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Day 4

Hack the Beat: Opensource DJ Workshop!

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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.

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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/