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Off The Record - The DJ Podcast by Crossfader

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Mar 21, 2024 • 53min

EP. 92 - Why Open Format DJs Dominate the CLUB Scene

Exploring why open format DJs dominate the club scene, responsibilities during club incidents, and adding new tracks to your playlist. Discover the benefits of fasting, discussions on British weather, open format DJing techniques, and the evolution of DJs into open format mixing. Learn tips on preparing for a house festival, exploring energetic remixes, and reviewing tracks for summer outdoor venues.
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Mar 14, 2024 • 48min

Ep 91. What They Don't Tell You about being a DJ & Is a $3700 DJ mixer worth it?

Exploring the pricey AlphaTheta Euphonia rotary mixer & mental health challenges for DJs. Tips on maintaining well-being, balancing gigs, and avoiding burnout. Plus, a game segment to enhance DJ music libraries and insights on track categorization and playlist selection.
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Mar 7, 2024 • 48min

Ep.90 Where To Get Music & How To Know What Genre A Track Is.

Learn where to find music as a DJ in 2024 - DJ Pools, Streaming, Email lists? Play the new game 'Add to Playlist' and guess genres of tracks. Discover benefits of DJ pools, local music storage, and strategies for using streaming services. Dive into track genres, energy levels, and engaging with listeners.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 51min

Ep.89 Two Channels Vs Four Channels - How many do you need?

Debate between using 2 channels vs 4 channels in DJing. Benefits of sticking to 2 channels before advancing. Tips for dealing with disliked tracks. Excitement for new FLX4 Pro Course launch. Discount code for DJ courses. Showcasing new studio setup. VR DJing and genre fusion exploration.
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Feb 22, 2024 • 46min

Ep.88 Are new DJs lazy? Plus, what would you do if your equipment broke before a set?

Discussion on whether new DJs are lazy for getting music from others or just efficient; What to do if equipment breaks before a set; Chart challenge on UK GARAGE music; Studio update with new seating arrangement; Importance of DJ names as a branding tool; Debate on curating one's music library vs sharing collections; Positive shift towards music sharing and collaboration in the DJ community
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Feb 8, 2024 • 45min

Ep.87 The POWER of DJ Friendships

In this episode, BLAKEY, former head of Serato UK and champion DJ, joins to discuss his DJing journey and his involvement in the DJ hero game. The episode also emphasizes the importance of DJ friendships in the industry and the effects of burnout. The speakers share their top five songs for building up to the peak in a DJ set and discuss selling techniques for turntables. They also touch upon the new Alpha Theatre brand, Serato courses, and differences between RX three and omnisue controllers.
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Feb 1, 2024 • 47min

EP 86. Is Pioneer DJ dead? The Podcast is back for 2024!

The hosts discuss the uncertainty surrounding Pioneer DJ and the recent acquisition of Serato by Alpha Theta. They also critique DJ equipment preferences and express frustration with expensive gear. In a fun game, they rank the ten worst business names. They talk about upcoming products and courses for DJ Flex 4 users, as well as plans for subtitles in their courses. They share a story about discovering a hidden function in a product they were reviewing, which was implemented as a feature in a new firmware update.
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Dec 21, 2023 • 58min

Ep 85. Wrap Up Of 2023! Is This The End Of DJing as we know it?

Reflect on the year and set goals for 2024. Explore dilemmas faced by DJs in curating a set. Play a game with songs from 2004. Chat about Christmas plans and music production advice. Discuss the future of DJing and speculations for 2024.
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Dec 14, 2023 • 47min

Ep.84 Why is nobody dancing at your gig?

The podcast covers a range of random DJ-related topics, including a hilarious story about a woman playing 'spoons'. They also give advice on how to get people to dance at gigs and discuss 00's rock anthems. They share their excitement for a challenge involving rock anthems and discuss their opinions on the song 'Lincoln Park in the End'. The hosts also discuss their personal song preferences, offer a discount on their DJ courses, and explore the challenges of transitioning from turntables to controllers in DJing.
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Dec 7, 2023 • 43min

Ep83. Why Social Media Is Bad For DJs

Debate on social media and DJing, the uncertainty surrounding Pioneer DJ's future, massive update from DJAY Pro, the impact of social media on DJ careers, experiences at DJ shows, and a fun segment ranking electro house songs from the early 2000s.

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