DJ mix

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A DJ mix or DJ set is a sequence of musical tracks typically mixed together to appear as one continuous track.

DJ mixes are typically performed using a DJ mixer and multiple sounds sources, such as turntables, CD players, digital audio players or computer sound cards, sometimes with the addition of samplers and effects units, although it's possible to create one using sound editing software.

A DJ set is usually performed live in front of an audience or recorded in a studio and may also be referred to as a liveset (with "DJ mix" referring more to a studio mix not performed live). DJs often distribute their recorded mixes on CD-Rs or as digital audio files via websites for promotional purposes. Many popular DJs release their mixes commercially on a compact disc. When DJ sets are distributed directly via the Internet, they are generally presented as a single unbroken audio file; cue sheets may be provided by the DJ or fans to allow the set to be burnt to a CD as, or listened to as, a series of separate tracks in the way it would be produced as a commercial mix.

[edit] Notable recorded examples

• Global Underground series
• Balance series
• Tranceport series
• DJ-Kicks series
• Late Night Tales
• Solid Steel
• Fabric and Fabric Live
• trustthedj
• Café del Mar series
• In Search of Sunrise (series)

[edit] See also

• Mix tape
• Beatmatching
• Harmonic mixing