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dcBear78

dcBear78

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So seeing as you Americans have discovered the 90's and dance music (largely thanks to Dubstep) I thought I would start a thread dedicated to this.

So let's discuss songs, DJ's, trends or post up your own originals or mixes.

This could just be me and kevin8198 but I sure there are others interested too.
 
I will start it with a mix I have done. I am new to mixing. This is probably about my 4th mix I have done, with each getting technically better. Still a lot of improving to go, but I am happy with how this turned out (with the exception of a couple rough spots).

DrC1 - Droids in Heat (Electro/Progressive Mix) | Mixcloud - Re-think radio

Would definitely appreciate feedback and comments. Anything to help me improve.
 
dcBear78 said:
Traktor Kontrol S4. Still learning. And the only way I got to learn is trial n error as I don't have anyone I know with experience to show me the ropes. Not using things like samples yet. Really just beat mixing until I have some idea what I am doing.
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Nice! You got the S4 huh? I got an S2, Traktor is an awesome program to use though. Keep playing with it and you'll keep getting better. Phrasing is about the only thing you have to worry about. Get those BPM's matched up and mix in on phrase and you'll make some sick mixes. Beatmasher2, Gater, and, Flanger and my favorite effects. Listening to your mix now. I'm at work so I can't have it too loud but sounds pretty good so far. Actaully now that I say that Mixcloud just went haywire... huh, have you tried soundcloud? They have been very reliable for me and my DJ freinds.
 
Got it to work and listened to your whole mix, very nice! I was listening at a low level and working so I didn't even notice any choppy transitions, sounded fine to me. A few songs in there I haven't heard but liked, I'll have to try to find those. All in all sounds like you are doing just fine!! Have fun bro and let us know if you make any more mixes.:thumbup:
 
I've got a Soundcloud account but it only let's you have 2 hours of content unless you pay, and it is a real bitch for copyrighted material. About half my uploads get rejected.

Just not worth the hassle for the ability to time comments and download the tune (which is easily hosted elsewhere anyway.
 
This was my very first mix after about an hour of playing with my S4 to discover what everything does. Not technically great, but I really like the feel and progression of the tunes. Some are they same as the other one, cause I think they just worked so well.

DrC1 - Soaked in Electro | Mixcloud - Re-think radio

This was my 2nd ever attempt. Different style. More the hard dance/Rave style of music. This style is popular at some of the more serious clubs here, and is what you can all thank for "Shuffling."

http://snd.sc/H8etkK
 
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Nice thread.

I use to mix using a Stanton SCS3D with mixxx, on Ubuntu Studio. :-)

I was really bad, should I say, but lot of fun at home. Reading this makes me want to mix again.
 
I mix.. because nobody mixes what I listen too....

I'd love to have thousands of dollars worth of mixing stuff, but it's free sw and a clearance mixer for now... it works... not professional, but get's me my music...

I figure if I want dubstep, or house, or breaks, I just get yours...

If I want Lords of Acid-V-Korn... I mix... (go ahead, impress me ;))

I found once, in my London ventures (with their awesome "discotheques"), a little hole in the wall club, a dj laid down an hour session of NIN! and this was, granted mid 90's, Trent's hayday, but in a club? it was great!
 
I would be a horrible DJ, hahaha... I only mix or like to mix the stuff I like, which is 80s, 90s, and Dance Music.

Funny, because I am latin. My wife is american. I think she likes more salsa and latin rhythms than me. And she dances that in a fantastic way.

:D
 
dcBear78 said:
Been a while... But did a new mix today. Not happy with it, especially consider the work I put into it. Some really average work in this one. Although I was experimenting with some new techniques and incorporating some samples.

Ohh well.... Here it is if anyone wants to have a listen.

Experiments in Electro by DrC1 on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free
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Just about done with it, nice mix bro!

Here's one I made last night, I was drinking so there are a couple goof ups :rolleyes: Some sick new breaks though.

Banging New Breaks Mix (DJ Needs Help) by DJ Needs Help on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free
 
I like what I've heard so far. Will definitely listen to some more later. I've always dug breaks. One of my favourite discs almost 10 years ago was "Ministry of Sounds guide to breaks," mixed by an Aussie bloke Kid Kenobi..... If you haven't heard him check him out on Soundcloud. He and Bombs Away are playing my area next month but I can't go (stupid work).
 
Damn you... I can see a big purchase at beatport coming up to get some breaks to my collection.

edit: The sooner the Dubstep bandwagon discover breaks the happier I will be.
 
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dcBear78 said:
Damn you... I can see a big purchase at beatport coming up to get some breaks to my collection.

edit: The sooner the Dubstep bandwagon discover breaks the happier I will be.
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Forget that last mix!! With a (Mostly) sober head I believe I have made my best breaks mix (or any mix) so far. I am very proud of this one. It is almost exactly 1 hour too:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

So excited, please enjoy.

To answer your question, last couple days I have been rummaging through beatport. I find a song I like and then buy it on iTunes if available since it's usually only $1 on there. I found a bunch of sick new breaks and just started mixing (on the fly if you will) and put this together. I kind of cheat a bit, I sort by BPM and started at 128. If the next song is 129 I slowly during the song increase to 129 and then start my mix and so on up through 134. If other songs are 135 or 136 I slow them down to 134. MAN I LOVE MY S2!!:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

EDIT: Oh yeah, duh, here's the newest
Breaking Out (DJ Needs Help) by DJ Needs Help on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free
 
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