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Tech Talk

Learning is not attained by chance. It must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.

ABIGAIL ADAMS

There are many DJs that can crossfade, beat mix, and scratch but only a distinct minority have technical mastery of their gear and mixing techniques. This takes self-education and practice. Don’t gloss over the fundamentals or you will miss learning key elements, develop bad habits, and your overall skill set will be poor. New forms of technology are changing the ways DJs play and control music, bringing about a renaissance in the industry. DJs now have the tools to create, remix, and deconstruct music in previously unprecedented ways. With power comes responsibility. Now, more than ever, gaining a solid understanding ...

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