DJing For Dummies

DJ like a pro without skipping a beat The bestselling guide to spinning and scratching is back! If you've ever spent hours in your bedroom with two turntables and an earful of tracks that sound off-beat or out of key, DJing For Dummies is the go-to guide for taking your skills to the next level. Inside, John Steventon, a successful club DJ, walks you through the basics of mixing, the techniques and tricks you need to create your own DJ style and how to make DJing work for you. Covering both digital and old-school vinyl-based instruction, this guide covers all the latest DJ technology, equipment and software so you can get mixing and stay one step ahead of the crowd. Brimming with expert advice and easy-to-follow explanations, the information in DJing For Dummies gives you everything you need to build a foolproof set and play to a live crowd. Nail down the basics and build on existing skills Sort through the latest equipment and technology Have a go at crossfading, beatmatching and scratching Mix tracks seamlessly to sound like a pro If you're new to the game or looking to step up your skills and graduate to club work, DJing For Dummies has you covered.

DJ like a pro--without skipping a beatThe bestselling guide to spinning and scratching is back! Ifyou've ever spent hours in your bedroom with two turntables and anearful of tracks that sound off-beat or out of key, DJing ForDummies is the go-to guide for taking your skills to the nextlevel. Inside, John Steventon, a successful club DJ, walks youthrough the basics of mixing, the techniques and tricks you need tocreate your own DJ style and how to make DJing work for you.Covering both digital and old-school vinyl-based instructionthis guide covers all the latest DJ technology, equipment andsoftware so you can get mixing and stay one step ahead of thecrowd. Brimming with expert advice and easy-to-follow explanationsthe information in DJing For Dummies gives you everythingyou need to build a foolproof set and play to a live crowd.* Nail down the basics and build on existing skills* Sort through the latest equipment and technology* Have a go at crossfading, beatmatching and scratching* Mix tracks seamlessly to sound like a proIf you're new to the game or looking to step up your skills andgraduate to club work, DJing For Dummies has youcovered.

Introduction 1Part I: Getting Started with DJing 5Chapter 1: Catching DJ Fever 7Chapter 2: Starting Up with the Bare Bones 15Chapter 3: Shopping for Equipment 29Chapter 4: Retro Chic or PC Geek? Buying Records, CDs and Digital Music Files 45Part II: Stocking Up Your DJ Toolbox 57Chapter 5: The Tech Revolution: Format Choices 59Chapter 6: Getting Decked Out with Turntables 75Chapter 7: Perfecting Your Decks: Slipmats and Needles 97Chapter 8: Spinning with CDs 109Chapter 9: Bits and PCs: Digital DJing 127Chapter 10: Stirring It Up with Mixers 147Chapter 11: Ear-split ting Advice about Not Split ting Your Ears: Headphones 165Chapter 12: Letting Your Neighbours Know That You're a DJ: Amplifiers 175Chapter 13: Plugging In, Turning On: Setup and Connections 185Part III: The Mix 201Chapter 14: Grasping the Basics of Mixing 203Chapter 15: Picking Up on the Beat: Song Structure 227Chapter 16: Mixing Like the Pros 239Chapter 17: Scratching Lyrical 261Part IV: Getting Noticed and Playing Live 285Chapter 18: Building a Foolproof Set 287Chapter 19: Creating a Great Demo 305Chapter 20: Getting Busy With It: Working as a DJ 329Chapter 21: Facing the Music: Playing Live 341Part V: The Part of Tens 361Chapter 22: Ten Resources for Expanding Your Skills and Fan Base 363Chapter 23: Ten Answers to DJ Questions You're Too Afraid to Ask 371Chapter 24: Ten Great Influences on Me 381Chapter 25: Ten DJing Mistakes to Avoid 387Chapter 26: Ten Items to Take with You When DJing 391Index 395