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DJ terminology/lingo
Before we can even get into our industry, we all have to be speaking the same language. Here are a few terms you should know to communicate with other DJs effectively. This lists terms commonly -
Scratching
[] The cut scratch is also known as a release, chop or stab (sometimes even'sampling' when done at a basic level), and involves both hands. The record is released (the scratching hand lets the -
Main Page
Welcome to DJ Techniques. This site is intended to be a guide about all aspects of djing, from Turntablism to Mixing, history to Mobile DJing. We are currently editing over 360 articles, and you can -
DJ Premier
This article is a stub (i.e., very short!). You can help dj wiki by expanding it. DJ Premier (born Christopher E. Martin 1966-03-21) is a prominent turntablist and hip hop producer, the -
Akrika Bambaata
This article is a stub (i.e., very short!). You can help dj wiki by expanding it. Afrika Bambaataa (born Kevin Donovan on April 17 or 1957-10-04 or 1960) is a DJ and -
DJ Kool Herc
DJ Kool Herc (or Kool DJ Herc) was born Clive Campbell on 1955-04-16 in Kingston, Jamaica. While growing up in Kingston he saw and heard the sound systems firsthand at neighborhood parties called -
DJ Magazine
This article is a stub (i.e., very short!). You can help dj wiki by expanding it. DJ Magazine is a fortnightly magazine based on electronic dance music and club djs, and was established in -
Servicing a turntable
Turntables get worn over use and components can be damaged by DJ use (or misuse), and the turntable will eventually need servicing to keep them going. This page is a summary of all the techniques -
Turntable
A turntable is essentially a DJ's phonograph for playing back Vinyl records, of which the most common is the Technics SL-1200. Turntables come in many different forms these days, but all play back -
TTM
TTM, or Turntablist Transcription Methodology, is a notation system for scratching and turntablism designed by John Carluccio (a Brooklyn-based artist best known for the Battlesounds documentary film on turntablism), by Ethan Imboden, and by -
Rane Corporation
Rane Corporation is an established innovator in providing problem-solving professional audio tools at an affordable price with uncontested reliability. Rane Corporation, founded and incorporated in 1981 in Washington State, is a privately held company -
Turntable configuration
There are a number of different configurations of the classic'two turntables and a mixer' set up in use by various DJs, based on the preference of the DJ. See the varying configurations below, along -
Mobile DJ
Mobile disc jockeys (or mobile DJs), also known in the United Kingdom as mobile discos, are disc jockeys that travel or tour with portable sound systems and play from an extensive collection of pre-recorded -
Variant scratches
This page is for all the variant scratches and scratching techniques that exist, and is provided as a guide for most of, but not all of, the extra kinds of scratches you may encounter. As -
Stanton
This article is a stub (i.e., very short!). You can help dj wiki by expanding it. Stanton, full name Stanton Magnetics, are a manufacturer of dj equipment and turntables. -
Servicing a mixer
Mixers get damaged and worn out over time due to the DJ using them, and eventually will need service to keep them going. Many parts of the mixer can be serviced, and this page is -
Mixer
This article is a stub (i.e., very short!). You can help dj wiki by expanding it. A mixer is a piece of equipment for mixing two audio signals together. Most DJs use a specially -
Technics SL-1200
This article is a stub (i.e., very short!). You can help dj wiki by expanding it. The Technics SL-1200 Mk II (Mark 2) is the standard DJ Turntable, and has been since its -
Serato Scratch Live
This article is a stub (i.e., very short!). You can help dj wiki by expanding it. Scratch Live is a vinyl emulation software application created by New Zealand based Serato Audio Research, distributed by -
DJ Quest
DJ Quest (Carlos Aguilar) was born in 1973 in El Salvador. While there are others using the name'DJ Quest', Carlos Aguilar has most likely had the moniker the longest,. He is considered one of -
Beatmatching
The technique of matching the tempos of two tracks for mixing them, and getting them in sync and in phrases. Done using the pitch control on the Turntable or CD deck, which may or not -
Ion
This article is a stub (i.e., very short!). You can help dj wiki by expanding it. Ion are a minor equipment manufacturer most known for their entry-level equipment often sold in packages. -
A Beginner's Guide to DJ Equipment
Buying your first DJ setup can be scary. Using our knowledge, we're going to break it down very simply. Please note: you'll always be able to find exceptions, but we are focused on -
Korg
This article is a stub (i.e., very short!). You can help dj wiki by expanding it. Korg are an electronic musical instrument manufacturer most known by DJs for their flagship effects unit the Kaoss -
Technics
This article is a stub (i.e., very short!). You can help dj wiki by expanding it. Technics are an audio and dj equipment manufacturer, most noted for their production of the SL-1200 turntable
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