Effects
Technology has allowed us to employ large musical instruments into midi controllers which has reduced in size dramatically, One great feature that technology allows us is that most of our midi controllers and software if not all contains effects for you to implement during a set however I should warn you please don’t be a tosser and be a flanger rebel I’ve seen to many people like that and walk out with aching ears, effects are used to spice up your currently already awesome mix, I shall list a few effects below and some ways you can use them, I gathered this information from other websites and from my personal experience.
Reverb - Reverb is a classic on vocals. It is often used by DJs to make the microphone sound better, especially if someone is singing over their DJ sets. It is a “karaoke standard” effect, as it can add a professional sheen to any voice. Use it to much and you’ll regret it J
Delay/echo - giving those big basslines that echo off for ages after the initial note hits. But they’re also very common on vocals, echoing the vocal line back rhythmically and quieter a beat or two after it was sung. They tends to work best with clear sounds that have a beginning and an end, ie that are easy enough to repeat. Otherwise, they can quickly sound muddy if you layer indistinct sounds over each other.
Filter – You hear this everywhere. A low pass filter can be used to slowly introduce a vocal loop or piano line into the mix. A high pass filter can transform a break in a record, almost taking it out of the room entirely, before the DJ removes the effect, slamming the music in again. DJs love filters because they sound effortlessly good, and because they can help bring tracks to the fore or the rear of a mix, aiding mixing them together. Filters can be linked to the BPM, or more usually, are controlled manually by the DJ, slowly turning the knob or “tweaking” it to get intensely musical (and hopefully enjoyable) new frequencies and resonations out of the music.
Roll – Pretty simple, You select which duration of beats you wish to roll and you’ll hear the drum kick roll depending on the bar you have set this effect to.
Tips
1) Create your own unique style, don’t copy someone these are the basics to get started do the rest yourself!.
2) Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise, you know your own potential, you could be number 1!3) When playing live, stage fright can kick in, just remember your there to enjoy the music with the audience, once you get started you’ll get into the feel very quickly.
4) Research around, watch youtube clips, practice enjoy and have fun, it will come in it’s not as difficult as you think.
5) Buy artists music, Don’t have to buy it all buy a track here and there support the artist.
6) Don’t forget your foundations, there is a lot of competition and wannabe god nobs, it’s either your way or the highway.
7) once you feel comfortable, start expressing yourself, youtube, facebook, blogs, radio, shoutcast, local clubs get out there, get known, get money and don't be fooled into contracts, read them and know your place and worth, taken you a lot of time and honestly value your skills.
8) ANYONE else who wants to be a Dj, direct them to this blog tell them everything they need to know to get started.
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