2024-12-30 –, Chaos Computer Music Club
Language: English
DJ workshop using open-source software: Mixxx. The workshop is aimed at a beginner level audience with no or minimal DJ-ing or music creation experience. We will present the basic theory and tools sufficient to start the journey of DJ-ing for everyone with the use of opensource software, free content, and explanations of all the components necessary. Later we will go over more advanced techniques.
Highlights:
Song Selection & Organization: Master the art of choosing tracks and organizing them by energy, tempo, and key.
Music Genres: Dive into genres like techno, house, trance, jungle, drum & bass, dubstep, and more.
Controller Support: Customize your controller mapping and understand the main functions.
Beat Matching & Mixing: Perfect your beat matching and harmonic mixing skills to create seamless mixes.
Advanced Techniques: Explore time stretching, granular vs. pitch, and using a 2 or 4 deck setup.
Effects & Filters: Learn to use EQ, highpass, lowpass, bandpass, echo, and reverb for a polished sound.
Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your skills, this workshop offers everything you need to become a DJ with open-source tools.
Mixxx: https://mixxx.org/download/
Free music to fallow along and practice with:
https://mega.nz/folder/FypkiAAD#LHCeWTH_JeHmCwZZDfi1Ag
ZaGa is an electronic music artist and DJ
https://zaga.bandcamp.com/
Brett Preston is a music producer, sound designer, composer, and an audio director in VR gaming.
He is working on creating open-source hearing aids.
He is also a generative 3D artist, who creates psychedelic visuals and experiences.