8/25/2012

How To Use DJ System

By Landon Porter


The DJ system is also referred to as the Disk Jockey equipment and anyone can learn to operate them without many hassles. On the other hand, after learning how to use these systems you would still not be considered a professional. The latter requires non-stop practice and high levels of commitment coupled with discipline and skill.

Often, the equipments which are used here include a mixer, one or more turntables and laptop, where necessary. The goal is to learn how you can work with this system, no matter how basic the setup may be, and become highly skillful in the process. The moment these skills have been learnt, there is no limit as to what one can do in terms of mixing music as a Disk Jockey.

Put in efforts to learn more about the DJ equipment. Improve your expertise in mixing and playing tracks on two different turntables at the same time. Your skills in playing the mixer should be worked on properly. If you desire to know the way to control the volume, tempo, filters, pitch and crossfader, you need to know how to work with the mixer.

It is impossible to become skilled in using these systems if you fail to give the right amount of focus to the crossfader. Most DJs master how to use this control tool since it is the one which gives them the ability to come up with creative mixes of music. Tempo is an integral part of mixing up two or more tracks, which have different beats per minute (BMPs).

Filters are extremely helpful in the sense that the DJ can cut some of the low signals, as well as high and mid ones too. After doing this, it becomes possible to play harmonies or vocals from one track and bass from another track with ease. This makes it promising for the Jockey to play around with the track until he or she can match its BMP.

After you have learnt the way to use some of these tools mentioned above, try to create your first track. When doing this, it is advisable to place the crossfader at 100% on the primary deck. Most experts recommend that headphones should be used to listen to the track you are creating rather than playing it on the main speakers.

The last step of using a DJ system, involves learning all the details necessary for this venture. The first basic mix you produce, will call on you to slide the crossfader. However, with more practice, the Disk Jockey can produce mix tapes or tracks seamlessly. Learn how to time the transitions perfectly while planning the mix.




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