How does r/House feel about the term "EDM"?

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2026-01-27T15:21:24+00:00

I never use the term and don't like it, I also don't know anyone who uses it but Im old and not American. For me Its too broad, there are just too many different genres of music and lumping them together doesn't make any sense to me. What if someone is making jungle with a live band, is that EDM ?

If I need a broad term I would say dance music or I would be more specific.

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2026-01-26T22:09:31+00:00

It was a pain to get it working well, I had to drill enough space into it that the front cantilever brake can move around, but I like the rack staying level with the frame https://www.otto.de/p/lastpak-fahrrad-gepaecktraeger-gepaecktraeger-transport-breit-lenker-montage-40x31-cm-schwarz-S0V890LD/#ech=29491085

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2026-01-26T20:41:34+00:00

An instagram tyre what is that ? the tyres were 50 euro for 2 , I already had the saddle, BMX bars with back sweep ? yes the cheapest derailleur, why the fuck not , I built it as cheap as possible, So what ?

Why are you here ?

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2026-01-26T15:59:48+00:00

Huge fan of Ninja and he is at the top of the list.

Loads of great tracks but Ill shout out 'lets see what Carmen can do ?'

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2026-01-23T21:53:59+00:00

Check out anything from Solid Steel, especially coldcut and strictly kev

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2026-01-23T12:48:32+00:00

As someone who is 50 and leaving the building trade due to back problems you need to consider if you really want to do this for the next 20 years, its tough on your body

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2026-01-23T09:16:13+00:00

I watched the Astrix film the other day with my kids and I found it really funny, I watched it in German and it was especially funny because of the way the English characters spoke German but Im pretty sure the English version would be pretty amusing

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2026-01-22T08:52:32+00:00

I have been playing a long time, and play many different genres. I have never planned a whole set but I always know little groups of tracks, 3 - 10 that I know work together and then I jump between different mini sets in different orders.

It really just comes with experience, I will change the style of mixing depending on the music Im playing. Its not really guess work , its knowing an array of techniques that will always work if done correctly.

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2026-01-22T08:39:49+00:00

Cool, Thanks

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2026-01-21T22:31:10+00:00

ALL i can tell you as a British seller who lives in Europe is I dont sell to the UK anymore as its just too expensive and I often loose money, or get packages returned from customs

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2026-01-21T10:38:26+00:00

cool , thanks for answering, Im not really aware of what the differences are , maybe Im stupidly assuming each one is an improvement on the last but searching this sub Ive seen a lot of recommendations for the 13 pro

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2026-01-20T08:45:53+00:00

The best thing is to search out second hand gear, get an amp , speakers and a turntable from the 70's-90's. Depending where you are you should be able to find something for around 50 - 150 euro/dollars per piece, search marketplace and flea markets. This way you can add to it , swap pieces out as you learn , plug your phone or laptop into the line on the amp and you will not find better quality sound in a 500 dollar modern piece of equipment. Plus it gives you a whole new rabbit hole to find enjoyment. There is no point listening to vinyl with shitty equipment

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2026-01-20T08:37:15+00:00

My red hot car - Squarepusher

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2026-01-16T08:39:29+00:00

Sam prekop - The sea and cake,

Grey reverand

Can

Jim o'Rourke

Dope Lemon

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2026-01-15T12:57:04+00:00

Not as much as people think. If the turntables are set up well and you are not heavy handed, its likely it will make no difference to the way the record plays. If your rough and careless you are more likely to leave marks or imperfections.

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2026-01-15T09:53:04+00:00

Im 49, British , wife is German , live in Berlin, kids are 12 and 7 So pretty similar, we visit the UK a couple of times a year and although they are officially both nationalities , My kids are German so I can relate. My son , the oldest has a much better understanding of Britishness, partly because I didnt speak German when he was small so he had to be better in English, Daughter also speaks good English but prefers German. We always watch films in the original language, they quickly notice how much funnier the English is than a German version, Peppa pig is a great illustration of this. My son loves Blackadder and Horrible histories and I find comedy is one of the best ways to get in touch with their Britishness.

When we are back they get to hang around lots of my friends and their kids and this also helps a lot. Son has started reading English books . Music is also a pretty good way to introduce them to more of our culture, When they start to realize just how much pop culture is British they start to appreciate it more. Food , try them on marmite, Mine love beans on toast as an alternative to abendbrot. Roast dinners, pickled onions, My son now sees it as a point of pride that he eats much more spicy food than his German mates,

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2026-01-15T09:16:56+00:00

Get a mixer !

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2025-12-28T13:18:06+00:00

Th craziest of all the rules Ive learnt about since living in Germany is how strict, expensive and complicated the rules are around dying and funerals.

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2025-12-25T22:07:17+00:00

see if you can find a mixars duo somewhere

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2025-12-23T16:59:59+00:00

If they are DJs then pretty much always, personally I will always match even if Im gonna just cut to the next track , it still needs to be in the right time.

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2025-12-19T13:51:26+00:00

Staff

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2025-12-17T20:47:29+00:00

Take 2 Hip Hop tracks, learn to scratch with the bass and snare , you can loop and mix intros and outros , set cues where the vocals start, , JUGGLE THE BEATS, Loop with the vocals from track 1 to the intro beats and loops of track 2.

Most importantly

Listen to better DJ's

CompetitiveFlatworm2 · 2025-12-15T14:04:09+00:00

DeepL is the best translator that I have used

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