So having had technics for a decade and owning 500+ vinyl tunes, it seemed almost blasphemous to even consider digital decks ........ but the olive branch was “I can plug 1210’s in and I need a mixer again anyway”.... so with question 1 settled the second question was “fuck; there are so many !!!!!”

I knew pioneer was the way i wanted to go, after all I’ve used many CD-J’s from days gone by.  Denon got a look but I am familiar with pioneer so I stuck to my guns and then narrowed it down to ddj1000 and xdj xz, one requires a laptop / rekordbox software; linked up and essentially is your dj controller and 1 can do the same but also just stick a usb in and away you go.  

I spent 3 weeks trying to decide and in the end I answered with the similar to Q 1 “I can still plug in a laptop if I like BUT I can also go standalone usb with the Pioneer Xdj Xz”.   So that answered that question.... hardware decided ... 

....... then..........

What speakers have I got and will they work and what headphones ...  very important and easily answered ... the unit takes mini jack as well as phono size headsets so off to the Xbox I went and stole the headset (works an absolute treat !!!!!!!).    Until I have another pay day it will do.  Also a home cinema amped system has a horrendous delay as the signal goes through it sooo once the track is brought in I then need to mute the headset so that I can mix live rather than with 1 ear without hearing two sets of beats (1 actual and 1 delayed via speakers ) they do sound amazing but next month I need some direct active XLR speakers, then I can have 1 ear on and 1 off  

So, I used to flip a record, stick it on, bpm match and then line up at the desired spot and simply slip the record in when ready..... this is a lot more complicated then that.   

It’s worth noting at this point you CAN use 2 1210’s and the unit as a crazy good pioneer mixer with tonnes of features, but this is a new world and I’m a sucker for punishment.   Besides; once it is set up it’ll work a treat.

So once it’s plugged in and updated now you need to ........

1. download rekordbox or serrato (software to manage the library and analyse tracks to put on usb or direct )
2. Install it 
3. Configure it. It directly affects the jog wheels and what they display. 
4. Load in the library and then choose playlists.  
5. Set up cue points on tracks to mimic the old record slip. 
6. Analyse the tracks to normalise, get the key, Bpm, generate wavs etc 
7. Export them 
8. Import into the unit
9. Digitally load tunes onto each deck (careful not to load over the active tune !!)
10. Sooooooo much more. 

Ok now what .... well at this point of writing I am getting to grips with all the above, but you need to own digital music in order to use it, luckily I have many thousands of tracks from days of old .... but they analysed badly and start off mid track etc so right now I’m spending much more time trying to find 10-12 tracks which are owned, have a clear start and end, are good quality and work well ........ I recorded a quick 30 min today, the first mix was brought in too loudly (learning curve) but after that mistake I was pretty happy with it

Ask me for a link.  

I’ll update this after a few more plays. 

My aims are to be able to use effects, colours, trims, cues, loops and many other features with relative ease.  

In terms of how happy I am, the unit is a m a z i n g and I am super happy, however I am also learning and understand I need a month to learn it more.   

Look forward to playing live for u all soon.   

Chaoss DJ 

Don’t worry we aren’t going anywhere and if anything we have more time to focus on the site, features and ongoing work to ensure it’s success. 

We need content bringers.  We need people in clubs with cameras tagging clubbers getting out of their boxes.  We need DJs, writers of articles, VIP’s to infiltrate clubs, producers and reviewers. 

Drop me a line if we can hook you up, this will be the fastest growing site of 2020 soon once we deploy our marketing strat and getting back out there again and we want our team around us. 

ClubTheWorld was made for one main purpose, to find friends, however it did very much more.  

It took a group of individuals, misfits in some cases and utter wronguns in other cases.... and it made them family.  There were lovers, fighters, dancers, prancers, teens, tweens, threens and above, and even a 65 year old legend from Leeds, and we all had one thing in common.... the music !  

At this very second there are 14 people viewing the site, 5 of whom I know very well and would walk over hot coals for.   This is family!

Looking back at the DJ forums there are pages and pages of content, created by some of the most talented artists I have ever seen. 

We have DJ’s, many of them, and a new wave coming through again now all getting ready to help us relaunch properly with dozens of features.  

We intend to become a one stop shop for all your needs, whether it’s to meet up or just show the world what you can do.  

There’s so much exciting stuff to come and I can’t wait to share more with you, for now please enjoy, watch this space and be part of the even newer and more improved family.   

CTW would be nothing without its members and we will always be here to return the favour. x

So what does 15 years look like ? Well, for one we all have crazy high def camera phones, that has changed the Dancefloor dramatically and the way that events are photographed. 

There have been a lot of closing down of warehouses and nightclubs and of course who could forget the recent disastrous fires.  We have also seen that certain high-profile companies have ceased trading and have had a lot of bad press. 

2020 brings with it a tidal wave of change.  ClubTheWorld is back in it's old form, with its old users and new alike but this time will be different.  

In just 72 hours of re-activity, users are noticing us again.  More importantly however over the coming weeks we Will be very excited to show you some great new features that you will see on our websites all over the world, but all pooled together here, for a seamless experience.  

You will soon be able to meet our new generation of DJs and producers in all their glory armed with music, events, streams and interviews and we have some special features in the production line as this is written.  

Please keep checking back in and stay in touch with us and as always if you ever need anything drop me a message.  

Clubbing Si x