Beat Down Pro

My husband has dj for many years and is looking to make more money in a different area using his skills and knowledge.

I am 14 years old in highschool a male. I love music and listening to other djs do their stuff . I love listening to djs and suff that i want to learn how to a=make my own mixes and songs like they do but hwre do i start. I have a computer at home but no dj equipment at all? Should i buy some dj equipment or start of with digital dj software for a computer?

So i love music and i want to become a dj and i want to scratch. But i know nothing about it. so how do i get started? what equipment do i need to get?

I want to become a dj was wondering if any club dj’s or anybody who knew one in miami would let me shadow them and maybe show me the ropes around in becoming a dj. I have not really used any turntables but i plan on getting some. I listen to all types of music

My dad used to dabble with it when he was younger. He was the chief engineer over a radio station when I was younger for a short period of time. I remember going up to the radio station to see him. I’m obsessed with music, love it. Indie, and underground, I love it. House, trance, electro, hip hop, rap, indie… I see nothing wrong with sound. I’m currently a film student, going towards the documentary end. But I want to start learning how to mix. How do I start? I know the use of laptops and some small mixing devices are involved. Or what about turntables? I’m so lost. haha.

For a novice dj, what equipment should I start out with? I’d like to start out with classic turntables or a cd turtable set. What do I need to look for? How much am I going to spend? I basically need general advice on what I need.

i also would like any reccommendations on software where i can make my own instrumentals and beats.

I have the software virtual dj but i dont have any turntables or anything and i was wondering what was the best starter package for someone like me! thanks for the help!

I was wondering if anyone knew how I can record the mixes I do and transfer them onto a cd. Is there a certain machine I need for that? If so..what? how much? where can I get it?

also if you know any good quality dj mixing software that can communicate with cd turntables please let me know.

Im getting into DJing and I wanna buy some vinyl turntables.
Not expensive (>$200 for 2).

Whats the best turntable to start on?? Or any tips would help.

I have little experience with turntables. However, have a passion for electronica and have dreamt of becoming a DJ for years! My sister’s boyfriend in San Francisco uses them and back home my friends spun a lot of drum n bass, so messin around on theirs is about all the experience I’ve got! But I know I’ve got a touch. There is this ad on Craigslist that looks like this:

Selling a full DJ setup. 2 turntables and a mixer in an Odyssey DJ hard case. One table is MCS and the other is American DJ, the mixer is Newmark. Comes with extra cables, and a crate of records, many are battle records(full of beats and samples)”

This setup is $200 dollars and looks very nice. Since I am a beginner, would this be an okay setup for me? Or are these brands cheap in that NO ONE should use them… I really need some advice here. I don’t have a lot of cash but could very well do $200, it’s a start after all right? Anyways, an opinion would be great. Thanks!!

Hello there!

Im only 15, but I really looooooooove house, trance, techno or whatever you wanna call it! Ive been started with some software programs like Mixxx(im using Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron by the way), FL Studio, Virtual DJ, Acoustica Mixcraft, Ableton Live, Cubase etc. But I would love to start off from by saying that I wanna switch to some Hardware like CD Players or Turntables. But besides the CD players/ Turntables and Headphones, Im not sure what else to get. I would also like to know if its possible to “Tandem” the hardware with Ubuntu. Thanks if you reply!

I know i need a turntable but do i need speakers or whatever just like list the things i need and i dont have alot of money but i do have access to a music shop

Ive always wanted to, i love music and it just always seemed fun to me. im debating if i want to get into it or not, theres a cheap kit online for like $400 that has 2 turntables and a mixer, headphones and slipmats. So any opinions?

ok so a lil background, i really enjoy listening to scratching and watching dj’s do it, not just the noise but mixing beats and songs all while playing not making beats then listening to them on my computer, although a pc connection would be cool but not needed. i wanna pull back on a record and use my crossfader and volume control knobs and well i think u get it =]

ok so i have a budget of $250 for 1 turntable, ill get a second one after if i get more into it or if i just get the money and im still haveing fun with it. and another $250 for a mixer. but i would rather my whole set be around 400 not 500.

i’ve researched a bit and im looking at either a gemini TT2000 or a similar numark but i’ve come to understand that numark is a newer company and possibly has … lest tested… equipment, i dont wanna waste my time with junk so if a $150 TT is junk and $230 is better thanks for the advice.

im a total beginner and like i said just wanna get into this, so can anyone help me out on what kind of equipment i should get, or what are important specs, ik direct drive is important for scratching more then mixing, and that i need a slippad. are there any other upgrades i shoudl get possibly a better crossfader. ok ima stop talking thanks for any help guys and gals. o and any sites would be nice i’ve been googling but insider knowledge would be alot better.

I want to start creating mixes with mp3s, and DJing from my laptop, and making my own music. Programs like fruity loops and adobe audacity seem like they are over my head, what should I try what equipment should I buy? I think I need some sort of mp3 editing software, a digital turntable, am I on the right track?

give me prices and sites to find these things, and what wires id need to hook it up, not looking to spend a lot, plus i think id need a program on my comp too…any package deals online?

I have recently purchased a set of turntables and a mixer, and a small amount of vinyl. I live in northern va, I want to find a store that sells vinyl (like beats and acapellas, not just albums), mixers, and other supplies like cables. Anybody know a good place to find that? Also, I just started, and am not really sure what i’m doing. how can I start becoming better with beatmatching and mashups?

I want to be a music producer, I Love music and now i want to be a full part of my life. I am 14 years old and i think i should start now. I want to produce and make beats for Hip Hop, Rap, R&B, & Pop tracks. I know that i’m gonna have to get a MPC of some sort, take piano lessons and actually work in a studio. but i know that some of the best producers such as Dr. Dre and Timbaland started out as DJ’s So i wanna learn How To DJ to start my baby steps to becoming a music producer. So can anyone please help me? I would really appreciate it