Archive | September, 2009

Quality Control: Rethinking WAV vs MP3

25 September 2009

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Quality Control: Rethinking WAV vs MP3

Many new DJS ask the question “Which is better: MP3s or WAVs?”. The answer to that question is simple: WAVs. WAVs are lossles, higher bitrate, and have a wider frequency range. The question should be : Which is best for me to use? You should use WAVs if you need to have the best possible [...]

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5 Ways to Start and End a DJ Mix

10 September 2009

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New DJs often ask how to start and end a mix. There is no right or wrong way. Here are 5 ways to start and end a DJ mix: If you are playing after another DJ, mix out of the previous DJs last track. Likewise, if another DJ is playing after you, let them mix [...]

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Show off Your Skills: 3 DJ/Remix Contests

6 September 2009

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Think you’re the next big DJ or Producer? Here are three contests that you can enter to get your name out there and win some cool prizes. Spin Out Records is holding a remix competition for Adam Shaw’s “Organyc”. The winner will receive a Vestax VCM-600. Entries must be submitted by October 1st 2009. Head [...]

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