Beat matching is at the core of what every human who wishes to learn to DJ, needs to learn. You have to study up on it first, before you can add in all of the fancy bits that make a great DJ, great. It's not easy to do it properly. Your first goal is to do it well enough that all of the dogs in the neighborhood won't join in with their own version. Practice, and practice some more, and you'll get into it.
What BM (no, not that -- we mean beat matching) means, is that a DJ takes two different tunes and has them at the same tempo, known as BPM, or Beats Per Minute. Both tunes play alongside each other, as the DJ goes from one side to the other, and does it without a beat change. This may sound complicated but once you learn it, you'll have it made. Those dancing fools out on the floor won't end up tripping over each other, trying to get back into tempo, if the DJ does his or her job right.
Obviously, you'll need some basic equipment. Try renting it first, because no one you know will be able to lend you any. If they have it they'll be using it that night. Or so they say. If you are unable to locate any rentals, purchase a few of the basic pieces to start with. When the money starts to flow in, upgrade or get a few more pieces or even some extras.
If you plan on being one of the "old-school" types of DJs who use vinyl records, then you'll need: 2 turntables, 1 mixer, 2 SlipMats, 1 pair of headphones, a pair of needles and cartridges for the turntable (they are usually included with new ones), and something to make your tunes louder (stereo, speakers, amplifier). If you don't have the latter then everyone will be cupping their ears and yelling out "What?"
Your turntables are the basis of your DJ biz, so spend big bucks on those and whatever is left over, use it for the rest of the gear. A bad mixer, if that's all you've got, will work with good decks, but reverse that and it's all going down the tubes. You can always upgrade your mixer when the money starts to roll in. If you can start off with some good pieces, then so much the better.
Hope for friendly neighbors, get a few good tunes, and off you go. This will start you off. Plop your two records down, one on each turntable, and turn the pitch to zero, and both discs will be playing at the same tempo. Both channel faders should be up and the cross fader should be right in the middle. Start one record by putting the needle onto the beginning. Place your finger on the record and spin it backwards.
You are on the right track to starting on your learn to DJ road to discovery. Hopefully these basic first tips will pique your interest and get those musical notes flowing though your blood. Let them roll over your body as you pick up more knowledge about the DJ business. All you need now is a van painted like a flower garden, and a few bookings, and you'll do all right.
What BM (no, not that -- we mean beat matching) means, is that a DJ takes two different tunes and has them at the same tempo, known as BPM, or Beats Per Minute. Both tunes play alongside each other, as the DJ goes from one side to the other, and does it without a beat change. This may sound complicated but once you learn it, you'll have it made. Those dancing fools out on the floor won't end up tripping over each other, trying to get back into tempo, if the DJ does his or her job right.
Obviously, you'll need some basic equipment. Try renting it first, because no one you know will be able to lend you any. If they have it they'll be using it that night. Or so they say. If you are unable to locate any rentals, purchase a few of the basic pieces to start with. When the money starts to flow in, upgrade or get a few more pieces or even some extras.
If you plan on being one of the "old-school" types of DJs who use vinyl records, then you'll need: 2 turntables, 1 mixer, 2 SlipMats, 1 pair of headphones, a pair of needles and cartridges for the turntable (they are usually included with new ones), and something to make your tunes louder (stereo, speakers, amplifier). If you don't have the latter then everyone will be cupping their ears and yelling out "What?"
Your turntables are the basis of your DJ biz, so spend big bucks on those and whatever is left over, use it for the rest of the gear. A bad mixer, if that's all you've got, will work with good decks, but reverse that and it's all going down the tubes. You can always upgrade your mixer when the money starts to roll in. If you can start off with some good pieces, then so much the better.
Hope for friendly neighbors, get a few good tunes, and off you go. This will start you off. Plop your two records down, one on each turntable, and turn the pitch to zero, and both discs will be playing at the same tempo. Both channel faders should be up and the cross fader should be right in the middle. Start one record by putting the needle onto the beginning. Place your finger on the record and spin it backwards.
You are on the right track to starting on your learn to DJ road to discovery. Hopefully these basic first tips will pique your interest and get those musical notes flowing though your blood. Let them roll over your body as you pick up more knowledge about the DJ business. All you need now is a van painted like a flower garden, and a few bookings, and you'll do all right.
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