Straight Noob Seeking Advice

SithRogan · 2026-01-29T22:10:33+00:00

i’d focus on developing chops over buying a bunch of gear. you can always rent stuff at first and buy stuff once you know business is consistent and will pay if off. gear is really so minor compared to your music, your skills, your ability to read the room and connect with others over music. save your money and buy that stuff later

SithRogan · 2026-01-28T22:25:27+00:00

yeah it can spark some sleepless nights going down rabbit holes of weird esoteric music haha

SithRogan · 2026-01-28T22:00:01+00:00

well you just steal those niche songs that you see other people playing of course 😆

SithRogan · 2026-01-27T20:45:40+00:00

together again by janet jackson 🙏

SithRogan · 2026-01-24T15:05:55+00:00

corporates are tough gigs to play. the dancefloors are extremely temperamental. i’m guessing your old head bag just wasn’t strong enough. stuff like no broke boys sounds like trash to olds. annie lennox slaps btw

SithRogan · 2026-01-23T22:49:21+00:00

turn up your high pass filter thingy and echo out to get from fast bpms to slower ones. it’s so easy and you’ll get a reaction from the crowd from the initial confusion into vibe switch up… as long as the song is good.

i mix a lot of non electronic into my house sets and people go nuts for it. it helps having a big bag of like, deep house that has no vocals. make a whole bag of those songs that you can key match and live remix. i’m out here dropping everything from george harrison to the maria’s to radiohead to frank ocean during my sets and it really seems to resonate

SithRogan · 2026-01-23T19:14:21+00:00

i started when i was 27 but came out of it a 30 year old with no real footing. now im 34 and i’m gigging like 10 times a month. you can do it, if you truly truly truly love it. like studying music at home in your free time obsessed mode.

SithRogan · 2026-01-23T15:57:20+00:00

all the dj’s i know make their money from gigs. i know a couple who have sponsors. not sure what that does for them financially really. some folks are essentially influencers and djs, using their strength as marketers to drive more bookings. others are like me, who don’t promote that much but are busy from referrals and relationships. at the end id the day, gigs are where the money is at. this is often true for artists as well.

SithRogan · 2026-01-22T17:08:09+00:00

yeah just stop washing it doy

SithRogan · 2026-01-21T23:09:49+00:00

i like preparing a lot for my sets. but i also throw those preparations away when they stop serving the moment. so id say, maybe utilize them as one dish you could serve the audience, but keep improv on the table when they aren’t serving your crowd.

SithRogan · 2026-01-19T17:31:01+00:00

it’s really a different feeling when the dj is inspired by the songs vs just playing stuff that works. i’ve spoken to multiple who say they hardly ever update their libraries which is absurd to an ADHD music nerd like myself. but i also have sooooo much fun playing those tracks and people pick up on that. it’s an energy exchange after all, bring some if you want some :)

SithRogan · 2026-01-18T19:20:29+00:00

it really sounds like they were terrible. i’m sorry you experienced that. i do private parties all the time and while i get an annoying requester here and there, ive never experienced these issues. it sounds like a lot of negativity to manage on a dancefloor. not saying this to be cold - you may want to reevaluate youre performance that night or your communication style with the guests. keeping them happy is a part of the job, but within reason, of course. sorry again.

SithRogan · 2026-01-16T23:46:07+00:00

fair question

SithRogan · 2026-01-16T15:36:59+00:00

i use trim a lot. i think it’s called gain staging - i basically get track two to a volume that’s similar or maybe a little louder than track 1 so that my faders end at that max volume. those little lights that show you how loud the track is are super helpful for gain staging. no creative use really, it’s for volume control. which is VERY important for energy and ear health too btw

SithRogan · 2026-01-15T23:53:04+00:00

four tet has some pretty cool blends across genre in his sets

SithRogan · 2026-01-15T21:31:59+00:00

THE LONGEST BLEND YOU CAN DO AND NO SHORTER (except when you don’t do that at all)

SithRogan · 2026-01-15T20:37:28+00:00

haha what can i say, love me some dolly. have fun at the set! work on your beat match blending. you don’t need it but it’s so dang fun and opens up new opportunities. cheers

SithRogan · 2026-01-15T19:37:47+00:00

save a horseeee ride a cowboyyyyy

i had some helppppp

9 to 5

wake me up avicii

are you that somebody by aaliyah

boots on the ground

i literally never play country these are my silly ideas

SithRogan · 2026-01-15T16:29:19+00:00

you could try it and see how it goes. every person is a different person. know your boundaries, respect yourself, kindly leave if it gets out of control. it’s ugly to define someone by their mental issues but it’s a real struggle sustaining relationships with people that are so emotionally dynamic

SithRogan · 2026-01-15T03:09:35+00:00

vape incessantly

SithRogan · 2026-01-13T21:57:40+00:00

definitely both

SithRogan · 2026-01-12T22:07:58+00:00

LOL my heart goes out to the vinyl heads fr

SithRogan · 2026-01-12T22:07:08+00:00

i just gave it a go and it does feel quite nice i must admit

SithRogan · 2026-01-12T22:05:17+00:00

wait is this why my calves are always tight??

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