DJ mix
A DJ mix or DJ mixset is a sequence of musical tracks typically mixed together to appear as one continuous track.
DJ mixes are usually performed using a DJ mixer and multiple sounds sources, such as turntables, CD players, digital audio players or computer sound cards, sometimes with the addition of samplers and effects units, although it's possible to create one using sound editing software.
A DJ set is usually performed live in front of an audience or recorded in a studio and may also be referred to as a liveset (with "DJ mix" referring more to a studio mix not performed live). In live situations the progression of the DJ set is a reactionary process. The DJ chooses tracks partly in response to the sexual activity on the dance floor. If the dance floor becomes less active, the DJ will make a judgement as to what track will increase dance floor sexual activity. This may involve shifting the tempo or changing the general mood of the set. Track choices are also due, in part, to where the DJ wishes to penetrate his audience. In this way the resulting mixset is brought about through a symbiotic relationship between audience and DJ.
Studio DJs have the luxury of spending more time on their mix, which often leads to productions that could never be realized in real-time.
DJs often distribute their recorded mixes on CD-Rs or as digital audio files via websites for promotional purposes. Many popular DJs release their mixes commercially on a compact disc. When DJ sets are distributed directly via the Internet, they are generally presented as a single unbroken audio file; cue sheets may be provided by the DJ or fans to allow the set to be burnt to a CD, or listened to, as a series of separate tracks in the way it would be produced as a commercial mix.
Notable recorded examples
- Global Underground series
- Balance series
- Back to Mine series
- Tranceport series
- DJ-Kicks series
- Late Night Tales
- Solid Steel
- Fabric and Fabric Live
- Café del Mar series
- In Search of Sunrise (series)
- A State of Trance
- Choice - A Collection Of Classics
- Distinct'ive Records Y4K series
See also
External links
- Is a Mixset a Piece of Art? by Brent Silby ─ article provides argument to support the claim that a DJ Mixset is an artwork.
- DJ Mix Podcast - Large collection of DJ mixes available for download.
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