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Alex Threat Advanced Member
United Kingdom
728 posts Joined: Nov, 2019
Posted - 2024/10/19 : 11:03:18
Hi all, just a post with regards to mixing, and how much time & effort do you all put into it? I'm going to try and push myself more & practice & try to improve my mixing. I'm on the 1210s today for the first time in god knows how long. I was just interested to see how much time & effort everyone else puts into it?! i know growing up always has an effect, everyday life etc. when i was in my teens & early 20s, i was on the decks every day! now im lucky if its twice a month!
DJ_FunDaBounce Advanced Member
Colombia
2,006 posts Joined: Nov, 2001
Posted - 2024/10/23 : 03:19:47
For the past year or so, I've been on a semi regular scratching routine. Mixing, I try to get some done, but sometimes feel I've worked long enough on beatmatching (which was my main focus since like forever).
Though by the looks of current standards, beatmatching seems like a waste of time, it also kind of seems like an ancient superpower now. lol!
I'm still on 1200's with DVS. But my mixer has really taken a beating this past year.
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Alex Threat Advanced Member
United Kingdom
728 posts Joined: Nov, 2019
Posted - 2024/10/23 : 08:46:09
Ah, cool, that you're still on the 1210s! I don't go on mine as often as id like, maybe once every 4 to 5 months? I must admit I do use digital over my technics, as I have 2 CDJ-2000s too. I've never tried using DVS or the likes, how do you find it? It boggles my mind how it actually works haha!
DJ_FunDaBounce Advanced Member
Colombia
2,006 posts Joined: Nov, 2001
Posted - 2024/10/23 : 14:33:20
quote:Originally posted by Alex Threat:
Ah, cool, that you're still on the 1210s! I don't go on mine as often as id like, maybe once every 4 to 5 months? I must admit I do use digital over my technics, as I have 2 CDJ-2000s too. I've never tried using DVS or the likes, how do you find it? It boggles my mind how it actually works haha!
The only thing I don't like about DVS is the use of stylus (unless you have "phase", which I don't) with the vinyl. Mostly because of the wear and tear. other than that it's still a dream come true to be able to spin my own tracks as though they were pressed on vinyl.
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Icewind Junior Member
Canada
127 posts Joined: Jun, 2013
Posted - 2024/11/02 : 04:00:47
I've been practicing more often lately. Mainly scratching at the moment..trying to improve it for my next mix.
And FDB, I still beatmatch. I never consider it a waste of time, as BPM counters aren't completely accurate, and even so, I think beat matching gives off a nice retro vibe.
Alex Threat Advanced Member
United Kingdom
728 posts Joined: Nov, 2019
Posted - 2024/11/02 : 08:57:00
Beatmatching is an integral part of being able to mix if you ask me. How are you learning to scratch? YouTube videos, or just giving it a whirl? It's one thing I need to learn how to even try and do!
DJ_FunDaBounce Advanced Member
Colombia
2,006 posts Joined: Nov, 2001
Posted - 2024/11/02 : 16:11:09
quote:Originally posted by Icewind:
I've been practicing more often lately. Mainly scratching at the moment..trying to improve it for my next mix.
And FDB, I still beatmatch. I never consider it a waste of time, as BPM counters aren't completely accurate, and even so, I think beat matching gives off a nice retro vibe.
Don't get me wrong. I still beatmatch, too. But going by what I see, most people are using controllers nowadays and just match tempos by sight. So to answer Alex's question, yeah I still practice mixing, just not so much. It's a 30 minute set twice a week or so for me.
As for scratching, when I started out I would try to mimic patterns I did with the whistle at raves. There was also a video of Sy scratching back in the day.
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