A DJ with a Nose for Mixing
http://www.djpedster.co.uk/
Wha gwan folks, welcome to the myspace of DJ Pedster. This site will show you how my DJ venture is envolving, some photos and some mixing I have done.
My DJ technique is different to the rest - instead of decks, I use my PC, why you may ask. Well, the simple reason is I have a physical disability, cerebral palsy, which has burdened me full use of my hands - bummer eh! Anyway, instead of decks, I use my beloved PC with a program called Virtual DJ (theres a screenshot of it in my album) - which has all the same things as the decks and a mixer. Great eh!
As my hands have limited dexterity, I use my nose to type 60% of the time. So, yes, I use my nose to control the program. I find it quicker - not a lot of people NOSE that! :P
I've just started to learn DeeJay 'ing, so be aware that my mixing can be equivilent to "pots 'n pans" sometimes ;) But don't watch that! I like Garage and Drum 'n Bass, was addicted to Jungle in the early ninties.
Anyway, on this site, you'll see some of my photos (god help you all), my mixing and my stuff that I do or will be doing.
To contact me, email or add to MSN:
[email protected] and/or
[email protected].
Name: DJ Pedster
Genre: Garage & Drum 'n Bass
Age: 34
Location: Enfield
1. How long have you been involved in DJ'ing & the scene ?
From 1996 my little sister got me into Jungle, my first taste of it was from Rude FM. Absolutely loved it, but I enjoyed the MC'ing more. Back in those days, radio was my source of music and my inspiration.
2. What are your plans?
To be another top disabled DJ. Maybe also produce my own tracks professionally.
3. How did you get into what you're doing ?
As I have a physical disability, I didn't think I could be a DJ - I have limited dexterity in my hands, so using decks is an impossible task. However, since PC's have become a part of society, this would enable me to become a DJ. Now, I use the PC as my decks, mixer and my audience. I'm still fairly new to DeeJaying, so I've a lot yet to learn.
4. Who or what inspired you to want to be a DJ?
Well, I always wanted to be a MC, but what with not being able to talk....er..yeah, it'll be impossible lol. I have loads of lyrics in my head though. DJ'ing, well, I inspired myself really - for the simple fact that I have over come other obstacles in my life. These days you can do anything with a PC, so I found a program, Virtual DJ, and it went from there. Other DJ's have praised me on my mixing, and have told me to continue my dream - and I am!
5. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Er, married? Not sure really. My ultimate goal is to play in clubs, but we will have to see if it'll happen - I hate laptops lol
Samples of my mixing:
Ellaskins aka DJ Tutor bigging me up :) :
and AGAIN!!!!!!!!! :) :
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All my DJ voice & jingles are done by:
