Bought Used ‘Great’ Condition PA from Guitar Center, but it has cracks on it. Is this normal for a used PA?
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Gemini PDT 6000
/r/turntables/comments/1vibncs/gemini_pdt_6000/
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i used to lose whole evenings hunting track ids, so i built myself an archive of what gets played at berghain
every time my crates went stale i'd end up back in the same threads, scrolling for names people had posted after a weekend, searching each one, listening, next. hours in, four or five records out.
the information was never the problem. it's all there, written down by people who were actually on the floor. it just isn't in a form you can use once the thread goes quiet.
so i started putting it into one page. 82 nights back to december 2024, 2,218 tracks, and each night shows the line-up.
about 250 of them aren't on any streaming service at all. those are listed anyway, marked as missing rather than dropped, because for digging that's the part that matters: it's what hasn't circulated yet.
www.klubnacht-id.com
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CDJ-3000 Jailbreaking Service Cost?
How long before local shops start charging to jailbreak your CDJs adding Stems, Day Mode, Gate Cue and more? How much would you pay for a jailbreak?
Also, what all can be done with a jailbroken CDJ?
2 channels per deck anyone? I wonder if two songs could be routed out of the RCA's and the other out the Digital coaxial output. Hmmm 🤔
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Will The Shills on YouTube Report on the Hack?
DJX'26 the DJ Expo is next week, do you think any of the big name DJ channels on YouTube are going to cover the CDJ-3000 Hack, and if they are there, do you think they will interview AlphaTheta about it?
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I didn't choose this life, i was chosen... what now?
Lmfao sorry for the pretentious title, little bit of humor there. I've been DJing for about 5 years and it's been going pretty well. BUT i recently got fired from my part time job. Over the years I've gotten enough work as a DJ to cover about half my living expenses each month so when I lost my job my friend group & partner encouraged me to pursue DJing full time & say yes to more opportunities that I'd previously turned down. From their perspective it could be a "sign from the universe" sort of situation. I don't about all that but I decided to give it a go.
Things have been going alright so far. I've got a couple contracts with booking agencies, making roughly what I need to cover all my monthly bills. My struggle is, what do i do with all this free time? I'm not the best with time management and now I'm in a situation where I'm basically self employed with no real accountability in terms of how I spend my days. Obviously I've got my weekly gigs and prep time for those events to consider but can anyone help with suggestions as to how I should structure my days out?
Any other full time DJs or self employed folks in the chat who have tried & true methods for a structured schedule? I don't want to fuck up what could potentially be an opportunity to make a sustainable career for myself but I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment... Thanks yall!
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Advice on scratching like Screw
I wanna get good at scratching, Ive noticed I need to be lighter on my fingers, what else is some good advice to scratch and make it sound good?
I listen to DJ Screw scratch and it’s such an art that he has mastered. How Dan I get that rhythm and sound he had going?
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Hot take: It’s time we paid DJs less money
https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/70763/1/hot-take-time-we-paid-dj-less-money-fred-again-music-venues-clubs
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NYC October 3rd group chat
Anyone going to dom dolla in Queens NYC have a group chat or can make one for the people going solo? Dont wanna feel left out
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Can EDM DJs that are on the top 100 DJ mag play openformat to proof they are top Djs in the world?
I know my question is none sense and a bit ridiculous but i would really would like to know that Djs you see in top 100 Dj mag like AVB/tiesto/david guetta/alok etc they are only 1 genre Djs and dont get me wrong i am a big fan of avb and tiesto/guetta cause they started on vinyl and know how to read a crowd and mix by ears which makes them true djs, but isnt that too limited by one genre? Like trance & progressive only in AVB case or house music only in Guetta case? I am aware in the top 100 dj mag there are some djs who can actually play openformat like laidback luke for instance this guy can mix anything also watched omnw of his rare openformat sets.
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What's DJ'ing at clubs like now?
It's been a long time since I've been to any Goth/Industrial clubs, but I'm trying not to be such an introvert these days.
But, I was curious, do DJ's still play "stock" tracks, or are they doing their own mixes of popular tracks, or are they creating their own music on the fly?
I'm a bit curious as to what it's like now.
Most of the clubs I'm looking at going to are in the Baltimore/DC/Philly area.
I'm going to be moving back to the area later this year as well, and wanted to try and get out more (and actually be social and meet people!).
EDIT: Also, just to add to the conversation, can anyone post any links to recent playlists?
I'd like to see what's being played now, especially the cold-school stuff.
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Need more tracks to dance! 🤞
Hi DJs! Desperately need your help to recco more tracks I can dance to. Technically i’m a tapper/ free style dancer.
My playlist is here that needs more tracks.
Primary genre
Melodic Vocal House ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Secondary genres
Dance Pop House Remixes
Nu Disco / Disco House
Progressive House (melodic, not festival)
Organic House (lighter side)
Deep House Classics
Open Format DJ Edits
Mashups & Bootlegs
Anything else that probably was a good pop remix is gonna get close. The problem is just most songs like this are too cheesy or too chill to dance to.
Help and thanks!🙏
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Insurance Coverage for EDM Event Series
Hey all -
I run an edm event pop up series, and looking for some annual coverage as an organizer for these events. I’ve had trouble finding companies that will cover promoters/organizers. Curious if anyone has any suggestions!
Thank you
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Speaker Setup For a Small Event
Hey everyone, I’m going to be the DJ at my friend’s party and I’m trying to get enough sound to fill up a \~450 sq ft garage for house, hip hop, and EDM. I’m currently running a Mackie SRM450v2 and I want to chain it with a Samsung mxt50 in the back of the room for additional support. My main question is, would it be possible to connect to the mackie with an rca to xlr out of my ddj flx4, and then chain it using an xlr to 1/4 inch ts to the Samsung speaker. I’m not really concerned about sound quality as much as just pure functionality as I’m just looking to fill the space.
Thank you for your help!
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BEATPORT LOGIN IS ATROCIOUS On Pioneer DJ/Alpha Theta
IDK why they can't get it together, Apple Music Login and Cloud Library Sync are basically instant and I love it, but Beatport refuses to let you login automatically at all. You have to input your username and password every single time with the touch screen and that is annoying in 2026. I am having this experience on CDJ 3000, XDJ-AN and CDJ 1500X. Why are they like this?!
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How to spot sync
I just have a quick question, how do I spot if someone is using beat sync and or key sync on dj sc live 4? How to distinguish if sync is on or off?
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How much would IPC have been paid for this set at EDC in Las Vegas?
https://youtu.be/V6EXDSElxtM?is=NIWfty-t9ASEjUHd
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Today we celebrate 808 Day!
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Hearing Protection Question
Hey guys,
Like a lot of you, I've gone down the route of protecting my hearing while DJing and I'm currently using ACS custom earplugs (PRO 26 - 17 weren't cutting it)
The problem is that I can't wear my headphones over them. The ear cups press on the little pull tabs/grips of the earplugs, forcing them too far into my ears, and has caused an ear infection
Has anyone else had this issue? If so, did you find a solution? Are there any headphones with larger or deeper ear cups that work better with custom earplugs?
I'm currently using Sennheiser HD25s, which I really like, but they're a bit petite here.
DJing is my main source of income and i'm really struggling with protecting myself against emerging very low level tinnitus and infections and what not - any recommendations so I can continue doing my job would be much appreciated!
Think i've reached that point after the inital DJ'ing buzz / party life where I'm just seriously worried about it all - Cheers
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How to fix some buttons not working on the CDJs 2000nxs2
/r/PioneerDJ/comments/1vhgsvp/how_to_fix_some_buttons_not_working_on_the_cdjs/
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Speaker setup help
Totally not the right place to post this, but someone will know the answer, so im asking for wisdom
Dj'ing at a garden event. No PA system. But I have some hefty bluetooth speakers with aux input. 200w each and will easily fill the space
They operate in stereo if they are Bluetooth paired, but this will create too much latency as I wont be able to have separate monitors.
I have an rca splitter. So if I feed out from mixer into splitter, and then connect one speaker to output left & left to 3.5mm jack. And the same for right, would the two speakers technically operate in stereo?
To be clear, my splitter is a block, with one input and 5 output, so i would essentially use channel 1 output and channel 2 output left, and vice versa
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Got Voluntold to DJ for a baby shower, but my whole library is EDM
I got voluntold that I'm djing for a baby shower, but my entire library consists of EDM and I'm being told I'll be expected to play Top 40's/open format. Any tips for quickly beefing up my library?
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Discounted Opus Quad or DDJ-AZ?
Hey guys!
I found an Opus Quad at a store near my house with a huge discount (€2,400 instead of €3,300), which seems like a really good deal.
I'm a hardcore techno DJ who occasionally plays in clubs (I've already played on CDJ-3000s). Right now I have a DDJ-FLX4, and I think it's finally time for an upgrade haha.
I know the XDJ-AZ is probably the better choice since its mixer layout is much closer to the DJM-A9. However, with such a big discount, I'm wondering if the Opus Quad might actually be the better deal.
Also, this is totally personal preference, but I absolutely LOVE the Opus Quad's design. I think it looks so pretty.
I'll mainly be using it at home for practice. I probably won't move it much, except maybe to take it to a friend's place once in a while.
What do you guys think? Should I save up for the XDJ-AZ, or should I grab this discounted Opus Quad?
Edit : XDJ-AZ obviously, dunno why I wrote DDJ-AZ everywhere lol
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Should I get this rig? CDJ350+DJM700
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Share your stuff - mixes, videos, tracks, routines, etc. NO event or livestream promotion
Share your mixes, videos, music, routines etc here.
Promotion for events or livestreams will be removed.
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Need help connecting an Allen & Heath Xone:92 to computer speakers
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Xone:96 — inconsistent knob feel after 3 months, normal or not?
Hi all,
I bought a Xone:96 new in May 2026 and I’ve been using it regularly at home since. Sound-wise it’s flawless — no crackle, no dropouts, no issue with the sweeps. My question is purely about the mechanical feel of the controls.
Some of the pots feel noticeably grippy / notchy compared to others on the same unit — it’s not uniform, a few are perfectly smooth and a few catch slightly. The most obvious one is the asymmetry between Filter 1 and Filter 2, which don’t have the same resistance. The channel faders also feel slightly irregular along their travel.
I also own a Xone:42 that’s several years old, and the difference in feel is quite noticeable. I initially assumed it was just break-in on a new unit, but after 3 months of regular use nothing has changed — it feels exactly the same as day one.
So my questions to owners here:
• Is this level of variation between pots normal on a new 96?
• Did anyone see it improve over time, or does it stay as is?
• Is the Filter 1 / Filter 2 asymmetry something others have noticed?
Happy to hear it’s within tolerance — I’d just like to know before deciding whether it’s worth raising with my retailer while the unit is still under warranty.
Thanks!
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AlphaTheta/Pioneer Makes Crappy Software
I develop software for a living and DJ for fun.
It's pretty normal for me to have hundreds of browser tabs open and dozens of AI agents running in parallel.
Lately my Mac had slowed to an absolute crawl. I assumed it was something I'd done.
Nope.
1,653 zombie processes. All from Pioneer.
And they want us to pay a subscription for this?
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Thoughts on this DM/Offer I received yesterday..
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Does the DJ booth sequence in my short screenplay feel authentic?
I wrote a short screenplay about a New York DJ, and most of the club material is in the first five pages.
The opening follows her preparing backstage, watching the previous DJ lose the transition, missing her own first mix, pulling the new track back, and recovering the room. Sound sensitivity and tinnitus are also part of how she experiences the club.
I’m not looking for general screenplay feedback as much as DJ-specific feedback:
Does the booth preparation feel believable?
Does the failed transition and recovery make sense?
Does the crowd response feel realistic?
Is there anything a working DJ would immediately know was wrong?
Script: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11gbBctvdfGzQEs3YR-9K5qVf1jNg\_8FS/view?usp=share\_link
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