DJ SAMUEL
MANN
A tango DJ, organiser, and dance enthusiast from Manchester, England. Samuel started his DJ career in early 2022 and now travels frequently to cover milongas, festivals, and other events all over the world.
Like many DJs Samuel strives to create excellent tandas that will delight milonguer@s but places an extra emphasis on sound quality by using high-end sound cards and premium sound processing software to deliver a clear, clean, vibrant sound
MY SETUP
Investing in your setup is important if you want to deliver a quality performance. The following is my current hardware and software preferences:-
HARDWARE
- Machine – I7, 16GB, 1TB Surface Pro
- Additional monitor for extended virtual desk space
- Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 DAC
- Backup DAC M-Track Solo
- Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones to monitor
- Backup audio card phone headphone out
- High quality audio cables – RCA, XLR, 3.5, 1/4″
- Shure Microphone
- 512GB SSD Backup music & database
SOFTWARE
- Mixxx – Main Player
- MusicBee – Track Database
- Ableton Live Lite – DAW
- Izotope RX10 – Sound processing
- TDR Nova – Eqalisation & Compression
- ASIO Sound Drivers
MISSION STATEMENT
As a dedicated Tango DJ, my mission is to immerse every dancer in the evocative and passionate world of Argentine Tango through carefully curated tandas that reflect a lifetime of travels and encounters. My goal is to command the atmosphere, transitioning seamlessly through romantic highs and introspective moments, crafting a musical journey that leaves dancers longing for more, even after the night ends. I aim to spark a blend of passion, romance, and joy in every performance, ensuring that the dance floor remains a vivid tableau of emotion and connection. With each event, I weave together my personal experiences and the rich history of tango to create an unforgettable event. Looking to the future, I aspire to bring my unique sound to tango communities around the globe, spreading the love and complexity of tango music to every corner of the world.
