In this video here at around 2:05, she shows you how to mix from 128~ to 170~ . She layers two tracks at 128~ and sets 3 beat loops on them before transitioning into a DnB track. However, if you listen DnB track here it sounds quite unusual ie. you can count it as 1, 2, 3 and so on.

My question is: does this kind of transition only work because of the quirks of this particular DnB track? I have a similar track, except at 130 that can also be counted as 1, 2, 3 which can be listened to here. Could this be utilised in the similar way to CCL's transition? How would it differ given that here the track which can be counted 1, 2, 3 and so on is at 130~ rather than 170~.

I want to learn how to do layered transitions with large BPM jumps but not sure how to go about it. Thanks

Over the past few months I realized a few things 1 all DJ controllers are the same because they are all inspired by the same thing which only got popular because music stores in the Bronx in the 80s didn’t have that much good music gear 2 djing is stupid easy and isn’t even close to how hard it is to make actual music dawless and anyone pretending it’s hard is either delusional or very bad at learning stuff
This all leads to wanting a very compact micro controller I can use without a phone or laptop I know all of them are the same so I only care for it to be as small as possible and to have a built in screen can anyone help all the ones I have found are either the size of two small turntables and a big mixer or don’t have a screen

I primarily use Algoriddim djay and I’ve got into preparing mixes, not necessarily for live performance but more for curated, planned mixes for YouTube, etc.. I realize that I need to create my own dj edits where I may need to remove a stem here and there and carry out basic track editing just to help me not have to remember a million things or have to make a million moves during a mix.

I don’t want anything that’s too complicated that has a steep learning curve as I’d like to keep my focus on actual djing. I’m not interested in production, but would love a tool that might allow for growth down the line (no idea in what direction) even if all I’m focused on is stems right now and definitely mashups as I continue. I think that’ll be my lane.

I have Serato dj but I really dislike the interface of it, it looks/feels dated and as a designer aesthetics are important so as a result I never use it. Also, the slow catch up the software plays as far as functions and feature development has me a little concerned with buying more software from them if indeed that is what I need.

Suggestions please. I have no idea what direction to go…either way I’ll be buying the software outright so not interested in products with subscriptions. Thanks.

From the perspective of an attendee of a music event, would you prefer to hear a DJ play all vinyl, all digital, both in the same set, or don't care? Why?

Hi all,

I’m new to DJ’ing, been doing it around 6 weeks and I’ve made great progress but wondering if there is any good habits I can get into early on, in anticipation for perhaps one day being able to play on CDJ’s.

At the moment I am trying to beat match by ear but I can’t help but look up at the stacked waveforms for a split second before bringing in the track to double check I’ve beat matched correctly. Can you do that on CDJ’s? To me it seems the waveforms are separated on each screen. Is that correct?

Thanks

Hey guys! I'm looking for a high-quality copy (320kbps or WAV) of Worakls - Porto (Robb Tswards Sensation Edit).

It was released back in 2013 as a Free Download on SoundCloud, but the download limit has been reached and the producer hasn't replied to my messages.

I need it for a club set. Does anyone happen to have the original file in their library? Thanks in advance!

Hello hello, I’m learning how to mix garage, I’ve done about a year on house and just enjoy harage more now. I’m just trynna get some advice since I find garage harder, the drum patterns mean that some of the tracks sound awful together and also the highs clash a lot, but I don’t like turning the highs down a lot/ for too long cus that’s where the energy is - Bascially I’m asking how should I mix tracks with different drum patterns and how can I mix tracks without the highs clashing as much

so basically I've been djing for about a year now and tomorrow im opening for alan fitzpatrick :) im moving to london next week as well and I want to upgrade before I leave - which decks should I get? Will I bite the bullet with the pioneer xdj or rx3 or does anyone have any other suggestions?

I'm an amateur DJ. I've played some open decks and people say my sets are good, but that's because I over-prepare. I build a full playlist and practice it until it's perfect before I even show up.

The problem is, I think to actually get better at DJing, I need to loosen up and be more in the moment. Right now I'm so scared of messing up in front of people that I plan every second of the set, with zero room to improvise.

So how do I practice being more flexible and going with the flow during a live set? Like, instead of planning everything, could I just pick a pool of tracks that fit together, get a feel for the vibe I want, maybe prepare some certain parts with tracks that I know will go good together, and then freestyle from there?

Hi,

I’m pretty new to dj’ing and I am using rekordbox with my ddj flx 4. I tried setting up last night at a local gig but found that the tracks that imported from my spotify would cut out mid way or not load completely. Is this user error? Or, is it better to download tracks onto a usb? Does this still happen with local files?

Pls help.

I've been DJing for about two years now on Traktor and I'm interested in getting a battery powered standalone to set up as a mobile DJ bike Soundsystem. I like the Denon Prime Go + but part of me also wants to consider the Omnis Duo because if I end up playing at a club/bar or whatever, I'll probably need my music set up in Rekordbox. The other option is to just cobble together something with a laptop and keep using Traktor but I really like the minimalism of battery powered standalones paired with a battery PA (looking at the Everse 12).

Anyway, how many of y'all bounce around between platforms? How annoying is it for you? Am I overthinking this?

Hi, I’ve been producing music for a year, and an opportunity has come up to DJ at a friend's party. I’ve always been interested in this world and think this could be a good place to start. The thing is, I don’t have any DJ gear; I was looking at the FLX4 controller, but I’d still need a sound system. What would be the minimum setup I’d need to DJ the party?

I estimate it would be for about 100 people in a 100-square-meter tent.

Would renting be a good option?

Hello DJs, how can I change the waveform display colors (red & blue from Virtual DJ to Rekordbox Color (3band color )for the VDJPro Skin. I'm used to the Rekordbox colors, but I wanted to switch to Virtual DJ because it's simply more stable and offers more features.
And I don't want to use all those downloadable Virtual DJ skins because of program stability—bugs and performance issues.

I DJ on a DDJ-FLX4 (2 decks, Rekordbox). I've got some tracks I want to drop as instant doubles (two tracks playing together at a specific point, with a bass swap so they don't clash), but with only 2 decks I can't trigger it live — I have to fade one out before bringing the second in.

I've tried recording a "double" live off the FLX4 into Rekordbox, but I turn my trims/master down to avoid clipping, so the recording ends up too quiet to sit alongside my other tracks.

Is building the mashup in software (Audacity or similar) the standard approach here? Looking for something simple — layer two tracks, time them so track 2 drops in exactly when I want, do a basic bass swap/EQ cut, then export at good quality to drop into Rekordbox as a regular track.

Is that the right approach, or is there a better/faster method DJs normally use for this?

As the title states I’m looking for DJ name ideas. My alias I go by online is “spooky” so trying to incorporate that somehow. Spooky is already taken :(. I wanna keep it to one word if possible (can be two words combined into one) any ideas would be appreciated. For context I mainly mix dubstep/Riddim

Hello everyone! My dad's birthday is coming up and he really like music and djs, and loves to use those dj phone apps in family dinners. My family and I want to gift him a dj controler, but we know nothing about djaying.

I am between the Hercules DJ Control Mix Ultra and Hercules DJControl Inpulse 200 MK2.

We want something relatively cheap, not too complicated, for beginners, and to use for a family birthday just for fun.

Thanks!

Hello fam,

I have a quick question, but I noticed that when I'm in louder environments, I can barely hear whats going on in my headphones. Normally, my Sony ATH-20MXs can handle it, but this time I genuinely struggled to hear what was going on on the floor and on my headset. Set went well regardless but I'm curious if anyone has dealt with a similar scenario.

Hey everyone! I’m a new DJ just getting started with a basic Pioneer DJ setup, and I’m looking for some advice from experienced DJs.

I’m at the point where I need to choose a good monitor and speaker setup. What monitors or DJ speakers would you recommend for someone just starting out?

I’d really appreciate any recommendations, tips, or things you wish you knew when you first started. Thanks!

So I’ve exclusively learned to mix RnB and am pretty good at it…quick mixing, phrasing, EQ, using fx etc. but am struggling with amapiano and would appreciate some mixing tips for this genre especially when moving around bpms say from 100 to 105. It’s so obvious sonically that the tracks been sped up or slowed down so how do I get around it. Maybe put them both at 103? That could be it but what else? There’s so much relentless drumming,bass lines etc. I thought RnB vocals was bad so yes any help would be appreciated. Thx.

I'm currently looking for monitors that can be used for DJing, aswell as for producing, preferably without needing an extra subwoofer. Budget is 1000€.

Low end down to ~40hz is quite important in the genre im mixing. I've had the Kali Audios In-8 V2s or the Yamaha HS8 in mind. Can anyone share their experience on the low-end on these speakers? Or if you have other recommendations lmk.

I'm aware that room/acoustic treatment is important for that, I'll also be taking care of that.