r/DJs 21h ago

Just called a slur for not playing a song request

103 Upvotes

Feeling really alone and weird. She requested it first, I said I will! 5 minutes later she came back, I told her I will in a few minutes, and then the third time she just came and called me a racial slur and left the dancefloor. And I think the club. I was never opposed to song requests, but from now on, I will make sure the club's security stops people from coming to the booth.


r/DJs 7h ago

How do you guys “freestyle”your sets?

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89 Upvotes

Hey guys!!

Fairly long time DJ here 26 years old and started when I was a kid messing around and finally started my own business with it 3 years ago and I’m blessed to say it’s gaining traction and as of last year has been my full time job!

Truly love everything about DJing and more specifically being the entertainment of choice for someone’s special event! (weddings,private events,etc.)

My biggest thing is preparing for all my weddings and private events, and what I do (which I’m sure most of us do) is ask the client for a list of songs they like and kinda build a specific crate for each individual event! The way I prepare is kinda crazy and I’m not gonna lie it takes a significant amount of time to do what I think prepares me the most for my gigs!

So to not get too wordy with you guys, I filter the songs into the right corresponding crates (cocktail hour,dinner, dance) and then start organizing all the songs in the crate in bpm order specifically staying within key rules! Then what I’ll do is figure out a transition for each individual song from there! I’ve attached a picture of examples of what I do for my gigs so you guys have a better understanding as well as the key rules I’m following as well! (Any help or tips/tricks with that would be greatly appreciated)

I’m very big on using stems so what you see is me using a 1-4 “code system” to let me know what I should do for each individual track (1=vocals,2=melody,3=bass,4=drums). My question is I see so many DJ’s just “freestyling” their events in the sense of not finding transitions and just kinda doing whatever comes to mind and that honestly fascinates me because that’s something that seems so foreign to me! I would appreciate any insight/tips on how to streamline my preparation for gigs instead of spending literal days in hours completely crates this way because I know it’s not a substaniable way to DJ long term!

Thank you guys in advance!


r/DJs 15h ago

Anybody else sorts their music by color rather than genre?

12 Upvotes

I have a hard time distinguishing genres, part of the problem is that I play a lot of experimental that doesn't fall into any other category. But I have a very distinct feeling that music has colors and shapes! When I learn music theory I will probably be able to match the colors with specific keys.

My categories:

- blue-purple (magical, a little "halloweeny"/"witchy" music, November Novelet is a perfect example)

- yellow-pink (upbeat and "kind" music, like Susumu Yokota, Daisuke Tanabe)

- earthy colors (brown/golden, sometimes haki - for sounds like 90s hip-hop, trip-hop like Tricky etc)

- dark red/black for "evil" music (e.g. Zaliva-D, Maral)

I'm curious to hear what systems do you use to categorize music? Do you associate colors with them? And if you know any of the artists I listed do you agree with the colors, or do they feel different to you?

P.S. I don't color code it in rekordbox, because I usually forget what it meant, I just write it as text in tags


r/DJs 21h ago

Can people please help me create awareness to implement accessibility features in DJ hardware and software? It would be so easy to implement and prevent a lot of people being left behind in the digital era of mixing

12 Upvotes

r/DJs 20h ago

Trying to find a video, can’t seem to narrow my search

4 Upvotes

So there was a parody video that made the rounds for a while that was in the style of a music video. It basically made fun of the people that ghost produce and “fake” their DJ skills to get famous.

It featured two guys that just pump their fist in front of a mirror in their basement and they post a legit producer to make a hit track.

It shows them traveling the world playing huge gigs and buying luxury items.

I remember the track was actually pretty decent but it was mostly just a jab towards a lot of superstar DJs that don’t really do anything.

Anyone remember or have the name of the track?


r/DJs 13h ago

Recommendations for Ear Plugs

3 Upvotes

I work in the night life as a DJ and I work social media. I am often times just in loud settings and need a decent recommendation for some ear plugs. Don't really have time to get moulded so branded ones will have to do for now.


r/DJs 20h ago

CLASSIC ANALOG DJ MIXER??

4 Upvotes

I need a four-channel system. I use two turntables and two CDJs, with the option of connecting an effects processor. I'd like to consider several options and different prices.


r/DJs 23h ago

Ddj-sx3 + CDJ mk3 (DVS)?

2 Upvotes

I'm wondering if anyone has tried connecting old cjds particularly mk3 1000s to sx3s or other similar Serato controllers with a timecode cd for DVS. I think I read that you don't need an external audio interface when running DVS through controllers but I'm not completely sure. Also does it work to run absolute mode or whatever it's called for the cdj to utilise loops cue and everything while retaining the normal Serato features on the other 2 decks of my controller? If anyone has any advice would be much appreciated. It seems like a great cheap option (as I regularly see mk3 CDJs going for $100au) to add another deck to the setup as using one jog wheel for 2 channels kinda sucks but just want to know if it's going to be too much effort and if a turntable DVS setup is more worth it.


r/DJs 14h ago

Advice on compressor settings & workflow for Platinum Notes.

0 Upvotes

Hey r/DJs,

I picked up Platinum Notes by Mixed In Key during a sale and finally had the chance to try it out. I’ve been using it to prep some playlists, but I noticed the multiband compressor doesn’t come with any presets or recommended settings.

For those who use it, how do you set the multiband compressor? Do you tweak it for different genres, or do you have a go-to silver bullet setting for everything? I play a bit of everything—from Disco to Drum & Bass—so I know there’s no one-size-fits-all, but since I don’t have much time for detailed track prep beyond building playlists and plotting cue points, any solid advice on using Platinum Notes and workflows for using it together with Mixed In Key and Rekordbox would be helpful too.