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Back into djing but its a complete different world now (stream your dj set)



Last blogpost was in febuary, so now when back into djing again the world is completely different due to the coronavirus. Hardly noone goes to clubs dancing anymore. But for you whos still working on your djing there is streaming and podcasting.

Live streaming
podcasts
facebook/instagram live 
and promotion

But before I start I would like to say I hope you are well. Also lets give thougts to the people whos working at hospitals and helping peolple during this pandemia.

Live streaming on facebook or youtube and broadcasting your dj set. You'll need 

camera
tripod
lights
your dj equiptment
computer
internet connection

The camera needs support for livestremaing, A gopro, a dslr or camera with a good quality sensor that works for streaming indoors. 
A tripod is good but if you dont have one then a bookshelf can work instead.
then lights... there are lights specially for filming, but theese are expensive. There are special light bulbs for photography that you can use with standard lampfoots. But ask at a photostore if they have lights compatible with standard lampfoots.
Then its best to have a steady internet connection. Perhaps exchange your wifi dongle with a cat5 network cable, for an steady connection as possible. Then ofcourse a PC/mac to stream from.
Softwares such as OBS (obsproject.com/) 
From OBS you need to configure so the stream links to your facebook page. 
Your computer needs to run both your dj software, Serato and obs streaming your video live to facebook. So have in mind to do so from a computer that can run these simultaniously.

Podcast

Podcast is a lighter type of task for a dj. You simply publish your finished set when it ready. You dont need to dj everything in one go. Most DVS has a built in recorder so you can record your set without any other software. Traktor for example, has the option of running a external microphone to overdub the dj set wile mixing. This is where you podcast. Use your voice to transition from one song to the next. Or just mix, and overdub your voice at a part of the song where there is a break. Or you can start the pod by talking, then mix your set and then finish the pod with a mic overdub.

you can use bandcamp pro to post podcast on your artist page.
If you like to make an exclusive show you can private stream your dj-set.

Or then there are hundreds if not thousands of platforms to publish your mix on 
such as anchor.fm/, buzzsprout.com/ and more free platforms


Promotion.

I would suggest streaming more and promote less. Noone likes promotion if its more than the actual stream or song youve published. Try to have in mind that there are difficult times for everyone. So the clubscene is on pause right now. But hang in there, people will start watching your stream, but from the start you can ask a friend to listen or watch your stream. The better your dj skills the greater the audience...


Go for it! Best of luck!


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