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Friday, August 28, 2015
How to Become a DJ in Second Life (5 Steps)
Install DJ software. You will need a program that allows you to stream audio files over the Internet. There are several programs on the market. SAM Broadcaster is a popular program for professional online deejays, but costs around $300. WinAmp is free and adequate for dee-jaying on Second Life. Download and install WinAmp and the free Shoutcast DSP plugin.
Get an audio server account. An audio server or streamcast host is the place your music stream is sent to online, where your listeners will tune-in to hear your mix. Virtual Life and Shoutcast are popular audio server options, but streamcast hosting is not free and, depending on the host and the hosting package, may run you several hundred dollars a year.
Create a music library. Download songs you want to use in your streamcast. Create several playlists using the DJ software on your computers. If you do not hold the rights to your playlists, you may have to get additional permission or license to broadcast.
Apply for a DJ job. Use the 'search' function to find clubs or view the classified ads to find employment opportunities. You should also check job boards and ask members of the Second Life community about dee-jaying opportunities. The Second Life newsletter may also be helpful in finding job openings.
Broadcast your playlist. When you signed-up for a streamcast hosting account, you should have received a listening address and a password. You will need this information to connect your stream to the audio server. The listening address is made up of two parts, the audio server address and the port number. Open up Second Life and click on the land parcel name where you will be dee-jaying. Click on 'World' then 'About Land', Click on the 'Media' tab and insert the audio server address. Listener can access your broadcast in the game by clicking on the 'Play Streaming Music' button.
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