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Camelot Sound Harmonic Key Database Review

3 October 2011

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Harmonic mixing seems to be in the spotlight more than ever these days. One method of keying your tracks is to use Camelot Sound's harmonic key database. Read this review for my thoughts on Camelot Sound's approach to harmonic key identification.

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Loopmasters DJ Mixtools Preview

4 February 2011

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Loopmasters DJ Mixtools Preview

We take a look at the DJMixTools sample packs from Loopmasters.

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Sell Your Used DJ Gear on Ebay

30 November 2010

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Sell Your Used DJ Gear on Ebay

Want to sell your unused DJ gear that's collecting dust? Here are some tips to get the most out of your Ebay auction.

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How to Find New Music

4 December 2009

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The most common question that I am asked is “How do I find new music?”. The answer is pretty simple. You have to listen to as much music as you can. Okay, so that doesn’t really answer. Here is one way to find new music. Start your search by making a list of your favorite [...]

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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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Look Before You Bid: Buying Used DJ Gear on eBay

18 August 2009

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Look Before You Bid: Buying Used DJ Gear on eBay

Buying used DJ gear is a great way to save money. DJ gear can work for many years, even decades, if it is taken care of properly. Many people who are looking to buy used DJ gear will immediately go to eBay. eBay is a great source of used gear with new auctions popping. However, [...]

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