Saturday, November 7, 2009

Which DJ Equipment To Buy?

By Randy Green

The desire to become a top notch DJ can be understood in the light of attracting the attention of hundreds of party lovers dancing to your selection of musical beats and melodies and eagerly waiting for your subsequent tunes as the party goes on. Getting started, though, can be tough: beginners have to choose the right DJ equipment and pick their favorite musical genre.

Before becoming a DJ superstar, you must ask yourself what kind of beat you want to be known for, the popular house beats, the underground, or even a slower beat, since they all can be rewarding. It doesn't really matter the kind of music you pick because the right equipment is the most important part of becoming a good DJ.

DJ-ing in the present days is done in three major ways, each method employing a specialized kind of equipment. Originally, DJ-ing involved manually mixing and spinning vinyl records on at least two decks. CD mixing is also popular, CD mixers resemble turntables but allow the DJ to match the beats of tunes together utilizing two or more mixers.

The last type of mixing uses computers and software to mix beats together that are classified on the computer as files. These forms can be combined in a single set up, allowing the DJ to utilize a number of different musical mediums.

As there is a uplift in the trend of dance music as a genre, there a huge market for DJ equipment industry at present time. Understandably as more and more people choose to emulate their idols, the sales of DJ equipment increase.

Many companies do starter sets at comparatively inexpensive prices, for those buying their first set-up. Although some aspiring DJs will prefer to buy each item individually to complete an ideal set up, this is one way to obtain the necessary equipment without incurring exorbitant costs.

It is time to start mixing after the set has been purchased. Turntables and mixers are musical instruments in their own right as they enable DJs to mix tunes seamlessly and create interesting loop and effects.

The ultimate for the DJ is to have the crowd waiting with baited breath for the drop; the part of the tune when the bass comes and delivers an exciting beat and melody. Ultimately those buying DJ equipment must research their own needs before purchasing.

Choosing from the thousands of items available to set up your system can be intimidating, but by researching your options, you can soon become a sound mixing master.

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