Starting out as a DJ might seem like a glamourous and high-paid career choice but it is a difficult industry to break into.
To partake the high life in places likes Ibiza and Miami you have to become renowned and popular and below are some great tips on how to do so.
The best advice to give is to purchase the right equipment,
every DJ needs their gadgets. Its time to stop practising in your bedroom and embrace a club atmosphere.
Firstly, there's a mixer: A mixer can help you establish your own style in music your own niche which will become your signature. Anyone can play songs from a set list but a DJ will mix songs making a completely whole different style and even genre. A mixer will make you appear more professional and a DJ that can mix effectively are hard to come by. A mixer can also make a set sound more steady rather than pauses and jumps between songs.
Then you need to think about turntables: Some might think that turntables are seriously outdated when it comes to DJ-ing, but to most they sound great and are the most effective when DJ-ing to a crowd. Turntables allow you to mix and play at the same time and the vinyl has such a crisp and unique sound. All the best tracks of many genres from electronic, hip hop, drum and bass, dubstep and techno are all available to buy on vinyl, some exclusively.
The you need Cross Faders: To look at this piece of equipment might not seem too important, however it can make a lot of difference to your set. A crossfader lets you to fade in one source of music whilst fading out another, making the sound more streamlined. It is also essential for mixing, there are many types of faders dependent on the purpose you need it for including the genre and style of music you play.
You can't forget about Headphones: Surprisingly, this small piece of equipment is often forgotten, despite it being essential, A DJ requires headphones to prepare a track, or mix a track ready to be played, without tit playing aloud. Headphones need to have excellent quality so you can listen to a track effectively, knowing when to introduce the next song. Headphones are an essential piece of DJ kit and need not be too costly.
Miscellaneous (everything else); There are a number of pieces of disco equipment, such as a
flight case, that can heighten your DJ-ing experience- by either making it sound better or to make it more efficient. Sound systems and loudspeakers are essential for sound. Microphones can be valuable for various reasons: to talk to your audience, performances, announcements and even karaoke. Depending on the type of DJ you are there is a range of accessories.
A good DJ doesn't need to count on gadgets and equipment, however they can help improve the efficiency and quality of the music. A DJ who is skilled and talented is usually more than enough however the correct sound and lighting can take this further and gives room to creativity.
