Who wants to learn to dj??

[ShOrTy17761]

Hey guys if you wanna learn to dj you should check out United DJ Mixing School,
they have a website and they have heaps of christmas specials for courses. They have an open day on Mon 19th of Dec from
7:30-9:30pm and if ur intersested let me know!!! :p

[kypreo]

whats the site?

[Tekkaholic_Andre]

Yer i want to learn to DJ!!! I'll be up there with the greats and the likes of TIESTO!!

[provenzano]

hey that sounds mad as, quick question. whats good program to use when mixingon the pc. and whats a good program to use to make songs such as fruity loops??? can u plz tell me lol kinda boored and i wana make a song.

[BoOsTeD_MaCoO]

lmaoo yerrr sounds good man i'll be up there takeing ova tiesto

[Teknoboy]

Bro seriously, is Tiesto going to be there, no way man

[willy wanka]

lol maybe a card board cut out????

lol he could be right next to you!!!!

~jimmy~

[Chunky_FCC]

yer lol im gonna meet tiesto!!!!!!!!!!

Nah, I think I'm going to enrol in those lessons that S.O.N. are running with John Ferris.

[LOVEJ]

I personally think they are a waste of time and money...

Use the internet wisely, it is a wealth of info...

[Teknoboy]

What i think people should do, is get that Dj Program whateva it's called and mix it up, until u think you are good enough to become a pro one, and buy your own set, otherwise waste of time and money, unless you have heaps of talent :)

[LOVEJ]

A dj program is NOTHING like the 'real/pro' thing...

[Teknoboy]

It's a start to becoming big though, if u start from there you would be better than starting straight from the dj place, and wasting **** loads of money on programs :)

[LOVEJ]

No you wont... a computer program GIVES NO practice to beatmatching AT ALL.. all they do is either 'warp' the tracks to be in sync or 'auto mix'

[Teknoboy]

Sorrrryy Mr no it all, you can go waste your money on programs then, i'll be right at the computer for a while, and if i do get a set, then i won't be as bad as a beginer, if i practise

[dj_stick]

lol pc programs are useless, even realtime ones like traktor

i used to use that a while ago, but it's a waste of time learning, you're much better off using vinyl or even cd

[DJ Beau J]

Id laugh my ass off at somebody with a computer at some party mixing it up

[samm]

umm wounderingg how much CD turntables would cost around .. or a place where i could check it out ?!!?

[latalian]

DJ-ing would be maddd, but are they gona focus just on trance/house/tehcno ytpe mixing or rnb/hiphopscratching bla bla bla too? more info about what the scho0l offers is needed!

[`h0tnw3t_faiiriee]

lol aww sammie do you wana become a dj

Yeah being a dj would be fucking madd:)

[heidi]

Id laugh my ass off at somebody with a computer at some party mixing it up

Depends what they are doing with the computer exactly...


I'm pretty sure you need to invest in a dj program to learn anything. Most peopel I know that dj did....

[willy wanka]

is it possible to get one cd dj thingy and a cheap mixer and hook up to computer and use a program for which the other cd dj should be ?????

[Tommy 'O' Groove]

Real DJ's use vinyl

www.vinylwarning.com.au :cool:

[dj_stick]

Real DJ's use vinyl

www.vinylwarning.com.au :cool:
that's the way to go

[DJ Beau J]

Pfft

"Real DJs play vinyl"

yeah, orite, no, dickheads!

[samm]

Real DJ's use vinyl

www.vinylwarning.com.au :cool:

but u have to lean how to Dj b4 u become a "Real Dj"... dont u and isnt it much easyer to learn on CD's rather than vinyl

[s3xxii_sh0rtass]

me and adriana went in to rhythm and soul in the city last week and they said they could teach us how to dj in 2 weeks for $50 or something?

[Nsonic]

isnt it much easyer to learn on CD's rather than vinyl
What makes you say that?

[DJ Beau J]

I think it's easier to learn with Vinyl actually

I learnt with Vinyl and then moved to CDs for the simple reason that it is cheaper

[dj_stick]

i'm gonna stick with playing mostly vinyl when i get my decks next week, might be more expensive, but i prefer the more hands on approach, and the quality is better

[samm]

ok thats just what ive been toldd... but where can i go looking for equipment ?!

[Tommy 'O' Groove]

http://www.melbourneunderage.com/forum/thread4251.html

Check out that thread

[stefan01]

no one can even compare to tiesto, none of us are worthy

[Chunky_FCC]

no one can even compare to tiesto, none of us are worthy

Tiesto is an overhyped, overrated piece of **** with a bout 3 or 4 good songs.

Yoji Biomehanika, DJ Wag, Judge Jules, Abel Ramos and Scot Project...now your talking.

[dj_stick]

not to mention none of his good songs were released post 2001

there are a lot of better DJs around

[Chunky_FCC]

Oh and just for the record, his remix of Adagio For Strings is NOT better than Ferry Corsten's remix!

The only Tiesto track that I have always like is his remix of the theme to A Clockwork Orange and I don't mind some of his songs with Corsten as 'Gouryella'.

[Tommy 'O' Groove]

Theme From Norefjell Is a classic...Love that tune :)

[Cole]

I love traffic - dj tiesto..its awesome.

[Tommy 'O' Groove]

Also Lethal Industry, MASSIVE tune

[dj_stick]

Oh and just for the record, his remix of Adagio For Strings is NOT better than Ferry Corsten's remix!

The only Tiesto track that I have always like is his remix of the theme to A Clockwork Orange and I don't mind some of his songs with Corsten as 'Gouryella'.
are you sure that track is by tiesto, i haven't found any evidence it's done by anyone but cygnus x

[Chunky_FCC]

Scot Project- O :wink:

[Chunky_FCC]

are you sure that track is by tiesto, i haven't found any evidence it's done by anyone but cygnus x

I believe they've both done remixes. Cygnus X's remix is called "The Orange Theme" where as Tiesto's is "A Clockwork Orange" (Remix).

I'll send it to you on MSN if you'd like.

[dj_stick]

i just haven't been abel to find any track by that name with tiesto as the artist. It's also quite possible you have a mis-tagged mp3 file|

EDIT: to put the thread back on track, i've ordered myself the following gear:

2x Numark TT500
2x Shure M44G Carts
1x Numark DM1090x Mixer
1x Numark PHX Headphones

if anyone wants to know why i chose this stuff instead of technics/pioneer go ahead and ask :)

[Nsonic]

I believe they've both done remixes. Cygnus X's remix is called "The Orange Theme" where as Tiesto's is "A Clockwork Orange" (Remix).

I'll send it to you on MSN if you'd like.
http://www.discogs.com/release/34959
Live @ Innercity, Amsterdam RAI, mixed by Dj Tiesto.
Last track on that album is "The Orange Theme" by Cygnus X
And the most likely source for the mistagged mp3 (in which case, both the artist and title would have been tagged wrong)

Unless, tiestos 'remix' of "a clockwork orange" is under a different name (maybe Theme from Norefjell? (not really that similar))

[Tommy 'O' Groove]

'Not really similar', no way in hell there are even considered similar'. There both 2 different tunes:S

[Nsonic]

Exactly.
Closest relation tiesto has to 'a clockwork orange' is either doing a one-off remix that never got a release (possibly for a cd) or having it in his tracklist for the above mentioned cd

Someone could also just have mis-tagged "theme of norefjell" as "a clockwork orange (remix)". Similar sounds are used, and that could be a coincedence, but someone could have made that mistake.

[TaNeR_tHe_TuRk]

tiesto is not a recording artist...he juz rocks crowds all over the world and has been prominently the best dj in the world for abt 5 years now...and he cost 250g....which tells u pretty much how good he is for a 4 hour set

[Nsonic]

prominently the best dj in the world for abt 5 years now...and he cost 250g....which tells u pretty much how good he is for a 4 hour set
most popular, not the best. (despite what djmag polls say)
and he costs a lot because people know he would get a massive crowd

[Chunky_FCC]

Exactly.
Closest relation tiesto has to 'a clockwork orange' is either doing a one-off remix that never got a release (possibly for a cd) or having it in his tracklist for the above mentioned cd

Someone could also just have mis-tagged "theme of norefjell" as "a clockwork orange (remix)". Similar sounds are used, and that could be a coincedence, but someone could have made that mistake.

Yep, I got a mistagged MP3.

Thanks for sorting that all out.

[LOVEJ]

i just haven't been abel to find any track by that name with tiesto as the artist. It's also quite possible you have a mis-tagged mp3 file|

EDIT: to put the thread back on track, i've ordered myself the following gear:

2x Numark TT500
2x Shure M44G Carts
1x Numark DM1090x Mixer
1x Numark PHX Headphones

if anyone wants to know why i chose this stuff instead of technics/pioneer go ahead and ask :)

Hit me with any reason other then funds why you didnt get the 1200's...?



Oh i bet if u went to RnS in the city you spoke to JOEY.. haha, top bloke..

For the person looking at investing in REAL dj equipment.. send me a PM.. I've become quiet friendly with the best [imo] dj store in melbourne...
I can prob cut you a decent deal...

[dj_stick]

better torque in the numarks, far less costly, does what i need it to. i paid $1575 all up, and it'd have to fork out almost $1100 just for a single 1200
if you have the chance, test out the tt500, you'd be surprised, the 1200s are NOT the be all and end all.

Anyway this is just for starting out, i might upgrade later on


oh and Taner tiesto is a recording artist, although quite a poor one of late

[Tommy 'O' Groove]

1200's or NOTHING, thats what most top end DJ's say to me, you walk in most clubs these days and all you see are 1200's.
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[minski]

Oh i bet if u went to RnS in the city you spoke to JOEY.. haha, top bloke..


I met joey last week! Is he the same joey bosha that did that mix cd theyve got in the shop there? That cd is awesome stuff! I bought vinyls off him heaps of times but never really met him till last week, top bloke :thumb:

[ShOrTy17761]

OK- The open day for United DJ Mixing School is on Mon 19th of December and it is held at:
Level 10, 94 Elizabeth street, Melbourne 7:30pm-9:30pm
and that will tell u pretty much everything that is involved in the course!!! There is so much music there to choose from and you can pick up records for only $3.00!!! Melb underage wouldnt let me reveal the website so for more information email me my address is in my profile!!!
im a girl not a bro by the way!!! lol

[t3chn0-b0ii]

if u want to mix ur own music for fun but dont want to buy equipment or anythin then i recomend virtual dj.
We don't talk about piracy here.

[Von_greek]

I met joey last week! Is he the same joey bosha that did that mix cd theyve got in the shop there? That cd is awesome stuff! I bought vinyls off him heaps of times but never really met him till last week, top bloke :thumb:

Im pretty sure its the right joey! ive known joey for aslong as ive been going to rythm and all the other boyz such as mark and all of them tip top blokes i swear fucking as soon as i go in there FRANKI BRO WAT CHU FEELING TODAI man i just luv them as people and there personalitys if uz want gud music go to RYTHM AND SOUL and if you got any quesitons and help about djayin they are your men !

[dj_stick]

1200's or NOTHING, thats what most top end DJ's say to me, you walk in most clubs these days and all you see are 1200's.
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wel lthose guys have been around for years right? so it's logical to assume they haven't considered, i mean really considered, other brands. In recent times there's been quite a few turntables that'll give the 1200s a run

[LOVEJ]

No doubt they might give a 1200 a run for its money...

but i just dont see the point in spending hours upon hours at home playing on a deck with a higher torque rating then one that your going to see in a nightclub....
It will be tough for your first few club experiences because the 1200's just wont react the same... damn, i struggled on 'worn' technics my first club experience..

[dj_stick]

The numarks have adjustable torque, so i could always drop it down to the 1.7 or whatever the technics have if i need to practice before going to play at a club

[hbk69]

provenzano --


acid is a good program to use

[LOVEJ]

What do you mean by make songs....?

Isnt acid essentially just a loop re-arranger, kinda like garageband..

Reason 3.0 pretty much has everything you need to MAKE your own songs... and you can run loops aswell..

[Tommy 'O' Groove]

DMC DJ Training Course Information Update
Please note the new price! $550 Inc GST.....Deposit of $220 secures your place, balance of $330 must, must, must be paid before starting the course or at the very latest on the first night.
8 Weeks, 3 Hours per night, plus practise time in the studio. Free


Instructors
Ivan Gough
Being in the dance music business for over 15 years has made Ivan one of Australia's foremost DJ/producers. With a list of remix and production credits as long as your arm and a DJ history that includes local, national and international gigs, he knows the dance industry backwards. He runs his own production studio during the day, recently remixing tracks for Sander Kleinenberg and Miss Kitten. Whilst as a DJ he holds residencies at Room and Q Bar in Melbourne (not to mention playing most of the big dance festivals). As main instructor on the DMC DJ Course, he covers all aspects of DJ'ing and music production, giving up all the trade secrets he's learned!

Les Toth
From doorman to DJ, bodyguard and actor, quite simply Les is "the" legend in the Melbourne scene. He's been DJ'ing for over 27 years and has played virtually every venue in and around Melbourne. Les stops by to chat about his wealth of industry experience and to drop a few pearls of wisdom. He passes on the information only years in the business can provide, covering all aspects of DJ'ing and surviving in the dance music business.

Jono Fernandez
Originally from Canberra, Jono rose to the top of the national capital's DJ ladder, before settling in Melbourne. He's a sometime producer, remixer and DJ, as well as a master on "Ableton Live". A DJ who blurs the lines between live music and DJ'ing, he'll teach you how to create the ultimate DJ set using CDs, turntables, effects and Ableton Live.



Flagrant (had the dirty Dou 2 years ago)
As one of Oz's finest turntablists, a major playa in the Aussie hip hop scene and one of the first hip hop DJ's to embrace new technology, Flagrant has continued to push the boundaries of turntablism. He stops by to teach scratching and other turntablist tricks, and to show you some of the latest DJ technology, "Serato Scratch Live."



Karl, Lance and Brett
Collectively known as the DMC boys, they are part of the new breed of Melbourne DJs. Playing venues as diverse as Revolver, Sunny, 331/3 and 161, they're here to help you perfect your mixing technique.

Thats the coarse I did 2 years ago........:cool:

[siKk_aLbAnIaN]

yeh, whats the site??..

[Tommy 'O' Groove]

www.dmcrecords.com.au

[dj_stick]

What do you mean by make songs....?

Isnt acid essentially just a loop re-arranger, kinda like garageband..

Reason 3.0 pretty much has everything you need to MAKE your own songs... and you can run loops aswell..
yeh that's pretty much all acid is

reason's built in sequencer is pretty limited, so re-wire it in with a decent one like cubase/logic and you're set to go

[LOVEJ]

Can you re-wire reason into Live 5...?

im sure you can, cant you?

[dj_stick]

i don't know, you'd have to check. But i know logic and cubase support re-wire 2, i haven't looked into tracker based sequencers like live…

[manny d]

yeh i go to United Dj Mixing school in the city...grate place theyl teach u evrything u need to know and get things heaps cheaper 2...all the teachers r grate aswell will to help u with anything...so yeh chek it out...

[DeMMa]

where can i do this course......pm me plz....!

[seXxXuaLhuNNi]

i want to learn how to dj - =)

[LOVEJ]

Join the ever increasing q...

Find a friend that does it.. its ur best and cheapest bet

[`h0tnw3t_faiiriee]

yeah me and my besti plan to start learning how to dj by the end of the year:) whether that happens or not is a different story..

[ShOrTy17761]

The United DJ Mixing School-
Theres another open day on Monday 23rd of January from 7:30pm-9:30pm and its located at level 10, 90 Elizabeth Street in the city, so come check it out!!! It'll tell u whats involved in the course from a week to week basis and they'll be taking application forms for anyone who is interested. If they ask how you found out about the school plz say Elissa told u!!! (Or melb underage).

The comprehensive course is designed for beginners and spans over 12 weeks. They will take you step by step from the very basics of music structure to all different styles of mixing, scratching and tricks in all different genres of music. Students will receive unlimited practice time and free private one-on-one tuitions throughout the 12 weeks for the complete hands-on training. Also, all the tutors have minimum 20 years experience within the industry and are also actively working DJ's!!!!

[dj_stick]

anyone in the south eastern area, there's a course at Shadow Dance in Moorabbin, opposite from the town hall.
It's the course that I did, i learnt quite a bit in the 6 lessons, and while I didn't come out a technical expert, neither did anyone else.

Courses like this won't make you an expert DJ, but they'll help you in the right direction with how to practice, how the whole setup works etc.

It all depends on how dedicated you are, and whether you're willing to fork out the cost for both the equipment and the course.

[Lizzie G]

Khy gave me one lesson I don’t remember a thing loll but that was ages ago, I wouldn’t mind learning one day when I have time..you can find course at most tafes

Lizzie

[LOVEJ]

I've never seen a tafe course...

Personally i've never done a course... i thought about it.. but i realised that the internet is an absolute valuable tool.. i taught myself everything i know and i think im technically better this way as i've developed my own style rather then learning the 'right' way..

Your best is to go watch a dj that knows what their doing, dropping acapella's, good eq work etc and just sit there and observe for half-n-hour or so...

[Lizzie G]

There is one at Box Hill Tafe http://www.bhtafe.edu.au/ShortCourses/AMU40.htm
I cant be f***** looking up the rest of them but there is heaps

Lizzie

[DeMMa]

kz does anyone know where to get cheaper Dj equipement..email me vanillanightclub@hotmail.com thanx

[- NaTeR]

ill send u one

[djkc]

:: United DJ School Open Day ::
Elissa, you're an angel but you got the address wrong ! It's 94 Elizabeth St, Melbourne. If anyone is interested in coming to the Open Day (ie. Monday 23rd Jan @ 7:30PM) please RSVP myself or Elissa with your full name as there are limited seats. If you miss out you can always come in another time. But PLEASE mention Elissa when you come in because she rocks ! and we'll give you a massive discount.
If anyone needs any advise on anything DJ related feel free to hit me up. I'm not usually online but I'll try to help as much as I can. I noticed that most of you are into production. Check out some tips from :
DJ Lenny Dee - djsunited*com*au/lenny_d*html
DJ Revolution - djsunited*com*au/revolution*html

and if you're into scratching check out Q at
djsunited*com*au/qbert*html

Just remember, "it's not what you play but how you play it" so be open minded with music and be creative. That's why at the school we teach with all styles of music.

You'll need real player to watch the vids above. Make sure you find the free player link at real*com

Have a good weekend.