Ive been practicing nonstop, and I am really nervous, all and all I hope it turns out well. So if your interested in Djing or want to give it a shot, try it out on the computer first before you go spend money on a deck. The best program I suggest is Virtual DJ. If you need any help at all or have any questions, post a comment and I'll be gladly to help.
I have been using VDJ for about a year and a half, and I agree, it is a great program, however, not everyone is cut out to be a DJ, especially if you can't feel the music.
ReplyDeletenice dude, ever gonna post some of your stuff so we can hear it?
ReplyDeletethats cool, :D
ReplyDeleteThis is great!
ReplyDeleteAwesome read, I used to spin a bit but that was a long time ago.
ReplyDeleteinteresting post.
ReplyDeleteNice.
ReplyDeletefantastic post
ReplyDeletecool story bro
ReplyDeleteWould love to see some of your mixes up. Got any videos or Soundcloud mps up yet? I think it'd make a great post
ReplyDeleteI recently purchased Virtual DJ. Amazing program.
ReplyDeletemy friend is getting into DJing. he's not that bad either.
ReplyDeletei agree, and recommend it highly
ReplyDeleteOh wow, g'luck with that this week.
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