Martin Schwutke

Summary:	Traditional Tango DJ Since 2017 with about 450 milongas
Country:	Germany
Region or City:	Hamburg area
Email:
Website:	https://www.facebook.com/martin.schwutke?ref=profile
Resident DJ:	Blauer Engel Milonga Kiel

Music for live use
Style:	Traditional
Tandas and cortinas:	Yes
Audio format:	AIFF Audio Interchange File Format (.aiff, aif)
Alternative audio format:	-
Sources/Labels:	TangoTunes, CDs, BATC, TangoTime Travel. Personal Studio-Remasters
Favored orchestras:	Troilo, Di Sarli, Pugliese, D'Arienzo, and some "usual suspects"
Song display:	Orchestra Display on iPad Pro or Beamer with custom made artwork for each orchestra
Remarks:	-

Equipment for live use
Computer/Device:	MAC
Model:	Dedicated MacBook Air 15'' (M4-2025)
Music library management:	Traktor Pro 3 & iTunes
Player:	Traktor Pro 3
Audio interface/DAC:	RME ADI-2 DAC fs. or Neve 88M. Low profile gigs: Traktor Z1. Emergency: DragonFly DAC
Equalization:	Mostly
Equalizer:	Live EQ corrections with RME ADI-2 DAC. Studio EQuing with different tools.
Compression:	Sometimes
Compressor:	none
Other equipment:	Native Instruments Z1 Midi Controller for Traktor operation
Remarks:	Audio enhancement, when appropriate, with Izotope RX, Pro Tools, Waves and FabFilter software. Various hardware options. An article about my work appeared in the German Tangodanza magazine in January 2019: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qwid1w5kz4afo4u/ARTIKEL%20TangoDanza-01-2019.pdf?dl=0

Rescue equipment
Computer/Device:	Mobile device (Tablet, Smartphone, iPhone, iPad, ...)
Model:	Apple iPad Pro
Player:	iTunes
Audio interface/DAC:	Traktor Audio 2 - or Phones Out in emergency
Other equipment:	-

Last change:	Sept. 26, 2025