Karl Thomas
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Where do DJ’s get their music in 2024?
The main places where DJ's are getting music in 2024! In this video we discuss, streaming services, record pools, online stores, physical music and also various other places where you can download music.
If you are interested in record pools, check out my dedicated playlist down below;
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Відео

NO PHONES policy at the best nightclub in the world!
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Hi nightclub in Ibiza has introduced a no phones policy on the dance floor on 2 of their weekly nights for the summer 2024 season however what is the real issue with nightclubs and this culture of phones and facing forward.
Do you NEED to subscribe to Rekordbox DJ? Rekordbox 7 update
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I recently put out a video discussing if you need to subscribe to rekordbox DJ. This is an update to that video answering the same question but for Rekordbox 7! Rekordbox 6 subscription levels: ua-cam.com/video/GGqRpoxnmrY/v-deo.htmlsi=7vCu-SRh9MFPhUkQ Hardware unlock list: rekordbox.com/en/support/hardware-unlock/ Other useful rekordbox 7 videos ua-cam.com/video/-3cNRTdx-q0/v-deo.htmlsi=bInoOo...
Start DJing today with these 5 items
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5 things that you will need to start DJing. It doesn't have to be over complicated and don't break the bank to just get started. In this video we will go through the 5 items you need to get started with DJing.
Frustrations with the Pioneer DJ DDJ FLX-4
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Don't get me wrong, I love this controller however everything has benefits and drawback no matter how expensive! So in this video I discuss my top 5 frustrations with the Pioneer DJ DDJ FLX-4. Check out all my Pionner DJ DDJ-FLX 4 Videos here ua-cam.com/play/PLUefUWfNqNuld6Bp8TBP09VppPl5s1GSV.html&si=kwvXsAcVPmfgq6wI
Do you NEED to subscribe to Rekordbox DJ?
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In this video, I talk in detail about Rekordbox subscriptions, in particular all the features which you can potentially access for FREE! Hopefully this will answer the question....do you need to actually subscribe to Rekordbox?
Create YOUR OWN samples in Rekordbox DJ
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How to make your own samples to use in your DJ sets in Rekordbox DJ on the DDJ-FLX 4. Check out Tempo Elektrik on Spotify; open.spotify.com/artist/5Xa48ZhFvNFG2s3SiIl90G?si=ADA7n6XfQ16-GNLyOJBmOw&nd=1&dlsi=4f8c3ef4872f4119
EVERY Pioneer DJ DDJ FLX-4 performance pad explained
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An in-depth look at all 8 performance pad modes on the Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX-4. Check out Tempo Elektrik on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/5Xa48ZhFvNFG2s3SiIl90G?si=uLZ7EGnLTMCeuOCEhtI2Gw&nd=1&dlsi=3324c9be23104a0c
I WILL help you get better DJ gigs
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This video we discuss the ways in which to progress as a DJ- how to get better gigs and how to get bigger gigs. These are simple things which have massive impact.
Frustrating realities of DJing in nightclubs
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The things which frustrate me the most about working in nightclubs.
What's in my DJ bag 2024?
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Every item that I take to every DJ gig. Call it a what's in my DJ bag for 2024 tour. HD25 Headphone Review; ua-cam.com/video/w-7RnuE1wCE/v-deo.htmlsi=i0RID31yynP7rwOZ Novopro Laptop Stand Review; ua-cam.com/video/znnkOePXdFI/v-deo.htmlsi=gbY2Ng_YKj04Ec4u
How should DJs use Social Media?
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Let's discuss if DJs actually need social media and some key principles to set you up for success.
Subscribing to a DJ record pool? 2 things you need to know
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These are the 2 questions I get asked over and over on every record pool video.
How James Hype makes epic build ups
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How James Hype makes epic build ups
Setting up DJ equipment the right way
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Setting up DJ equipment the right way
Mixing in key the easy way
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Mixing in key the easy way
DJ Gig Log: This club will never open its doors again :(
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DJ Gig Log: This club will never open its doors again :(
Start DJing in minutes with your phone and Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX4
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Start DJing in minutes with your phone and Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX4
DJ Record Pools vs Streaming Services - Advantages & Disadvantages of both
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DJ Record Pools vs Streaming Services - Advantages & Disadvantages of both
Why are all the nightclubs closing?
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Why are all the nightclubs closing?
DJ Gig Log - Did they really need a DJ?
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DJ Gig Log - Did they really need a DJ?
DJing For Complete Beginners Part 7: The Mixer
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DJing For Complete Beginners Part 7: The Mixer
DJing for Complete Beginners Part 6: The Jog Wheel
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DJing for Complete Beginners Part 6: The Jog Wheel
DJing For Complete Beginners Part 5: Performance Pads
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DJing For Complete Beginners Part 5: Performance Pads
DJing for Complete Beginners Part 4: Looping
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DJing for Complete Beginners Part 4: Looping
DJing For Complete Beginners Part 3: Tempo & Master Tempo
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DJing For Complete Beginners Part 3: Tempo & Master Tempo
DJing For Complete Beginners Part 2: Play/Pause & Cue Buttons
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DJing For Complete Beginners Part 2: Play/Pause & Cue Buttons
DJing For Complete Beginners Part 1: Vinyl vs CDJ Mode
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DJing For Complete Beginners Part 1: Vinyl vs CDJ Mode
Should PHONES be allowed on the dancefloor?
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Should PHONES be allowed on the dancefloor?
Is Tenerife nightlife any good?
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Is Tenerife nightlife any good?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Sheriffvlogs
    @Sheriffvlogs 17 годин тому

    You should make a video about the current stats of music. Allso check of this video if u do👇 Rick Beato Know You're Angry, So Am I...

  • @Sheriffvlogs
    @Sheriffvlogs 17 годин тому

    I think one of the main problem with people on there phone which no one is talking about is the djs especially house / underground DJs and melodic techno DJs most of the time there dj sets are boring playing a 4 to 5 minutes track if u go to a dubstep festival like lost lands yes there are people on there phone but it's not as worse as a melodic techno DJs. Example would be Excision vs Eric Prydz or any melodic techno/house DJs both have epic visuals but there going to be more people on there phone at Eric Prydz set than Excision why because the house dj is boring playing intro over the Outro at that point the visuals is more interesting and grabbing your attention than what the DJ is playing and those types of djs who don't quick mix will be replaced by AI hologram DJs and the crowd wouldn't care because thay are not there for the music thay are there because thay saw your visuals on tiktok and brought a ticket.

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas 10 годин тому

      But that would be your opinion on the music and your musical taste/preferences. I personally love it when the DJ takes you on a journey with their sound vs track after track after track. We are allowed to like different things of course. I do agree however the visuals are a distraction.

  • @clasyboy
    @clasyboy 17 годин тому

    Awesome thank you 🙏

  • @innerdrums
    @innerdrums День тому

    Free plan may not save edited tracks for future play but i think i'm able to save loops on performance pads and thats enough for me! (flx4) ☻

  • @DJRyanJamesUK
    @DJRyanJamesUK День тому

    Who cares about a terrible video. Most of the big events do professionally produced videos you can go back and watch on UA-cam anyway so just enjoy the moment :)

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas День тому

      I do agree! Thanks for watching mate

  • @DJRyanJamesUK
    @DJRyanJamesUK День тому

    Just remember streaming is just another thing to go wrong, a DJ should have a good selection of tunes to cater to most people anyway on their drive. I dont like the the idea of owning nothing and been happy, always build your own library. Spotify,Apple Music,Amazon Music,Tune In etc are a cancer to the music industry for me its all about controlling what you consume. 90% of my music is now promos that are sent to me, I like to avoid record pools especially the likes of Mash-Up as I don't want to sound the same as every other DJ. Just me personally...

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas День тому

      All fair comments buddy! Thanks for sharing and hope you are well!

  • @tribeoflife1046
    @tribeoflife1046 День тому

    Good vid but wow! as soon as u said right click to drop the track to a playlist i thought naa naaa naaa now i know why i reverted back to version 6 cheers 😂

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas День тому

      Same I haven’t made that jump to 7 just yet- still on 6 haha

  • @Jacques80120
    @Jacques80120 День тому

    I think Bandcamp is still underrated in certain parts of the dj world, even for purchasing music from bigger names. You get to choose between lossless and any of the other lossy codecs and the artist gets the highest cut possible compared to other digital stores. Physical media is also sold on there for those that are into that.

  • @DJ_EVISON
    @DJ_EVISON День тому

    So true what you’re saying about the streaming services. For me personally I will stick to zip dj just because I like having a collection like you were saying. I’m also pretty good at updating my music library on zip dj for the latest tracks too 👌🏼

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas День тому

      Nice one buddy! I def prefer downloading myself! Zip DJ for the win haha

  • @groovindj
    @groovindj День тому

    Good advice to own your core library (back catalogue) and rent/stream the new stuff. The ability to access millions of tracks without needing to buy them has devalued music to the public, along with so much being uploaded (one every second on Spotify). It's hard to find the occassional needle among the millions of haystacks.

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas День тому

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Completely agree with the devaluation of music!

  • @glowbright
    @glowbright День тому

    Best video on how to source music, very close to my own process.

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas День тому

      Thank you for the kind words and for watching!

  • @Drumtech08
    @Drumtech08 2 дні тому

    #1 Never pay for subscriptions #2 own your music #3 never depend on internet for a live show

  • @MTVoperator
    @MTVoperator 3 дні тому

    I operate XDJ 700 via USB at a community radio station. I prepare my list at home using the 6.8.5 version of Rekordbox; same as over there. Would I need to get on a subscription plan if I use Rekordbox 7?

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas 2 дні тому

      So you export to USB? In that case no as export mode is still free….

    • @MTVoperator
      @MTVoperator 2 дні тому

      Thanks friend!

  • @user-cz4nj4ho1o
    @user-cz4nj4ho1o 5 днів тому

    you’re lovely thanks

  • @marspalacios
    @marspalacios 5 днів тому

    So if you have hardware unlock you get full access to RB7?

  • @davidmiller3852
    @davidmiller3852 6 днів тому

    CDJ NEXUS 2000 NSX2's and a DJM 900 NXS2 isn't on the list of hardware unlock?? wooooooow booooo

  • @senzapiedad
    @senzapiedad 6 днів тому

    i agree with u about nightclubs

  • @JamesS-nh6ly
    @JamesS-nh6ly 8 днів тому

    Where do your headphones plug in so you can actually mix without using sync?

  • @sevsekjoze6251
    @sevsekjoze6251 8 днів тому

    No thanks pioneer, I had an XDJ-RX3 on order but I canceled it and I'll take the denon instead.

  • @Cyd1a_
    @Cyd1a_ 8 днів тому

    Hi ! Listener from Naarm/Melbourne Australia, the filming phenomenon has also reached a crisis point here, sad to see the energy and intimacy leave the dancefloor due to people filming but we do have a few event companies incorporating a ‘no phone policy’ taping up cameras , which makes such a huge difference, warms me to see everyone just immersed in the music and dance amongst themselves. I think the real issue is not so much the culture but the type of punter that will attend certain parties. The true lovers of the music don’t want to film because they understand etiquette. The issue arises with new punters that don’t understand true club etiquette. It is important to remind attendees with a list of rules/guidelines that outline the clubs expectations but to also have a good time and not worry about your phones. My colleagues and I implement strong a ‘no phone policy’ at every event. We will sometimes still have a designated videographer, lurking the dancefloor to capture candid moments of the dj and attendees. It provides a good archive of memories from the night that is of high quality, unlike mobile phones.

    • @Cyd1a_
      @Cyd1a_ 8 днів тому

      Additionally, I believe as much as it helps to have ‘viral’ moments for the success of a club , a place such as berghain operates and thrives off its name. It hasn’t given in to the nature of technology and still inforces a ‘no phone policy’ & it shows how important it is. Having an event with no punter pov footage is more powerful in my opinion because if the people have a memorable experience they can explain it!!! Word of mouth is a hell of a thing…the lack of footage provokes FOMO which is an important part of getting attendees into a club. If they see a video from the club they were intending to go to and its not busy they will assume its not worth attending. But in reality it could be a beautiful energy on the dancefloor, its hard to capture the pure and raw feelings on the dancefloor if its on a shitty iphone with abysmal audio recording.

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas 8 днів тому

      Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! It’s everywhere these days it seems. Glad there are events that have these policies

    • @Cyd1a_
      @Cyd1a_ 8 днів тому

      *This is coming from a techno DJ perspective for reference* Techno culture is very important to me & preserving the old school ways is part of it. The techno bible if you will XD

    • @Cyd1a_
      @Cyd1a_ 8 днів тому

      @@djkarlthomas gr8 video btw, not enough people really acknowledging how obsurd the filming behaviour has become , thankq for this <3

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas 8 днів тому

      @@Cyd1a_ thank you for the kind words!

  • @sametsamet2391
    @sametsamet2391 9 днів тому

    you got a video that shows how to proper transition from one track to the other ?

  • @Alonzo5821
    @Alonzo5821 9 днів тому

    How do you get your wave form in the middle of the screen like that in Rekordbox

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas 9 днів тому

      Top left- should be a drop down list with different view options!

  • @carlostevens1
    @carlostevens1 10 днів тому

    Hey mate please can you he;p as ive bougth a mixer then registered it but when i installed rekordbox it gave me a trial version is there a way i can change that and move it off trial thanks

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas 10 днів тому

      When you plug in the device while rekordbox is open it should prompt you to link rekordbox with that device changing the free trial icon in the top right to free plus. It must be a hardware unlock device to do this.

    • @carlostevens1
      @carlostevens1 10 днів тому

      @@djkarlthomas hey i will give it a try and see thank you

    • @carlostevens1
      @carlostevens1 9 днів тому

      @@djkarlthomas i did try that and nothing

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas 9 днів тому

      @@carlostevens1 is your mixer a hardware unlock device? Only the ones listed in the list (link in description) are supported in this way

    • @carlostevens1
      @carlostevens1 9 днів тому

      @@djkarlthomas yes im shore i saw it there its the DDJ-400

  • @user-emharris
    @user-emharris 11 днів тому

    Im running catalina on mg mac, can i even install rekordbox?

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas 10 днів тому

      Check the tech specs on the rekordbox website for minimum requirements

  • @jamessmith1964
    @jamessmith1964 11 днів тому

    Best video of this board ive watched Thanks

  • @3k3k3
    @3k3k3 11 днів тому

    The free version.. is 9 dollars a month.. so

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas 11 днів тому

      Ummm only if you add the cloud storage option….toggle at the top of the screen

    • @3k3k3
      @3k3k3 11 днів тому

      @@djkarlthomas omg, i suck... so what am i missing from 6 if i go with 7?

  • @Evertubo
    @Evertubo 12 днів тому

    Well they should start playing good music and once and for all stop playing the same overplayed tired sh1t songs such as happy, black eyed peas stuff, pitbull etc etc. That's the main reason why I stopped going. It's utter rubbish. Expose the crowd to good stuff, take the risk. Whenever I go to berlin or hungary the clubs i go don't play any pop radio songs, yet they're full, everyone dancing high energy. I personally need intense beats to get myself moving, generic pop stuff just makes my eyes roll and i walk out since I can my style at home and have a blast.

  • @coolkid111111100
    @coolkid111111100 12 днів тому

    Yeah I had this problem back in the day when I was uploading remixes on Soundcloud. I guess mixcloud is the better option for me

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas 12 днів тому

      Nice one mate! Thanks for watching

  • @VierNecroma
    @VierNecroma 13 днів тому

    so brotha, i’m tryna mix some dnb/techno n stuff around that area. what would be the best dj pool you’d recommend for that? i’ve literally got a whole list of tracks i wanna spin but i don’t really know where i’d be able to find em. ik i can get em all here on youtube, but i got no idea if i could even grab em off of here n put em into rekordbox. pretty new to the whole thing, got a ddj flx 4 and i’m kinda just bsing w/ these random soundcloud tracks that are included

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas 12 днів тому

      If you have specific tracks you are after I would recommend buying them individually rather than relying on a pool. What you are after is pretty specific

  • @DubD615hduw
    @DubD615hduw 14 днів тому

    If you're going to make a request, MAKE SURE IT FITS IN THE SET!!

  • @niranalex
    @niranalex 14 днів тому

    Thank you so much.

  • @GadgetsGearCoffee
    @GadgetsGearCoffee 15 днів тому

    Does the cfx knob on flx 4 work now with the phone app used as a screen? Wondering if they make software updates often

  • @livineternity
    @livineternity 15 днів тому

    how can I change the sampler default folder path in my MacBook? the rekordbox folder is automatically set to my music folder and ive managed to move the recordings folder to another directory but the samples is still stuck there (I don't use samples at all) and each time I delete it it comes back when I start rekordbox. how can I fix this? thanks :)

  • @SPIN4CHEATER
    @SPIN4CHEATER 16 днів тому

    Thanks for making your sample the airhorn. I spent the build up on the edge of my seat and was about to leave if it wasn't the horn. 🎉🎉🎉

  • @darkoburic8308
    @darkoburic8308 16 днів тому

    Mate i use traktor 3 and i want to try rx3 . I can download recordbox and only anylise music,put it on usb and play it on rx3 ?

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas 15 днів тому

      Yep- exactly what export mode is for and that’s free

  • @djhoneykr
    @djhoneykr 16 днів тому

    If I connect DDJ-FLX4 to the Recordbox 7, does the recording function require payment in performance mode?

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas 15 днів тому

      It shouldn’t do- in rekordbox 6 this feature unlocks in hardware unlock mode

  • @djhoneykr
    @djhoneykr 16 днів тому

    If I connect DDJ-FLX4 to the Recordbox 7, does the recording function require payment in performance mode?

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas 16 днів тому

      Shouldn’t do as this comes with hardware unlock and the FLX-4 is a hardware unlock device

  • @darnwarn
    @darnwarn 16 днів тому

    The stems still suck. Disappointed. Going back to Serato. I'll be back when they got it sorted. Pissed . I was hyped on the advert for 7 thennnnn. If you don't use stems then it's dope f.r. ✌️

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas 16 днів тому

      Yep unfortunately they haven’t touched stems yet! Hopefully soon! Thanks for watching!

  • @Anunnaki1821
    @Anunnaki1821 16 днів тому

    Are you sure the pioneer hdjcue1 has noise cancellation?

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas 16 днів тому

      It’s not active noise cancellation no….more the closed cup and large over ear design cuts out a lot of outside noise whilst wearing

  • @DaddySkeel
    @DaddySkeel 16 днів тому

    Actually the analyse function is getting smarter. I have been playing a lot with it. And the more tracks you have analyzed and put in the "RB learning folder", the better RB becomes at setting grid and cues.

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas 16 днів тому

      Fair one! Thank you for watching and sharing the insight.

  • @djbiggzvendettasound7470
    @djbiggzvendettasound7470 17 днів тому

    This is so unfair and pissed me off because my controller isn't compatible with the free versions how do i get rekordbox 6 ?

  • @esh5754
    @esh5754 17 днів тому

    I bought my pioneer cue 1 headphone in 2021 Feb and now it's 2024 July One side of the earpiece is not working Since it's a budgeted headphone i deeply recommend hd 25 plus

  • @chappie505ec
    @chappie505ec 17 днів тому

    Excellent video of

    • @chappie505ec
      @chappie505ec 17 днів тому

      , I wish there were more help videos on this stuff, and a phone number to reach someone live. So I went digital in 2019-20 from analog. The translation was hard for me because I didn’t understand what the heck I’m doing with computers sometimes. So I decided to buy ddj-400 and in 2022 I got a new phone number, moved and had controller and MacBook stolen 😢. Since I have rek dvs 2 ddj-xp2 and djm 600 Well I can’t seem to figure out what happened to me!?

    • @chappie505ec
      @chappie505ec 17 днів тому

      I had been paying for rek box and SoundCloud for years and recently been double charged one time tried to triple charge me. So I’m getting ready to pop 300$ on rek pro subscription and then I looked at my account and, last payment was 2022 and it’s almost 2025. I haven’t paid yet because now alpha is stating that any deleted account will expell your account and can not be charged

  • @itsreal1971
    @itsreal1971 18 днів тому

    I am using RB 7 now w/ my DDJ-RXZ and the screens do not work.....what's going on?? thanks

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas 18 днів тому

      I would suggest reaching out to Pioneer on their forum to ask an expert forums.pioneerdj.com/hc/en-us

  • @maniatiksyadid171
    @maniatiksyadid171 18 днів тому

    I would like to know if paying the creative subscription and activating the vocal option in the analysis also transfers that vocal analysis to the waveform of my opus quad

    • @maniatiksyadid171
      @maniatiksyadid171 18 днів тому

      ikewise, I would like to know if more effects are transferred to my opus when paying by plan

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas 18 днів тому

      You have effects built into the mixer on the opus quad? As it’s a standalone you can use these whether the laptop is connected or not

    • @maniatiksyadid171
      @maniatiksyadid171 18 днів тому

      @@djkarlthomas So when you pay the rekordbox subscription, new effects will be added and the waveform will contain the vocal in my opus

  • @PrestonNeunie
    @PrestonNeunie 18 днів тому

    Very helpful.

  • @maniatiksyadid171
    @maniatiksyadid171 19 днів тому

    I would like to know if paying the creative subscription and activating the vocal option in the analysis also transfers that vocal analysis to the waveform of my opus quad

    • @maniatiksyadid171
      @maniatiksyadid171 19 днів тому

      Likewise, I would like to know if more effects are transferred to my opus when paying by plan

  • @stefanilievski8480
    @stefanilievski8480 19 днів тому

    straight to the point. Thanks Mr. Thomas!

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas 19 днів тому

      Glad it was useful! Thanks for watching

  • @inakiacosta7484
    @inakiacosta7484 20 днів тому

    Bro, this is insane. Thank you.

  • @HAYDENMUSICTV
    @HAYDENMUSICTV 20 днів тому

    Can you use FLX 4 for playing at large night clubs ?

    • @djkarlthomas
      @djkarlthomas 20 днів тому

      Of course- you can use any controller however I wouldn’t advise it as the sound card isn’t as good as what you will find in more expensive units.