How to organise music for DJing using Rekordbox

In this video I will be revealing my finely tuned process of preparing for a gig which has been refined over the last few years.
I will be taking you through how I use Rekordbox to organise my digital tracks and also how I prepare my vinyl.
TIME CODES:
00:00 Intro
01:03 Record Bag VS Rekordbox
01:44 Listening to music in full
03:59 How I order my tracks
06:20 Knowing your audience
09:42 How I prepare digitally
18:38 Building the perfect set
19:54 How I use hot cues
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WHO AM I
I'm Josh, a DJ/Producer/Teacher based in Manchester, UK. I make videos about music, productivity and life.
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[@nickjamshidi4126]

this man is just blessing the community w free knowledge.

[@joshbakermusic]

Thanks Nick! If you wanted to get into music production I have a tun of more knowledge to share inside the site.

[@AboveTheTrees00]

I've been DJing for 23 years and can say with 100% confidence dude knows what he is talking about and you should listen to it

[@joshbakermusic]

thanks mate!

[@PRCRSTNTR]

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom through these videos, it's really enlightening : )

[@shakaragervais3842]

Love him and his explanations 😊 I needed this !!!😅

[@hollyfisher4184]

Love this Josh! Really interesting way of organising playlists

[@koenvanherck1973]

Thank you for your honesty and great tips

[@robertjohnthorpe]

Really useful & professional insight. It’s really easy to become sloppy with your organisation and prep - just the info I needed to hear!

[@allthat9781]

Great video. I actually started doing folders as well and the unreleased folder is a great idea. Also the bag organizer turns on a light bulb for me. Thank you.

[@davidreynaud7614]

Really enjoyed this !

[@silvestergelderblom724]

Great video man!

[@m4tt3ew]

Class man

[@donnyc.5835]

Thanks for your tips 😎✌🏻

[@gongashbk619]

thank you for the video, really useful tips.

[@lukegdavis]

Cheers for this mate, not really seen any videos of this before really helpful

[@joshbakermusic]

Pleasure dude

[@cordaxmusic9610]

Brilliant

[@stariaMac04]

Good tips !

[@callumupchurch9393]

class video this, thanks

[@MrDougtash]

Nice one josh 😎

[@charliehuffam9340]

Brilliant video josh! Really helpful stuff

[@joshbakermusic]

No worries thanks for watching

[@LP-ug9rv]

this is brilliant, thank you!

[@joshbakermusic]

Pleasure

[@smallwax]

Hi Josh, just discovered your channel after seeing your set at the Summer of Love in Manchester. Really great content, keep smashing it. Looking forward to a video about that festival too!

[@joshbakermusic]

Thanks! It's coming later

[@69adler]

Ah, the sweating... so true, specially playing vinyl; like you said, having a certain order does help a lot, cool vid ✌

[@i.sansores469]

thank you bro

[@JurassicTrance]

Mate these are some great tips, quality video. Thanks! subbed

[@joshbakermusic]

Thanks for the sub!

[@long_guy]

great video, full of good nugs

[@joshbakermusic]

[@hippez]

Beast

[@itsnickles]

Thanks for this. What was the podcast you referred to? Eager to hear other DJ banter

[@suttonj1991]

Nice video mate.one question, just on the playlists . Where do u find some of your tools ?

[@joshbakermusic]

beatport, Discogs, bandcamp

[@inflairmusic]

hi mate loving the content, just wondering what camera and mic you are using to record the videos :)

[@joshbakermusic]

Sony a6400 with a rode mic

[@timmydiesel]

Awesome video josh thanks. Do you have any recommendations on learning to mix in key with vinyl? I find that being my biggest challenge right now and haven’t been able to find much info on good ways to learn keys to keep things sounding more cohesive.
Thanks again
Tim

[@joshbakermusic]

I wouldn't over think things being in key. If the records sound good together they sound good together. I mix of feeling and vibes!

[@timmydiesel]

@@joshbakermusic you da man thanks brother

[@RioTClan100]

Can we see some of your favourite vinyls? I’m into them atm and I’d love to see some of your faves

[@joshbakermusic]

It's in the works this one.

[@lucasr9751]

Bros seen a gap in the market. Loads of new DJ’s without access to proper guidance. Good stuff mate 🎉

[@joshbakermusic]

Nice one

[@gerosovrano1584]

housy mr miyagi

[@mattjackson1732]

What do you think to going back and forth through genres in a set like start with house, go more techy then back to house etc? Or do you think it should be more strict as in do all your house at the start then go go tech and stay there instead of jumping back and forth?

[@joshbakermusic]

I think play however you feel.. there isn't a rule book for DJing

[@andymorrell6485]

Back in the day...ie twenty years ago in the midst of acid House we took a bag of records and you programmed as the night dictated...how would you know what to play in advance???

[@joshbakermusic]

Sure and there’s times I do this also. But if I’m being booked to play at a certain club for a certain promoter I can get a rough idea what vibes will be best received. Don’t misinterpret the fact I mention a few times DJing is a feeling these are just some steps I take to be better prepared.

[@jme_one]

Where’s your t shirt from?

[@joshbakermusic]

Uniqlo

[@SanRemoMotelBar]

Josh, on the digital side, I noticed you didn't mention using Mixed in Key, Platinum Notes or any other pre-programming? Do you just not bother? Totally understand not trying to formulise/make it a boring

[@joshbakermusic]

I do not bother. I just mix records that sound good together. Who knows if they're in key... but sounds good to me.

[@AboveTheTrees00]

It's much easier to play when you do platinum notes and mixed in key prep. When you play with key ring rules you don't have to know the tracks that well but you'll still most likely sound good. might not be super interesting but everything will sound proper. IF THAT MAKES ANY SENSE