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This is a really simple question, but when dubstep producers are playing their tunes to a live crowd using decks/mixer, are they simply mixing the tunes like any other DJ would, or is there something more technical going on?

CurtTimson wrote:This is a really simple question, but when dubstep producers are playing their tunes to a live crowd using decks/mixer, are they simply mixing the tunes like any other DJ would, or is there something more technical going on?

a tune is a tune is a tune
you mix as per usual

why would it be any different?

Electric_Head wrote:

CurtTimson wrote:This is a really simple question, but when dubstep producers are playing their tunes to a live crowd using decks/mixer, are they simply mixing the tunes like any other DJ would, or is there something more technical going on?

a tune is a tune is a tune
you mix as per usual

why would it be any different?

cause dubstep is like, totally punk and rawk yakno? and skrillex is turning all these knobs in his live shows knahmsayin?

Electric_Head wrote:why would it be any different?

I don't know, thats why I asked, sorry I'm just getting into mixing and production so I'm new to all this.

I've seen some producers on a line-up labeled as "DJ Set" so I didn't know if there was a difference? Few sets I've seen with some live looping etc so I didn't know if they were mixing some of the beats live, rather than simply mixing Tune A into Tune B etc..

And just cos I'm new to mixing and production, don't assume I'm a dickhead Skrillex fan please, cheers.

CurtTimson wrote:, rather than simply mixing Tune A into Tune B etc..

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When its put a DJ Set it usually means that the person is mixing in the traditional sense..

When its a live set; it usually means some sort of on-the-fly live playing.. For instance, re-constructing beats of theirs loop by loop.

legend4ry wrote:When its a live set; it usually means some sort of on-the-fly live playing.. For instance, re-constructing beats of theirs loop by loop.

Cheers legend4ry, so is this different to what Electric_Head was saying?

So are some producers mixing sort of "half-done" tunes and re-constructing beats to complete the tune, as part of their set?

It depends on the set up of the producer.. Some people play loops together on Ableton (they'll make 30+ stems and mess around with the, with midi triggers and stuff!)

I have seen live sets where its completely made from scratch, using drum machines/mpcs and synths with some laptop loops.

legend4ry wrote:I have seen live sets where its completely made from scratch, using drum machines/mpcs and synths with some laptop loops.

Thats mental! Is this sort of thing common? What do the likes of Skream n Benga do live for example? Cheers!

it's not too common but it does happen, whenever i've seen skream and benga its just been a DJ set. i think tek-one plays with a drummer though

I play mine using this + a nanokontrol:

cloak and dagger wrote:I play mine using this + a nanokontrol:

Seriously?
I would love to see/hear a live show you've made - any links?

I think I misunderstood your question.
My answer still stands but for live performances of your own work, it will differ.
Many different ways to play live sets but if you`re just meaning mixing then it is the same.
It is essentially just mixing from tune a to b.

Mehlovich wrote:

cloak and dagger wrote:I play mine using this + a nanokontrol:

Seriously?
I would love to see/hear a live show you've made - any links?

+1

hasezwei wrote:

Electric_Head wrote:

CurtTimson wrote:This is a really simple question, but when dubstep producers are playing their tunes to a live crowd using decks/mixer, are they simply mixing the tunes like any other DJ would, or is there something more technical going on?

a tune is a tune is a tune
you mix as per usual

why would it be any different?

cause dubstep is like, totally punk and rawk yakno? and skrillex is turning all these knobs in his live shows knahmsayin?

omqq skrillex is soooo good at DJing!!! D;

[quote="legend4ry"]Some people play loops together on Ableton (they'll make 30+ stems and mess around with the, with midi triggers and stuff!)quote]
Thats so strange! I probably wouldnt get into doing it like that

Mehlovich wrote:

cloak and dagger wrote:I play mine using this + a nanokontrol:

Seriously?
I would love to see/hear a live show you've made - any links?

Wish I did, but I don't have anything recorded...definitely plan on doing it at some point and will post up a link whenever I manage to get it done

can't see the pic, what do you use besides the nano? since it's like me

jrisreal wrote:

legend4ry wrote:Some people play loops together on Ableton (they'll make 30+ stems and mess around with the, with midi triggers and stuff!)quote]
Thats so strange! I probably wouldnt get into doing it like that

It's awesome. They are called clips in Live and you get all your drums, basslines, pads, fx, sounds whatever as clips and then you rock out, improvise, feel the music, tweak things, stuff like that.

You get yourself some sort of midi controller like this (this is what I use), and it's on!!

CurtTimson wrote:

legend4ry wrote:I have seen live sets where its completely made from scratch, using drum machines/mpcs and synths with some laptop loops.

Thats mental! Is this sort of thing common? What do the likes of Skream n Benga do live for example? Cheers!

I believe they actually sync their 3 laptops together (magnetic man) and each of them are using some sort of automap tech (forgot witch one? maybe it was the novation... can't really remember though....) and they do on-the fly edits and what not? I can't remember if it was an interview or a youtube video but it looked pretty dope! check it out, my facts may be a little off, as I read/watched this quite awhile ago!

deadly habit wrote:can't see the pic, what do you use besides the nano? since it's like me

A Guitar Hero controller + Kaoscillator attached to it