EDM Essentials
Articles
The Painful Truth About DJs
Epic 22 page article explaining why people become DJs, the difference between good and great DJs, how DJs hype themselves up, how friendship gets in the way of professionalism, and much more. Not for the faint of heart.
Why We Rave
Everyone claims to be in the rave scene for the music. I doubt the music is their primary reason.
All Kinds of DJs
I discuss the factors that give rise to a variety of DJs, and how there is no wrong way to DJ.
Why DJ Quality Control Does Not Exist In The Rave Scene
Chapter 1:
History and Evolution
I examine factors that raised the standards of DJing, and factors that would eventually contribute to its demise.
Chapter 2:
The Promoter's Favorite Strategy
Chapter two of Quality Control Series focuses on the promoter's favorite strategy. I discuss pros and cons of this strategy, and how promoters exploit DJs with this strategy.
Chapter 3:
Good For One Hour
Chapter three lists the three standards by which I judge DJs, and why most fail to meet those standards. I discuss the problems with purism, the reliance on gimmicks, and the pathetic standard the rave scene has for DJs. Finally, I demonstrate how DJing has gotten overly accessible.
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Chapter 6
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Chapter 7
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Embracing Sync Technology
Perhaps the most hated button in the DJ scene. In this article I discuss various reasons why you should embrace Sync technology.
Pictures
A Truly Honest Flyer
If promoters were more honest on their flyers, they might look like this...
Jaded Raver Hypocrisy
Ravers who drink alcohol and condemn drug usage are hypocrites.
Headphones Double Standard
Traditional DJs complain about new digital DJs not using headphones, but if a vinyl DJ doesn't use headphones it is considered a skill. Sounds like a double standard to me.