I owned Model 1 in the past, but for a little time and before to have a Xone 96.. anyone could share most detailed comparison in between them?

Hopefully this will not be deleted by mods…I need a solid backpack that can hold my laptop, midi controller, and focusrite box, as well as cords for power supply, 1/4”s, etc.

Seems like it should be an easy thing but I can’t find anything just googling that fits my needs.

Hi Besties,

I'm a first year design student and I need to do some user research. For a group assignment, we have to design a limited edition laptop case and pencil case. I know the pencil case is irrelevant but we are looking at designing a laptop case for DJ's. So I was wondering if there is any advice or considerations that we should take into account. What is most important for you when it comes to set up and transportations as DJ's?. Is there some things that you are willing to sacrifice in order to have another? Anything would really help, it's only a first year subject anyway lol.

Thank you!

I have been looking at 18” powered subwoofers over the last few weeks. Paying most attention to frequency response. I play a lot of hip hop and want to get a sub that will play as low as possible even if I’m sacrificing some spl. I’ll add a second one after 4 or 5 months so most of the subs I’ve looked at will output enough sound anyways. I’d like to stay around $1000 or less. I also came across the Mackie DRM18S and the specs didn’t look bad. Does anyone have any suggestions as I don’t live close enough to a retail store to demo much. Looking for something that plays low as possible.

Hey guys - I’m looking for a sequencer that will allow me to play back a LONG 30+ unbroken .mp3 or .wav base layer track while I layer live instruments and trigger midi sequences over it. I’m playing a progressive house set of all original music, and I’d like to do SOME elements of the songs live - without simply using turntables and mixing my tracks fully prerecorded. Thoughts? Akai force and MPC live are out of the budget, and I need to do it standalone. Can I import a long single track and just allow it to run as if I were using a daw like ableton while I layer on top? I’m hearing long files are a huge pain with the MPC one+. TIA!

Been toying with the idea of changing my gear up from an old pioneer SX and becoming increasing intrigued by something without jog wheels. I use pads a lot when I DJ but I also use stems a lot and Traktor doesn’t natively isolate stems. I know Serato isn’t super friendly with the midi mapping so I don’t wanna grab a Traktor board that will have trouble navigating the software

Any suggestions are appreciated, thanks!

Looking for a place to get hardware skins. I am aware of DJ Skins, Doto Designs, and 12 Inch Skins. DJ Skins are extremely tacky and not very affordable especially considering you have to pay a considerable amount to remove their logo from the skin. 12 Inch Skins are affordable but their selection is pretty slim and unattractive. Doto Designs have the best designs by far. All very elegant and sophisticated but they are pretty expensive and ship outside the USA which makes the shipping over $25. Id consider Doto if the shipping wasnt so much. Doto does have their logo on the skin but it looks nice and I dont mind it.

So with all that said Im looking for more companies that supply skins. Surprisingly there dont seem to be too many that exist. At least non that I can find. Anyone know of others?

I recently attended a small concert in Seattle and was very impressed by the PA system that they had, yet I didn't recognize the logo on the speakers. They were a small line array style, I'm guessing no more than two 8" woofers in the cab and had a logo that looked like this.

I've searched through several of my favorite retail outlets for equipment but came up dry as to what they were. And yes I realize there is far more to getting amazing sound out of a PA than just "what speakers did they use" but this is one piece of the puzzle that I'm missing.

https://preview.redd.it/8z0tms44q9vc1.jpg?width=886&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=82259f8860759e6bb5b63f4f7368bd1940f904da

Is there a way or settings I can use to get the style reverb on pioneer dj products (S9,S11,Rev 7) on the Rane 72? Right now I’m playing with my Rane 72 Reverb fx settings seeing if I can get close.

Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for sound boards? This might be niche but Matt sassari and dj addy in Toronto use some cool ones, and I kind of want to see what type they use but not sure of the name.

Does anyone know of a good coffin case for 2x 1200s in standard position and a djm450? Or how to get round a not perfect fit for mixer/if that maters. Uk based. Thanks in advance.

Hi all,

I bought loop experience plus ear plugs to prevent tinnitus and ear damage whilst djing and I find that the loop plugs comprimirse quality far too much.

Are the ACS Custom plugs much better and does quality remain the same? Or does anyone know plugs that have little to no effect on quality.

Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I'm in a bit of a dilemma and could really use some advice. I've had some not-so-great experiences with DJs in the past, and I'm struggling to find a reliable and talented one for my upcoming event. Can anyone share some tips on how to spot a good DJ and where to find them?

The last few times I hired a DJ, they either didn't have the right vibe for the event, played outdated music, or simply lacked professionalism. I want to avoid making the same mistake again and ensure that the next DJ I hire really knows how to keep the crowd entertained and the energy high.

So, what should I look for when searching for a DJ? Are there any red flags to watch out for? And where are the best places to find reputable DJs? I'd appreciate any insights or recommendations you can provide.

Thanks in advance for your help!

As of now I have only used a DDJ-400 regularly and experimented with a DDJ-FLX6 and DDJ-1000. While I may buy a controller to hold myself over in the short-term, I eventually want a more "final" setup. I was considering some Allen-Heath mixer such as Xone 96 and 4 sets of Technics turntables. I am very enthusiastic about the vinyl feel and scratching, but also love to mix a lot of songs fast. This has lead me to seriously consider DVS in my future. I've been a Rekordbox diehard and have thousands of songs cued with beatgrids. Is there a software with better DVS compatibility that would be worth the switch?

Hello, I have a friend that does gigs as a DJ and is genuinely passionate about music. Her birthday is coming up and I was wondering if I can get some gift ideas that she would appreciate?? Budget $150 nzd

Wondering what the real benefit of an Isolator such as TEIL3 B& from Rampa's electronics company. Here are two demos (1 and 2). The device is the same as the low/mid/high EQs mixers have on channels, except this is for the Master output (which some mixers like the v10 have).

Besides the Master vs. Track ISO, and the big button it has to turn off the iso effect, are there any noteworthy differences between what this does and what a mixers EQs do?

I'm trying to understand the value. The places I play at usually have DJM-750Mk2s and I play with an XDJ-RX3 at home.

Thanks!

In what direction is the music industry going? Deadmau5 said in some interview that edm follows the latest technology, Im thinking where at some form of max level now. Spotifys CEO said that hes open to let consumers remix songs in some way, something im already relying on in my gigs, which works great. All top lists and obviously tiktok is filled with old hits and remakes. If every hit ever made was one song, it feels like that song is loaded and we´re shortening the loop, you all know where that ends.

Anyway I would love to hear anyones thoughts on this topic, not as dj looking for new songs, just a discussion about the trajectory of music.

I'm on the hunt for a new pair of speakers as I'm replacing what I sold when I was raising funds for buying a house. Previously I had Yamaha HS8s which I'd previously bought when I had aspirations to produce music. Now I just want something for purely DJing without the harsh top end of the Yamaha.

My friend had old KRK Rokits that I liked for the low end, but I've read that the newer G4/G5 have a flatter sound. I've read good things about Focal Alpha having a nice low end and sweet spot. Any DJs here using them?

I would look at PA speakers or large bookshelves, but if I bought any I feel I'd just be taking a stab in the dark as I've no experience of listening to those types of speakers.

Edit: To add, I'm in Scotland and I think it's rather limited to zero on places with setups to hear speakers before purchasing, unless anyone can point me in the right direction.

I had expected to see the verdict on this published today but it appears the commission has postponed the decision until May 8.

https://comcom.govt.nz/case-register/case-register-entries/alphatheta-corporation,-serato-audio-research-limited

Hello everyone. Trying to figure out if Avantone CLA-10A are better than Dynaudio LYD 8 in vinyl djing.

CLA-10a have class AB 200w analogue amplifiers while LYDs - class D 24/96kz digital.
As far as vinyl must have full analogue circuit from tip for best sound quality, may be analogue mixer and analogue amplifier fit better. If you have these monitors compared and some experience in vinyl please post some thoughts about it. Thank you!

TL;DJ my friend and fellow mod /u/Nonomomomo2 asked me to post my rundown of the Grimes incident. I usually don't post my AMA videos here, but they are a weekly phenomenon.

One of the topics in this week's Ask Me Anything live stream for DJs was all about dissecting what went awry with Grimes at Coachella 2024. I kept it strictly factual, steering clear of any personal biases. Toward the end, I couldn't resist airing out my thoughts on the overuse of the term "DJ/Producer" - it's a rant worth catching! Check out the VOD here. I've even provided a handy time index in the first comment under the video for your convenience.

I got off work yesterday and had to call two of my service providers ending up locked in torturous phone calls for about 2 hours. After that I was very unimpressed, but loaded up some lo-fi I have been accumulating and mixed for about an hour. This stuff is very minimal so most of it is just paying close attention to beatmatching and kinda nudging the cross fader back and forth, barely a need to mess with EQs. Well guess what after that I was actually pretty calmed down lol. Music is and always will be one of my favorite forms of therapy. I'd say it's cheaper too but we all know what the damn gear costs lol

I’m a semi- confident DJ (had 5 years away from performing and genre interests have shifted)

I want to play a lot of deep soulful house which tends to have long elaborate instrumental phrases which I am struggling with mixing a bit as there is quite a lot going on, percussion n and melody wise ….. any tips and tricks on how to make this a lil more seemless and to keep the rhythms going?

Secondly, was wondering if anybody had any tips on vocal delivery & radio talk. I’m actually quite a shy person, and sometimes struggle to articulate myself. I plan to practice by reading out loud, listening to others radio shows, but was wondering if anybody had been in a similar place and had any words of advice.

Thanks in advance!

Grimes will play again I suspect.

Moving forward she will have to face the global public again if she expects to maintain this career. Probabilities are that she will perform another gig in the future for the celebrity and money.

This future gig would now be the most highly-anticipated set of the modern age. We will all be waiting to dissect every second, every move and every decision.

If she expects this attention to go away, the fucking best DJ set of her life will need to be performed, and we will need to see the mixing in action, otherwise everyone will call it out as fake yet again.

If it goes to shit on this scale again will she bother with this career? Will she vanish?

I have a sandisk ultra flair 128g usb. Are the larger storage usb’s considered a risk when playing in cdjs? Should I size down? Or buy a different sandisk model?

I fucking hate using sync and try to never use it. But at my biggest gig thus far I would have both tracks at the same bpm and after a couple seconds they would go out of sync again. Can someone explain why? I literally have no clue. So I ended up using sync for a significant portion of the night - the owner saw and when I switched back it was obviously fine but for the first hour it just wasn’t working with it switched off. Even though both tracks were at the same BPM, it would go back out quite audibly.

Before responding, I know that a good dj will cater the musical preferences of the crowd since its a paid gig and they're paying you for a service. So if the bridge and groom request some cliche songs, of course I'll play them.

With that said, it would be too soul sucking for me to play the same bullshit I hear at literally every wedding.

My question for experienced wedding DJs, if you play fun up beat music that isn't as known (eg 1mil to 50mil view type tracks) and play styles across a few genres keeping in mind the genre preference of the wedding couple, and combine that with house remixes of classic songs for familiarity while strategically inserting the odd typical song, would crowds respond well to this?

Thanks for the insight.