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DJ information sources

List of dj blogs / news / commentary

This section covers sites that I regularly read and check, focused on gear. My preference is written blog posts, as they are faster to read.

Main sites, in written blog format: * DJ Techtools * Digital DJ Tips * DJ Worx * Crossfader

Secondary sites: * Djcity Mojaxx * DJmag * Mixmag * RA

Youtube commentary (WITHOUT a blog:) * DJ Keo * DJ TLM * Carlo Atendido * Get In The Mix

How to learn good transition points by reconstructing sets

One great way to learn good mixing points is to recreate existing mixes made by others, for learning purposes.

In 1995 I've heard my favorite mixed CD ever: "Kaos Totally Mix 1, mixed live by Dj Vibe at Kremlin, Lisbon, Portugal." In the last 25 years, I listened to this CD at least 75 times, probably a lot more.

But only by recreating the mix first in Adobe Audition and then in Traktor I found (all?) the technical tricks of the amazing work by Dj Vibe. Amazing work!!

Versions: * This is the original mix in youtube, uploaded by Kaos Records Portugal * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuun-IcRuTw * This is a pack with all the individual tracks with their traktor cues. * Please match as follows: 1<->5 / 2<->6 / 3<->7 / 4<->8; * some cues are gradual IN/OUT fades, some are already open faders. * https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bg4ey3z8uieis0e/AABlZeCqyskOgKWyjlXdsphVa?dl=0

IMPORTANT: ALL TRACKS ARE COPYRIGHT 1995 KAOS RECORDS.\ Tracks were recorded from vinyl for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. (Fair use disclaimer).

kaos CD cover kaos audition

Carlo Atendido breakdowns

In this videos, top DJ Carlo Atendido explains how the mixes are made by slowin down to 0.25x speed.

playlists: here playlists: [second link][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dl2Lpnqy0w&list=PL74YUbdVlea41YgA30U4Qp4O9YCZ2xXzQ&index=3)

Identify generational gaps in music

Some tracks are very well knon, some disapeear completely. This is a fun test for you to try and learn.

https://pudding.cool/2020/04/music-challenge/