So You Want to Be a DJ? - Culture - GOOD. This post is in partnership with Pepsi Refresh Project Imagine: There’s a crowd of people in front of you, and they’re all grooving to your sounds.
And it’s all because you’re mixing and beat matching in perfect harmony with the mood. Sound appealing? Maybe you’re meant to be a DJ. Don’t be daunted by getting started; even the biggest names had to take first steps. It’s an amazing gig, if you can get it. Borrowing from the pros, here are some tips and tricks for making like a master DJ, whether you’re mixing for a packed club, or to pump up your friend’s birthday party.
Get Set Up Try a software program like Virtual DJ that mixes your chosen mp3 songs; you’ll just need a laptop, mixer, and sound system to start. Find Your Sound Let’s be specific here. Cultivate Yourself What kinds of traits are helpful for DJs? Go Out and Play! Get out the word on Facebook, among friends, at any party you attend that you’re willing to play—for free, to start. Have a Good Time Bottom Line? Mental_floss Blog & I Am Unreasonably Excited About This Thermostat. I consider myself a computer geek -- I'm comfortable with that.
But today I'm having a new feeling: apparently I'm a thermostat geek. Yesterday I came across the Nest "Learning Thermostat," which has been making the rounds of nerd blogs. Basically, this is a computer-driven thermostat with some fancy features: wifi, various sensors, a HAL-like Big Red Eye, and even remote control (via wifi/web). There's also an aspect of gameplay built into the thing -- much like some hybrid cars have an indicator showing you when you're driving "optimally," the Nest shows a green leaf to urge you in the direction of using less energy (for example, in the winter it may show the leaf for a setting a few degrees cooler than you'd normally use -- encouraging you to use less heat).
And finally, it actually has moving, physical parts (a ring), rather than the awful, awful touchscreen on my current thermostat (don't try to turn on the heat in the dark using my current thermostat -- it's impossible). 50 Best iPhone Apps 2012. Hans Rosling and the magic washing machine. What Starts with F and ends with K from Uncle Rick.
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