Alexander Synaptic (aka DJ Basilisk) is a dedicated DJ located in Toronto, Canada.
His mixes of Progressive and Psychedelic Techno has given him great recognition and allowed him to play at some of the best parties in the great white north.
When he’s not mixing, he runs the netlabels Ektoplazm, Drumlore, and Omnitropic which have seen some very impressive releases and millions of downloads.
Minimal strips out all the unnecessary elements of a track and returns you to the core. If you’re a die hard minimal fan or recently exploring the genre these websites will help you find some killer tracks.
You could go out and buy a professionally made DJ stand that fits all of your gear perfectly but where’s the fun in that? Instead, build your own for under $30.
To get the sound from the rec to boom on the dance floor you’re going to need a set of cartridges. There are many little parts to a cartridge, this post will clear up any questions you have about them.
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If you want to learn how to DJ, checking out the following websites is a great start. You’ll be able to see what’s happening in the music scene, the new gear being release as well as tutorials from mixing to scratching.
Mix CDs is still one of the backbones of DJ promotion. Passing out promo CDs at events is a great way to get your name out there while giving people something to listen to on the way back from the party. Creating a CD cover in Photoshop is easier than ever, with the help of these tutorials you should be on your way to making some great mix CDs.
Vinyl turntables are a great buy for DJs that want to experience the authentic feel of mixing however CDJs are becoming one of the most sought after set of decks for the modern beginner DJ.
“Collages of inter-active grooves spewed forth by machines and men, cyber-active, abstract dance rhythms, spoken by samplers with a human touch.”
Mixcloud has put together a massive ‘Best Of’ list for 2009. A bit late but you can bet you’ll find some really great mixes!
2009 has shown us quite a bit of new talent in the DJ world, unfortunately DJ Mag managed to give us another list of bullshit.
