is it cheating?

[breakfiend]

overheard some people in the vinyl section of my local, saying how they get the "perfect" mix.
by chopping up different "good" parts of their mixes and splicing them up together

isnt that classed as cheating?

i thought the idea was the process of it, not the result?

[Bioteknik]

ask empath.. he's the expert.

[Liftedtrance]

i think if its a studio mix, it might not be considered cheating by some people. (some ppl definitely would still consider it cheating tho)

if its supposed to be a demo mix, or a live mix, then i reckon thats cheatin an' you can get shot round these parts for that.

[proximity]

you will never learn to mix that way , plus when you trainwreck at the club after you get booked for your perfect demo, you will never play there again

[Master Miguel Lush]

i do consider it cheating.... i know some people that would record their mixes and then take them into the computer to adjust sound levels and quality, which i don't mind (even to producing a mixed demo. That might make them good producers, but not good dj's.

[Skandar]

You can also plug a bunch of songs into a computer program and get a "perfect mix."

[DJ STEEVROCK]

isnt a demo or "Demonstration " of your talents supposed to be perfect???


EDIT: who wants to hear people trainwrecking??

[Arkitekt]

Why would someone do something like that? It doesnt take any skill to chop up a shitty mix into a good mix....

And as far as i know now one is perfect.. hence no perfect mix....

[Skandar]

Is it a demonstration of your DJ talent or your ability to manipulate computer software?

[DJ STEEVROCK]

isnt mixing music taking certain parts of a song and mixing it to another song. Whether you do it on a computer or TTs, does that really matter if you mixes sounds tight ass a MOFO.

I personally dont care!!!??

[proximity]

isnt a demo or "Demonstration " of your talents supposed to be perfect???


EDIT: who wants to hear people trainwrecking??

if youre still trainwrecking you shouldnt be putting out a demo

[Liftedtrance]

isnt mixing music taking certain parts of a song and mixing it to another song. Whether you do it on a computer or TTs, does that really matter if you mixes sounds tight ass a MOFO.

I personally dont care!!!??

it does matter if its supposed to be a demo that represents your ability to mix live. for obvious reasons.


but if its a studio mix... i'd rather they mix normally w/o chopping it up and editing it on the computer, but, ultimately it is all about the music, so i cant say i care much at all

[DJ STEEVROCK]

if youre still trainwrecking you shouldnt be putting out a demo

Even the best of best trainwreck every once in awhile. I personally edit all my productions and Im sure the best of best just dont go into the studio and bang out perfect mixes every time. Especially if there expecting you to pay for it.

[RAMIRO]

as a promoter i would want a "demo" that hasnt been chopped or edited.. that way i know who i am booking and what im getting into ..




then again.. for pure listening pleasure nothing beats clean tight mixes...


guess it just depends on what you looking for..

[DJ STEEVROCK]

I really dont understand.......?????????

Dont DJs take certain parts of one song ("chopping" "selecting") and mix into another part of a song "selecting" and making a good mix.

So whats the problems with using EDITing Tools to make that same mix you personally thought of and make it sound better with comp software, processors, effects, samplers..etc.

Personally someone that can utilize all tools of the trade makes them a better dj, EDITOR, and producer.