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EQ

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Short for 'equalization', it's the process of adjusting the balance between frequency components.

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Jog Wheel

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A flat control on DJ CD players and controllers used to emulate the functions of a vinyl turntable.

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Beatmatching

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The technique of adjusting two tracks to the same tempo and phase to play them seamlessly.

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Cueing

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The process of preparing and finding the exact point to start playing a track.

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Headroom

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The difference between the peak signal level and the point of distortion in an audio system.

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Scratching

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A technique where the DJ moves a vinyl record back and forth to create rhythmical sounds.

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BPM

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Stands for 'Beats Per Minute' and measures the tempo of a track.

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Mixer

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An electronic device that blends multiple audio tracks into one output stream.

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Filter

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Affects the audio signal by removing certain frequencies often to create a sweep effect.

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Sampler

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Electronic or digital musical device which records and plays back samples of sound.

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Fader

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A linear control on the mixer that adjusts the volume or gain of an audio channel.

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Phrasing

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Aligning tracks in a mix so that their musical phrases are structured coherently.

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Slipmat

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A circular piece of felt or fabric used between the turntable platter and the record for friction reduction.

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Turntablism

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The art of manipulating sounds and creating music using turntables and a DJ mixer.

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Gain

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Adjusts the input level of a track before it reaches any processing like EQ or faders.

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Platter

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The part of the turntable on which the record spins.

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Sync

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A function on DJ software or hardware that automatically matches the BPM of two tracks.

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Loop

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A repeated section of sound material that can be created live by a DJ for extended mixes.

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Crossfader

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A control on a DJ mixer that blends or switches between two audio sources.

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Riser

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A sound effect that creates a build-up of tension, often used before a drop or peak moment in a set.

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