~*Live Band vs' DJ: Which one would be best for a small/medium wedding*~?
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For a small wedding probably a DJ.  Unless you can get a really GOOD band that plays a variety of different music, at the same cost, which is doubtful.  Unless money isn't the issue.\n\nJust remember that the music at your reception will set the tone for the evening.  It will dictate what kind of time your guests will have.  Get them up on their feet dancing.  Make sure you have the DJ play a really good variety of music.\nTrust me, Grandma won't be interested in dancing to Snoop Dog.  :)\nBut there is nothing that replaces GOOD LIVE music.
955230
Sorry! I don't know about some DJ mixing software that is free, but you could search it in limewire...Who knows, what you could get...\n\nIf you know what I mean, then go give it a try in limewire. If not then try searching for DSSDJ in google or limewire ;-)!\n\nCheers!
1037791
Download.com  Search DJ.  I suggest the program called Virtual DJ.  IT has turntables and effects.  BUt its only a trial
883778
Who are you writing this question for USC??? According to your profile, and wedding website, you are your fiance have been married for a while. Having another wedding in '07??\n\nI would really like to know where you are having your wedding...there are not a lot of places that can hold 500 people for a cocktail hour and a sit down reception. I am always looking to add to my list of reception sites...feel free to email me.
565400
Once again I don't think size matters. What will matter is what is comfortable to play and sounds the best to you for whatever type of music you are playing. Apparently though the larger size does have a better sound quality, but again it is your hands and ears that will make the decision.
513788
The important thing is for you and your beloved to have a day the feels special to the both of you.  Depending on where you live, some states allow a lay person(someone who is not a minister or a justice of the peace) to get a special license for 1 day, and they can marry you.  So that wouldn't be too expensive(maybe the person you ask to do it would even pay for the license themselves).  You could also find a justice of the peace, or go to your local city or town hall and ask if they do wedding ceremonies.  You could keep your ceremony small, and just have immediate family.  That way you don't have to pay for a lot of flowers or decorations.  Then for the ceremony, it depends on how many people you want to invite.  My ceremony was in my church, and then our reception was at a small hotel.  We had less than 50 people, but our total cost was still over $5,000, which included my dress, alterations, flowers, food, hubbies tux, etc.  If either of you belong to a church, you should be able to get married in it for a small fee(if any).  Then you could just do a small ceremony afterwards.  Some people are doing just appetizers, or just desserts.  It's basically just an hour or so, lets everyone mingle, then there could be a toast and people can go on their way.  As far as invitations, you can buy nice paper at an office supply store and print them yourselves.  If you have a small reception with just apps or desserts, include that so people don't expect to be fed.  But it's all perfectly okay!!
860137
midi's aren't the best to listen to long term.  best is an mp3 with cd quality, something above 120mpbs.  depending on how much space i want to take up, i download at atleast 320mbps and i switch on allow vairable bit rate.  that way when a song i downloaded doesn't use all of the bandwidth i allot for, my music interface (itunes) backs down the amount of space it takes up.
917836
Go for Technics or 1210's. They may be a lil more expensive than others but are worth it...
613897
If you can find a small, semi-professional recording studio, it is both easier and cheaper to do it there.  My band has tried both...we ending up spending a TON of money to do a live recording of one show.  When we recorded our demo disc for the press pack, we went to a small studio one of our friends recommended.  The guy did an outstanding job, we cut 5 tracks in a day and a half, and the whole thing cost about $600.  I guess it depends on how much recording you plan on doing, and how involved in the process you plan on being.  The home studio stuff is expensive, but it's a one-time investment.  If you're going to record a lot of your stuff, that might be the way to go.  Good luck!
648186
Check this out!\n\nhttp://www.mixmeister.com/
582795
Audacity is free and will do more than garage band on many tasks. It's interface isn't as purty but do you want make music or not?\n\nSonar has relitive inexpensive versions. I'm not a big fan of Cubase but alot of people use it. Both can be found for under $100 in some music stores. \n\nYou'll need the hardware to bring the sound in as well. Depends on what instrament(s) you are talking about. Most soundcards don't have good quality inputs. You may want to get a break out box as well. If you can't afford both grab Audacity and spend the money on the hardware.
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i would suggest: recording audio tracks and stuff is sony vegas; for music creation fruityloops...sorry if im not into cakewalk products, im not just satisfied with the sound quality it produces (for the final product)...it has a distinct sound unlike sony vegas, what you recorded is what you'll hear.... if its trash in then for sure its trash out...hehehe...a lil exageration there...and also you need to get a dose of plugins to enhance your sound... try wavearts, waves, timeworks, izotope, sony express packs...but try not to overdo it...i just had all sorts of these plugins just for reference--so you wont be limitted with your resources...
913925
well,\n\nif you meant what technology should you be using, then i recommend using FM or Bluetooth; each have some pros and cons!\n\nFM is cheaper to implemet, but harder to implemet, bluetooth (lets say 2 serial bluetooth adapters) are more expensive but much much easier to implement... specially with digital signals!\n\nif you ccan edit or give more information about what you want maybe i can help you more!
647981
Check out theknot.com. They have lots of suggestions for each. I put there music & dancing link below..then you can browse through their articles.  Congratulations and Best of Luck!
702738
I've used both, and i gotta go with iTunes. Yea, it sounds better on the computer than when ya burn iTunes bought tracks to disc. But, if you're just lookin' to play music, get the new iTunes if ya haven't already, and use that.\n\nDFX is a WASTE of money, especially with Windows Media, as it already has an Equalizer, and i've never had a problem with just that. :)
159806
I really enjoy jamming to 80's tunes and remixes. If you are into remixes my favorites are Funkymix, Ultimix, and X-Mix compilation cds (you must be a professional DJ to purchase them). As far as the 80's go I just loved all the music that came outta the whole decade.
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Book a big hall, invite loads of friends then book a DJ. \n\nI would suggest www.funkymonkeydisco.com for the disco.\n\n(OK shamless advertising). Or you could invite friends round and have a DVD a thon with lots of popcorn and snacks.