Hiroshi

So I took a lot of time off from the forums to smash some practise. And this is what came up. Still not perfect, but hey it's a start. http://soundcloud.com/sergeant-hiro/half-hour-hardcore-mix-9-6-12

Next paycheque.

Well I got Mixed in Key because I have zero musical understanding outside of "I like that song." I don't want to make DJing too lazy for myself. There isn't any fun in having no challenge.

As another noob who just got this since everyone here said "do it fgt" I'd like to know if Platinum Notes is worth it? I got this funny feeling I don't need it, though.

Well, it's better than dubstep.

Oh I have complete faith in myself. In fact, I'm happy I with how it turned out overall. I just know it needs work. And I know where it needs work. Don't let my odd sense of humour put you off. I know I could have done a lot worse. Edit: Also just realised I did this in the wrong section. Sorry.

http://soundcloud.com/george-sano/noob-deluxe-an-asian-mixes Fuck-ups that I am aware of: - Poor application of LPF at about 0:24 and 0:35 - Slight mis-timing of the mix at about 3:35 - 2:48. Could have done better on the transformer. - 5:28 I'm too slow mixing back to the track. - 11:57 I didn't fade out fast enough, and had to cut the track. - WAAAAAY overdid the filter at 13:15 - Shitty fadeout from 15:00

I work in a menswear store. I can't really level homosexuality at anyone.

For the none of you who care, here is an update: I hope Laidback Luke dies in a fire (I hate his remixes, but I bet the boys at work will go bananas); I tried using BPM lock to make this shit go away faster, but I do a better job on the pitch bend than the machines (refused to use it before); and how I can work in Chris Brown without sounding like shit is beyond me. As you can guess, I'm out of my element here. Can't wait to get back to my hardcore.

I kinda figured out what to do after posting this, as is usually the case. This isn't going to be pleasant. EDIT: OH GOD THIS ARIA WEBSITE SHIT IS AWFUL WHY ARE THESE GUYS IN CHARGE OF ANYTHING

The boys at work want me to record them a set. They like electro/pop/whatever the kids like these days. I don't and have no idea what's popular. And I have no way of finding the songs they want/do like. Does anyone know where the hell I can find Cobra Starship/Usher remixes/extended cuts that don't suck arse? I've tried all my usual spots (iTunes, Beatport, IMO Download, TrackItDown) and so far nothing is really coming up. Failing that, how the fuck do I go about mixing pop music into this?

Just checking

Well uh... I do happy hardcore, does that change the rules or what? I know a lot of hardcore DJs can be pretty heavy on the effects so I don't know if thats good or bad.

I cut my effect-usage even further. Is once every two songs still too much?

Oh I know them all pretty well now. At least I think I do. I just wanted some cleaning up tips. I like to believe I do alright for a noob (but I probably still sound like shit)