There are many DJs that play, perform, or make mixes across the world. It is interesting to think just how many there are and how different their style of music can be. Looking at the equipment they use can allow someone to see what kind of style they are as well. Investigation things like does this DJ use vinyl turntables or scratch pads is a large factor as to what style of music they will play. The material artifact of what I will call a "DJ mixstation", is something that is crucial to ever DJ. I would define this as the materials that a DJ deems absolutely necessary to have in order to play music how they would like to play it. Different types of mixstations will be used by different styles of DJs. Those that use a real vinyl often are hip-hop or Motown DJs that play older music. Those that use computers and software to get most of their work done, are becoming more prevalent, and are often used by DJs who play more mdoern types of music. Top40 and Dance genres are often played by those with computers or laptops. Others with decks and scratchpads that use a computer only for music storage can span a wide range of music, it is probably the most popular form of equipment today.
Because there is not simply one standard type of mixstation, it makes sense that there is an extremely broad range of DJ styles. There is no one method that is any better than another, there are only methods that make more sense to use for certain types of music and style.
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There are many DJs who play, perform, and mix music across the world. It is interesting to think about the large number of DJs and how different their style of music can be. Looking at a DJ’s equipment can be an indication of what kind of music they play and how they play it. Investigating things like, “does this DJ use vinyl turntables or scratch pads” might be something to look for as something that contributes to their style. The material artifact, which I will call a "DJ mixstation", is something that is crucial to every DJ. I would define the DJ mixstation as the equipment a DJ deems absolutely necessary in order to play their style of music. Different types of mixstations will be used by different styles of DJs. For example, those that use vinyl turntables are often hip-hop or Motown DJs. However, those that use computers and software to get most of their work done will normally play mor modern types of music. DJs who use computers and software often specialize in playing Top40 and Dance. Other types of mixstations include decks and scratchpads, which are probably the most popular to use. However DJs today often use computers to store music and other information in addittion to decks and scratchpads.
Because there is no standard type of mixstation and equipment, it makes sense that DJs have a large variety in their style. One method is no better than anothers, yet there are certain methods that work better for different styles.
There are many DJs who play, perform, and mix music across the world. It is interesting to think about the large number of DJs and how different their style of music can be. Looking at a DJ’s equipment can be an indication of what kind of music they play and how they play it. Investigating things like, “does this DJ use vinyl turntables or scratch pads” might be something to look for as something that contributes to their style. The material artifact, which I will call a "DJ mixstation", is something that is crucial to every DJ. I would define the DJ mixstation as the equipment a DJ deems absolutely necessary in order to play their style of music. Different types of mixstations will be used by different styles of DJs. For example, those that use vinyl turntables are often hip-hop or Motown DJs. However, those that use computers and software to get most of their work done will normally play mor modern types of music. DJs who use computers and software often specialize in playing Top40 and Dance. Other types of mixstations include decks and scratchpads, which are probably the most popular to use. However DJs today often use computers to store music and other information in addittion to decks and scratchpads.
Because there is no standard type of mixstation and equipment, it makes sense that DJs have a large variety in their style. One method is no better than anothers, yet there are certain methods that work better for different styles.
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