Audio Geek Zine » Blog Archive » 6 Tips for Great Electric Guitars Without Amps. Comprehensive resource for music production and DJ equipment. Since the very first day the Apple iPad (1) was released we have had one at the office where we try out and play with a lot of music apps released for this tablet. Since its initial release there wasn't any really decent integration for the studio. To be honest ... after a while I got a bit bored with the iPad because of the lack of good usage in the studio. But... then we went to the MusikMesse earlier this year and we came across the Alesis iO Dock. This docking station looked very promising.
Immediately my interest was drawn! Now, almost a month before its release, Alesis kindly provided us with a review unit. Holding this baby in my hands I can only say... The Alesis iO Dock is made out of plastic (synthetic materials) which makes it pretty light weight. Lets start at the back. I have tested the IN connections with a guitar and a mic and both work perfect with all the guitar apps and recording apps I had installed. At the left side you will find a DIN MIDI IN and OUT connection. Advanced Vinyl Handling, DJ Basics. Slipmats, usually made from felt, are used instead of those thick rubber slabs most turntables have. They allow the turntable to keep on turning while you hold the record. Jump Starting means you start a record exactly at a beat, exactly WHEN you want to. (Also referred to as cue starting.)When you master this trick you can -at least for a moment- have 2 records run in phase. First you need to find the first beat of the record. You can do this by simply waiting to hear it, but of course there is a better way...
And before you continue: there are more ways to start a record at exactly the right time. DO NOT be afraid to harm your record, turntable or stylus. Normally you will find the first beat of the record in the first centimetre or 1/2 inch of the track. As long as you are practising you can open both channels, so you can hear what you do over the speakers. OK, so you have that first beat right under the needle. Exercise: Back to the top. Beat Matching, Continued. DJ TechTools. I am going to turn 30 in a few weeks, which means these ears have had nearly 14 years of DJing. Hindsight is 20/20, and I can tell you it sure would have been helpful to know basic DJ etiquette from the beginning. Many a gig would have been significantly smoother if someone had taken the time to share a few universal principles of dealing with others.
So, to help you avoid the same mistakes, let’s go over the basics of dealing with other DJs, patrons and club owners from the perspective of the digital DJ. This is the area where most DJs get themselves into trouble. The common newcomer mistake is to view the other DJs as competition and not opportunities for more gigs. Treat your fellow DJs with respect and I promise it will lead to more shows.
Here are a few critical rules to follow in the booth. 1) Never set up while some one else is DJing (if avoidable) 2) If sound check is not possible then bring a short mix CD to blend out of the last DJ. 3) If all else fails then follow these rules. DJ Tips. I strongly recommend a mix of both. Every group of dancers is different, so this isn't an absolute rule, but most dancers prefer a mixture of familiar favorites and new music.
Everyone has their favorite tunes that make them happy. And people love having a chance to dance to popular tunes they've heard. So don't leave those out. Then new music is always exciting for most people, including the experienced dancers, so also include those in your mix. DJ's more often err on the side of not enough familiar favorites (or worse, none). This recommendation is specifically for social dance music. DJ TechTools.