Definitions by JesseBW

mixer 

An electronic device used to play two sources of sound such as turntables or cd players together. A basic mixer has volume sliders for adjusting the volume level of each incoming source and a crossfader for controling the mix of the two sound sources.

"Man my mixer is shot. I need a new one."

mixer by JesseBW August 30, 2003

backspin 

When a DJ takes a record and quickly spins it in a backward direction using his or her hand.

"I can beatmatch, scratch and backspin."

backspin by JesseBW August 30, 2003

Turntable

A machine used to play vinyl records.

"Technics makes the best turntables."

Turntable by JesseBW August 30, 2003

cut 

When one rhythmically moves a record back and forth while turning the sound off using a mixer during the back strokes so that the sound only plays when the record is in forward motion.

"Can you cut on those new CDJ's?"

cut by JesseBW August 29, 2003

mix

1. Verb: When a DJ plays sound coming from two sound sources together whether those sources are turntables or CD players using a mixer. Often DJs will adjust the tempo of the two sound sources so they are exactly the same and flow together well rhythmically.

2. Noun: a DJ's set or spiel.

1. I was mixing pretty well.
2. Maybe I'll through that into my mix.

mix by JesseBW August 29, 2003