I like your vlogs, you're not a phony like Barr and the others who just show a crowded dancefloor. Keep the honesty thats why I watch your vlogs
@djfunkykik2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much to share what happen in the real life of a Wedding DJ . I truly apreciate that !
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Nogi-aka-DJNugz6 ай бұрын
The apelabs sticks are the truth! A lot of these knock off lights look like carnival lighting. The fastest table is great for beach parties and other laid back events, not really for weddings. I use a Bunn command center and have a humpter on the way. Great stuff bro!
@DjCrsroli2 жыл бұрын
Bose T4S ToneMatch Mixer All DAY!!!
@byromtaylor64822 жыл бұрын
saving on dmx love the sticks
@toneranger2 жыл бұрын
Cool video as always Aaron. That table is a glorified keyboard stand with a board and a Skrim. No use for an Irish wedding. Any gear on it would end up in pieces on the floor with drunken guestd
@georgethedj49462 жыл бұрын
Great idea using those lights on the speakers the way you did. Looks great
@djcar51812 жыл бұрын
Been there with the dancefloor dipping after the first song. But like you said. I just put my head down and did what I do best and fill that bad boy back up until we rages the rest of the night. But regarding the table, I have to many back up options on my table to shrink down. LOL! That's what's been stopping me from moving over to the furniture style stands. Thanks for posting Aaron.
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
I was a little nervous I wasn't going to get all my stuff on too and my headphone clip kept falling off lol. I'm going back to my other table and saving this for other gigs. Thanks for watching!
@dsanders18062 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing the empty dance floor. Read the crowed during dinner play cross over songs movie soundtracks. Ect and always have atleast 3 songs that work together .
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
Have a banger ready in a deck to save yourself!
@donnycollins17972 жыл бұрын
You make a great point about hiding the sub woofer under the Rockville booth. I'm going to be doing exactly that for some jobs coming up that need a minimized footprint. I'm really loving the XL...great recommendation and awesome value for the money.
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@chromemusic44012 жыл бұрын
Nice save bro. Hit them with the shania! Here come the chicks
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
Every time!
@SoireeSounds2 жыл бұрын
Good point on the table - sometimes I like to put my subs under the table/booth as well if I am short on room. Great video and info.
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
Can’t believe I just thought of it, and they both fit perfectly in my booth too
@DJJAYTECH2 жыл бұрын
Nice job on getting the crowd back on the floor!! Sometimes you just gotta cut the song and jump into a crowd favorite!! 👍
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
Shania never fails lol
@djkarlthomas2 жыл бұрын
Nice compact set up! Good tips on saving the dancefloor!
@djroyal4142 жыл бұрын
Great video Aaron but I don’t like that table. I really liked your old table and just bought one!!! Can’t wait to use it on my next gig 👍🏼
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
I think it would need a facade, and I don't want to use those. I'm pretty sure I'm going back to my other booth and will use this one for other kinds of events, twitch and ceremonies
@djjesse12942 жыл бұрын
Hey Aaron! This table is good for a quick event, 1-2 hours. You could also use, but with fascade. Thanks for sharing.
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
I agree, if I used it for weddings, I would need a fascade, so I might as well take my Rockbooth.
@jmfbabyj2 жыл бұрын
Definitely feels more like lounge/Ceremony table
@dennyd9352 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the “in the field “ review!
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
You got it! Before I review something, I really like to take it out first
@joserossy50852 жыл бұрын
I forget to said. I get the rockville xl when I saw you video. It is heavy but for me I found very solid an stable. And my grandson is more heavy 😢 but I lift and walk long way. Well I love my rockville and my grandson and ok with the weight jajajajaja. Like always said keep you good work. 👍
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
Still love my Rockville, and you're right, it only ways a grandson lol. Thanks Jose!
@ricosteez42052 жыл бұрын
Thanks for table preview!
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
You got it, thanks for watching!
@ChrisMortillaro2 жыл бұрын
I have the Ape Lights sticks and love them.
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
How do you use them?
@ChrisMortillaro2 жыл бұрын
@@AaronStrawn attached to my RCF J8s. I have 4 of them.
@donnycollins17972 жыл бұрын
Functionally, the Rockville stand checks all the boxes. It's inexpensive, the setup is very fast, it's a great height, it has a small foot print, you can conceal things behind it, and light it up. My rack, subwoofer, clipboard, drinks/food, etc can all fit under it if needed. However, I am very interested in a "minimalist/furniture" style setup as well. I will be experimenting putting the rack behind me, then a minimalist table/stand with the few required things on it. I'd thought about one of those Apex keyboard stands which is just a single skinny column. I run my Mac Mini in my rack so I've got a 23" monitor and wireless keyboard/mouse along with my DDJ controller. It's a few more pieces, but ergonomically it's really nice.
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
How come you don't use a laptop?
@donnycollins17972 жыл бұрын
@@AaronStrawn That's a great question! I always bring my a six space rack for my power distribution, mixer, DMX and wireless receiver. The MacMini is also in that rack, already connected up to AC power, external SSD, mixer and DMX distribution. Headphones are also already connected and stored in the rack. So, even though I connect power and HDMI to the monitor, I think I'm actually making less cable connections overall, and I get the benefit of a larger display and better positioned keyboard/mouse. Also, the MacMini is a lot of computer for the money. I've thought about a laptop a lot though. I may make a video tour of my rack and booth since I've not seen anyone else do this.
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
If you got it all run I can see that, but yeah, carrying around a big computer monitor seems like extra work. Could have a sleeker look as well with a laptop. Ever have anyone just browsing google on it? 😂
@donnycollins17972 жыл бұрын
@@AaronStrawn LOL, no request to browser Google yet! Maybe that's my upsell! It's positioned on the front corner of the table/booth so people can see me really good and lifts right off its stand, so it sets up about as fast as a laptop. It's transport case is just like a laptop, just bigger. Hopefully I can do a video for this weeks setup. I've been wanting to do that, just to get opinions.
@MrHolderby2 жыл бұрын
midwest crowds......hillarious
@djerniet3502 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, 2-11 or 11-2pm. 2-11 Shit, I would have passed out. LOL
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
Almost did lol
@chromemusic44012 жыл бұрын
I have the fast set table. That efn scrim takes some time for sure! It’s by far the quickest table to set up.
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
At home i got it up in like 2 seconds and couldn't figure it out at the gig lol
@chromemusic44012 жыл бұрын
@@AaronStrawn my girlfriend thinks I’m nuts because I couldn’t figure it out. I let her do it!
@chromemusic44012 жыл бұрын
@@AaronStrawn that’s what she said!
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
walked right into that one
@chromemusic44012 жыл бұрын
@@AaronStrawn not that you care but they do make a white scrim for that table at a bargain price of 90$! 😉
@djerniet3502 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing the table. I use a piano stand with my flight case lid for smaller spaces. I did like how the ape sticks washed the crowd. I was wondering if they would stick to the bose now I know. I will be purchasing the bose 32 system this year. Cash not credit. Keep em dancing
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
I do the same, pay for all my gear with cash. I was pretty pumped that they stuck and worked
@shaneberckman2 жыл бұрын
Those lights are awesome brother! I'm definitely going to check Those out! I also called sweet water and did a thing. LOL I got some Bose F1s and let me tell you they will be my big system. LOL hopefully I will get a video up of them soon. I also use a tablet and I really like the booth better. Keep rocking love you stuff!
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to hearing about your F1s!
@shaneberckman2 жыл бұрын
@@AaronStrawn them thing throw down. LOL 🤣
@victorgonzalez47912 жыл бұрын
Love your mic skills. 💪🏼
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Victor!
@5thElementDFW2 жыл бұрын
I just saw a video for a pro x table with tv mount and I’m really interested in getting that one
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
That's what I had before the Rockbooth. I never put a TV on it, but it has a shelf too. Pretty cool
@djsantiagornfl72642 жыл бұрын
Table was nice but I’m like you, I have to hide my subs if possible. I have a “daddy/daughter” dance coming up, I’m using your playlist and breaking in my QSC CP12’s 👍🏽🔊🔊 Great video man, keep them coming .
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
Dope! Glad it could help, rock that party bro!
@nicolasheinemusic2 жыл бұрын
Clearing the dancefloor with that heavy american hip hop would happen here in Germany, too... I think you started too heavy there, but in America, there might be parties, where that works. I start my weddings with a little chart-house stuff like Joel Corry - head & heart or Riton - Friday. ... same thing that after setting the bar for a little "chart music", I often have to switch to German beat-music which corresponds to Country-Music I guess.
@djerniet3502 жыл бұрын
Yeah nick in America classic hip hop works - 2000's, just as the chart house works more in Germany. I am introducing chart house during cocktail hour at my younger weddings. So that I can drop in some the chart bangers like Riton -Friday and Joel Corry - Head & Heart, during the dance hours.
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
Oh I didn't open the dance with Kanye lol. I can see that was confusing. I actually played Brown Eyed Girl and that's what cleared the floor at the beginning. Then I cleared it AGAIN with Kanye haha
@cduemig12 жыл бұрын
“Set reminder” reminder comes when it ended!
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
Come on KZfaq!
@cduemig12 жыл бұрын
I just ordered the Godox TL120’s to try out. VERY similar to Astera tubes and $1300 for four with the case and accessories. We’ll see.
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
Never heard of them, they look cool. I will say though, the ease of use of the Ape Labs is what keeps me coming back for more.
@cduemig12 жыл бұрын
@@AaronStrawn I get that. Their sound modes are by far the best I think anywhere. You turned me on to Soundswitch awhile back. I was overwhelmed at first and didn’t like losing most control but now with the control one I autoscripted my whole library in one evening and have auto loops for anything new like Tidal downloads. Easy to black out or whatever now. Good thing too so I can get double the lights for the money!
@joserossy50852 жыл бұрын
Esa mesa no es para bodas estoy de acuerdo contigo. Yo la usaría para karaoke o fiestas en el jardín. Admiró tu honestidad como se vacío la pista y como lo manejas tes. Y lo más importante como dijiste, los recién casados es lo más importante q bailen. Las ape lights se ven brutales pero tienen un precio un poco alto. Continúa con tu excelente trabajo de videos. Saludos desde Puerto Rico. Gracias 🙂
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jose! We all get that kinda dance floor, but as long as our couple is having a great time it’s all good!
@djlenzo86832 жыл бұрын
So it's a keyboard stand with scrim?? Lol
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
With zippers!!
@djfroggy802 жыл бұрын
I am looking for your napskin in black, i cant find it in your gig setlist, many Thanks
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
I think this means lapskin? I bought it from Skinit
@djfroggy802 жыл бұрын
@@AaronStrawn many thanks
@Realdjheisenberg2 жыл бұрын
That little girl videobombing you hahaha so cute! I love that you left it in the final cut :) Great video again! Definitely didn’t look like a very glamorous wedding… I always play a couple of the bride’s “requests” when the dance floor clears, just to get them out of the way for cheap haha. They ALWAYS come back at some point during the night anyways. Unless it’s a dry wedding then it’s pretty boring all evening. Sorry but that table looks cheap cheap cheap… send it back! Question: couldn’t you stick the sticks (haha) on the front grill rather than the side? I think they’d look much cooler in front!
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
That kid cracked me up lol Great idea for the sticks, I'm going to try that this week!
@Realdjheisenberg2 жыл бұрын
@@AaronStrawn did you compare them to the JMAZ tubes? They cost a fraction of the price. Battery powered. Wondering if they would be similar for a fraction of the price?
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
I can see some similarities in them for sure. Would love to get my hands on a few to test them out
@thedjgazza2 жыл бұрын
What is the bag you use for these, don't think we ever got to find out? Thanks
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
I got this- amzn.to/3LDGWn3 It fits 5 of them!
@sagarjha3933 Жыл бұрын
How do the ape sticks look in well lit places?
@AaronStrawn Жыл бұрын
They're not gonna light up the dance floor, you'd see the lights if you were looking at them, but for sure they're better in low light
@sagarjha3933 Жыл бұрын
@@AaronStrawn no they’s super helpful. Thank you. I own a pop up event series. The goal is just to make the booth look sick, the events end at night which is when they’ll look better. Mostly looking for something to beef up the booth production. I just bought 6 of the OG sticks this purpose. thank you for getting back. Have you ever used em in daylight?
@djjerryg_soundexpressenter58742 жыл бұрын
Hello Aaron great video I’ve been trying to get my hand on some more Ape Labs sticks and was wondering if you know anybody Who has them in stock, I’m trying to add some more to my repertoire. I’ve been using the Ape Labs products for approximately two years now and got turned onto them by DJ Rachel and DJ Brian redd. Great products. Nice simple setup too. Regarding the fastset Table, it’s awesome. It’s great for doing a small easy setup. Got that a few years ago thanks to Cleveland Terry.
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
I was like Dog the Bounty Hunter trying to find the ones I have. Ebay, Amazon and a dj who was selling them. That's how I grabbed my 5. I put a link in the description to a place that's a great dealer and will have some soon.
@DJSolstice2 жыл бұрын
This has got to be one of the ugliest wedding venues I’ve ever seen lmaooo but I’ll continue watching cuz I enjoy your commentary 👍🏻
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
I was rougher on it, but cut it out of the video lol
@cduemig12 жыл бұрын
Everyone’s got a budget. They got a good DJ though so if you have to save somewhere seems they picked the right place.
@djplastix2 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Good job Mr Dj! Do you use Tidal streaming on your Prime?
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro! Yep, I use Tidal
@djplastix2 жыл бұрын
@@AaronStrawn Cool! Can you usually find there all the requests? And it works good?
@AaronStrawn2 жыл бұрын
@@djplastix it’s like Spotify. So I can find most of the songs I need that I don’t have, but they don’t have DJ edits