How do you DJ indie music?
How To Play Successful Indie DJ Sets
- There’s a whole new scene out there…
- Knowing the crowd at the venue you’ll be playing at.
- Blend tracks.
- Mix tracks by meaning.
- Mix tracks by musical key.
- Mix tracks by energy level.
- Use interesting remixes of known songs.
- Play influences that aren’t indie music.
How do you mix rock drums?
Start with a slow attack and fast release for a natural sound. With a slow attack time, more of the initial transient passes through the unit without being compressed. Slowly increase the attack time until you find the perfect blend of tight and punchy. Fast release times are great for snappy drums.
What is scratching in Djing?
To put it simply, scratching is a technique where the DJ/Turntablist moves a record back and fourth on a turntable in order to produce the unique sounds and effects that we call scratching. The DJ will also be using a crossfader on a DJ mixer to cut between two records simultaneously.
What is drop mixing?
What is the dropmix? The dropmix is a transition technique that abruptly, while remaining on time, goes from one song into another. It’s a tool hip hop DJs have used for decades to quickly transition between different genres and tempos or to create an attention-grabbing moment by rapidly transitioning to another song.
What is mix pop?
Mixing pop music is a process of mixing tons of different tracks, so you need to be well prepared. The first step is to clean all noises, clicks, pops, etc. You can also separate each breath from the lead vocal on their own track. It will help you in case you will use heavy compression or distortion on the lead vocal.
Does DJ scratching damage records?
The oils from your skin can further degrade the sound quality of the record. So, make sure you wash your hands before DJing with a record to help reduce the risk of oils from your skin getting onto your vinyl. Unfortunately, though, any amount of scratching will do some damage to the record.