Hey list, how's it goin? So I put together my first all digital dj mix in Ableton. It turned out pretty well, although I found it to be a different experience than spontaneously mixing vinyl for a couple of hours. The main difference being that it took forever, at least compared to knocking out an hour dj mix with turntables/mixer/records. Another difference was the editing: I found that when I revisited the mix the next day, maybe my mood had changed and I would remove a song, rearrange, try some other tune, etc. Typically when I mix records, it's all about what happens at that moment, not thinking about things too much, just grab records, put them together however you see fit, and go with it. Perhaps I will experience more of that down the road after I get a little faster with Ableton.
Anyway, check it out if you're interested, would love any feedback you may have too of course! http://www.abrooklynlife.com/2006/07/ablradio_libert.html#more The entire tracklist is on the page above with link to download mp3 or subscribe to the weekly podcast (although not every week is Detroit related). Mix includes songs by: Raiders of the Lost Arp, $tinkworx, Unit 4, Joe Lewis, Gino Soccio, Mr. Fingers, Phuture, DJ Yoav B, David Bowie, and a handful more. Enjoy! Adam
