GENERATE26: VINYL-ONLY-WORKSHOP – The Art of Vinyl Mixing

VINYL-ONLY-WORKSHOP: The Art of Vinyl MixingABSTRACT: As part of GENERATE 2026, a unique DJ workshop will take place at 6 pm at Gasthof Gehringer in Graz. Entitled “Vinyl-Only”, this creative session offers beginners and vinyl enthusiasts the chance to immerse themselves in the world of analogue DJing. The three-hour workshop offers an introduction to the technical basics of turntables and mixing desks and provides an overview of how the individual components work. From setting up a DJ set and beatmatching to basic mixing techniques, workshop leader Robbe from the Graz-based drum and bass collective Schallware aims to share his passion for vinyl with the participants. After a brief theory session, it’s time to get mixing. Hands-on vinyl guaranteed! Duration: 3 hours Level: Beginners & vinyl enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to experience the real DJ vibe Prerequisites: No specific knowledge required Location: Gasthof Gehringer, Keplerstraße 33, 8020 Graz TOPICS: DJ setup: turntables, mixer, headphones, PA, cables, needles Explanation & demonstration of the mixing desk (EQ, filters, faders, gain) First steps on the turntable: placing the needle, starting & stopping the record What is beatmatching? Why is it important? Counting BPM & time signature (understanding 4/4 time) Introduction to pitch control Introduction to ‘ear beatmatching’ (no sync button!) Various mixing techniques (cut mixing, EQ mixing, etc.) Manual beatmatching with two turntables First attempts at your own transitions with guidance LINKS: https://www.instagram.com/schallware.dnb https://www.instagram.com/inandout_records