Mitch Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Where does live mixing with a midi controller come into it?(not using sync of course). Guess it's not premix therefore more like CDJs than ableton.. I would mix it on cdjs if I had access to some but limited to midi controller ATM ha.I Think mrchris is onto something, submit a list of what gear and software was used, along with any automation features used in the process.However the bottom line is you don't want to let the judging / criteria get too technical and detract from the mix itself, as what really matters is the music, coz that's why we all do this at the end of the day, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapFive Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 true but i just dont want people to feel dis advantaged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapFive Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 i like what mr chris said, good idea, we will see what we can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imadje Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Just my opinion but I totally disagree.The whole point of djing is that you choose the tech that suits you and then make the sounds you like.My mixes are scruffy and have issues because i do everything live. I like that, it adds to the energy and you can tell I'm really involved. On a recording it may not come across as brilliant after a few listens but live it always rocks.Ableton/synced mixes all the sound the same to me, they all have that tinny time-warping sound and have no energy other than that the songs give to it so may as well be playlists to me.It's just my opinion of course but i loved the idea of this comp because i thought it would give a clearer indication of what people really like to listen to regardless of tech. i.e. if some vinyl head discovers he's voted for all ableton mixes without realising then maybe there is a lesson to be learnt in that? and vice versa.I would say feel free to post what kit you've used but i dont think a handicap is necessary. I would automatically score someone lower if i can hear time-warping... not coz i think it's cheating, i just dont like how it sounds or feels.If it sounds good it is good, vote accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattus123 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 im gonna second with foolishthis comp started out as just a way to get everyone to post mixes up so that other members can offer advice. I have seen this comp as a more educational thing in which EVERYONE can benefit from, regardless of whether you win the headphones or not.I mean, i dont really mind if i wint the headphones, im doing it for the advice i get from my submitted mix..the headphones jsut gave me motivation to post up a mix sooner rather than laterWhat im trying ot get at, is i tihnk the rules r getting a bit to compicated. i think mix with whatever you feel comfortable with, aslong as at the end of the day you learned something from it, thats what really matters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupe Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 ^ wise x 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imadje Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 ok here's an idea:we all post with no kit listed and no handicap. vote and see who wins.then post kit lists and apply handicap to same votes and see if results are any different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styga Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 im gunna give this a crack even though i know its gunna be pretty shit but may as well, what have i got to lose haha its only gunna help me get use to beat matching so yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fackedd Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 whats stopping people from lying about which gear they are using though?It's funny how when there is a worth while prize up for grabs all this shit comes up haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 whats stopping people from lying about which gear they are using though?It's funny how when there is a worth while prize up for grabs all this shit comes up haha.honesty i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styga Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 who gives a shit what gear you do have, whatever gear you have you should know how to use it to the best it can be used and you should be able to make something good out of it. we are all DJs and its what we like to do, this comp was only made for some fun and to give advice on peoples mix's at where they went wrong, and because caps is such a generous guy hes donated a pair of XD53sso lets not worry about what equipment anyones using or about any handicaps, just post up ya mix when ya done and we'll sort shit out from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imadje Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 whats stopping people from lying about which gear they are using though?It's funny how when there is a worth while prize up for grabs all this shit comes up haha.^Thats why i thought the whole idea of posting mixes without any mention of gear was ideal at first. We just use our ears and learn what we like without worrying about the baggage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 who gives a shit what gear you do have, whatever gear you have you should know how to use it to the best it can be used and you should be able to make something good out of it. we are all DJs and its what we like to do, this comp was only made for some fun and to give advice on peoples mix's at where they went wrong, and because caps is such a generous guy hes donated a pair of XD53sso lets not worry about what equipment anyones using or about any handicaps, just post up ya mix when ya done and we'll sort shit out from therei think what some are concerned about it someone using production software to create a perfect and flawless mix that will win, which is producing really not DJing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imadje Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 they are concerned, but there's no need to be.Prod sounds like prod, clinical, synthetic, like a tune.DJing sounds like DJing: analogue, full of energy, keeps you on the edge of your toes...If you all vote for a prod mix because it sounds "perfect" then perhaps you should admit to yourself that that is the sound you want to produce. Even if you still want to play on dex for fun.I love the human element, I love mistakes, I love live gigs over recorded albums. I will just vote for the best, the one that makes me feel good and shake my arse... not the one that is "perfect". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellissentials Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Ok well guys... I got ALL the tracks (there's an exception with one of them, and I'll talk about it after the competition) I assume this will be anonymous mixes? Or are we just going to be identified? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupe Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I assume this will be anonymous mixes? Or are we just going to be identified?read the first post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismak Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 The people have spoken! Lets get mxing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapFive Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 dont forget guys, make sure you push peeps to join so they can vote for you! if you aren't a member you cant vote! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellissentials Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 There's a few tracks that just do not suit this mix.... did you think of that when creating a tracklist? (no offense, there's just a few tracks that really bother me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imadje Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 i agree mate, but i think thats why cap said the mix has to contain 10 tracks out of the 13 on offer. It gives us all more chance to do something that suits our style.TBH I'd only heard one of the songs before, and none would be my usual choices but I love a challenge. So far I've had 4 goes and each time only ended up with 2 or 3 of the breakdowns/main riffs of the 13 songs but using elements of the build up and hooks from all of them. Havent done a rec i'm happy with yet but will post whatever I get done to let everyone point out where I'm rubbish anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapFive Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 Yeah that's the reason I said 10 out of 13, pick the ones YOU think go best and if you are wrong, you will see it in the voting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styga Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 i never even noticed there was 13 songs haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellissentials Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 I BARELY made the 10 track mark between restrictions etc! lol I was 8 tracks deep in the mix, a GREAT recording (the one I was going to use) . . . and my knee hit the power button on my computer which was wonderfully set to "shut down" .....Yeah I've changed my setup a bit and made the power button do NOTHING grrr : / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupe Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 there was some sort of issue with incoming emails (webhosts fault)Note that submissions need to go toausdjforums @ gmail . comFIRST POST UPDATED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapFive Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 so has anyone actually got something together for this? only 2 and a bit weeks left guys?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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