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On the Traktor S2 you can either swap the gain/trim control at the top of the EQs for filter in the S2 settings within Traktor set up. Or you could use a filter assigned to the channel from the effect rack.
Been dj'ing for almost a year, and still learning all the time. Crossfader is a fantastic learning aid for those who really want to push the boundaries of their skillsets, really appreciate the work you guys put into these vids. Thank you!
I would love to see a video that shows a general idea of each FX and what their intended effect is. For example; reverb can be used to fill space and create dramatic build. Interested in things like enigmatic jet, flanger and phaser. I mix mostly peak/driving techno (BPM 127-135) Thanks!
Wish i found your tutorials a few years ago when i was transitioning from vinyl to digital. I'm learning a lot, even the basics help. Coming up with these techniques on your own is not easy and your clear instructions are great, thank you.... your taste in music definitely helps too. thank you for all your doing.
you should really try to learn it, its super simple and with people like Jamie, here its even easier. mixing is easy start by getting a program, and just try to match song phrases together and practice counting your beats, then upgrade to learning to beat match and from there you should have enough understanding (in like 2-3 weeks) to be able to apply some of these tricks. TRUST me, NAILING a transition or drop or anything is SO incredibly satisfying. specially when its two songs you always dreamt of mixing.
Technique five was my favorite. I just turned 40 and my wife got me dj bundle so I just started to dj and I’m having blast although finding tracks has been more tasking and time consuming as I thought. I have been using the echo transition and it true I find myself using this technique to often. Thanks fo the vid.
Your videos are top notch. Everything is explained in such a clear and structured manner. I’ve spent a lot of time recently watching tutorials and Crossfader is consistently the most helpful asset to learning how to DJ and advancing my skills. Huge, huge thank you! ❤
My favorite mixing technique is number 3. I'm an open format DJ, and I discovered it kind of by accident (or out of necessity), and the loop feature is something that has worked for me very well. However, I never considered chopping the loop in half. Now that I know it would sound nice to chop it every 8 or 4 beats, I feel like I've been playing it safe all this time. Thanks for breaking down this technique. I'll definitely try it tomorrow during my dj set. #WeAreCrossfader
Thanks so much. Even for someone like me who's done this for a while, it's always good to brush up on basics to keep from getting stale. Much appreciated!
My favourite is definitely mixing technique 1. I'm using the autoloop technique a lot, and I personally believe it's effective, and pretty easy to master. However the first 1st one is easy to learn, really effective but more difficult to master. There's always creative ways you can develop it. #WeAreCrossFader
As an open-format dj i use all my hotcues on the nxs2 for various parts of the song. A (green) - 8 bars in to the intro/15 sec left of the intro (for fast mixing), B (purple) - when the vocals start, C (yellow) - buildup, D (red) - Drop. Then i use the rest of the 4 hotcue banks to do the same, but for the second part of the song. So no 5 might be good for the ones who doesn't use hotcues like me. And the other ones were good beginner tips. But the one that i need to practise more is no 3. I know it's a powerful tool to use loops, but i rarly cut them in half. So that's what I'm going to practise. Thank you. Best regards from Sweden.
Looking through tutorials and I thought I saw a familiar face! Being taught online by a chap in my year at school while living on the other side of the world... how bizarre! Great tutorials
Since I am a House DJ in training, I prefer the first one. Using the Filter and Low EQ's to blend and bring in one track and slowly fade out another. I used this technique last night and hope to use it again when I record my mix.
Filter In and Out (1) and Hi Hat Mixing (4) both really peaked my interest. Indeed, adopting your suggested techniques would add variety to any mix. I'm not sure how effective they might be with other styles of music, mostly hip-hop and dancehall. But I play mostly EDM and calypso/soca music and both genres blend nicely together. Anyway, good video and much helpful tips.
I'm just an ordinary guy, who has been listening to dance music for a very long time and can I just say, you DJ guys and girls are super talented and incredibly clever. I for one couldn't hope to approach the amazing tricks and devices you all use. Actually, I don't want to when I have top DJs to do it for me. And you make it look so easy. Wow. That's why I simply love to listen and watch the best at work. Great sounds, inventive techniques, thanks for the insight.
nr.2 Can also be achieved by using the brake effect on the DDJ RB pad FX section. that way you don't have to change anything in the settings for the start stop button.
4am here in Florida watching your video 2019 may 31st I really loved all the techniques but I want n will learn the cue fades those sounded so BA. Great videos ty for making them all I'm a total noob only 3 weeks in but learning is the fun part.
I'm a old school dj and this will help me a lot to keep up using a Midi Controller and do more than just that first technique which I mostly use honestly.
I really like the Word Play technique. The others I use often is some form or variation, but the Word Play was a game changer for me. I have been DJing now for less than 1 yr. I have always been in music from vocal to instrumental to production I was a Karaoke DJ for a long time before jumping into digital DJing with CONTROLLER and let me tell you it has made me one of the hottest guys around in the world of Karaoke. Thanks for the new. I subscribed today as well.
My favorite was the vinyl spin back echo, which I already use and always sounds great, thanks for the interesting video, still had the chance to learn new stuff! #WeAreCrossfader
The sampler one is probably my favorite. I think you taught me another one that has to do with looping. I also like the cutting out the snare one. Just be creative I guess. Thanks Crossfader!
nice to see usable technics that's not "pull everything to echo and don't beatmatch at all" on youtube tutorials. nothing really new - but hey, still learned a bit
I didn't expect to like that first filtering / EQ technique but I actually loved it the best. :) That and the high-hat technique are really cool. Great video and clear explanation. Thank you!
Both the hot cue and the looping technique are my favs for sure it’s hard to choose between them but honestly all the techniques in this are pretty cool
Love your videos cause they are the best way to learn and understand that djing is just more then pressing the play button, my favourite technique would have to be number 4.
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Thank you sir !!! love from Dubai
Crossfader in Transition 1, what Kind of Filter do you use ? Or is is just The eq? I just have a Traktor kontrol smk2
On the Traktor S2 you can either swap the gain/trim control at the top of the EQs for filter in the S2 settings within Traktor set up. Or you could use a filter assigned to the channel from the effect rack.
Who won the course?
i want to ask sb3 vs rb which one good for beginning to use ddj?thanks
Been dj'ing for almost a year, and still learning all the time. Crossfader is a fantastic learning aid for those who really want to push the boundaries of their skillsets, really appreciate the work you guys put into these vids. Thank you!
Idea #1: 1:04
Idea #2: 2:47
Idea #3: 5:08
Idea #4 5:57
Idea #5 8:28
Luca Mattheis mvp
You're a legend
your a star
Nr 5 is very good
hero
5 is especially my favorite. I always like it when DJs use the melodies and harmonies of two songs to bridge them together.
man is literally flexing on us with his 3 controllers in the beginning lmao
Exactly what I thought lmfao.
still less expensive then a single CDJ set
😂 I keep wishing the controllers will tip...😂
Xavier .Garand I was thinking turntables.
Buddy, he's got way more than 3 lol. They were probably all sponsored for review by the manufacturers
I would love to see a video that shows a general idea of each FX and what their intended effect is. For example; reverb can be used to fill space and create dramatic build. Interested in things like enigmatic jet, flanger and phaser. I mix mostly peak/driving techno (BPM 127-135) Thanks!
1000x YES !
i have been mixing for 2 months extreme beginner and you just delivered me the holy grail of videos thank you for fixing my dumb ass
Wish i found your tutorials a few years ago when i was transitioning from vinyl to digital. I'm learning a lot, even the basics help. Coming up with these techniques on your own is not easy and your clear instructions are great, thank you.... your taste in music definitely helps too. thank you for all your doing.
ok so ivve basicly been teaching myself and ive used some of these but watching u do them has helped me and will greatly improve my mixing
I have literally 0 clue what you're doing, but I love watching videos like this
you should really try to learn it, its super simple and with people like Jamie, here its even easier. mixing is easy start by getting a program, and just try to match song phrases together and practice counting your beats, then upgrade to learning to beat match and from there you should have enough understanding (in like 2-3 weeks) to be able to apply some of these tricks. TRUST me, NAILING a transition or drop or anything is SO incredibly satisfying. specially when its two songs you always dreamt of mixing.
I learned to mix and LITERALLY two weeks later, my tutor had a gig at a club for me. but I had the confidence to play live.
@@Anthonial_Mjj yeah but you need to invest quite some money in it before you can even tell if you have talent
@@kehbab get a second hand controller then.
@@quinxx12 no Idea if everything is working or how to know
Technique five was my favorite. I just turned 40 and my wife got me dj bundle so I just started to dj and I’m having blast although finding tracks has been more tasking and time consuming as I thought. I have been using the echo transition and it true I find myself using this technique to often. Thanks fo the vid.
How's your progress after 3 years?
it's been 5 years brother, where u at?
Your videos are top notch. Everything is explained in such a clear and structured manner. I’ve spent a lot of time recently watching tutorials and Crossfader is consistently the most helpful asset to learning how to DJ and advancing my skills. Huge, huge thank you! ❤
Great 👍 video! That last technique really opened my eyes 👀 a bit!!! I love your channel so far! Great material
These techniques helped me a lot, "simple" but effective... Good vibes from Portugal🇵🇹
Nice do you have a track list
If you go to the link mentioned at the end of the video you can sign up to get all the tracks for free plus the tracklist to practice each one.
My favorite mixing technique is number 3. I'm an open format DJ, and I discovered it kind of by accident (or out of necessity), and the loop feature is something that has worked for me very well. However, I never considered chopping the loop in half. Now that I know it would sound nice to chop it every 8 or 4 beats, I feel like I've been playing it safe all this time. Thanks for breaking down this technique. I'll definitely try it tomorrow during my dj set. #WeAreCrossfader
Nice to hear we’ve given you a new way to expand on something you’re already doing! Have fun!
That hi hat mix and cue play is so key! Thank u so much for making this!!!!
Thanks so much. Even for someone like me who's done this for a while, it's always good to brush up on basics to keep from getting stale. Much appreciated!
it’s nice knowing i’m a beginner and i’m already doing these effects without even knowing what they are that’s crazy, hopefully i have a good career
I liked the hi-hat one. Subtle, but effective and creative! 👍🏿
Glad you liked it!
This is the best teaching video i’ve ever seen. Very good job brother and thank you!
My favourite is definitely mixing technique 1. I'm using the autoloop technique a lot, and I personally believe it's effective, and pretty easy to master. However the first 1st one is easy to learn, really effective but more difficult to master. There's always creative ways you can develop it. #WeAreCrossFader
As an open-format dj i use all my hotcues on the nxs2 for various parts of the song. A (green) - 8 bars in to the intro/15 sec left of the intro (for fast mixing), B (purple) - when the vocals start, C (yellow) - buildup, D (red) - Drop. Then i use the rest of the 4 hotcue banks to do the same, but for the second part of the song. So no 5 might be good for the ones who doesn't use hotcues like me. And the other ones were good beginner tips. But the one that i need to practise more is no 3. I know it's a powerful tool to use loops, but i rarly cut them in half. So that's what I'm going to practise. Thank you. Best regards from Sweden.
Thanks for sharing your hot cue set up and have fun practicing the looping technique!
Looking through tutorials and I thought I saw a familiar face! Being taught online by a chap in my year at school while living on the other side of the world... how bizarre! Great tutorials
Since I am a House DJ in training, I prefer the first one. Using the Filter and Low EQ's to blend and bring in one track and slowly fade out another. I used this technique last night and hope to use it again when I record my mix.
Being new to all this, I really like #1. The tips about the EQ adjustment while filtering was new to me but very helpful. #WeAreCrossfader
Nice! Glad to be of help!
I Agree
The tone-play technique was my favourite! Always nice to watch your videos. #WeAreCrossfader
Filter In and Out (1) and Hi Hat Mixing (4) both really peaked my interest. Indeed, adopting your suggested techniques would add variety to any mix. I'm not sure how effective they might be with other styles of music, mostly hip-hop and dancehall. But I play mostly EDM and calypso/soca music and both genres blend nicely together. Anyway, good video and much helpful tips.
That hot cue was hawt, enjoying your videos just started and learning a lot on the ddj-400 thanks man!
Awesome, thank you!
The hot cues one was my favorite, thanks Jamie. From Chile #WeAreCrossfader
I like the ideas! I've been DJing for a while, it's good to get a refesher. Cool songs too
I'm just an ordinary guy, who has been listening to dance music for a very long time and can I just say, you DJ guys and girls are super talented and incredibly clever. I for one couldn't hope to approach the amazing tricks and devices you all use. Actually, I don't want to when I have top DJs to do it for me. And you make it look so easy. Wow. That's why I simply love to listen and watch the best at work. Great sounds, inventive techniques, thanks for the insight.
Man that was off the chain. The first two i liked but my favorite is the echo spin back....AWESOME VIDEO !!!
the hotcue mixing technique is my fave! Thank you for all you do for us! keep up the amazing work! Much love and respect!
#WeAreCrossfader
Thanks for watching. We will keep delivering the content don’t worry.
Field Shortt Mine too, yo can always do a lot with one or two buttons
Bro this was dope man
Just subscribed man
Mixing idea number 4 is my favourite. Great video once again! #WeAreCrossfader
Such a sick channel makes learning for me so easy man i appreciate the help.
Great techniques, very inspiring! #5 was my fav, it opens up for so much creativity. Thanks for this!
Quite possibly the best dj technique video I’ve seen. Thank you. Favourite was the high hat one but all are very well explained. Cheers
That's great to hear! Thanks for watching and commenting.
#1 is the best, it's so CLEAN
Dudeeee what is the song at 2:40? That sounded amazing. I know the sample but I can't find the actual song
Maybe little bit late but: Belfort - Say Wot (not on youtube) -> soundcloud: soundcloud.com/fmnmedia/belfort-say-wot
dude you can see it on the display :P
The hi-hat was my favourite, thank you for this video Jamie. #WeAreCrossfader
My pleasure
X2
that HH technique was incredibly clean. inspiring to try this out
nr.2 Can also be achieved by using the brake effect on the DDJ RB pad FX section. that way you don't have to change anything in the settings for the start stop button.
Great additional tip!
This was f***** amazing. My favorites: 4 and 5. Thank you for teaching us that.
It’s my pleasure. Glad you got value from it and learnt a few new things.
Super smooth and detailed presentation with an incredible accent! Absolutely loved it!
1-5 are my fav lol
Haha. Well that’s great to hear!
I like third one with the backspin. Really handful when you quickly need to jump to another track without loss of time
4am here in Florida watching your video 2019 may 31st I really loved all the techniques but I want n will learn the cue fades those sounded so BA. Great videos ty for making them all I'm a total noob only 3 weeks in but learning is the fun part.
Two weeks later...4:44 here in Florida🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️😴
I just discovered this channel and boy am I not disappointed! Great stuff!
Number 5 is my favorite. Need to learn with word and tone play... #WeAreCrossfader
Yeah that’s a bit more advanced but a great way to transition.
Always on point with the tips and tricks! Keep it up Jamie. Honestly, use most the stuff you show, in my sets
That’s great to hear man! Thanks for watching and using the tips!
Great stuff man
Love this video Jamie! Top quality content yet again!
Thanks glad you liked it!
Idea 5 is my favorite. Using hot cues make mixing more interesting
#WeAreCrossfader
I'm a old school dj and this will help me a lot to keep up using a Midi Controller and do more than just that first technique which I mostly use honestly.
That's great to hear! Keep mixing, keep experimenting and enjoying what you do!
Hey Guys can you help me with the song at 2:35
I really like the Word Play technique. The others I use often is some form or variation, but the Word Play was a game changer for me. I have been DJing now for less than 1 yr. I have always been in music from vocal to instrumental to production I was a Karaoke DJ for a long time before jumping into digital DJing with CONTROLLER and let me tell you it has made me one of the hottest guys around in the world of Karaoke. Thanks for the new. I subscribed today as well.
Name of the song at 3:30 please. Great video ♥️
belfort you & i. search for it on soundcloud, its not on youtube
I feel like I just got a new upgrade just watching this! Mind blowing yet simple.
Where can we find those tracks??? They are absolutely dope!
btbx no they are not fyi
@@rokasmickevicius1405 hater alert!
loved it! thank you!
Me: Just started today, doesn't have a single idea how to dj
Also Me: HMHMHM new ideas
Lmao saaaame
literally same lmaoooo
MEEEE TOOOOOO
Awesome tutorial, I loved the volume fader effect which gives high hat sound with some reverb, also loop technique is becoming my favourite :D
Also thank you for free crossfader music pack, means a lot to me :)
My favorite was the vinyl spin back echo, which I already use and always sounds great, thanks for the interesting video, still had the chance to learn new stuff! #WeAreCrossfader
You're the best sir Jamie and the rest of Crossfader family. This is a great video for me that is just starting DJing
Probably #5 finger drumming can really take a mix or transition to the next lvl
UK DJ - We are learning so much from your content, great video!!
#4 the smoothest one #WeAreCrossfader
Watch this countless times man, please make more videos like this one
"You're a wizard Harry"
He does look like Harry in that video tho
Really enjoyed your lessons. Quick, precise, and so well done. Thank you for sharing
Mixing idea #2 is my favourite., thank Jamie #WeAreCrossfader
My pleasure!
@@Crossfader I'm trying to find the vinyl speed adjust setting in Virtual DJ...
The sampler one is probably my favorite. I think you taught me another one that has to do with looping. I also like the cutting out the snare one. Just be creative I guess. Thanks Crossfader!
nice to see usable technics that's not "pull everything to echo and don't beatmatch at all" on youtube tutorials. nothing really new - but hey, still learned a bit
This tutorial is amazing! Thank you! The hot cue technique is my favorite because it seems so fun and it makes me just want to dance even more!
Q: Can you count to four?
A: Yes.
Congratulations, you're officially a DJ. Now learn the equipment and practice practice practice.
There's a catch, sometimes you might need to count to 8 :3
It's all about the selection..
@@avationmusic count to four twice ;)
I often do the hi-hat technique to keep up the energy but I hadn't thought of adding a reverb, makes it sound much better.
hot cue was cool
I liked the last one--setting hot cues. I have never used that one but seems like a fantastic idea! Thanks for the insight!!
My pleasure, glad you liked it!
oupsss..."...repetition is the mother of learning ..."
I didn't expect to like that first filtering / EQ technique but I actually loved it the best. :) That and the high-hat technique are really cool. Great video and clear explanation. Thank you!
finally someone who isn't only showing us rubish! well done!
Thank you! The last one is super nice!! Definitely will use
#4 and #5 were the most creative and my favorite. nice videos!
Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching.
Both the hot cue and the looping technique are my favs for sure it’s hard to choose between them but honestly all the techniques in this are pretty cool
Love your videos cause they are the best way to learn and understand that djing is just more then pressing the play button, my favourite technique would have to be number 4.
We’re glad you live our videos. You’re right there is so much more to being a DJ than just pressing play!
The reverb/hats technique is pure genius
Thank you so much cross fader for this video. It’s so great to know these techniques.
Its our pleasure!
I think my favorite one was the last one where you manipulated the music. Very well done! Thank you! :)
The last technique was pretty cool and also the echo technique.. i sure did learn something from this video
Glad to hear it!
loved the scratching out with echo idea!
I like the last one. Use cues all the time so this will mix this up nicely
You are real pro man...my favorite is #5 but did it allready..though...you're still the best...thnx
All of them are awesome bru keep it up you are doing a good job 1,4,5
Hot cue play is favourite as it’s quite different to many transitions. And it’s fun!
all mixing ideas was very awesome big up to crossfader
Pretty nice and simple learning video!!! Great job
Thanks. Glad you liked it.
The drop at 5:46 is dope
I watch these types of vids all the time right now. Happy this one showed me some new techniques. Big fan of playing with the fader like you showed
This is one of my favorite videos of yours Jamey. I've watched this like 10 times!