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  1. Controlling the Remix Decks of traktor pro with one program for every controller

    Some of you know me of the article on DJTECHTOOLS of "four hacker projects unlock traktor remix decks".
    I've worked out my project to a single .exe file
    features:
    1) first time a guided setup of your midi controller (with interface)
    2) other times are the preferences loaded automaticly, so no setup everytime
    3) for every controller
    4) I can make a midi-fighter version for you guys.
    5) It's free (no surveys, no adds. I did it just for the fame ^^)
    This is pc only (at the moment....)
    video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_jZ8DlTk2A&feature=plcp

    Let me know something if you want an article…

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    • How to use effects to get better crowd reaction - guide

      There is a huge list of effects (on Traktor at least), and it is hard to decide when and why to use them in order to make an impression on the crowd. It is not hard to apply an effect on your mix, the hard part is to apply the effect at the right time in order to obtain best results. I know this can very well be something that every DJ does and it becomes somewhat of a characterizing part of his/her style, but there is a general consensus on a number of technics that can be thought of…

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      • Mixing Tutorials - Transitions & Effects on Traktor / Serato

        Different ways to transition into different song genres like breakdowns coupled with transition effects that go with it. Everyone can beatmatch but it's the technique on these transitions that makes DJ's interesting.

        70 votes
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        • the process of creating a controllerist routine - song/loop selection, which parts to mix together, etc.

          How you think of a controllerist routine, which songs to use together and why, how to prepare different samples and sections, basically the whole process behind making your own routines.

          53 votes
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          • intergating visuals into your club routine

            a guide on using VJ software side by side your DJ software. Pro and cons etc

            34 votes
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            • 31 votes
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              • 28 votes
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                • Reviews about "underground" artists

                  I would love to hear how other producers do their own tunes, what they like about their own style, what is their core tecnique and more. You can pick an "underground artists" (means like...skilled bedroom producers, not-famous artists...) every week, asking them some interesting question.

                  WHY SHOULD YOU DO IT? Answer: WHY NOT? upcoming artists have a free mind, free way to approach stuff and I think it is usefull to listen to their words and tunes in order to get inspired and boost personal creativity.

                  I am keen on this particular topic. If you need it I can help…

                  24 votes
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                  • Show how to setup maschine - midifighter - X1 - S4 - Traktor 2 - ableton - ...

                    And once we got the setup understood, show us what to do with all those goodies in a tutorials for dummies :)

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                    • More performance techniques for a range of uses. Emphasis on using that many unused tools in traktor and comparable softwares.

                      We often overlook some of the most impressive features of the performance softwares that use. How to better us the loop recorder and perform it in a live set. How to incorporate original music into a set. Using the clips section to play dj tools to live remix music.

                      19 votes
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                      • Legal rights, MP3, DRM, Law!

                        Hey Guys! I think that many of you will find this interesting and useful!
                        So, as I heard, every acc file you download from Beatport etc, is coded with DRM. As you download your songs to windows platform, and then copy this files to your gig laptop - mac, the DRM disappears due to some "technical" stuff. The same thing is while you backup your music library into external drive. NOW, The problem appears for example in Poland. The police is controlling some of the clubs in order to find the illegal downloaded music, and thats okej. But, sometimes while…

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                        • Tutorial: Mad Zachs Sample packs

                          I really like Zachs sample packs, i think it would be great if he showed us how he makes them so we could make our own and share them on the forum. it would be good if you could include why he decided on the current layout, how he decides on sound design aspects, and how to liven up the samples (make more interesting/complex).

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                          • Share your followers music occasionally when its good! Bi-weekly collections of tracks that feature fan DJ's and their hardware/software

                            Post some songs sent to your DJTechtools soundcloud. It will increase readership, reward your dedicated fans and fellow DJs and maybe inspire new set-ups!

                            14 votes
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                            • Setting Up

                              How to setup your gear before the gig (How to sound check properly).

                              14 votes
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                              • How to approach record labels & get your tracks singed.

                                It would be great to do a article on the do's and don't of how to go about getting your tracks signed to a record label.

                                Maybe you can get some inside advise form big artists and top labels.

                                Also you should include a pice on some new creative ways to approach this task.
                                And for all the new producers like my self it will also be solid if this article gave a brief intro on how the music industry works, in terms of record deals, track signing and copy rites and so on.

                                The method of emailing your track…

                                13 votes
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                                • Make new chroma caps please!! More brand options!!!!

                                  I have mostly pioneer gear with the exception of some technics. Would like some chroma caps as I have them on an s4. But I love my djm mixer more. Please make new ones that will work on a pioneer mixer!!!!

                                  9 votes
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                                  • Using twitter as a MIDI controller,Let people be part of your set.

                                    I have been working in a twitter interface that sends MIDI messages to any software and lets you Mix or trigger effects via Tweets, This can be useful if you want to give your crowd the feeling that they are the ones controlling the music!

                                    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LopO-sho2mw

                                    9 votes
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                                    • OEM DJ equipment and controllers from Asia.

                                      I have seen a lot of OEM DJ equipment that looks to me like it is made in the same factory's as the Big brands in China. Lots of controllers and Dj equipment that has a KIRF image to people in the west. Is this stuff any good and are we being ripped off as DJ's are suckers for brands and image.

                                      8 votes
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                                      • 8 votes
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                                        • More business advice....

                                          More articles on how to grow your business/income, travel/gig advice, travel/storage products, etc....

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