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A disc jockey or dj is a person who selects and plays pre-recorded music for an audience

there are several types of disc jockeys .radio djs introduce and play that is broadcast on AM , FM , shortwave or didital radio stations . club djs select and play music in bar , club , disco, and rave or even in stadium where partys are organized Hip hop disc jockeys select, play and create music with multiple turntables, often to back up one or more MCs. In reggae, the disc jockey (deejay) is a vocalist who raps, toasts or chats over pre-recorded rhythm tracks while the individual choosing and playing them is referred to as a selector.^[1] Mobile disc jockeys travel with portable sound systems and play at a variety of events.

Equipment and techniques

DJ equipment consists of:

• Sound recordings in a DJs preferred medium (eg. vinyl records, compact discs, computer media files)
• A combination of two devices, or sometimes one if playback is digital, to play sound recordings, for alternating back and forth to create a continuous playback of music (e.g. record players, compact disc players, computer media players such as an MP3 player)
• A sound system for amplification or broadcasting of the recordings (e.g. portable audio system, PA system) or a radio broadcasting system.
• A DJ mixer, an electronic, usually two-four channel, mixer with a crossfader used to smoothly go from one song to another (using two or more playback devices)
• Headphones, used to listen to one recording while the other recording is being played to the audience, and
• Optionally, a microphone, so that the DJ can introduce songs and speak to the audience.

Other equipment can be added to the basic DJ set-up (above) providing unique sound manipulations. Such devices include, but are not limited to:

• Electronic effects units (delay, reverb, octave, equalizer, chorus, etc). Some club DJs use a suboctave effect which creates a very low bass sound and adds it to the mix.
• A computerised performance system, which can be used with timecode encoded vinyl/CD content to manipulate digital files on the computer in real time.
• Multi-stylus headshells, which allow a DJ to play different grooves of the same record at the same time.
• Special DJ digital controller hardware can manipulate digital files on a PC or laptop, by using midi signals
• Samplers, sequencers, electronic musical keyboards (synthesizers), or drum machines.

Several techniques are used by DJs as a means to better mix and blend prerecorded music. These techniques primarily include the cueing, equalization and audio mixing of two or more sound sources. The number, complexity, and frequency of special techniques depends largely on the setting in which a DJ is working. Radio DJs are less likely to focus on music-mixing technique than club DJs, who rely on a smooth transition between songs using a range of techniques.

Club DJ turntable techniques include beatmatching, phrasing, and slip-cueing) to preserve energy on a dancefloor. Turntablism embodies the art of cutting, beat juggling, scratching, needle drops, phase shifting, back spinning, and more to perform the transitions and overdubs of samples in a more creative manner (though turntablism is often considered a use of the turntable as a musical instrument, rather than a tool for blending prerecorded music). Professional DJs may use harmonic mixing to choose songs that are in compatible musical keys

Types

The role of selecting and playing prerecorded music for an intended audience is the same for every disc jockey. The selected music, the audience, the setting, the preferred medium, and the level of sophistication of sound manipulation are factors that diffentiate different DJ types.

Radio disc jockeys

Main article: radio personality

A radio disc jockey plays music that is broadcast across radio waves, AM and FM bands or worldwide on shortwave radio stations. Radio DJs are notable for their personalities. Because terrestrial radio usually uses program directors/music directors to generate the playlist, present-day radio DJs do not typically pick the music to play at stations. Emceeing is their primary duty. For more information see Notable Radio DJs.

Club disc jockeys

Using several turntables, CD players or a hard drive source, a club disc jockey selects and plays music in a club setting. The setting can range anywhere from a neighborhood party or a small club to a disco, a rave, or even a stadium. The main focus of club DJs is on the music they play and how they remix tracks in and out of each other or also just to add a bit of energy to a track.They build their sets by choosing tracks to control the energy level of the crowd and use beatmixing (or "beatmatching") technique for seamless transition between tracks. For more information, see Notable Club DJs.

Hip hop disc jockeys

Main article: Turntablism

A hip-hop disc jockey is a DJ that selects, plays and creates music as a hip-hop artist and/or performer, often backing up one or more MCs.

Notable hip hop disc jockeys

Jamaican-born DJ Kool Herc (born 1955), inventor of the breakbeat technique; he is considered to be "the father of hip hop culture". Grandmaster Flash (born 1958), one of the early pioneers of hip-hop DJing, cutting, and scratching. Created the Quick Mix Technique, which allowed a DJ to extend a break using two copies of the same record; essentially invented modern Turntablism. Afrika Bambaataa (born 1957), was instrumental in the development of hip-hop from its birth in the South Bronx to its international success. He also created the first hip-hop track to feature synthesizers; "The godfather of hip-hop"

Jazzy Jay (born 1961) was pioneering DJ, who helped Rick Rubin lay the foundation for what would become Def Jam Recordings. DJ Jazzy Jeff (born 1965), of DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince (also backed Will Smith on his solo efforts). Jam Master Jay (1965-2002), founder and DJ of Run-DMC, one of the most innovative hip-hop groups of all time. DJ Clue (born Ernesto Shaw on January 8, 1975 in Queens, New York City) is a mix DJ known for his involvement in the mix tape circuit. He signed as an artist on Roc-A-Fella Records. Eric B. (born 1965), one half of duo Eric B. & Rakim, popularized the James Brown-sampled funky hip-hop of the late 1980s. Terminator X (born 1966), DJ of the highly influential hip-hop group Public Enemy. Before rapper, Redman put out albums as an MC, he DJed for several New York City groups and solo artists and even was the official DJ for a New York night club under the name DJ Red Dott.

DJ Lethal, the DJ for Irish hip-hop group House of Pain who subsequently became the DJ for Limp Bizkit. DJ Qbert (born 1969), founding member of the turntablism group the Invisibl Skratch Piklz and three-time winner of the International DMC Award.Mix Master Mike (born 1970), skilled DJ of hip-hop group Beastie Boys, three-time winner of the International DMC Turntablism Award. The X-Ecutioners, a turntablist band with several collaborations with groups and artists, including Linkin Park and Xzibit. DJ Premier (born 1966), one of the duo Gang Starr. He also featured with many famous Hip-Hop artists like Nas, LL Cool J, Rakim and many others. See also: Category:Hip hop DJs

Reggae disc jockeys

In reggae terms (specifically dancehall), the deejay is traditionally a vocalist who would rap, toast, or chat to a "riddim". The term "selector" is reserved for the person who performs the traditional function of a DJ, though he does not always play the music. He often just selects the record and passes it to the mixer who plays it over the sound system.

Mobile disc jockeys

Main article: Mobile disc jockey

Mobile Disc Jockeys are an extension of the original Radio disc jockeys.They travel with or go on tour with mobile sound systems and play from an extensive collection of pre-recorded content for a specific audience. In the 2000s, mobile DJs need a large selection of music, professional-grade equipment, good organizational skills, vocal talent as an MC, mixing skills, quality lighting, insurance for liability, and on-site back-up equipment.^[2] In the 2000s, the role of the Mobile DJ has expanded. Many Mobile DJs have assumed additional responsibilities to ensure an event's success. These responsibilities include the roles of MC, event organizer and coordinator, lighting director, and/or sound engineer.^[3]

In the past, Mobile DJs utilized vinyl records or cassettes. During the Disco era of the 1970s, demand for Mobile DJs (called Mobile Discos in the UK) soared, and top Disc Jockeys travelled with hundreds of vinyl records and cassette tapes.^[2] In the 1990s, Compact Disc became the standard. Mobile Disc Jockey trade publications such as DJ Times magazine and Mobile Beat magazine were founded in this era.^[3]Mobile DJs have formed professional associations such as the Canadian Disc Jockey Association (CDJA), the Canadian Online Disc Jockey Association (CODJA), the American Disc Jockey Association (ADJA), and the National Association of Mobile Entertainers^[3] In the UK, associations include the National Association of Disc Jockeys (NADJ), and the South Eastern Discotheque Association (SEDA).

External links

• General Technics DJ home page
• Official Technics DJ Homepage
• Technics Musical Instruments home page
• Technics DJ Turntables Exploded View Diagrams
• TECHNICS Forums - A community of TECHNICS afficionados worldwide
• Vintage Technics — information about older Technics products
• User and service manuals for Technics turntables
• Vintage Cassette Decks Collection of Technics Vintage Cassette decks and other brands.
• The Technics Keyboard Group UK Technics keyboard group
• The Technics SP-10 Mk2 / Mk3 Page

Double_A has reminded me for the 37th time this week to post the winning photo from the competition we held a while back, so here is Brian, apologies for the delay ! ;



1st......Brian C.......42%
2nd.....AS..............36%
3rd......DJPNUT......08%
4th......chulindo.....08%
5th......CHINO........08%

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RANK	NAME	SCORE	COUNTRY
1	TIESTO	175678
2	PAUL VAN DYK	157805
3	ARMIN VAN BUUREN	135940
4	ATB	118981
5	SASHA	110083
6	CARL COX	108378
7	DEEP DISH	102282
8	FERRY CORSTEN	91296
9	PAUL OAKENFOLD	72032
10	JOHN DIGWEED	67702

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