New DJ needing experience

[DjRio]

Hey you guys! Happy easter!

I'm Hugo, but everyone calls me Rio. I've been DJing since last year and just moved to Gold Coast two months ago. I've played in a few parties and a couple of clubs in Brazil, mostly commercial house since it's what pull the crowds up there. I'm very passionate when it comes to music and I've been learning a lot in the past few months. I think I'm making real progress, but I still need more club/party experience.

That's why I'm posting this thread, since a lot of DJs frequent this forum. I was wondering if maybe you have some lower key parties I can help you with for free. It's a win-win. I get the experience and you the keen, eager for learning, DJ. I can send you a mixed-set and photo if you'd like to.

BTW: I already have the whole gear: A top-of-the-line macbook, an xponent, 1200 headphones and a pair of monitors.

Let me know if I can be useful. And please, if there's any pointers you guys could give to help me make it as a DJ, it'll be very appreciated.

Another idea: maybe the ITM can come up with a party just as an excuse for us to DJ on it, how bout that? lol

Cheers,
Rio.

[macc4]

happy easter

did you bring the baile?

[DjRio]

hahaha! Sure, it's not my favorite but I have some tracks I can share! lol

[quantum8]

welcome!

get out there and meet the people and promoters, it's the best way :)

[DjRio]

Thanks for the advice quantum. But I'm looking for something more straightforward than that. I know I have to meet the people but it'd be easier if I knew who "the people" was.

Rio.

[quantum8]

ask the manager/bar staff on the night? can't get much more straight forward than that

[Rem_labs_lost]

BTW: I already have the whole gear: A top-of-the-line macbook, an xponent, 1200 headphones and a pair of monitors.
That's the whole gear to DJ?
No offence, but xponent is shit:P
If you want real experience buy pioneer cdjs, because that is what every club around the world uses.

[grug72]

Thanks for the advice quantum. But I'm looking for something more straightforward than that. I know I have to meet the people but it'd be easier if I knew who "the people" was.

Rio.

Quantum put it about as straight forward as it gets.

Get to the events where they play the music you do, find out before hand who the promoter is, talk to that person. Develop a relationship with the promoters and scene in general. Then ask for a gig.

Or alternatively put on your own parties.

There is little chance of you being up to just rock up on ITM, post a thread and get gigs straight away. Brisbane has a lot of great local dj's, so you need to be prepared to put in some serious groundwork it you want to get sets

Remember: Its not what you know, its who you know.

[discomagnet]

Remember: Its not what you know, its who you know.

and how much drugs and booze you'll buy for them

[Rem_labs_lost]

and how much drugs and booze you'll buy for them
or how well you suck the wang
Welcome to the dj business

[dirty crunt]

just don't get known as "the guy that only ever seems to ask for gigs!" -__-

[Rem_labs_lost]

just don't get known as "the guy that only ever seems to ask for gigsl" -__-
Agreed:thumb:

[Sholto]

Too late...

[dirty crunt]

sholto please don't clothes

[DjRio]

ask the manager/bar staff on the night? can't get much more straight forward than that
Yeah, I'll definitely do that next time I go clubbing. Sometimes the most obvious thing is the last to pop into our heads. I know that contacts make all the difference, but then again, I just moved here. I'm not asking for a job or anything, I just wanna to get the experience I'm lacking. Thanks Quantum!

That's the whole gear to DJ?
No offence, but xponent is shit
If you want real experience buy pioneer cdjs, because that is what every club around the world uses.
None taken. I could try and defend digital DJing, but since I'm here to learn, please enlighten me: Is there anything you could possibly do on pioneer cdjs that you couldn't on xponent? I played most of the time on a couple of 2Ks, and besides the bigger joggs, I don't miss a thing about them. But then again, I'm here to learn.

and how much drugs and booze you'll buy for them
I can do that! Does anybody needs drugs and booze? ;D ;D ;D

or how well you suck the wang
I'm not that desperate. :haha:

just don't get known as "the guy that only ever seems to ask for gigs!" -__-
Yeah, trust me. I know how annoying that can be. That was definitely not my intention here.

Always good to hear from you guys, c yall!

[macc4]

I can do that! Does anybody needs drugs and booze? ;D ;D ;D


If you bring me some drugs and beer then you could use my turntables

[dirty crunt]

I can do that! Does anybody needs drugs and booze? ;D ;D ;D

for my advce already given i will take one of your finest imported panadol tablets, kthxbai



Yeah, trust me. I know how annoying that can be. That was definitely not my intention here.

i got teh feeling u were cool, but i know i have had local promoters discuss this fact with some distain. many of the DJ promo crews here are full of loose units, simply go get wankered with them and make freinds; recovery mixes ftw ;) shame, i never made it to casa del chappo -__-

[manuka]

just don't get known as "the guy that only ever seems to ask for gigs!" -__-

yeh -> team up with a few people and put them on urself :)

[Rem_labs_lost]

The jog wheel touch on those things are way different to pioneer cdjs.

[liquidmethod]

Sup fella, if you're based on the Gold Coast then I recommend contacting Satin Loungebar in Broadbeach. On some Sundays they're letting ppl have a go on the decks, it's unpaid but good if u want bit of experience. I think they're mostly looking for commercial house. Might be worth a shot.

[DjRio]

i got teh feeling u were cool, but i know i have had local promoters discuss this fact with some distain. many of the DJ promo crews here are full of loose units, simply go get wankered with them and make freinds; recovery mixes ftw shame, i never made it to casa del chappo -__-
Thanks mate! :thumb:

for my advce already given i will take one of your finest imported panadol tablets, kthxbai
Jeez, I hope I don't go to jail for that. :P

The jog wheel touch on those things are way different to pioneer cdjs.
Is that all? Seriously? All right, with my "shitty" xponent I have loops (and they're fun to play with!:) ), lots of different cues on each song, and I don't have to worry about buying nor burning CDs or handling memory cards. Even guys like Carl Cox are using digital platforms nowadays. But, suit yourself bro.

Sup fella, if you're based on the Gold Coast then I recommend contacting Satin Loungebar in Broadbeach. On some Sundays they're letting ppl have a go on the decks, it's unpaid but good if u want bit of experience. I think they're mostly looking for commercial house. Might be worth a shot.

Thanks bro! I'll check that out for sure! How 'bout that place? Is that any good for clubbin?

[DjRio]

Ohh... I forgot to ask: How long do you guys think a demo set should be? I mean if you were club managers/promoters, how long would be enough to get an idea of a DJ's style?

And.. would you rather be handed a CD or a link to YouTube with a video of the mix?

Thanks again!

PS.: Do the ppl of the forum get together sometimes? I mean, I love reading the forum, but I'd love to meet you guys on person too.

[Sholto]

At least 4 hours and should be on thumbdrives to make our lives easier

[dirty crunt]

bad sholto :lol:


i would guess 30-74mins. nothing too long. but have a few tracks in it.


some events are put on by people on this forum, you could check out those events.

[Rem_labs_lost]

Dude, if you want experience of what to use when you play out get pioneer cdj 800's or 1000's;)
they have loops as well champion.
It comes down to practice on what you use when you play out.
So get use to burning cd's mate!

[DjRio]

bad sholto :lol:
i would guess 30-74mins. nothing too long. but have a few tracks in it.
some events are put on by people on this forum, you could check out those events.

Thanks man, you should have seen my face when I read Sholto's reply... :lol:
I'll keep that in mind. I think I'll come up with two 30' sets, one more commercial and another with prog.

Dude, if you want experience of what to use when you play out get pioneer cdj 800's or 1000's
they have loops as well champion.
It comes down to practice on what you use when you play out.
So get use to burning cd's mate!

Dude, thanks a lot for the advices. I really appreciate it. Hope we'll bump on each other on the clubs to come.

See y'all!

[DjRio]

Et Voila! 8)
LOL

[djaudiophile]

Dude, thanks a lot for the advices. I really appreciate it. Hope we'll bump on each other on the clubs to come.!

Remmy would like that.

Good luck dude.

[liquidmethod]

Thanks bro! I'll check that out for sure! How 'bout that place? Is that any good for clubbin?

It's pretty small and more of a chill lounge than a club. Sometimes gets packed.

We just plug in our laptop and play off the CDJs with Serato.

[macc4]

how about an update rio, any gigs yet?

[DjRio]

how about an update rio, any gigs yet?

Hey Mac, how you're doin?
Humm... not really. I'm trying to put together a party at my Uni so I can play here, but so far I've got nothing. Are you playing anywhere these days?
BTW: Today's my birthday, for real! lol

Have a great week, bro! Thanks for asking.
Rio.

[macc4]

happy birthday rio

no regular gigs mate, was talk of playing at a mate's club night up the sunshine coast this weekend, just waiting for confirmation

[DjRio]

Hey dude, thanks!

I'd like to watch you play one of these days, so if you confirm this gig or another one, let me know. Good music and good people is always an awesome combo! lol

By the way, do you have a facebook, MSN or something?

Cheers!

[dirty crunt]

did u miss you gig on friday rio? there is another thread wondering where u were.

http://www.inthemix.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=247969&page=6

[Rem_labs_lost]

^^^^ hahahaha
yeh rio, come say hi! if you can find the time that is

[quantum8]

did u miss you gig on friday rio? there is another thread wondering where u were.

http://www.inthemix.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=247969&page=6

PM sent ignored

[dirty crunt]

Hahahahahha

[DjRio]

PM sent ignored

OH MY GOD! I Cannot believe it! I think I've never cursed so much in my entire life! I'm soooo disappointed!

Here I was, thinking the whole time I wasn't picked. I have subscribed to the first thread that ToyBox had posted and since I've got no e-mail about that thread or this one, I simply tought I was not picked or that the event hasn't happened. Fuck!

I PMed ToyBox, but I haven't been to the ITM site lately, cause I've been crazy busy at school. So I never knew anything about that party and SPECIALLY that I could have DJed on it until dirty crunt told me just now about that other thread. Damn it!

Seriously, that really ruined my birthday for me. I was all this time, playing in my bedroom, trying to put a Uni party together just so I could play. Finding out just now that I was freaking listed and had any idea about it... fuck...

When I saw what quantum said I took a look into my inbox in ITM and there it was:

"Hey mate, I've got you on the planet line up playing outside on friday the 24th of april. Dj equipment will be cdj1000x2 technics1200x2 DJM909.
You can play pretty much anything, from house, prog, electro, tech.
Will adivse of set times within the week.

Cheers
Danny"

Jesus Christ! I just assumed (yeah, I shouldn't have) that if a new PM was sent to me I would receive and e-mail notifying me about it. Just like it happens when you open a thread and someone make a new post on it. Seriously, you guys have no idea how crazy I am to play and how much finding out JUST NOT disappoints me. This whole thing may not sound like a big deal for you guys, but I was really looking forward to play in a club in Australia for the first time.

ToyBox, I'm terribly sorry for any problem I might have caused. I'm furious at myself for missing it. Not only for the playing it self, but to get to know and be known by the other guys who would be playing as well.

Just the thought of all the fun I missed last friday makes me pissed!

Once again, sorry you guys. I wish I could make it up on another opportunity.

[Sholto]

Just the thought of all the fun I missed last friday makes me pissed!


Might find it is actually quite a sober occasion you might of had compared to playing...

[macc4]

quantum is on the internet, ruining peoples birthdays

[DjRio]

I'm serious you guys... and usually I'm not. I was really looking forward to this thing, and even worse than finding out you wasn't picked is finding out you was listed, you could have played, but just missed the freaking message.

As as far as quantum goes, he didn't ruin my birthday. I am just a little pissed off with the whole situation. I only have myself to blame.

[deXXy_Disaster]

lol rio poor form


i bet sasha checks his pm's :P

[twistedbydesign]

I'm going to recommend this thread to my friends.

[LittleMissPixie]

I PMed ToyBox, but I haven't been to the ITM site lately, .

RULE NUMBER 1 ... CHECK ITM DAILY !!! Especially if u have sent a gig request to a promoter !!!!!!

[GrEnNo]

OH MY GOD! I Cannot believe it! I think I've never cursed so much in my entire life! I'm soooo disappointed!

Here I was, thinking the whole time I wasn't picked. I have subscribed to the first thread that ToyBox had posted and since I've got no e-mail about that thread or this one, I simply tought I was not picked or that the event hasn't happened. Fuck!

I PMed ToyBox, but I haven't been to the ITM site lately, cause I've been crazy busy at school. So I never knew anything about that party and SPECIALLY that I could have DJed on it until dirty crunt told me just now about that other thread. Damn it!

Seriously, that really ruined my birthday for me. I was all this time, playing in my bedroom, trying to put a Uni party together just so I could play. Finding out just now that I was freaking listed and had any idea about it... fuck...

When I saw what quantum said I took a look into my inbox in ITM and there it was:

"Hey mate, I've got you on the planet line up playing outside on friday the 24th of april. Dj equipment will be cdj1000x2 technics1200x2 DJM909.
You can play pretty much anything, from house, prog, electro, tech.
Will adivse of set times within the week.

Cheers
Danny"

Jesus Christ! I just assumed (yeah, I shouldn't have) that if a new PM was sent to me I would receive and e-mail notifying me about it. Just like it happens when you open a thread and someone make a new post on it. Seriously, you guys have no idea how crazy I am to play and how much finding out JUST NOT disappoints me. This whole thing may not sound like a big deal for you guys, but I was really looking forward to play in a club in Australia for the first time.

ToyBox, I'm terribly sorry for any problem I might have caused. I'm furious at myself for missing it. Not only for the playing it self, but to get to know and be known by the other guys who would be playing as well.

Just the thought of all the fun I missed last friday makes me pissed!

Once again, sorry you guys. I wish I could make it up on another opportunity.

EPIC FAIL!!!!!

[dirty crunt]

just don't get known as "the guy that asks for a gig, gets a gig, and never goes to the gig!" -__-
fixt

[MrSnoop]

This has FML written all over it.

Gotta say though, if you come to a forum asking for gigs, and put your hand up for a gig, you might want to come back to that same place to see if you got a gig... just an idea.

[manuka]

RULE NUMBER 1 ... CHECK ITM DAILY !!! Especially if u have sent a gig request to a promoter !!!!!!

yeh, i second that

especially since there were a bunch of people who put their hands up for the spot :-O

:crazy:

[maaaa]

*insert southern dan spinoff joke here*

[macc4]

HA! nice thread move rich!

[DjRio]

This has FML written all over it.

Gotta say though, if you come to a forum asking for gigs, and put your hand up for a gig, you might want to come back to that same place to see if you got a gig... just an idea.

Yeah, but this i not the only forum I'm into. And In every other one you get a notification e-mail anytime you get a PM, or a comment in your profile, etc. Since nothing have poped up in my e-mail, I was chilled.
It was an honest mistake.

I'm done justifyin myself here. And I guess you guys are done stating the obvious too.

[Peakin Pecan]

Oh Rio, i feel for ya mate... it looks like after that no-show ur prob not gonna get any more gigs in the area, PWOM (promotor word of mouth) spreads pretty quick, especially in brissy. its a shame mate!

... but seriously, u gotta check ITM each day, esp if ur teeing up gigs man. life sucks sometimes, just keep ur head up and keep trying. this shit doesnt just happen overnight...

[slackas]

*insert southern dan spinoff joke here*

Rio has working headphones.... rio > southern_dan

Southern_dan has cdj400s... southern_dan > Rio

Pretty even, i think they should battle it out...

[quantum8]

Rio has working headphones.... rio > southern_dan

Southern_dan has cdj400s... southern_dan > Rio

Pretty even, i think they should battle it out...

-acid
-not checking ITM

which one wins in this case?

[ChewbaccaKongDSp]

acid wins

[slackas]

acid wins

Dude your avatar looks like Cookie woogie...

[seanious]

-acid
-not checking ITM

which one wins in this case?

acid = stupidity
not checking itm = ignorance

So its more of a question of ignorance > stupidity?

I'd say stupidity wins.

[slackas]

Anyway back on the subject.

Are there any guys including rio on the gold coast that want to have a mix some time?

Im not really into midi controllers tho (have cdj800s, Ttables)

[BoostFM]

Well since he dont check his PM much...


Anyways rio im lookin at putting on a party cruise some time in the near future (cant decide between a sat nite or sunday arvo session)... Boat has capacity for 200 people but would prolly cap it at 150...

pm me some time i check ITM every 2 days or so time permitting.

also DjRio I run a net radio station if you keen to get some practice and some feedback check it out.... Sure its no club and it dont pay but hey better than sitting in a room on ya own playin to no one.



Edit: Im based on the Gold Coast.

[DjRio]

Anyway back on the subject.

Are there any guys including rio on the gold coast that want to have a mix some time?

Im not really into midi controllers tho (have cdj800s, Ttables)

Hell yeah, bro. I've been using a midi controller now, but I've learned on CDJs and 1200s.

Let me know here or over PM if you're still up to it.

Well since he dont check his PM much...


Anyways rio im lookin at putting on a party cruise some time in the near future (cant decide between a sat nite or sunday arvo session)... Boat has capacity for 200 people but would prolly cap it at 150...

pm me some time i check ITM every 2 days or so time permitting.

also DjRio I run a net radio station if you keen to get some practice and some feedback check it out.... Sure its no club and it dont pay but hey better than sitting in a room on ya own playin to no one.

Edit: Im based on the Gold Coast.

Cool, I'm PMing you right now. A biggo "Yes!" for both questions. I'm looking forward to play, dude. It's nothing but heaps of fun, so if you wanna meetup, maybe see me playing, let me know.


As for everybody else, have an awesome weekend! :rock:

[Peakin Pecan]

so much positivity and optimism, dj rio, what a great guy :thumb:

[DjRio]

so much positivity and optimism, dj rio, what a great guy :thumb:

Thank you, dude. I just try n stay in my own good vibe instead of being dragged into other ppl's vibes. Works most of the time... ;)

See you around!

[LP15]

Rio - even look @ doing things urself (i think sum1 may have said this already), if u can get enuff people organised some clubs eg: Twenty1 (GC) will let u put on ur own nite.....they do brazil nites there as well on a Sunday from time to time so perhaps find out when and talk to the DJ's there about who looks after it and if u can get a spot?!

[macc4]

So Rio, did you hear they have booked you for a gig again?

[Oli-G]

Wow, that's nice of them. Right on goldcoast... :thumb:

[macc4]

well, Brisbane actually. Gold coast are a mob of cunts

[Oli-G]

:lol: ok... Figured because he said he moved to the goldcoast he was going for gigs around there. So do dj's from areas like GC 1 hour or so from brisbane get much of a run in town. Are their many venues about?

[Dub DeLay]

Two things I know about brazilians

1. They have a great sense of humour

2. They are resilient

well three actually

3. They are crazy

budding DJs should take a leaf out of Rio's book.

[DjRio]

So Rio, did you hear they have booked you for a gig again?

Yeah, this time I saw it coming... :lol:

Thanks for the heads up anyways, bro.
Are you gonna be there?

Two things I know about brazilians

1. They have a great sense of humour
2. They are resilient
well three actually
3. They are crazy

budding DJs should take a leaf out of Rio's book.

hahahahah! ;D

Sense of humor, probably... Resiliency, who knows... Crazy?!? Come party with us at Lemom & Lime (http://www.inthemix.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=251323) and see for yourself! :rock:

It's gonna be a hell of a time!

[BenJ-l0]

Have you ever mixed with CDJS ? Cause Xponent is a toy. Go in the bars first. Ask if you can take care of the music for free. Make friends, go clubbing, learn everything and everyone you can. It takes more than 1year. I started mixing at 15 in a ''music environment'', Im 18 now and I got nice gears but that's not enough. it takes a few years and a lot of night friends.
If you'r gay it's maybe easier ... ahah

[powerstruggle]

This thread wins funny.

[DjRio]

If you'r gay it's maybe easier ... ahah

HAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHA! What the hell does that even mean!?! HAHHAAHHAHHAHAHHAH... :crazy:

Have you ever mixed with CDJS ? Cause Xponent is a toy.

Dude, I'll say it one more time, I don't even know why I bother anymore... I learned with a pair of 2Ks. And when I use the Xponent, I don't mind the beat counter, specially because they are not as accurate as our ear.

BUT: Midi Controllers/Digital DJing are here to stay, Carl Cox uses it, freaking Marky uses it! If you heard that midi controllers are toys and you like to think that way, be my guest! But you have no arguments on your side, I had this discussion in this forum before, and I was seriously just putting myself in a "learner" position just to hear other peoples thoughts on it. But the best anyone came up with was: "The jogs are smaller..."

It's a shame when you try to be humble and people see that as a sign of stupidity....

Anyways, thanks for your time, bro.

[rooey]

so thats why carl fucking totally sux compared to how he used to go
thanks for clearing that up rio

[DjRio]

so thats why carl fucking totally sux compared to how he used to go
thanks for clearing that up rio

Glad I could help... :haha:

[LifeOnMTV]

oi rio, tudo bem?
vc vir sydney?
maconha muito melhor aqui :D also heaps of brazilians.

that aside, what an awesome thread!! total ITM success story imo!!

[DjRio]

oi rio, tudo bem?
vc vir sydney?
maconha muito melhor aqui :D also heaps of brazilians.

that aside, what an awesome thread!! total ITM success story imo!!

hahahah! Yes, ITM had helped me a lot, specially coz I made good friends here. I'm living in the coast, only spent a weekend in Sydney, but I'm planning to go back there whenever I can.

I don't do maconha, tried it once, got me way too sleepy way too fast. :lol:
I rather just plain party... heheh

Fica na paz aí! Até mais!

[talio93]

Have you ever mixed with CDJS ? Cause Xponent is a toy. Go in the bars first. Ask if you can take care of the music for free. Make friends, go clubbing, learn everything and everyone you can. It takes more than 1year. I started mixing at 15 in a ''music environment'', Im 18 now and I got nice gears but that's not enough. it takes a few years and a lot of night friends.
If you'r gay it's maybe easier ... ahah


hey im nearly 16 now...so im guessing you went through the same process as i will..got any tips?
are you getting any gigs now? lots of people are saying its good that im starting now cuz i'll be a step ahead with my few years of extra experience..