I'm all about that minimal look with as few stands as possible, so securing mini moving heads on the speakers makes a lot of sense to me. Just curious to see if anyone else does this...
Hi! I'm looking for DJs for our 2-day wedding events near Miami, with a total of about 300 guests. We have two day of events for our fusion Indian wedding all at the same venue:
Day 1: Sangeet/Welcome, 4 hours total, 1 hour of famil/yfriends performances in a reception hall with preplanned music, but otherwise non-dance music music playing the rest of the night.
Day 2: 30-60 minutes outdoor groom precession (baraat) with mobile speakers; outdoor courtyard ceremony microphones, 3 hour cocktail hour indoors with background music, and reception 4 hours (open dance floor, speeches, emcee for announcements, etc.)
We're not huge music buffs, but care about adequate sound quality and to have fun for the dance floor on reception night. We got quote for DJ for a total of >$10,000 across the two days.
What price ranges you think would be reasonable for both these days? I understand DJs generally don't charge hourly rate. Appreciate any advice!
Hey, I’ve got an upcoming wedding and they’ve just added on a monogram. I used to do these with a gobo projector, but that has recently died and Ive moved onto a projector. What apps do you recommend to display a monogram on the wall? Can I resize and everything else I need to do in the app?
I plan on plugging my computer directly into the projector and going from there. I’m not sure of the setup yet of where my stand/projector will be. So I’m trying to find something I can either shrink or make bigger to best fit the room.
Thank you!
I'm DJing at an 18th birthday party next month and I wondered if there were any "Birthday" themed songs that would be a good idea to have in the bag just in case they ask for something (like after an announcement/speech or whatever). I usually play Stevie Wonder's "Happy Birthday" but I'm used to playing to Millenials/Gen X-ers so I think I probably need some more contemporary options.
They are into early 00s music so it doesn't need to be super-new, but some suggestions from 21st century would be good!
My fiance and I are getting married in April 2027 in Santa Barbara. We’re hoping to find a DJ who enjoys playing EDM, especially bass, bass house, future bass, dnb, dubstep, house, etc. we’d like our wedding music to be like how we enjoy partying, but of course some songs to make it fun for a range of guests as well.
More specifically, we’re hoping someone can do the Mr. Brightside Subtronics bait n switch… anyone game for that? 😂
This is my first time using Ape Labs, and my lights arrived today.
6 Neon Pix Tube Lights
4 Marvel Pix Wash
Connect 2.0
Hey all! I've been DJing for a little over 1.5 years and got asked to DJ the last 30 minutes at a friend's wedding!
They are having a live band play for most of the wedding, but asked if I could play some of their favorite house/pop songs that the band is unable to perform to close out the night.
We reached out and the live band was unsure/uneasy about being able to transition seamlessly from their live instruments to DJ equipment, but from my understanding it should be relatively easy??
I have an FLX10 and from what I understand, I would just be plugging into their channel mixer as a separate input in order to set up. Is there something I'm missing before inquiring more?
Hi, I'm new to the DMX scene so I have some questions about the controllers.
I have a particular moving head lighting fixture that I can't get working with my Chauvet 4.
This fixture has 7 channel or 15 channel modes. but I'm really only interested in turning it on and off remotely rather than individual colours, motors etc.
In 7 Channel Mode:
| Channel | Function | Value | Instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motor 1 Route | 0-255 | 0-135 degrees |
| 2 | Motor 2 Route | 0-255 | 0-135 degrees |
| 3 | Sum Dimmer | 0-255 | 0-100% |
| 4 | Strobe | 0-255 | 0-100% |
| 5 | Effect | 0-255 | No Effect to 1-25 |
| 6 | Effect Speed | 0-255 | Slow - Fast |
| 7 | Reset | 241-250 | 5 Seconds To Reset |
Currently I can get the heads to move only, the dimmer on CH3 does nothing as I'm guessing there is no effect on CH5 yet. So if I want to access Channel 5 in order make it light up, I'm going to need a 5th slider yes? Will I need to upgrade to a minimum Obey 6 or 10?
Thanks!
Hey,
I'm putting together a dance party in Boston at the end of August and need to find a DJ. Would love to chat with a few people before I book anyone.
No need to emcee. I just want someone focused on the music. We've got a playlist of stuff we're into and want to keep things close to that vibe, but we're flexible, not looking for someone to just play our list start to finish. The big thing for us is finding someone who can read the room and keep people dancing all night instead of just running through a set script.
If you're in the Boston area (or don't mind traveling) and this sounds like your thing, drop a comment or send me a DM. Let me know your rates, send a mix or demo if you've got one, and tell me what genres or styles you usually play.
I've shared the link to our inspiration play list.
Would love to jump on a quick call before locking anything in. Thanks!
Hey, what's up, mobile DJs?
I just got one of these Odyssey flight cases with the glide-out tray, and I've noticed that the controller jiggles around when I'm transporting it.
I'm wondering if anybody has any tips.
I tried putting little pieces of foam on the sides, but there seems to be a 1 mm gap, and the controller has some play and can fall up.
I'm wondering, do you just always keep it in the orientation so that the controller is held by gravity? It's hard to move it when it's flat. I usually rotate it so that I can carry it using the grab handle that is on the top, but I'm just wondering if anybody has any tips. I'm going to try some mounting putty on each corner to see if that does anything.
Would it be better to invest money in some trusses and moving heads. Looking to get the Rockville bundle. Also considering tube lights. I’m currently using a white plexy glass facade with uplights.
Hey Community,
I'm rebranding and rebuilding my website and am wondering what your favorite DJ websites are? It can be your own, or competitors you admire. I'm just looking for inspiration that doesn't look like it's a themeforest template. I'm looking for unique and authentic.
I have two Evox J8s, two 12" tops, plus a few gig bags for cables, controller, mixer, etc. Farmers carrying everything has gotten a little bit old, especially with those larger venues.
I'd like to pick up a cart to making bringing things around easier, but my Crosstrek doesn't have much more internal space for a cart. I was looking at tossing up something onto a roof rack, and was wondering if anyone has done something similar.
Looking for advice on getting started as a wedding DJ
Hey everyone! I’m looking to start getting into wedding DJing and could use some advice from people who have already been doing it.
I have experience DJing and I’m comfortable with the music/equipment side, but the wedding business side is pretty new to me. My biggest question is: how did you land your first few weddings?
I’d love advice on things like:
Where you advertise or find couples looking for DJs
Whether sites like WeddingWire/The Knot are worth it when you’re starting out
How you built a portfolio before having weddings under your belt
What you charged for your first few weddings
Anything you wish you knew before DJing you’re first wedding
I’m not looking to jump in unprepared. I want to learn the wedding side of the business, put together a professional setup, and make sure couples are getting a great experience.
Any advice on getting those first 5–10 bookings would be really appreciated. Thanks!
What’s your go-to solution for capturing content in low-light environments?
I did two small events back-to-back where the clients only wanted audio and didn’t book lighting. Both rooms were pretty dim. I used my GoPro Hero 11 and Insta360 X3 from two different angles, but the footage was pretty disappointing... you could barely see the crowd once I started editing.
Do you use a particular camera or setup for low-light event footage? I’d prefer something discreet rather than adding a spotlight or light that draws attention to the camera.
Hey everyone,
Quick thing before I get into the app. You've probably seen the flood of "vibe coded" DJ apps lately, thrown together fast, priced like a finished product, abandoned six months later with zero updates. Meanwhile it's got full write access to your library and nobody's answering issues anymore. Charging DJs for that really just doesn't sit right with me.
So here's EZLibrary, and honestly, I don't want this to be another solo project that fizzles out. I think it can become something the whole community leans on, but only if people chip in.
I'm a DJ myself,and got tired of tracks going missing after moving drives, messy tags, adn no easy way to consolidate scattered music without digging through Serato's database by hand. Built EZLibrary to fix that for my own library, figured other people here deal with the same stuff.
What it does:
Why I'm upfront about trust:
Site: https://tawaunl.github.io/EZLibrary/ Source: https://github.com/tawaunl/EZLibrary
Here's the real ask. I don't want to be the only one keeping this alive. I'd rather it become something the community builds together, so DJs get one solid, trustworthy, free tool instead of paid apps that show up and disappear. If any of this sounds like you:
Check it out at tawaunl.github.io/EZLibrary, ask me anything, and let me know what you think either way.
Looking for advice on getting started as a wedding DJ
Hey everyone! I’m looking to start getting into wedding DJing and could use some advice from people who have already been doing it.
I have experience DJing and I’m comfortable with the music/equipment side, but the wedding business side is pretty new to me. My biggest question is: how did you land your first few weddings?
I’d love advice on things like:
Where you advertise or find couples looking for DJs
Whether sites like WeddingWire/The Knot are worth it when you’re starting out
How you built a portfolio before having weddings under your belt
What you charged for your first few weddings
Anything you wish you knew before DJing you’re first wedding
I’m not looking to jump in unprepared. I want to learn the wedding side of the business, put together a professional setup, and make sure couples are getting a great experience.
Any advice on getting those first 5–10 bookings would be really appreciated. Thanks!
Lmfao sorry for the pretentious title, little bit of humor there. I've been DJing for about 5 years and it's been going pretty well. BUT i recently got fired from my part time job. Over the years I've gotten enough work as a DJ to cover about half my living expenses each month so when I lost my job my friend group & partner encouraged me to pursue DJing full time & say yes to more opportunities that I'd previously turned down. From their perspective it could be a "sign from the universe" sort of situation. I don't about all that but I decided to give it a go.
Things have been going alright so far. I've got a couple contracts with booking agencies, making roughly what I need to cover all my monthly bills. My struggle is, what do i do with all this free time? I'm not the best with time management and now I'm in a situation where I'm basically self employed with no real accountability in terms of how I spend my days. Obviously I've got my weekly gigs and prep time for those events to consider but can anyone help with suggestions as to how I should structure my days out?
Any other full time DJs or self employed folks in the chat who have tried & true methods for a structured schedule? I don't want to fuck up what could potentially be an opportunity to make a sustainable career for myself but I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment... Thanks yall!
Anyone ever done this?
Looking to do a daytime/sunset set on the beach.
I need power - any suggestions? I need something portable. Was leaning into a solar panel and a power station combo to power my PA, Traktor Controllers, and Macbook.
If anyone has any recommendations on that or other suggestions, lmk!
Going to the beach next week to attempt it
Edit: Traktor S2 Controller, PA is the PYLE bluetooth PA from like 2015, and a Macbook 14". Estimated continuous Wattage usage is like 135W according to AI. The Anker C300 Solix looked perfect, but idk if it's enough to last into the night when the sun goes down. Its 300W and should be fine for all the devices, but I think would only last about 2-3 hours after sunset
hey dj’s!!
I’m a hiphop dance teacher and I am at a total loss. not only did I have to find age appropriate music that was boring but now I need to mash these songs together and make it sound actually good😭😭😭 i have spent an embarsssing amout of hours trying to merge some songs into something that doesn’t sound like slop but I just do not have the skill needed. if there is anyone here willing to take on this project for me I am willing to pay for this song to be made please comment below.
regards,
a teacher at her wits end😭