Mo goes on the road to Athens Ohio to spend some time with fiend of the Show B Funk to talk about a very unique show he’s created called The Trust Me Dance Party. B Funk shares the premise of the show, its origins, the impacts of the pandemic, and the future of The Trust Me Dance Party. How to find The Funk! DJ B Funk Home Page DJ B Funk YouTube  Episode Mentions: Predators Dancing  Double Dribble Dunk  Homer Simpson Making Lean  Trust Me Dance Party Poster Artist: Rocky Davies @ageofnerd  First Appearance of B Funk on the Passionate DJ Podcast: Mixing Up Athens (Passionate DJ Podcast #174) 

Mo goes on the road to Athens Ohio to spend some time with fiend of the Show B Funk to talk about a very unique show he’s created called The Trust Me Dance Party. B Funk shares the premise of the show, its origins, the impacts of the pandemic, and the future of The Trust Me Dance Party. How to find The Funk! <a href="https://linktr.ee/djbfunk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DJ B Funk Home Page</a> <a href="https://youtube.com/@djbfunk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DJ B Funk YouTube </a> Episode Mentions: <a href="https://youtu.be/ljEC7HKbP0g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Predators Dancing </a> <a href="https://youtu.be/tMBJfVI7tG0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Double Dribble Dunk</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/oM1r5EuJsuw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homer Simpson Making Lean</a> Trust Me Dance Party Poster Artist: <a href="https://instagram.com/ageofnerd?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rocky Davies @ageofnerd</a> First Appearance of B Funk on the Passionate DJ Podcast: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os8cF78S6Ls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mixing Up Athens (Passionate DJ Podcast #174) </a>

Episode 235: Bringing Da Funk w/DJ B Funk

2022: Year in Review David did lot’s of gear reviews, Tony was back on the road again, Trip got a new neighbor, and Mo took over the wheel!  A lot went on during they year that was 2022.  We get the crew together for the first time in a minute to talk about what we covered in 2022, and what are planning on 2023. If you have not done so yet, don’t forget to join the Passionate DJ Community Facebook Page.  It’s a great place to meet other DJ’s from literally all over the planet, and see what’s going on in the DJ space.  It’s an amazing peer driven community with lots of voices and experience in the DJ space.  Join today! Intro/Outro: Earth Stands by: Cryztal Grid Bumper: Paradise by: Yestalgia

2022: Year in Review David did lot’s of gear reviews, Tony was back on the road again, Trip got a new neighbor, and Mo took over the wheel!  A lot went on during they year that was 2022. We get the crew together for the first time in a minute to talk about what we covered in 2022, and what are planning on 2023. If you have not done so yet, don’t forget to join the Passionate DJ Community Facebook Page.  It’s a great place to meet other DJ’s from literally all over the planet, and see what’s going on in the DJ space.  It’s an amazing peer driven community with lots of voices and experience in the DJ space.  Join today! Intro/Outro: Earth Stands by: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cryztalgrid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cryztal Grid</a> Bumper: Paradise by: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yestalgiamusic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yestalgia</a>

Episode 234: 2022 Year In Review

How do you take it to heart when someone asks you to keep a secret?  If it’s a close friend, does that matter more than a casual acquaintance?  What about trade secrets at your work place?  Do you share the secret recipes with your friends and family?  If you have the inside on the next big piece of tech hardware, are going to break that news on your MySpace Page to let all your friends know?  In this weeks episode, we discuss a recent incident within the DJ space where a new piece of hardware was leaked to the public, several days in advance of if official release date. To most DJ’s out there, it’s not a big deal.  As a matter of fact, it’s probably a bonus to get the inside scoop on new kit!  However, for content creators, honoring embargo can have a huge negative impact on your reach vs those that chose to “leak” information! Tune in as we discuss these recent events, and also cover some news on the problems that Ticket Master faced this past week when tickets for the latest Taylor Swift world tour went on sale.  The long waits in line and the high processing fees even caught the attention of a member of the United States House of Representatives. Taylor Swift Ticketmaster fiasco is part of a bigger problem in the music industry. by Cody Mello-Klein of News@Northwestern https://news.northeastern.edu/2022/11/17/taylor-swift-ticketmaster/   Music: Crystal GRID https://open.spotify.com/track/797fo2wi5LSUx7GlRx3vTi?si=BMsxh1U3TAmewJ_y-idnMg Magiksolo https://artlist.io/artist/1446/magiksolo   Passionate DJ Main Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/PassionateDJ The DJ Hookup: https://thedjhookup.com/

How do you take it to heart when someone asks you to keep a secret?  If it’s a close friend, does that matter more than a casual acquaintance?  What about trade secrets at your work place?  Do you share the secret recipes with your friends and family?  If you have the inside on the next big piece of tech hardware, are going to break that news on your MySpace Page to let all your friends know?  In this weeks episode, we discuss a recent incident within the DJ space where a new piece of hardware was leaked to the public, several days in advance of if official release date. To most DJ’s out there, it’s not a big deal.  As a matter of fact, it’s probably a bonus to get the inside scoop on new kit!  However, for content creators, honoring embargo can have a huge negative impact on your reach vs those that chose to “leak” information! Tune in as we discuss these recent events, and also cover some news on the problems that Ticket Master faced this past week when tickets for the latest Taylor Swift world tour went on sale.  The long waits in line and the high processing fees even caught the attention of a member of the United States House of Representatives. <a href="https://news.northeastern.edu/2022/11/17/taylor-swift-ticketmaster/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taylor Swift Ticketmaster fiasco is part of a bigger problem in the music industry.</a> by Cody Mello-Klein of News@Northwestern <a href="https://news.northeastern.edu/2022/11/17/taylor-swift-ticketmaster/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://news.northeastern.edu/2022/11/17/taylor-swift-ticketmaster/</a> Music: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/797fo2wi5LSUx7GlRx3vTi?si=BMsxh1U3TAmewJ_y-idnMg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crystal GRID</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/797fo2wi5LSUx7GlRx3vTi?si=BMsxh1U3TAmewJ_y-idnMg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/track/797fo2wi5LSUx7GlRx3vTi?si=BMsxh1U3TAmewJ_y-idnMg</a> <a href="https://artlist.io/artist/1446/magiksolo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Magiksolo</a> <a href="https://artlist.io/artist/1446/magiksolo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://artlist.io/artist/1446/magiksolo</a> Passionate DJ Main Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/PassionateDJThe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/PassionateDJ</a> The DJ Hookup: <a href="https://thedjhookup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thedjhookup.com/</a>

Episode 233: Breaking The Code: When DJ Hardware Gets “Leaked”?

Chris Lutz

This week, we had the pleasure of hosting Dayton's very own DJ Chris Lutz.  As a staple here in Ohio, Chris spans the spectrum of events from radio, corporate, weddings, clubs, as well as professional sports teams and colleges! Chris shares his journey from working in fast food, Mixed Martial Arts fighter, and a lover of dogs! Sit back, relax, and get to know a little bit more about DJ Chris Lutz. If you have not had a chance, take a look at the review of the New Denon DJ SC Live 4   Don't forget to hit up The DJ Hook Up for all of your gear needs!   Music Credits: Cryztal GRID: Earth Stands | @Cryztal Grid  Aves: Sneakers Show Links: Passionate DJ Main Channel Passionate DJ Performances  

This week, we had the pleasure of hosting Dayton's very own DJ Chris Lutz.  As a staple here in Ohio, Chris spans the spectrum of events from radio, corporate, weddings, clubs, as well as professional sports teams and colleges! Chris shares his journey from working in fast food, Mixed Martial Arts fighter, and a lover of dogs! Sit back, relax, and get to know a little bit more about DJ Chris Lutz. <a href="https://youtu.be/ltLSZAQ9aLs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">If you have not had a chance, take a look at the review of the New Denon DJ SC Live 4</a> <a href="https://thedjhookup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Don't forget to hit up The DJ Hook Up for all of your gear needs!</a> Music Credits: Cryztal GRID: Earth Stands | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cryztalgrid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Cryztal Grid </a> <a href="https://artlist.io/song/88056/sneakers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aves: Sneakers</a> Show Links: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/PassionateDJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Passionate DJ Main Channel</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjYNXVzZX5JJxWQ8tc9YbKg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Passionate DJ Performances</a>

Episode 232: DJ Chris Lutz

We'reeeeeee Baaaaaaaccccckkkkk! Did you miss us? We missed you all! The team has been busy this spring and summer, which means...life happened these past few months. We had lots of travel, some surprise home improvements, more travel, and someone bought a house. All that and we still managed to play a few gigs and do some gear reviews. David and Mo join forces to get Passionate DJ Nation up to speed on where we have been and what our plans are for the future. Pioneer DDJ-REV1: Best DJ Controller under $300? | Review &amp; Guide If you have not done so, join The Passionate DJ Community on Facebook!  Music Credits: Cryztal GRID: Earth Stands |  @Cryztal Grid  Aves: Sneakers | Show Links: Passionate DJ Main Channel  Passionate DJ Performances  The DJ Hookup 

We'reeeeeee Baaaaaaaccccckkkkk! Did you miss us? We missed you all! The team has been busy this spring and summer, which means...life happened these past few months. We had lots of travel, some surprise home improvements, more travel, and someone bought a house. All that and we still managed to play a few gigs and do some gear reviews. David and Mo join forces to get Passionate DJ Nation up to speed on where we have been and what our plans are for the future. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a8BipeIMis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pioneer DDJ-REV1: Best DJ Controller under $300? | Review &amp; Guide</a> If you have not done so, join <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1603354009745601" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Passionate DJ Community on Facebook!</a> Music Credits: Cryztal GRID: Earth Stands | <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCEtbvaEc5CxaGoKX8rfsk-g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @Cryztal Grid </a> Aves: Sneakers | Show Links: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/PassionateDJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Passionate DJ Main Channel </a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjYNXVzZX5JJxWQ8tc9YbKg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Passionate DJ Performances </a> <a href="https://thedjhookup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The DJ Hookup </a>

Episode 231: Back At It...Again

As a mobile DJ, we do our best to provide clients the best quality of service at the best price based on our respective markets and the experience we bring to the table. You send out the contract, and then the client offers what friend of the show FireCat451 calls ‘Insult Money’ other wise as a Low Ball offer! During this weeks episode, Mo, DJ Serrato of Phoenix, and DJ Freeman of Greensboro jump online to have a conversation about things you can do in your market to avoid you catching a case of the Lowball Blues! Remember, if you are looking for any DJ kit, hit up our preferred equipment provider The DJ Hookup for all your gear needs.   Show Links: Noel Serrato (@bestphoenixdj) https://www.instagram.com/bestphoenixdj/?hl=en Shawn Freeman (@freemandaddy5) https://www.instagram.com/freemandaddy5/ Passionate DJ Main Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/PassionateDJThe DJ Hookup: https://thedjhookup.com/

As a mobile DJ, we do our best to provide clients the best quality of service at the best price based on our respective markets and the experience we bring to the table. You send out the contract, and then the client offers what friend of the show <a href="https://firecat451.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FireCat451</a> calls ‘Insult Money’ other wise as a Low Ball offer! During this weeks episode, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedjdingo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mo</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bestphoenixdj/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DJ Serrato</a> of Phoenix, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/freemandaddy5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DJ Freeman</a> of Greensboro jump online to have a conversation about things you can do in your market to avoid you catching a case of the Lowball Blues! Remember, if you are looking for any DJ kit, hit up our preferred equipment provider <a href="https://thedjhookup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The DJ Hookup</a> for all your gear needs. Show Links: Noel Serrato (@bestphoenixdj) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bestphoenixdj/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bestphoenixdj/?hl=en</a> Shawn Freeman (@freemandaddy5) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/freemandaddy5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/freemandaddy5/</a> Passionate DJ Main Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/PassionateDJThe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/PassionateDJThe</a> DJ Hookup: <a href="https://thedjhookup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thedjhookup.com/</a>

Episode 230: Low Ball Blues

In this weeks episode we welcome back friend of the show B Funk. With over 20 years of experience behind the decks, B Funk shares stories of how the pandemic made him quickly adjust from DJing in front of crowds, to making the switch to streaming online, all while working full time and taking care of a family. B Funk also talks seriously about how he considered leaving DJing all together, and the stress that comes with playing High School events. Don’t forget to check out the Passionate DJ Main Channel for the latest in gear reviews from our friends at The DJ Hook Up!   Show Links: B Funk Direct Support Set for Rezz DJ B Funk Homepage Episode 130: (The Return of) Bad DJ Gigs at 1:00:00

In this weeks episode we welcome back friend of the show B Funk. With over 20 years of experience behind the decks, B Funk shares stories of how the pandemic made him quickly adjust from DJing in front of crowds, to making the switch to streaming online, all while working full time and taking care of a family. B Funk also talks seriously about how he considered leaving DJing all together, and the stress that comes with playing High School events. Don’t forget to check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/PassionateDJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Passionate DJ Main Channel</a> for the latest in gear reviews from our friends at <a href="https://thedjhookup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The DJ Hook Up! </a> Show Links: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/djbfunk/rezz-direct-support-mix?ref=clipboard&amp;p=i&amp;c=1&amp;si=48FE2B571D5148F780524AC146A25198&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">B Funk Direct Support Set for Rezz</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/djbfunk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DJ B Funk Homepage</a> <a href="https://passionatedj.com/episode-130-return-bad-dj-gigs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 130: (The Return of) Bad DJ Gigs at 1:00:00</a>

Episode 229: Back to School (?)

Today we speak with Mitch James, Columbus-based DJ who brings the perspective of a young festival performer in the Midwest. He tells us what it's like to be a DJ in this strange, post-covid world, the difference between older and younger DJs, and the struggles he's had in his local community.  While he was here, Mitch played a set for us that included house music, big-room EDM, and other forms of electronic and dance music. Be sure to check it out! Watch the Mitch James Performance: https://youtu.be/P5clJdhA2ZQ Mitch James on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/mitchjamesoffical

Today we speak with Mitch James, Columbus-based DJ who brings the perspective of a young festival performer in the Midwest. He tells us what it's like to be a DJ in this strange, post-covid world, the difference between older and younger DJs, and the struggles he's had in his local community.  While he was here, Mitch played a set for us that included house music, big-room EDM, and other forms of electronic and dance music. Be sure to check it out! Watch the Mitch James Performance: <a href="https://youtu.be/P5clJdhA2ZQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/P5clJdhA2ZQ</a> Mitch James on SoundCloud: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/mitchjamesoffical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/mitchjamesoffical</a>

Episode 228: Generational Perspective w/Mitch James

In today's episode, Trip Turlington shares a few throwback house/pop tracks while sharing memories surrounding those songs and the times they were released. This is a true return to form, as we haven't released a Trip's Throwbacks segment in a few years. He brings us on a journey through storytelling, bringing us to the clubs and raves of the 90s... and talking about the association of music and memory. We round out the episode with some DJ news and updates. We talk about the recent pulling of content from Spotify, go over a list of the best DJ laptops available right now, and talk about what's new in the world about Passionate DJ. Trip makes dope-ass music, which you can check out here:  👉 https://soundcloud.com/tripturlington Source: Best DJ Laptops 2022 (MusicRadar) 👉 https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-dj-laptop

In today's episode, Trip Turlington shares a few throwback house/pop tracks while sharing memories surrounding those songs and the times they were released. This is a true return to form, as we haven't released a Trip's Throwbacks segment in a few years. He brings us on a journey through storytelling, bringing us to the clubs and raves of the 90s... and talking about the association of music and memory. We round out the episode with some DJ news and updates. We talk about the recent pulling of content from Spotify, go over a list of the best DJ laptops available right now, and talk about what's new in the world about Passionate DJ. Trip makes dope-ass music, which you can check out here:  👉 <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tripturlington" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tripturlington</a> Source: Best DJ Laptops 2022 (MusicRadar) 👉 <a href="https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-dj-laptop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-dj-laptop</a>

Episode 227: (Return Of) Trip’s Throwbacks

Mo Dingo officially takes over hosting duties in today's episode, and he hits the ground running by bringing a terrific trio of DJs to Passionate DJ Studios. Dayton's Silent Disco crew joins us on the mic, featuring return guests John Chapel and Kim L, along with podcast virgin Sexbox. Mo, David, and the Silent Disco crew are all buddies, so this is a fun episode full of jabs and nonsense. But we also do a deep dive into what the silent disco nights actually are, what's fun about them, and why they aren't nearly as awkward as they sound. We discuss the technical capabilities and concerns of using 500 wireless headsets, the different musical "lanes" each DJ represents, the psychology of reading a "silent" crowd... and much more! Dayton's Silent Disco happens at Yellow Cab, on the last Friday of every month. (Red Channel) John Chapel | Modern Pop/Hip-Hop (Green Channel) Kim L | EDM (Blue Channel) Sexbox | 70s/80s/90s

Mo Dingo officially takes over hosting duties in today's episode, and he hits the ground running by bringing a terrific trio of DJs to Passionate DJ Studios. Dayton's Silent Disco crew joins us on the mic, featuring return guests John Chapel and Kim L, along with podcast virgin Sexbox. Mo, David, and the Silent Disco crew are all buddies, so this is a fun episode full of jabs and nonsense. But we also do a deep dive into what the silent disco nights actually are, what's fun about them, and why they aren't nearly as awkward as they sound. We discuss the technical capabilities and concerns of using 500 wireless headsets, the different musical "lanes" each DJ represents, the psychology of reading a "silent" crowd... and much more! Dayton's Silent Disco happens at Yellow Cab, on the last Friday of every month. (Red Channel) John Chapel | Modern Pop/Hip-Hop (Green Channel) Kim L | EDM (Blue Channel) Sexbox | 70s/80s/90s

Episode 226: Exploring The (Not So) Silent Disco

Together, we’re becoming better DJs through passion and purpose.

Even So I&#39;ve been DJing for over 8 years, it&#39;s always good to learn more...

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The Passionate DJ Podcast

You've landed a gig. You bought the newest, hottest tracks. You've practiced a set list and gone over it so many times, you could land every mix in your sleep. The night of, it's finally your turn, you plug in, press play, and then the worst thing happens...PEOPLE ARE LEAVING THE DANCE FLOOR! What do you do? Can you deviate from your predetermined set list, and bring those people back? Can you read your crowd to prevent a mass exodus from the dance floor, to begin with?In Episode 38, David, @Tony-DeSaro, and @TripTurlington talk shop around the art of reading a crowd. We talk a lot about the relationship and synergy between DJ and his/her crowd.Obviously, there's some caveats to this, so the context may not be totally relevant for every type of DJ. For example, a DMC contestant is not going to change the routine they've practiced for months during their performance on competition day. A wedding DJ may have to work off of a very strict play list. So, keep in mind, a lot of the context to this episode, lies in the "performance" aspect of a DJ in a club/rave/concert/festival scenario.The guys let loose with some of their experiences and actual tactics to crowd reading and dance floor manipulation that they actively use every gig they play. So, for anyone who's been curious how some DJs "just wing it" without a set list: Pay attention, because there's some useful tips you can snag and implement in to your own skill set, here.What are some of YOUR experiences with reading a crowd? Have you ever had a show go horribly south, that allowed you to learn from it? Do you have a method or technique to reading your crowd that you didn't hear mentioned? Hit us up, WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Also, make sure you leave us some honest feedback! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-passionate-dj-podcast/id874338547?mt=2And, for those of you who didn't know, @TripTurlington is also a producer with @Base-Industry-Records, as well as a DJ. Check out his latest remix of @Nicmor's "Resistance", available NOW at Beatport, Juno, iTunes, Amazon, and other digital music outlets!https://pro.beatport.com/release/resistance-remixes/1709062

You've landed a gig. You bought the newest, hottest tracks. You've practiced a set list and gone over it so many times, you could land every mix in your sleep. The night of, it's finally your turn, you plug in, press play, and then the worst thing happens...PEOPLE ARE LEAVING THE DANCE FLOOR! What do you do? Can you deviate from your predetermined set list, and bring those people back? Can you read your crowd to prevent a mass exodus from the dance floor, to begin with? In Episode 38, David, @Tony-DeSaro, and @TripTurlington talk shop around the art of reading a crowd. We talk a lot about the relationship and synergy between DJ and his/her crowd. Obviously, there's some caveats to this, so the context may not be totally relevant for every type of DJ. For example, a DMC contestant is not going to change the routine they've practiced for months during their performance on competition day. A wedding DJ may have to work off of a very strict play list. So, keep in mind, a lot of the context to this episode, lies in the "performance" aspect of a DJ in a club/rave/concert/festival scenario. The guys let loose with some of their experiences and actual tactics to crowd reading and dance floor manipulation that they actively use every gig they play. So, for anyone who's been curious how some DJs "just wing it" without a set list: Pay attention, because there's some useful tips you can snag and implement in to your own skill set, here. What are some of YOUR experiences with reading a crowd? Have you ever had a show go horribly south, that allowed you to learn from it? Do you have a method or technique to reading your crowd that you didn't hear mentioned? Hit us up, WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Also, make sure you leave us some honest feedback! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-passionate-dj-podcast/id874338547?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-passionate-dj-podcast/id874338547?mt=2</a> And, for those of you who didn't know, @TripTurlington is also a producer with @Base-Industry-Records, as well as a DJ. Check out his latest remix of @Nicmor's "Resistance", available NOW at Beatport, Juno, iTunes, Amazon, and other digital music outlets! <a href="https://pro.beatport.com/release/resistance-remixes/1709062" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pro.beatport.com/release/resistance-remixes/1709062</a>

Episode 38: Reading Your Crowd

In Episode 26, Passionate DJ shares some upcoming changes with our community. There'll be a lot of changes coming in 2016, including image rebranding, shifting the focus to the podcast, looking to bring on sponsors, and some changes to the format of the show. We also announce the addition of Tony DeSaro and Trip Turlington to the show.David, Tony, and Trip discuss one of PDJ's most polarizing viral articles about beat matching. Tony and Trip talk about their evolution from turntables and vinyl to incorporating more modern equipment and software in to their shows and skill sets, where David talks about his experience learning modern techniques first, then learning the mechanical foundations of DJing. The panel tries to shed some light on the intent of the article itself (hint: it's not to scream "GET OFF MY LAWN!"), while offering their insight on the subject of modern DJing technology and the foundations of DJ mechanics. The panel also reviews comments from the article, which brings out topics such as what is expected of a DJ, compared to modern shows where producers with pre-determined set lists are more similar to going to see a bands, why the old school mentality versus the new school mentality can be a hindrance to both sides, and the philosophy behind reading a crowd.

In Episode 26, Passionate DJ shares some upcoming changes with our community. There'll be a lot of changes coming in 2016, including image rebranding, shifting the focus to the podcast, looking to bring on sponsors, and some changes to the format of the show. We also announce the addition of Tony DeSaro and Trip Turlington to the show. David, Tony, and Trip discuss one of PDJ's most polarizing viral articles about beat matching. Tony and Trip talk about their evolution from turntables and vinyl to incorporating more modern equipment and software in to their shows and skill sets, where David talks about his experience learning modern techniques first, then learning the mechanical foundations of DJing. The panel tries to shed some light on the intent of the article itself (hint: it's not to scream "GET OFF MY LAWN!"), while offering their insight on the subject of modern DJing technology and the foundations of DJ mechanics. The panel also reviews comments from the article, which brings out topics such as what is expected of a DJ, compared to modern shows where producers with pre-determined set lists are more similar to going to see a bands, why the old school mentality versus the new school mentality can be a hindrance to both sides, and the philosophy behind reading a crowd.

Episode 26: Is Beat Matching Still Relevant?

From the New Orleans rave scene of the early 90s, to the current EDM and festival scene, James "Disco Donnie" Estopinal Jr. has been promoting shows for decades. In Episode 52, Donnie spends some time with us to talk about modern dance music, his origins in the rave scene, and the differences between then and now.His resume is a vast collection of successful shows, collaborations, festivals, and enterprises. As the head of Disco Donnie Presents, he was at the bleeding edge of the current EDM boom in America. Since their inception, the company has amassed over 7,000 live events, arena shows and outdoor festivals in over 100 markets around the world.We also discuss the collapse of the rave scene circa 2001, the now-infamous "crackhouse law", and the litigation which nearly landed Donnie in jail for up to 20 years.Before the interview, Tony and I discuss the traits of good promoters. Here's the article we use as a jumping-off point:http://www.passionatedj.com/the-a-z-list-of-passionate-promotion/We are excited and honored to have Donnie as our guest, and a friend of the Passionate DJ Podcast!

From the New Orleans rave scene of the early 90s, to the current EDM and festival scene, James "Disco Donnie" Estopinal Jr. has been promoting shows for decades. In Episode 52, Donnie spends some time with us to talk about modern dance music, his origins in the rave scene, and the differences between then and now. His resume is a vast collection of successful shows, collaborations, festivals, and enterprises. As the head of Disco Donnie Presents, he was at the bleeding edge of the current EDM boom in America. Since their inception, the company has amassed over 7,000 live events, arena shows and outdoor festivals in over 100 markets around the world. We also discuss the collapse of the rave scene circa 2001, the now-infamous "crackhouse law", and the litigation which nearly landed Donnie in jail for up to 20 years. Before the interview, Tony and I discuss the traits of good promoters. Here's the article we use as a jumping-off point: <a href="http://www.passionatedj.com/the-a-z-list-of-passionate-promotion/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.passionatedj.com/the-a-z-list-of-passionate-promotion/</a> We are excited and honored to have Donnie as our guest, and a friend of the Passionate DJ Podcast!

Episode 52: A Chat With Disco Donnie, Rave Legend

This week, @Tony-DeSaro and @TripTurlington take some time off while David gets caught up with @KilmaMusic. The first warning sign that a project is in trouble, often, is that little twinge where we begin to search for excuses.You know what I’m talking about: that pre-loading of responses that our brain begins to compile, just in case. We think, “I can start doing this, and if it doesn’t work out the way I want it to, I can blame it on… [blank]”.Some people even have “one size fits all” excuses, which they can pull out of their back pocket at any time. “I was a middle child”, “I’m a Virgo”, or “the deck is stacked against me”. We often do this without even realizing it, so that we have a rapid-fire response in case someone or something challenges our status, or lack of progress. Our brains can often seem to be in a constant state of excuse-refinement. We never want to be under-prepared. We feel much more comforted, and in control, if we have a ready-made excuse when the bill collector calls or the police officer pulls you over.The big problem here is that it serves as a constant reminder of all the factors in our lives that are out of our control. Excuses, even valid ones, can often lend themselves to self-fulfilled prophecy. It allows us to be complacent. For example, we don’t have the time, so we don’t make the time.So, how can we avoid having an excuse-driven life? As DJs, how can we push forward, in spite of the hurdles that we come up against?Resources mentioned in this episode include:- Kilma's (awesome!) Blog- http://www.dontkilmavibe.com- Advice For Busy DJs with Day Jobs (article)- http://www.passsionatedj.com/dayjobs- The Ultimate 2016 DJ Planner (article)- https://dontkilmavibe.wordpress.com/2015/12/07/the-ultimate-2016-dj-planner/You can email Kilma at beats@kilmamusic.com, or Tweet/Instagram her using the hashtag #AskKilma.And don't forget, you can always leave us a voicemail here at the Passionate DJ Podcast! http://passionatedj.com/ask

This week, @Tony-DeSaro and @TripTurlington take some time off while David gets caught up with @KilmaMusic. The first warning sign that a project is in trouble, often, is that little twinge where we begin to search for excuses. You know what I’m talking about: that pre-loading of responses that our brain begins to compile, just in case. We think, “I can start doing this, and if it doesn’t work out the way I want it to, I can blame it on… [blank]”. Some people even have “one size fits all” excuses, which they can pull out of their back pocket at any time. “I was a middle child”, “I’m a Virgo”, or “the deck is stacked against me”. We often do this without even realizing it, so that we have a rapid-fire response in case someone or something challenges our status, or lack of progress. Our brains can often seem to be in a constant state of excuse-refinement. We never want to be under-prepared. We feel much more comforted, and in control, if we have a ready-made excuse when the bill collector calls or the police officer pulls you over. The big problem here is that it serves as a constant reminder of all the factors in our lives that are out of our control. Excuses, even valid ones, can often lend themselves to self-fulfilled prophecy. It allows us to be complacent. For example, we don’t have the time, so we don’t make the time. So, how can we avoid having an excuse-driven life? As DJs, how can we push forward, in spite of the hurdles that we come up against? Resources mentioned in this episode include: - Kilma's (awesome!) Blog - <a href="http://www.dontkilmavibe.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dontkilmavibe.com</a> - Advice For Busy DJs with Day Jobs (article) - <a href="http://www.passsionatedj.com/dayjobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.passsionatedj.com/dayjobs</a> - The Ultimate 2016 DJ Planner (article) - <a href="https://dontkilmavibe.wordpress.com/2015/12/07/the-ultimate-2016-dj-planner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dontkilmavibe.wordpress.com/2015/12/07/the-ultimate-2016-dj-planner/</a> You can email Kilma at beats@kilmamusic.com, or Tweet/Instagram her using the hashtag #AskKilma. And don't forget, you can always leave us a voicemail here at the Passionate DJ Podcast! <a href="http://passionatedj.com/ask" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://passionatedj.com/ask</a>

Episode 36: Excuses, Excuses (Helping DJs to Start Making Moves)

In Episode 157, we talk about the idea of “real DJing”, and ask the Passionate DJ Community YOUR thoughts on beatmatching, fast-mixing, and what makes someone (or keeps someone from being) a real DJ. Join the Passionate DJ Community on Facebook: https://passionatedj.com/community In the Group, we posted two separate questions: - Is Beatmatching an important skill in 2018? Why or why not? - What’s YOUR definition of a “Real DJ”? We got a lot of similar responses, but also got a feel for the different types of things that Passionate DJs value. While some DJs find it crucial to have a core set of fundamental DJ skills, others think that intent matters more. By defining the term “real”, are we being elitist? Are we creating an “us vs. them” scenario, where one doesn’t need to exist? What do you think? Join the Facebook group and let us know your thoughts! If you want the Passionate DJ Podcast to continue, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/passionatedj 

In Episode 157, we talk about the idea of “real DJing”, and ask the Passionate DJ Community YOUR thoughts on beatmatching, fast-mixing, and what makes someone (or keeps someone from being) a real DJ. Join the Passionate DJ Community on Facebook: <a href="https://passionatedj.com/community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://passionatedj.com/community</a> In the Group, we posted two separate questions: - Is Beatmatching an important skill in 2018? Why or why not? - What’s YOUR definition of a “Real DJ”? We got a lot of similar responses, but also got a feel for the different types of things that Passionate DJs value. While some DJs find it crucial to have a core set of fundamental DJ skills, others think that intent matters more. By defining the term “real”, are we being elitist? Are we creating an “us vs. them” scenario, where one doesn’t need to exist? What do you think? Join the Facebook group and let us know your thoughts! If you want the Passionate DJ Podcast to continue, please consider supporting us on Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/passionatedj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/passionatedj</a>

Episode 157: Beatmatching and Real DJing

OCTOBER SPECIAL! Passionate DJ "Midnight Edition" Shirt https://passionatedj.com/midnight  🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 Today, David and Mo talk about common mistakes made by inexperienced DJs. If you're worried about making common faux pas as a DJ, this is the episode for you! We talk about: • Tranwrecking, and generally mixing poorly • Poor gain staging • Being unfamiliar with gear and concepts • Being under-prepared (not knowing tracks) • Being over-prepared (not reading crowd) • Overdoing it with FX or hyperactive mixing • Disregarding the importance of progression • Not knowing your history, or doing your homework • Chasing fame over the love of music • Dependency problems • Getting drunk, etc. • Playing low-quality sound ... and much more! This week's episode is brought to you by shameless self-promotion: ➡️ David's YouTube channel ➡️ https://passionatedj.com/david ➡️ Mo's Mixcloud channel ➡️ https://passionatedj.com/mo ➡️ Tony's Twitch channel ➡️ https://passionatedj.com/tony ➡️ Trip's Soundcloud channel ➡️ https://passionatedj.com/trip

OCTOBER SPECIAL! Passionate DJ "Midnight Edition" Shirt <a href="https://passionatedj.com/midnight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://passionatedj.com/midnight </a> 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 Today, David and Mo talk about common mistakes made by inexperienced DJs. If you're worried about making common faux pas as a DJ, this is the episode for you! We talk about: • Tranwrecking, and generally mixing poorly • Poor gain staging • Being unfamiliar with gear and concepts • Being under-prepared (not knowing tracks) • Being over-prepared (not reading crowd) • Overdoing it with FX or hyperactive mixing • Disregarding the importance of progression • Not knowing your history, or doing your homework • Chasing fame over the love of music • Dependency problems • Getting drunk, etc. • Playing low-quality sound ... and much more! This week's episode is brought to you by shameless self-promotion: ➡️ David's YouTube channel ➡️ <a href="https://passionatedj.com/david" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://passionatedj.com/david</a> ➡️ Mo's Mixcloud channel ➡️ <a href="https://passionatedj.com/mo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://passionatedj.com/mo</a> ➡️ Tony's Twitch channel ➡️ <a href="https://passionatedj.com/tony" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://passionatedj.com/tony</a> ➡️ Trip's Soundcloud channel ➡️ <a href="https://passionatedj.com/trip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://passionatedj.com/trip</a>

Episode 185: Rookie DJ Mistakes

Episode 19 - Let's Do Something Great!In this episode of the podcast, not only do I answer a handful of questions submitted by listeners and readers of the blog, but we dive into the topic of going from a good DJ to a GREAT DJ!A little while back, I wrote a post (check the resource list below) titled "The 5 Traits Shared by Great DJs". In this episode, I expand on this and explain how these traits can aid you on your path to becoming a great DJ.In this issue, we talk about:- Where to begin in creating your personal sound- How to become more noticed as a DJ- Advice on getting started creating mixes (for beginners)- Building set lists vs. crowd reading- How empathy, helpfulness, persistence, patience, and adaptability play a role in the great DJ's life- Why the quality of your DJing mattersResources mentioned in this episode include:The 5 Traits Shared by Great DJs (article)http://passionatedj.com/5traitsThe Deejaypreneur Dojo (courses)http://www.thedeejaypreneur.com/services-programs/Digital DJ Tips (courses)http://www.digitaldjtips.com/how-to-dj-training-courses/Amazing Jazzy Jeff cliphttps://youtu.be/XaxDAhzwV7Q

Episode 19 - Let's Do Something Great! In this episode of the podcast, not only do I answer a handful of questions submitted by listeners and readers of the blog, but we dive into the topic of going from a good DJ to a GREAT DJ! A little while back, I wrote a post (check the resource list below) titled "The 5 Traits Shared by Great DJs". In this episode, I expand on this and explain how these traits can aid you on your path to becoming a great DJ. In this issue, we talk about: - Where to begin in creating your personal sound - How to become more noticed as a DJ - Advice on getting started creating mixes (for beginners) - Building set lists vs. crowd reading - How empathy, helpfulness, persistence, patience, and adaptability play a role in the great DJ's life - Why the quality of your DJing matters Resources mentioned in this episode include: The 5 Traits Shared by Great DJs (article) <a href="http://passionatedj.com/5traits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://passionatedj.com/5traits</a> The Deejaypreneur Dojo (courses) <a href="http://www.thedeejaypreneur.com/services-programs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thedeejaypreneur.com/services-programs/</a> Digital DJ Tips (courses) <a href="http://www.digitaldjtips.com/how-to-dj-training-courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.digitaldjtips.com/how-to-dj-training-courses/</a> Amazing Jazzy Jeff clip <a href="https://youtu.be/XaxDAhzwV7Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/XaxDAhzwV7Q</a>

Episode 19: From GOOD DJing to GREAT DJing

BONUS EPISODES: http://patreon.com/passionatedj In Episode 164 of the podcast, David is joined by Passionate DJ Ambassador Greg Lane, aka Gmoney. Greg and David crawl over responses from our Passionate DJ Facebook Group, answering "What's unique about your own DJing style?" We take these responses and turn them into ten individual traits of unique DJs. Join the Passionate DJ Community group on Facebook: https://passionatedj.com/community The ten traits we discuss are: Adaptability (Knowing how to pivot, working within a set of circumstances) Adventurousness (Going outside of the box) Eclecticism (Reaching into unlikely areas for musical inspiration) Entertaining (Mic work, personality, wit) Patience (Restraint as a DJ, attention span as a listener) Musicianship (Using musical knowledge to your advantage) Open-mindedness (Allowing ourselves to be inspired) Preparedness (Putting in work now to reap the benefits later) Diverseness (Playing more than one kind of music) Authenticity (Staying true to yourself)  As DJs, we often get stuck in our own little box. It becomes easy to stay within our comfort zone. In today's episode, we hope to inspire you to embrace what's unique about YOUR DJing style. Check out Greg's podcast at https://theSoundUnderground.net or check out David's episode at https://PassionateDJ.com/davidsug

BONUS EPISODES: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fpatreon.com%2Fpassionatedj&amp;redir_token=-gkaGS_hzI8FM0XUtiMu52riqMR8MTU0MjE2Mzc4MkAxNTQyMDc3Mzgy&amp;event=video_description&amp;v=K6EHJWDuTSw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/passionatedj</a> In Episode 164 of the podcast, David is joined by Passionate DJ Ambassador Greg Lane, aka Gmoney. Greg and David crawl over responses from our Passionate DJ Facebook Group, answering "What's unique about your own DJing style?" We take these responses and turn them into ten individual traits of unique DJs. Join the Passionate DJ Community group on Facebook: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fpassionatedj.com%2Fcommunity&amp;redir_token=-gkaGS_hzI8FM0XUtiMu52riqMR8MTU0MjE2Mzc4MkAxNTQyMDc3Mzgy&amp;event=video_description&amp;v=K6EHJWDuTSw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://passionatedj.com/community</a> The ten traits we discuss are: <ul><li>Adaptability (Knowing how to pivot, working within a set of circumstances)</li> <li>Adventurousness (Going outside of the box)</li> <li>Eclecticism (Reaching into unlikely areas for musical inspiration)</li> <li>Entertaining (Mic work, personality, wit)</li> <li>Patience (Restraint as a DJ, attention span as a listener)</li> <li>Musicianship (Using musical knowledge to your advantage)</li> <li>Open-mindedness (Allowing ourselves to be inspired)</li> <li>Preparedness (Putting in work now to reap the benefits later)</li> <li>Diverseness (Playing more than one kind of music)</li> <li>Authenticity (Staying true to yourself)</li> </ul> As DJs, we often get stuck in our own little box. It becomes easy to stay within our comfort zone. In today's episode, we hope to inspire you to embrace what's unique about YOUR DJing style. Check out Greg's podcast at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2FtheSoundUnderground.net&amp;redir_token=-gkaGS_hzI8FM0XUtiMu52riqMR8MTU0MjE2Mzc4MkAxNTQyMDc3Mzgy&amp;event=video_description&amp;v=K6EHJWDuTSw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theSoundUnderground.net</a> or check out David's episode at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2FPassionateDJ.com%2Fdavidsug&amp;redir_token=-gkaGS_hzI8FM0XUtiMu52riqMR8MTU0MjE2Mzc4MkAxNTQyMDc3Mzgy&amp;event=video_description&amp;v=K6EHJWDuTSw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://PassionateDJ.com/davidsug</a>

Episode 164: 10 Traits of Unique DJs

Show Notes &amp; Resources:http://www.passionatedj.com/pdj-003-small-time-promoter-tips-wjessica-fortune-fenner-pt-1/In this episode, I interview Jessica Fenner, also known as “Fortune”, of A.part Music in Milwaukee.  Currently producing 2 weekly parties, both in their third year, one off larger scale events and a DJ collective, Apart believes in delivering music to the community by putting the spotlight on local artists, as well as bringing world class talent to Milwaukee.  As a DJ, Fortune has had the privilege of warming up the decks for the likes of Audiojack, Colette, Derrick Carter, Catz &amp; Dogz, JT Donaldson, Gaiser, Kaskade, KiNK, Johnny Fiasco, Justin Martin, Derrick May, Pezzner, Kid Sister and Green Velvet.Jessica has been writing a compiled list of “small-time promoter tips”, and she is joining us on the podcast to share 30 of them with us!  Because of all the great info that we discuss, I had to break it into two episodes.  So, this episode covers the first 15 tips.

Show Notes &amp; Resources: <a href="http://www.passionatedj.com/pdj-003-small-time-promoter-tips-wjessica-fortune-fenner-pt-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.passionatedj.com/pdj-003-small-time-promoter-tips-wjessica-fortune-fenner-pt-1/</a> In this episode, I interview Jessica Fenner, also known as “Fortune”, of A.part Music in Milwaukee. Currently producing 2 weekly parties, both in their third year, one off larger scale events and a DJ collective, Apart believes in delivering music to the community by putting the spotlight on local artists, as well as bringing world class talent to Milwaukee. As a DJ, Fortune has had the privilege of warming up the decks for the likes of Audiojack, Colette, Derrick Carter, Catz &amp; Dogz, JT Donaldson, Gaiser, Kaskade, KiNK, Johnny Fiasco, Justin Martin, Derrick May, Pezzner, Kid Sister and Green Velvet. Jessica has been writing a compiled list of “small-time promoter tips”, and she is joining us on the podcast to share 30 of them with us! Because of all the great info that we discuss, I had to break it into two episodes. So, this episode covers the first 15 tips.

Episode 3: Small Time Promoter Tips w/Fortune (pt. 1)

* Note: the mic cut out at the beginning and we lost 2 or 3 minutes. Ain't technology great? To catch you up: Tony met Brian who was DJing at a local club back in the 90s. He began to observe, study, and learn the craft of DJing by watching Brian work. They've been great friends for over 20 years. PATREON: https://patreon.com/passionatedj Today on The Passionate DJ Podcast we have a chat with Brian Savage: club DJ, mobile DJ, radio personality, and a brand ambassador for Denon. He also works behind-the-scenes with the team for Shaquille O'Neal - aka DJ Diesel. Brian and Tony have known each other for over two decades (in fact, Brian introduced Tony to many DJing concepts back in the early 90s). Brian's body of work covers many different areas of DJing. He's basically done it all, and has always fearlessly pursued gigs of all times. This breadth of experience makes him a well-rounded DJ, and experienced industry insider. We cover many different DJ-related topics in this freeform conversation. Enjoy! MERCH: https://passionatedj.com/merch

* Note: the mic cut out at the beginning and we lost 2 or 3 minutes. Ain't technology great? To catch you up: Tony met Brian who was DJing at a local club back in the 90s. He began to observe, study, and learn the craft of DJing by watching Brian work. They've been great friends for over 20 years. PATREON: <a href="https://patreon.com/passionatedj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/passionatedj</a> Today on The Passionate DJ Podcast we have a chat with Brian Savage: club DJ, mobile DJ, radio personality, and a brand ambassador for Denon. He also works behind-the-scenes with the team for Shaquille O'Neal - aka DJ Diesel. Brian and Tony have known each other for over two decades (in fact, Brian introduced Tony to many DJing concepts back in the early 90s). Brian's body of work covers many different areas of DJing. He's basically done it all, and has always fearlessly pursued gigs of all times. This breadth of experience makes him a well-rounded DJ, and experienced industry insider. We cover many different DJ-related topics in this freeform conversation. Enjoy! MERCH: <a href="https://passionatedj.com/merch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://passionatedj.com/merch</a>

Episode 167: Well Rounded DJs w/Brian Savage

Today we discuss mobile DJing. If you spend your time DJing weddings, corporate gigs, private parties, or special events.... this episode may be invaluable to you, thanks to the wisdom shared by co-host Mo Dingo. We talk about the importance of knowing your music, anxiety over the size of your music library, the need for using contracts, and more. We discuss the need to set aside ego, and the special considerations that come into place when DJing as a service. Mo spends many of his weekends setting up DJ gear, talking on the mic, mixing music, and making sure someone's special event is going off without a hitch. In today's episode, David picks his brain about the struggles of mobile DJing, and they both break it down into a list of Dos and Don'ts. Also, The Passionate DJ Podcast will be off for the month of August. So we have today’s episode, next week’s episode, and then we’ll be taking a little 4-week summer break. We’ll still be recording and posting videos to our YouTube channel in the meantime, so don’t go anywhere. We’ve already got some great shows planned once the podcast returns in September. The one exception is that we’ll still produce an episode of our monthly bonus show, called Afterparty, for our Patrons. By signing up to support the show, you can help us to continue working as content creators, and bringing you more of what you love. We’re still shy of our summer goal, and need a few more people who are willing to step up and make a monthly pledge to the show… however small. One more thing: from right now, through the end of August, you can get 15% off all Passionate DJ merchby using the coupon code “August”.

Today we discuss mobile DJing. If you spend your time DJing weddings, corporate gigs, private parties, or special events.... this episode may be invaluable to you, thanks to the wisdom shared by co-host Mo Dingo. We talk about the importance of knowing your music, anxiety over the size of your music library, the need for using contracts, and more. We discuss the need to set aside ego, and the special considerations that come into place when DJing as a service. Mo spends many of his weekends setting up DJ gear, talking on the mic, mixing music, and making sure someone's special event is going off without a hitch. In today's episode, David picks his brain about the struggles of mobile DJing, and they both break it down into a list of Dos and Don'ts. Also, The Passionate DJ Podcast will be off for the month of August. So we have today’s episode, next week’s episode, and then we’ll be taking a little 4-week summer break. We’ll still be recording and posting videos to our YouTube channel in the meantime, so don’t go anywhere. We’ve already got some great shows planned once the podcast returns in September. The one exception is that we’ll still produce an episode of our monthly bonus show, called Afterparty, <a href="http://patreon.com/passionatedj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">for our Patrons</a>. By signing up to support the show, you can help us to continue working as content creators, and bringing you more of what you love. We’re still shy of our summer goal, and need a few more people who are willing to step up and make a monthly pledge to the show… however small. One more thing: from right now, through the end of August, you can get 15% off all <a href="https://passionatedj.com/merch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Passionate DJ merch</a>by using the coupon code “August”.

Episode 152: The Dos and Don'ts of Mobile DJing

Episode 20 – Helping You Make a Tough Decision!This episode is a sort of audio companion to go along with my recently released mega-article, Best DJ Controllers 2015: The Ultimate Guide. If you don’t have time to sit and read, you can listen to this version on-the-go!http://PassionateDJ.com/controllersIn the past few years, the market has really grown for all-in-one DJ controllers. How does one even go about making a decision these days? What features are important? How much do I need to spend?Whether you’re a new DJ, or a seasoned mixmaster simply looking for an upgrade, this episode will help you get the most for your dollar.In episode 20, we discuss: - Tips for buying an appropriate controller for your style and needs - Why your software choice matters - My top 5 picks in 3 different price points, for DJ controllers in 2015 - Modular options for people wanting to add to an existing setupResources mentioned in this episode include:Best DJ Controllers 2015: The Ultimate Guidehttp://PassionateDJ.com/controllers

Episode 20 – Helping You Make a Tough Decision! This episode is a sort of audio companion to go along with my recently released mega-article, Best DJ Controllers 2015: The Ultimate Guide. If you don’t have time to sit and read, you can listen to this version on-the-go! <a href="http://PassionateDJ.com/controllers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://PassionateDJ.com/controllers</a> In the past few years, the market has really grown for all-in-one DJ controllers. How does one even go about making a decision these days? What features are important? How much do I need to spend? Whether you’re a new DJ, or a seasoned mixmaster simply looking for an upgrade, this episode will help you get the most for your dollar. In episode 20, we discuss: - Tips for buying an appropriate controller for your style and needs - Why your software choice matters - My top 5 picks in 3 different price points, for DJ controllers in 2015 - Modular options for people wanting to add to an existing setup Resources mentioned in this episode include: Best DJ Controllers 2015: The Ultimate Guide <a href="http://PassionateDJ.com/controllers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://PassionateDJ.com/controllers</a>

Episode 20: How to Pick a New DJ Controller (2015 ed.)

Show Notes &amp; Resources: http://www.passionatedj.com/007Welcome back, Agent, to episode 007 of the PDJ Podcast.Episode 7 is a spiritual successor to a post I made a while back, titled "Having a "Sound" vs. Having a Genre".  In that post, I talked about the idea of generally disregarding genre labels, and trying to build an overall sound that reflects you as a DJ and as a person.In this session, we will dig a little deeper into where you might be able to look to help find and define your sound, and make it all your own.In episode 7, we discuss:- How genre labels can create layers of abstraction- What actually determines the overall "sound" of a song or set- Why not everyone is interested in finding their own sound- The six places you can look to help define your sound- How this all applies to promotion- What a signature sound really isItems mentioned in this episode include:- The Sound vs. Genre post that inspired this episode:      http://www.passionatedj.com/having-a-sound-vs-having-a-genre/- Signup link for BlueHost     http://www.passionatedj.com/bluehostThemify and Wordpress     http://www.themify.me http://www.wordpress.orgA picture of the PDJ booth at the anniversary show (coming soon)

Show Notes &amp; Resources: <a href="http://www.passionatedj.com/007" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.passionatedj.com/007</a> Welcome back, Agent, to episode 007 of the PDJ Podcast. Episode 7 is a spiritual successor to a post I made a while back, titled "Having a "Sound" vs. Having a Genre". In that post, I talked about the idea of generally disregarding genre labels, and trying to build an overall sound that reflects you as a DJ and as a person. In this session, we will dig a little deeper into where you might be able to look to help find and define your sound, and make it all your own. In episode 7, we discuss: - How genre labels can create layers of abstraction - What actually determines the overall "sound" of a song or set - Why not everyone is interested in finding their own sound - The six places you can look to help define your sound - How this all applies to promotion - What a signature sound really is Items mentioned in this episode include: - The Sound vs. Genre post that inspired this episode: <a href="http://www.passionatedj.com/having-a-sound-vs-having-a-genre/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.passionatedj.com/having-a-sound-vs-having-a-genre/</a> - Signup link for BlueHost <a href="http://www.passionatedj.com/bluehost" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.passionatedj.com/bluehost</a> Themify and Wordpress <a href="http://www.themify.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.themify.me</a> <a href="http://www.wordpress.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.wordpress.org</a> A picture of the PDJ booth at the anniversary show (coming soon)

Episode 7: Finding Your Sound (And Where To Look)

In Episode 168, David and Mo hang out with special guest and Passionate DJ Ambassador, DJ Brains! In our conversation, we talk about the ins and outs of mobile DJing. Brains (aka Leo) specializes in weddings, corporate events, and other types of mobile gigs requiring him to bring his own sound and lighting rigs, take requests, and work with responsible parties to ensure a smooth night. With the help of his wife, Leo has been able to run a successful mobile DJ business for years, making sure that he does it on his own terms. Since Mo does quite a few mobile gigs himself (especially in the fitness space), he also shares his insight about these types of shows. And while the topic is based around mobile DJing, there are plenty of golden nuggets of knowledge to be collected by all types of DJs. Leo and Mo also talk about their recent attempts at using cloud or streaming libraries in the DJ booth (such as the Spotify integration offered by Algoriddim's djay PRO 2, or the now-defunct PulseLocker service), and tell us whether or not they think streaming is ready for "prime time". Leo also shares some fascinating (and scary) stories about some recent scams that he nearly fell victim to, and how other mobile DJs can avoid these issues! By the way – we're giving away a Reloop Beatpad 2 for Christmas! Enter here: https://passionatedj.com/giveaway Special thanks to DJ Brains, not only for joining us on today's show, but for being a longtime fan and Ambassador of The Passionate DJ Podcast!

In Episode 168, David and Mo hang out with special guest and Passionate DJ Ambassador, DJ Brains! In our conversation, we talk about the ins and outs of mobile DJing. Brains (aka Leo) specializes in weddings, corporate events, and other types of mobile gigs requiring him to bring his own sound and lighting rigs, take requests, and work with responsible parties to ensure a smooth night. With the help of his wife, Leo has been able to run a successful mobile DJ business for years, making sure that he does it on his own terms. Since Mo does quite a few mobile gigs himself (especially in the fitness space), he also shares his insight about these types of shows. And while the topic is based around mobile DJing, there are plenty of golden nuggets of knowledge to be collected by all types of DJs. Leo and Mo also talk about their recent attempts at using cloud or streaming libraries in the DJ booth (such as the Spotify integration offered by Algoriddim's djay PRO 2, or the now-defunct PulseLocker service), and tell us whether or not they think streaming is ready for "prime time". Leo also shares some fascinating (and scary) stories about some recent scams that he nearly fell victim to, and how other mobile DJs can avoid these issues! By the way – we're giving away a Reloop Beatpad 2 for Christmas! Enter here: <a href="https://passionatedj.com/giveaway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://passionatedj.com/giveaway</a> Special thanks to DJ Brains, not only for joining us on today's show, but for being a longtime fan and Ambassador of The Passionate DJ Podcast!

Episode 168: Mobile DJ Life w/DJ Brains

Show Notes &amp; Resources:http://www.passionatedj.com/pdj-006-turntablism-vs-djing-and-competition-strategy-w-world-champion-vekked/Hey, Passionate DJs!  It’s back!  Episode 6 of the podcast is for all of you turntablists, or those interested in learning more about the intricacies of exhibitionist-style mixing and competition.  This is a topic that has been largely untouched on the Passionate DJ Podcast, so to do it justice, I brought in an expert on the subject.  Today’s interviewee is Jake “Vekked” Meyer: winner of multiple world championship titles!Vekked has an impressive list of qualifications, that include World Champion status for 2012 DMC and IDA competitions, Canadian Champion status for IDA (2012) and DMC (2011 – 2013), and Hamilton DMC Champion (2011 – 2012).  He is the first and only DJ to win both DMC and IDA world titles in the same year.In this interview, not only do we get to hear some great insight into the turntablism world (especially as it relates to competition), but we get to hear some of his performances as well!  (Also, I have a question for you at the end, so listen all the way through!)

Show Notes &amp; Resources: <a href="http://www.passionatedj.com/pdj-006-turntablism-vs-djing-and-competition-strategy-w-world-champion-vekked/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.passionatedj.com/pdj-006-turntablism-vs-djing-and-competition-strategy-w-world-champion-vekked/</a> Hey, Passionate DJs! It’s back! Episode 6 of the podcast is for all of you turntablists, or those interested in learning more about the intricacies of exhibitionist-style mixing and competition. This is a topic that has been largely untouched on the Passionate DJ Podcast, so to do it justice, I brought in an expert on the subject. Today’s interviewee is Jake “Vekked” Meyer: winner of multiple world championship titles! Vekked has an impressive list of qualifications, that include World Champion status for 2012 DMC and IDA competitions, Canadian Champion status for IDA (2012) and DMC (2011 – 2013), and Hamilton DMC Champion (2011 – 2012). He is the first and only DJ to win both DMC and IDA world titles in the same year. In this interview, not only do we get to hear some great insight into the turntablism world (especially as it relates to competition), but we get to hear some of his performances as well! (Also, I have a question for you at the end, so listen all the way through!)

Episode 6: Turntablism  and Competition Strategy w/Vekked

BONUS EPISODES: https://patreon.com/passionatedj  Today, we go over recent news headlines in the DJ and music industries as we head into the spring season. Here are the news topics we cover in Episode 180: Serato DJ Pro 2.1.1 Released Lets you sync up with Roland drum machines (e.g. TR-8S, TR-8, TR-08, TR-09) Remapping capability for OSAs (Official Serato Accessories, e.g. Novation Dicer, Reloop RP-8000MK2)* Independent pad modes per OSA device * Excludes CDJ/HID devices Rekordbox 5.4.4 beta Released “Cloud Analysis” Track Analysis data sharing between users Reduce overall time that users spend analyzing music, by downloading it from server whenever possible Traktor 3.1 Update Overmapping (for Kontrol S4, S8, D2, S2) Alter function of a single knob/button in an “additive” way, without destroying entire mapping. Standalone Mixer for S4 Firmware update. Filter still works! New View Options Preparation view (single deck) Parallel waveforms (2 or 4 decks) External Mixing (bypasses all internal audio processing) Gets cleanest and clearest signal straight out of Traktor for pro systems. Can still use limiter. Tag-writing Mode (select whether to write tags to files) Preferences Tooltips (to understand what everything does) Speaking of Native Instruments... A recent Windows Update “killed” several NI products without warning In latest builds of Windows 10, 8, and 7, the Kontrol S4 mk2, Maschine Studio, and Komplete Kontrol S-Series keyboards were all unrecognized by the OS. Problem now fixed Mixvibes Cross DJ 4 Released “Album Cover” view in library Parallel Waveforms Customizable UI through Maquillage (scripting language) Touch-screen compatibility 3 synchronized FX per player, create your own FX with “Tweaker” SoundCloud Go integration Improved Autoplay “Phrase Analysis” - find the intro, outro, “best track parts” Master clock &amp; Ableton Link New remote app for iOS and Android “Track match” and “Track playlist” panes Import/Export from Rekordbox, Serato DJ, Traktor, and Virtual DJ Export to external USB Kado Shuts Down Kado was an app that let you drag a song from your collection, and pull tracklist data from thousands of DJs (see what was played before/after, and by whom) Operations will cease on March 31, 2019. All subscriptions have been canceled. Founded by two former Twitter and Google employees + Ean Golden Rane Twelve allowed at DMC “RANE and DMC are excited to jointly announce that the RANE TWELVE motorized turntable controller is now officially accepted as performance hardware in the DMC mixing championship events from this year onwards. This announcement includes all regional heats, finals and the online competitions. To support this, RANE is offering custom made 12” acrylic control discs to any DJ that competes in the 2019 DMC globally using the TWELVES.” Streaming Music Domination RIAA report: streaming services now account for 75% of music industry revenue Digital downloads = almost half of industry sales, but dropped by 25% from 2017 Vinyl sales saw its most profitable year since 1988, at $419 million Beatport LINK is almost here In-software integration of Beatport library Store songs in an “offline locker”, making it available for use in DJ apps Based on Pulselocker technology, which they purchased in 2018.  Platforms haven’t been announced, but Pulselocker was integrated w/Serato DJ Pro, Virtual DJ, Rekordbox DJ Return of Beatsource Partnered with DJ City Caters to open-format, Top-40 DJs needing access to charting songs DJ City’s record pool will be accessible within BeatSource Will work with Beatport LINK, potentially making this a great resource for mobile/wedding DJs! Spotify vs. Apple Music Spotify filed complaint with the European Commission, after resolving directly with Apple Music team didn’t work. Spotify alleges that paying a 30% tax via Apple’s forced payment system, it gives their platform an unfair advantage. Warner Makes Deal with Dubset Dubset is a startup which help DJs publish licensed songs, and monetize. Helps give access to artists like Daft Punk, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, etc. Sets can be distributed via Spotify and Apple Music. Sony was the first to partner, in August 2017, followed by Tidal and Merlin. In October 2018, SoundCloud partnered with Dubset to add them as a distribution channel. SoundCloud Premier Distribution Get payouts from all major music services (e.g. Amazon Music, Apple Music, Instagram, Spotify, Tencent, and YouTube Music). No additional cost… comes as part of SoundCloud Pro or Pro Unlimited. Fyre Festival Merch Auction Your chance to win branded t-shirts and other merch from the infamous festival that never was. All proceeds of the event go to those who were scammed. Billy McFarland left a $25M+ debt when his event collapsed, and is currently serving a 6-year sentence in an NYC jail after pleading guilty to fraud. https://PassionateDJ.com/172 (Cross Fyre) Kernkraft 400 turns 20 The Zombie Nation classic celebrated its 20th anniversary on March 18. The most well-known version is actually the later-added DJ Gius remix. “It was a weird feeling because this track kind of became the original,” the creator recalls. “A lot of labels didn’t bother to say it’s a remix.” And finally, RIP to Keith Flint of The Prodigy.

BONUS EPISODES: <a href="https://patreon.com/passionatedj%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/passionatedj</a> Today, we go over recent news headlines in the DJ and music industries as we head into the spring season. Here are the news topics we cover in Episode 180: Serato DJ Pro 2.1.1 Released Lets you sync up with Roland drum machines (e.g. TR-8S, TR-8, TR-08, TR-09) Remapping capability for OSAs (Official Serato Accessories, e.g. Novation Dicer, Reloop RP-8000MK2)* Independent pad modes per OSA device * Excludes CDJ/HID devices Rekordbox 5.4.4 beta Released “Cloud Analysis” Track Analysis data sharing between users Reduce overall time that users spend analyzing music, by downloading it from server whenever possible Traktor 3.1 Update Overmapping (for Kontrol S4, S8, D2, S2) Alter function of a single knob/button in an “additive” way, without destroying entire mapping. Standalone Mixer for S4 Firmware update. Filter still works! New View Options Preparation view (single deck) Parallel waveforms (2 or 4 decks) External Mixing (bypasses all internal audio processing) Gets cleanest and clearest signal straight out of Traktor for pro systems. Can still use limiter. Tag-writing Mode (select whether to write tags to files) Preferences Tooltips (to understand what everything does) Speaking of Native Instruments... A recent Windows Update “killed” several NI products without warning In latest builds of Windows 10, 8, and 7, the Kontrol S4 mk2, Maschine Studio, and Komplete Kontrol S-Series keyboards were all unrecognized by the OS. Problem now fixed Mixvibes Cross DJ 4 Released “Album Cover” view in library Parallel Waveforms Customizable UI through Maquillage (scripting language) Touch-screen compatibility 3 synchronized FX per player, create your own FX with “Tweaker” SoundCloud Go integration Improved Autoplay “Phrase Analysis” - find the intro, outro, “best track parts” Master clock &amp; Ableton Link New remote app for iOS and Android “Track match” and “Track playlist” panes Import/Export from Rekordbox, Serato DJ, Traktor, and Virtual DJ Export to external USB Kado Shuts Down Kado was an app that let you drag a song from your collection, and pull tracklist data from thousands of DJs (see what was played before/after, and by whom) Operations will cease on March 31, 2019. All subscriptions have been canceled. Founded by two former Twitter and Google employees + Ean Golden Rane Twelve allowed at DMC “RANE and DMC are excited to jointly announce that the RANE TWELVE motorized turntable controller is now officially accepted as performance hardware in the DMC mixing championship events from this year onwards. This announcement includes all regional heats, finals and the online competitions. To support this, RANE is offering custom made 12” acrylic control discs to any DJ that competes in the 2019 DMC globally using the TWELVES.” Streaming Music Domination RIAA report: streaming services now account for 75% of music industry revenue Digital downloads = almost half of industry sales, but dropped by 25% from 2017 Vinyl sales saw its most profitable year since 1988, at $419 million Beatport LINK is almost here In-software integration of Beatport library Store songs in an “offline locker”, making it available for use in DJ apps Based on Pulselocker technology, which they purchased in 2018. Platforms haven’t been announced, but Pulselocker was integrated w/Serato DJ Pro, Virtual DJ, Rekordbox DJ Return of Beatsource Partnered with DJ City Caters to open-format, Top-40 DJs needing access to charting songs DJ City’s record pool will be accessible within BeatSource Will work with Beatport LINK, potentially making this a great resource for mobile/wedding DJs! Spotify vs. Apple Music Spotify filed complaint with the European Commission, after resolving directly with Apple Music team didn’t work. Spotify alleges that paying a 30% tax via Apple’s forced payment system, it gives their platform an unfair advantage. Warner Makes Deal with Dubset Dubset is a startup which help DJs publish licensed songs, and monetize. Helps give access to artists like Daft Punk, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, etc. Sets can be distributed via Spotify and Apple Music. Sony was the first to partner, in August 2017, followed by Tidal and Merlin. In October 2018, SoundCloud partnered with Dubset to add them as a distribution channel. SoundCloud Premier Distribution Get payouts from all major music services (e.g. Amazon Music, Apple Music, Instagram, Spotify, Tencent, and YouTube Music). No additional cost… comes as part of SoundCloud Pro or Pro Unlimited. Fyre Festival Merch Auction Your chance to win branded t-shirts and other merch from the infamous festival that never was. All proceeds of the event go to those who were scammed. Billy McFarland left a $25M+ debt when his event collapsed, and is currently serving a 6-year sentence in an NYC jail after pleading guilty to fraud. <a href="https://PassionateDJ.com/172" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://PassionateDJ.com/172</a> (Cross Fyre) Kernkraft 400 turns 20 The Zombie Nation classic celebrated its 20th anniversary on March 18. The most well-known version is actually the later-added DJ Gius remix. “It was a weird feeling because this track kind of became the original,” the creator recalls. “A lot of labels didn’t bother to say it’s a remix.” And finally, RIP to Keith Flint of The Prodigy.

Episode 180: Spring Updates for DJs

Episode 14 – Do You Hear What I Hear?Back in episode 13, I answered a call from Joseph regarding sound quality.  He asked when it’s worth it to invest in high-end audio gear (like sound cards, mixers, etc.)  But the question I actually answered had to do with production sound (speakers, amps, etc.)Duh.  Apparently I wasn’t paying attention that day.So, rather than just write a corrected answer, I decided to dedicate this entire episode to all things sound quality… including a re-answering of Joseph’s question.In this episode, we dive into: - NAMM 2015 gear &amp; a new Frankie Knuckles film - Confusing terms in the digital audio world - Analog vs. digital, and how you get from one to the other - Comparisons of mp3 bitrates (with examples) - How to keep a “front-of-house guy” (sound engineer) happy - Sound quality causes and concerns for DJs - If/when you (the DJ) should invest in expensive, high-end audio gear - My opinion on what types of files are “acceptable” to play outResources mentioned in this episode include:Episode 13, where Joseph asked his original question:http://www.passionatedj.com/pdj-013-new-years-resolutions-for-djs/DMC Online DJ Championshipshttp://www.dmcdjonline.comDigital DJ Tips – great resource for digital DJshttp://www.digitaldjtips.comand the demonstration video I created:http://youtu.be/06PzwS2vXqk

Episode 14 – Do You Hear What I Hear? Back in episode 13, I answered a call from Joseph regarding sound quality. He asked when it’s worth it to invest in high-end audio gear (like sound cards, mixers, etc.) But the question I actually answered had to do with production sound (speakers, amps, etc.) Duh. Apparently I wasn’t paying attention that day. So, rather than just write a corrected answer, I decided to dedicate this entire episode to all things sound quality… including a re-answering of Joseph’s question. In this episode, we dive into: - NAMM 2015 gear &amp; a new Frankie Knuckles film - Confusing terms in the digital audio world - Analog vs. digital, and how you get from one to the other - Comparisons of mp3 bitrates (with examples) - How to keep a “front-of-house guy” (sound engineer) happy - Sound quality causes and concerns for DJs - If/when you (the DJ) should invest in expensive, high-end audio gear - My opinion on what types of files are “acceptable” to play out Resources mentioned in this episode include: Episode 13, where Joseph asked his original question: <a href="http://www.passionatedj.com/pdj-013-new-years-resolutions-for-djs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.passionatedj.com/pdj-013-new-years-resolutions-for-djs/</a> DMC Online DJ Championships <a href="http://www.dmcdjonline.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dmcdjonline.com</a> Digital DJ Tips – great resource for digital DJs <a href="http://www.digitaldjtips.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.digitaldjtips.com</a> and the demonstration video I created: <a href="http://youtu.be/06PzwS2vXqk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/06PzwS2vXqk</a>

Episode 14: All About Sound Quality

Today we're talking about DJ controllers, and deciding which is the best DJ controller to buy as we head into a new year. There are so many options these days... how do you know which to choose? Since 2014, The Controller Compendium has helped thousands of DJs compare the top DJ controllers so that they can get the most for their hard-earned money. This version, as posted on YouTube and on the Passionate DJ Podcast, is based on the written guide which can be found at https://passionatedj.com/controllers. That will be the most up-to-date version of the guide featured in this video. The guide is divided into several price categories: * Premium ($1000+)  * Midrange (under $1000) * Budget (under $500) ...each containing a Top 5, plus several honorable mentions. The guide then addresses each of these platforms separately: * Rekordbox DJ * Serato DJ * Traktor DJ * Algoriddim DJay * Standalone ... each containing a top recommendation, plus several honorable mentions. We also talk about what you should consider when you're shopping for a DJ controller, and the knowledge you should bring to the table before hitting "buy". While this guide can't determine a "one size fits all" answer for every single DJ... by the end of the episode, you should have the confidence of making an informed choice for YOUR needs.   Once you’ve decided what your requirements are, you should decide how much money you’re willing to spend on your hobby or business. There are great options in every price point, which is why this guide is initially segmented by price. Never feel like you have to buy high-end gear to be a “real” DJ, or to keep up with the times. Buy the controller that fits your needs, for the amount you have to spend. Even in the “middle” price point, you’re mostly just paying for additional luxuries. All the basics will be covered. DJ hardware is only part of the equation. For a steady fix of DJ news, tips, stories, and adventures… follow The Passionate DJ Podcast here on YouTube or on your favorite podcast app. Our show features inspiring stories, interviews with famous DJs, tips to increase your DJing skill, industry news, and much more. 📖 Find the full guide here: https://passionatedj.com/controllers  * We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Today we're talking about DJ controllers, and deciding which is the best DJ controller to buy as we head into a new year. There are so many options these days... how do you know which to choose? Since 2014, The Controller Compendium has helped thousands of DJs compare the top DJ controllers so that they can get the most for their hard-earned money. This version, as posted on YouTube and on the Passionate DJ Podcast, is based on the written guide which can be found at <a href="https://passionatedj.com/controllers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://passionatedj.com/controllers</a>. That will be the most up-to-date version of the guide featured in this video. The guide is divided into several price categories: * Premium ($1000+) * Midrange (under $1000) * Budget (under $500) ...each containing a Top 5, plus several honorable mentions. The guide then addresses each of these platforms separately: * Rekordbox DJ * Serato DJ * Traktor DJ * Algoriddim DJay * Standalone ... each containing a top recommendation, plus several honorable mentions. We also talk about what you should consider when you're shopping for a DJ controller, and the knowledge you should bring to the table before hitting "buy". While this guide can't determine a "one size fits all" answer for every single DJ... by the end of the episode, you should have the confidence of making an informed choice for YOUR needs. Once you’ve decided what your requirements are, you should decide how much money you’re willing to spend on your hobby or business. There are great options in every price point, which is why this guide is initially segmented by price. Never feel like you have to buy high-end gear to be a “real” DJ, or to keep up with the times. Buy the controller that fits your needs, for the amount you have to spend. Even in the “middle” price point, you’re mostly just paying for additional luxuries. All the basics will be covered. DJ hardware is only part of the equation. For a steady fix of DJ news, tips, stories, and adventures… follow The Passionate DJ Podcast here on YouTube or on your favorite podcast app. Our show features inspiring stories, interviews with famous DJs, tips to increase your DJing skill, industry news, and much more. 📖 Find the full guide here: <a href="https://passionatedj.com/controllers%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://passionatedj.com/controllers</a> * We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to <a href="http://Amazon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a> and affiliated sites.

Episode 189: Best DJ Controllers for 2020 (The Controller Compendium)

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