DJ & Turntablism: Page 5

DJ Tutor answers the questions: where does the earth cable go, how do I get a good sound out of my speakers, and will I get problems if the cables cross each other.

Learn how to combine (mashup) two or more songs as a DJ. This is different from a mix because you are using elements from each song at once instead of blending one into the other.

Mixing tutorial for the DJ: learn how to mix a bassline from one song into another song.

For beginner DJs - Learn how to plug in and connect a vinyl turntable, a mixer, and a CDJ CD player. Also, learn to connect the amplifier.

How to set a graphic EQ on a DJ system. This bit of kit is a bit like the bass, mid and top on your mixer except you don't get 3 knobs to mess about with you get anything from 15 to 30 and up.

A slip mat allows the DJ to stop the vinyl record but let the platter beneath it continue to spin. A slip mat eliminates friction, making scratching easier.

How to remove the knobs and sliders on a DJ mixer to replace the crossfader or make other repairs.

A look at the basic features of the Vestax CDX-05 DJ cd player and how to use them.

Learn two ways to record your DJ mixes onto a CD.

For beginner DJs - how to plug in your bedroom PA or disco system.

What size speakers and amp are the right ones for your DJ setup? Learn how to choose the right setup for home, house party or on the road and whether you're a bedroom or mobile DJ.

How to set the arm of a turntable, demonstrated on a Technics SL1200.

Learn the structure of Hip-Hop music and how to listen to the beat to know where to mix in while DJing.

Learn how to take sound samples from any video or application on your computer.

Here is a basic series for those of you who are either just getting started with turntables or would like to soon. In the first video, we do a very basic introduction, add slip mats, set up the tone arm and set the counter weight. In part 2, we talk about records, manipulating vinyl, Cueing, Pitch & Phasing (or jeting) with 2 copys of the same record. In part 3, we cover the Baby Scratch, Scratch & release, Looping, Mixing 2 songs with the same BPM and 2 songs with different BPMs.

A video for those of you just getting started. We talk about line and phono inputs, headphones, faders, crossfaders, RCA plugs, hooking up a laptop to play a program like Windows Media Player, stereo mini plugs, main outs, etc. Hook up your mixing board and turntables to your computer.

An attempt to illustrate how one may start beat mixing 2 songs with different BPMs on a dual CD player (like most mobile DJs have). Today, we mix a little Chicago House. Enjoy!

This is a very basic DJ tutorial on crossovers and how to use them when mixing.

Just some suggestions and roughly the way I handle calls. There is more than one way to do this and every call is different. Enjoy!

Brian Sredd gives tips and pointers on how to get your audience to participate in your DJ shows.