Mixing Disco

[Super D]

If you have ever DJ mixed Classic Disco :o ....you know how challenging of a task it can be, with the ever changing dynamics/and oscillations.

My question is,"What are some of the more creative ways you have blended in/or out a Disco song"?

Help-a-bro-clean up the mix :oops: :cry: :(
MUCH RESPECT FOR THE 70's DISCO DJ's
Super D(motordetroit) 8)

[Mixmachine]

Super D, take a look at this threadyou may find some good tips, but as always, YMMV.

[Super D]

Super D, take a look at this threadyou may find some good tips, but as always, YMMV.

Sorry I missed that thread Mixmachine........though great edification on the topic!.....most of those methods are classic expositions.....but I'm more interested in the blending process.....Like for example;

1. using echoes/or delays to blend(don't stop sto sto sto sto)
2. using acapela's to mix in a song.(last nite a dj saved my life)
3. scratching in a song (not a favorite of mine, esp Disco) :cry:
4. using the kill switch on the tt (if all else fell!) :oops:
5. reversing the tt platter. :roll:
6. adding a sweet bongo roll to enhance the breakdown and blend in the next mix (a favorite of mine) :D

What other styles do you like?
Super D(motordetroit) 8)

[Noman]

In my early days (late 70s) I used two belt driven turntables with home made slipmats and a plain mixer. No pitch control or anything. You had to be very creative all the time....

From 1981 played regulary in a club with top equipment, still no effectboxes or anything, but directdriven TTs and a cassette player for jingles,acapela's and soundeffects. I remember some nights when I was in the right mood I could beatmix almost anything forever and ever. GREAT feeling! :D :D

I never used effects but created echos and loops on some songs by using 2 copies of the same song.

Using modern equipment with effects, Eq, autosync etc makes mixing much easier. Still mixing classic disco is 1000% more demanding than modern music which is almost like flying with an autopilot...