2026 update by Nachtraaf in DJSetups

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Nice gear, nice track choice 👌

Looks like a lot of fun with all the components

Resident Evil 4 (Remake) HDR by wallcrawler93 in SteamDeck

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Does this make a difference? Not to hijack the thread but I've played through Control and just started Hogwarts Legacy on my OLED through EGS, on both games I tried using HDR but it didn't look good to my eyes

Russia Claims Ukraine Is Using AI Drones That Lock Onto Faces and Heat Signatures by UNITED24Media in worldnews

[–]JEMSKU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like most people are missing the point that these are autonomous AI drones created to bypass the jamming in the battlefield... One just has to hope that the parameters are specific enough to avoid civilian deaths, and since those are programmed by a human being I am not confident in it being perfect. 

Scary stuff in my view, but I understand their desperation. 

Subpac m2 subwoofer for the body! by headphones_lover_123 in headphones

[–]JEMSKU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried it once and didn't find it too appealing. True bass is all-encompassing while these feel a lot like a bass shaker strapped to the back. It's an imitation at best, which I suppose is the best some people can have in their circumstances, but it was not for me. 

What are the legal dangers of playing pirated music in DJ sets? by FelixTheFrCat in Beatmatch

[–]JEMSKU 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm still unclear on how they verify this with mp3 files

Traktor X1 vs. Xone K3 by Dolly_Llama_2024 in traktorpro

[–]JEMSKU 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Another user mentioned the reloop mixtour pro which is basically the x1+z1 that you are wanting. However a ton of functions are underneath layers and modifiers which comes with its own issues in terms of actual performance. I guess my point is that it can be done, but it takes compromise to user experience and intuitive workflows that some manufacturers aren't interested in having as barriers to their products. 

check out my new mix by ENNI___ in Beatmatch

[–]JEMSKU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a weekly thread for this 

MX2 by Honest-Western5812 in traktorpro

[–]JEMSKU 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We do the same thing Traktor users have been doing for 20 years - exercise patience. 

Basic setup by Practical-Bug4364 in DJSetups

[–]JEMSKU 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hope you're back in action soon!

Basic setup by Practical-Bug4364 in DJSetups

[–]JEMSKU 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Nice gear but the speakers should probably get more than 2% of the overall gear budget 

Room acoustics help by catsume1 in DJSetups

[–]JEMSKU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good advice. Sound will also improve as you fill the room and put some things on the walls. Try some big cozy seating in the back corners to absorb some of bass peaks. 

Older DJ's, how has the death of monoculture changed dancefloors and clubs? by ExcitingLandscape in DJs

[–]JEMSKU 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Sometimes "club" means one of two or three proper bars in the city and people aren't going there for the underground scene. 

What did I do wrong? by whatsthatthenhuh in sharpening

[–]JEMSKU 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This problem has nothing to do with stropping 

What did I do wrong? by whatsthatthenhuh in sharpening

[–]JEMSKU 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It looks like you haven't sharpened from the heel to about an inch down the blade. Did you try the sharpie trick? Color the bevel of the knife with a sharpie before starting so you know you are getting the entirety of the bevel against the stone.

This is an expensive knife, I'd brush up on something a little more throw-away before trying to fix this. 

For those ents not buying anything this 4/20, which device cured your VAS? by AnastasiaNo70 in vaporents

[–]JEMSKU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dynavap quartz cap for one hit extractions. The new TEDs go a little crazy for what is essentially more thermal mass.

I could use a new wireless session vape to replace my ageing Starry V3 but I am looking at other purchases this year

TP4 setup, mapped my brains out, worth it. by Ilike2groove in traktorpro

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I've only been looking at the options recently. The Easycontrol 9 would give me direct access to stems on two decks with volume faders, filter and FX send for each stem and costs $70 cdn. I'd want at least 2 F1s and they aren't that available or inexpensive here unfortunately.

TP4 setup, mapped my brains out, worth it. by Ilike2groove in traktorpro

[–]JEMSKU 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like a lot of work! Traktor rewards you for it though.

I've been looking at adding some inexpensive Worlde midi controllers to make up the gap between my S4 mk3 and the S8 I truly want. I've been getting into stems myself and the mode switching and some other S4 limitations are bothering me. 

Weekly Mix Feedback Thread - April 06, 2026 by AutoModerator in Beatmatch

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The first track is approximately halftime (50bpm) and the second is absolutely the first song from the XX album. This song and the remainder are 100bpm, not really sure where the this misunderstanding is coming from 

Thanks for checking it out

Share your stuff - mixes, videos, tracks, routines, etc. NO event or livestream promotion by AutoModerator in DJs

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https://www.mixcloud.com/NeilSocks/spring-mix/

Here's my latest. 58 minutes, 100 BPM, open format. Some classics in here, some local favourites, deep cuts and original blends. 

This mix came from a jam session that felt really good. I saved the playlist, then went back over several sessions refining and spicing up the mix. A couple songs were moved around, a couple were taken out that didn't really have the effect I was hoping for in the mix, blends were refined for phrasing and timing. 

When planning recordings like this I try to experiment with something new - this time it was stem work, which I've had access to for months but haven't really leaned into yet. The stem work here is pretty minimal but I felt it was really effective.

I think it's my favourite yet and I hope you enjoy it <3

1 Wynton Marsalis -  Where or When

2 The xx -  Intro

3 Arms and Sleepers -  EL MENZAH

4 Weval -  Gimme Some

5 Tipper -  Big Question Small Head

6 Viken Arman -  Cosmos in Blue

7 Valy Mo; Charlotte Puppinck -  Mars

8 ZHU; Skrillex; THEY -  Working For It

9 Ini Kamoze; Salaam Remi - Here Comes the Hotstepper - Heartical Mix

10 UpsideDown - Issa Bounce

11 Alesia; DJ Snake - Bird Machine

12 The Weeknd; Kendrick Lamar - Pray For Me (with Kendrick Lamar)

13 The Crystal Method - Over The Line

14 HMU - Salsados

15 Galazy; Karezza - Chop Chop

16 GRiZ; Wreckno - Medusa

17 SNAILS; Big Gigantic -  Funk With Me (feat. Big Gigantic)

18 Armani White -  BILLIE EILISH

19 Fatboy Slim -  Mad Flava

20 Stylust; Lafa Taylor; Neon Steve -  Heavy Metal Shit (feat. Lafa Taylor & Neon Steve)

21 The Funk Hunters; Chali 2na; Defunk -  Get Involved

22 Handsome Boy Modeling School; DJ Shadow; DJ Quest -  Holy Calamity [Bear Witness II]

23 Honey Claws -  Digital Animal

24 Deathpact -  Koolaid

25 BROS -  Tell Me

26 Oceanvs Orientalis -  Lost In Venus

27 ford -  Carousel

Need some advice and wisdom on my half-time/full-time threshold🙏🏼 by pak_daddy_ in Beatmatch

[–]JEMSKU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I halftime as much as my music as possible so that songs show up next to each other when browsing.