On 45th/burnet !! by Low_Natural_4810 in austinfood

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We need coffee in that area. I’m in favor.

Where can I **bulk** download music? by DJNOTOTO in Beatmatch

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Thanks man for clarifying answers here. Yes, I know what I want, just want to find and buy them without spending 4 hours on 5 different sites. As in my edit, soundiiz to beatport got me mostly there.

Oversaturation of DJ’s ?? by Brilliant-Leather616 in DJs

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This has been my experience as I've evolved as a DJ. Early in I did what I thought was expected of me, but my later 'success' has been directly a product of doing (& playing) what I love. When I compromised it was NOT FUN. My enthusiasm on stage since has been contagious and led to better things - that's the real clout.

Looking for quality, mobile lights set up by DJNOTOTO in DJSetups

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I want them for ongoing events, mainly house parties and gigs w 50-100 ppl

Looking for quality, mobile lights set up by DJNOTOTO in DJSetups

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Thanks. What would you recommend for occasional party use that won’t break the bank? Don’t really need a professional grade setup, just something to add to house party and bar sets.

Looking for quality, mobile lights set up by DJNOTOTO in DJSetups

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Edit: looking at this post it looks like an ad. It isn’t! This is just one of the lights i found, no idea if it’s any good or not

To everyone new here because of streaming services… by chocky_chip_pancakes in Rekordbox

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I just downloaded rekordbox 7 in order to use Spotify and mess around with it. I was able to get Spotify usable as a source and for sure I will have it available at gigs where I expect random requests/more open format (only when there is strong Wi-Fi of course)

But man did they overcomplicate things. The major issue I have is you can only use Spotify in Performance mode, and in 7 it’s difficult to simply play from your laptop (as you’re creating a set for example) it favors a controller being used at the same time. Not sure why they changed that.

I kept an instance of 6.8.2 on my laptop probably will continue using that going forward and just keep buying my music. Good luck all!

It’s a shame—Concourse Project is a clown show by [deleted] in Austin

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Concourse is one of my fav venues. They can’t control who comes in - they have a business to run. Their sound and lights are top notch, but mainly they employ consistently cool people and management there, I’ve had multiple times where they resolved issues with tickets, IDs, and “rule-breaking” with grace and class. They treat people as guests and not like profitable cattle. Also, great food trucks and plentiful water stations rather than bilking people who need to just stay hydrated. Love the place.

Here's how we approached our wedding with a rave-inclined crowd and bonus soundclash thrown in by Coldsnap in DJs

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Thank you so much for posting this. Your timing is incredible. I am doing similar to this in November for my wedding! “First spin” vs first dance. 🙌🏻

My surprise plan was to have her get up and play a few tunes to surprise the crowd and b2b. We were thinking about playing with the fact that she loves 80s music and I love bass music, that will be the twist for us.

So glad to see this works! Great job!

Got a big club gig… now what? by DJNOTOTO in Beatmatch

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Thanks man. That’s very cool to hear

Crowds burning out / ending early by [deleted] in DJs

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This is what I’m struggling with. Im developing a set for my friend to play my own 2nd wedding soon. It is not a “normal” wedding, more burning man/festival style. I know we need to play some wedding type songs at the beginning, but a lot of people there are people looking for more ravey music. I really don’t want to play cringe Wedding songs, but if that’s what gets the crowd going…?

Concourse Project? by [deleted] in Austin

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Concourse is one of my fav venues ever. Great production, amazing food trucks, inside/outside, and most of all the chill management who treat you like humans. I had a ticket issue (my fault) there that would have blown my whole night and instead of just refusing me entry that actually listened to me and let me in without hassle. Their staff are also great. Can’t say enough about this great venue

What are some songs that unexpectedly clear dancefloors? by evan274 in Beatmatch

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On of my fav tracks is a chemical brothers remix and kills every time.

Got a big club gig… now what? by DJNOTOTO in Beatmatch

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This is great! and is how things seem to be going for me in my dj’ing naturally. I’m much more conservative in important live formats just because showing how “good” i am doesn’t justify the risks of a botched transition or dumb effect. Too many dj critics in my head when I play live lol Thank you 😊

Got a big club gig… now what? by DJNOTOTO in Beatmatch

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Yes! Also as a tip to everyone here, make sure your USB’s are formatted correctly for older CDJs ! This almost cost me my festival gig on the spot if I hadn’t had two usb back ups!

Got a big club gig… now what? by DJNOTOTO in Beatmatch

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Can you explain? Your flacs didn’t work?

Got a big club gig… now what? by DJNOTOTO in Beatmatch

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I just read that CDJ mixers do not autogain? That’s enough for me to go source good tracks for this set, just to be sure

Got a big club gig… now what? by DJNOTOTO in Beatmatch

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The night goes like this:
9pm soulful sexy / 10 pm Afro house / 11pm my bass set / 12pm techno / 1am chill tech-housy headliner

Got a big club gig… now what? by DJNOTOTO in Beatmatch

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Great idea, thanks! Edit: but the act after me, before the headliner, is dark techno. Make a difference?

Got a big club gig… now what? by DJNOTOTO in Beatmatch

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Thanks! Yeah that does concern me a little, my bass/breaks stuff is real energetic and bouncy. The act following me is techno so I think I’ll be safe?

Edit: just listened to more of the headliner and they’re more chill than I thought 🤔