Great video! If I may share, my biggest mistake was caring too much what other DJs think. If you’re doing it to fit in, you won’t come up with something unique to offer. Be yourself and mix the way YOU want to because nobody else can be YOU. Thanks Carlo for allowing me this Ted Talk.
Brooooo, THIS is something I felt too! But once I just went with what I thought I should be doing, I felt free; like an extremely heavy controller was lifted off my chest hahaha
Before I started my career as a DJ, I took classes in LA and I'm glad about it because I knew that there should be no mistakes. Thank you, your channel is amazing Dj Carlo!
mistake 6 is definitely often overlooked. Track selection is one of the most fun things too do as DJ, let the people get to know new and older great music. I love too find tracks that people ask track ID's for, than you know you might have found someone's next favorite song :)
I used to play live music professionally and when I started running my band's setlists like a DJ would with rises, falls, blending songs/mashups, etc. the band REALLY took off! Then when I started to learn how to DJ I brought over some of my live music experience which has helped me with composing my sets, being musical in my mixes, etc.etc. Just an interesting observation that I played live music like a DJ and DJ'd like a musician!
Many times, they "Shazam" the songs even when they know you and can ask. When Shazam does not find anything, they come and ask. It's a pity: it's good to know feedback
That's where white labels and dub plates were epic. People would rush the booth to see what track it was, only to be met with a blank label spinning! Cruel, but fun.
I doubt you're going to see this, but I want to tell you anyways. I started DJing in 1999, pretty much came up in the state Palace Theater in New Orleans. I retired in 05 to raise some kids. They they are all in college now. I was watching UA-cam how about 6 weeks ago and saw one of your videos, I watched five more. I ordered a flx 10 a PA system flight case lights all kind of stuff that same day. I want to thank you for reigniting this passion in me. I am embracing the new technology, I was on vinyl, there weren't even beat counters at least not around me. I'm glad I learned the basics back then, but I am loving all the new techniques now I'm polishing them up and I'm playing in front of 5,000 people the 28th and 29th of this month. I had a paid gig booked less than 2 monthd after I my gear was delivered. I have started a production company, and I am going all the way with this. A little background I did have a production company and throw parties in my twenties.
And I did see this Eric! That's an amazing story, and im so glad the videos brought your passion back to life! So proud of all the things you've accomplished!
Mistake #11: Thinking it's about you. Leave your ego at the door. It's about the music and the crowd having a good time and dancing until their legs fall off. If you want to make it about you, don't do it at the club, do it at a battle. :)
Great video as always. I started DJing when i was 15 (8 years ago) And I was getting paid by 17. Best tips I have for everyone are these (Do keep in mind soem tips will differ on the branche you end up working in): - Track selection is way more important than your skills (especially when playing at party's, bars, clubs). Because people will most likely be smashed and won't notice your amazing in key harmonic transition whilst looping a 3rd track to add suspense. They just want to sing along to their favorite song ;). Offcourse other branches (recently I started doing alot of techno parties at local clubs, festivals and some raves) mixing is equally important, since people than come for the smoothness of the mix. - Want to play at venue's? Have big balls and a big mouth. As you say content is important, but local bars will most likely not care about your local tiktok following. Talk to people who work there, sent a mix via soundcloud or ask if you can play and hour or so on a friday night. And don't lose hope! Took me a while but eventually it worked and I became a resident for a while (Covid made me stop for a while) - Make sure people know you play and know how to contact you after playing somewhere. Word of mouth is good. But people who liked you playing somewhere will maybe want to hire you aswell. - Drive in-shows are a good way to start off in my opinion. Still do it on the side! Make a website advertising for DJ INSERT CITY and perhaps people will contact you. - GET HQ MUSIC!!!!
Still remember when I started, these essentials were tought to me back then and I highly value them till this day! It's crazy to see some experienced DJs still making some of these basic mistakes. Great video, great teacher!
The Group "Jersey" is a great of example of when and why you would need a 6 channel mixer, and just in general they push there live performances using Synthezisers and effects too the very max while still maintaining a nice and coherent set. If you haven't seen them, you should for sure check them out!
Dude DJ Carlo! I used to listen to your vids a few years ago when I was just starting DJing and they really helped me figure it out. You've really levelled up your videos since then! Good work :D
I think this is the most solid video to send someone looking for advice even if they don't want to be a DJ, most of these are some solid tips for any career path imo.
Good advices, even if that KEY feature would go into the lazy part from my point of view. I feel choosing tracks should be done by hear and by heart, not by a software. Sometimes putting two tracks that aren't really in tunes can make astonishing and nice results (especially in harder styles like techno and rave music where you can really enjoy combining tracks together during several minutes and just playing with them, creating a new thing out of it). It's about trying them together, making tests and getting surprised by the beauty of what you hear. This is what makes DJing so beautiful.
Okay, this is actually pretty true too Tony. Mixing in key is an essential to me, but sometimes, there are songs not in key that just go well together too! :)
And the key difference between Lazy Amateur DJs and Robust Professional DJs is this: How do you wish to tell a story or play your performance in audio/music format? Where do you want to start, go through or weave in the middle, and end your story/performance?? This is the same concept I use for filmmaking as well a animation. How do you want to begin, begin-middle, middle, middle-end, and how to end of the story/performance/Gig. Because the middle is where the meat and potatoes is at, while the beginning and end are dessert and appetizers for the guests listening to the songs.
cant stand key-mixing. takes the fun/heart/experience out of picking tracks IMHO. We never knew what the keys were when playing records (or CDs), and you know what, the mixing sounded perfect still....
I'm a DJ and I usually get booked maybe twice to three times a month (once every other week, each month) which works perfectly for my lifestyle. But Mistake 8 is one that I've really had to come to terms with! Let's face it; skill (well depending on where you're wanting to play) isn't the main thing that gets folks booked. It's track selection, connections, likeability, and marketability. A "DJ's DJ" is a pretty niche thing and a lot of us DJs need to get over it! That's why I've tried to focus more on making mixes for local online radio stations and even making them for events for promo--it's really helped me grow my exposure and get more frequent bookings. As we've entered a time where literally anyone who can pick up a pair of decks is a DJ, I think what sets you apart now is what you do on your downtime and what other skills you can improve or use, just as you said. That said I love your videos man! I've been watching them ever since I started and you do great work to really teach people.
One mistake that i made on one of my first bookings is bringing an SD card instead of a flash drive. i got booked to play this big field festival. I was really excited and i practiced every day on my computer until my controller stopped working. At this point, I didnt have money to replace it and the show was a couple days away. I couldnt find my flash drive so i took an SD card and loaded a bunch of songs onto it. No analysis or ID3 tags. just drag and drop from the folder to the SD. When it came time for my set, I plugged in my SD card and nothing worked. The CDJs didnt even see the songs on the card. I ended up not being able to play and not getting paid. Moral of the story is; never bring an SD card to a flash card fight and ALWAYS make sure your tracks are analyzed.
@DJ Carlo, I had no idea who you were about two years ago. Then I began researching controllers in my forties, thinking I may have missed something that I always wanted to do. Needless to say, I bought a DDJ-400 and now watch all of your videos. I have a career, so I have no need to DJ for a living, but I love posting UA-cam videos of my amateur sets. Thank you for remembering the beginners, hobbyists, and up-and-comers, Carlo. Your videos are always a pleasure. #PaulOnMars #MixLifeCrisis
for the 4th one, im working on deleting my rips and putting it in beatsource instead (the $35/mo is so worth it i love having lossless dj edits on streaming)
I can't stress more how much I like your videos! They have perfect editing, perfect script with enough jokes and the best information for any starter or experienced DJ! Keep them coming for ever!
Is learning FL Studio worth for Djing (for a Hobbyist, but Addicted). The best part of your channel is You or Your team reply to comments, even for old videos
I've just started my dj classes, I don't know if it's a thing everywhere but in my country it is, I've been doing good and often while playing the coach gives me a bunch of tracks and I feel like if i get to play the songs i know it can be so much better. I started doubting myself and i started thinking maybe that's not what djing is .. i thought it's more like a dj should be able to mix anything... but the track selection part of your video gave me the reassurance that yes I do indeed need to plan my sets before playing it for the crowd, thankyou so much Carlo I've been worrying about this since weeks !
Yes! Track selection is very VERY important, as it helps you craft a good playlist for the night. It's always good to have other tracks in the mix, just in case a request comes out of nowhere, but for the most part, having a good set of tracks is all you'll need to rock your crowd
Damn Carlo. I said before that your videos have levelled up, but this is truly impressive. You are putting out the best DJ content there is - nice job.
Interestingly enough, on the DJM mixers, being in the red does not distort the signal. The only time that you're hurting the signal is when the CLIP indicator on the master channels blinks fast. That is also the indicator for when the limiter (if enabled) will kick in. So, contrary to popular belief, the quality *coming out of the mixer* is not compromised by being in the red. That being said, you could very well be clipping downstream equipment (or hitting comp/limiter thresholds) if it the gear was tuned to handle signals that aren't in the red.
@@djcarlo As a sound engineer, it's stupid not to assume a DJ will not play in the red - they all do, and it's not hard to adjust your amps/comps/limiters, etc to handle whatever signal you might expect (aka, expect a hot signal :) ). I use an Aphex Compellor and it's gold for controlling DJs with wild levels. Fortunately Pioneer built in a ton of headroom, so being in the red sounds just as clean as being in the green - if it's not clipping, the signal is good to go!
"During the war" when I used to DJ - Uncle Albert of DJ's here. I made sure I could laugh at myself and remain positive after a screw-up. So many of my mates used to visibly melt in front of crowds, which transfers and worsens matters. Smile, laugh, get over it and move on is my recommendation. Hard to do if you somehow push the entire booth into the audience though.
Just finished watching the video, and I realize that sending contracts to your clients will definitely save you from the hassle (and also money for equipment replacement). PS: I really love the "Apple-ish" theme and B-rolls of this video.
I don't ever leave comments but considering I'm learning to dj right now using the new Hercules djmix controller and did my first birthday party for my aunt in from of my whole fam, This video really opened my eyes I actually felt like I learned something right now
Hello, what do you think about the Reloop beat mix 2 controller? Would you recommend buying it, even though I have ddj flx 4 and ddj 800, but I want something new in the set, thanks for reading my comment ♥️♥️🇸🇾
Great and informative as always DJCarlo. I've done a couple on this list but thankfully I'm correcting them and its primarily of video's such as this. Thanks for the contract templates as well really helpful to get amateurs such as myself to go all in and turn....Pro
Great one I think that good Dj spends 90% of the time in front of computer preparing libraries , then standing on the stage is the result how you tried at home
Yes these all make so much sense!!! I’m guilty of not preparing my music and get stuck with that look of “what da heck do I play next?” Thank you so much Carlo!!! And of course ever loving contract issue, which I’ll be downloading that template now! Hahaha
It's always good to make playlists Benny! Or at least, have a few songs in the prepare tab that you WANT/HAVE to play in your set, so you can think of other in-between tracks to get to them!
@@djcarlo so true Carlo! I’m working on that for a couple of shows I have coming up, putting a playlist together of music so I can be ready. Also working on putting a mix up on my UA-cam channel for everyone to listen to and see the video.
I have not found a better coach. I first wondered: "who is this guy who talks a bunch?" Then I googled you. Nah, you're rather humble. Yeah, I'll swap out YT rips for a poo, soon. Then maybe buy your course. Kick ass man!
Carloooo ❤️❤️❤️ The quality of your videos are avesome! I am following you from so many years and I am proud of you, how much you grown up, day by day, becoming for me the best talent in this world. I am deejayng since I was 14 years old and now I am over 50. I still play my SL1210 turntables and I continue following the evolution of the market. I am learning so much from you and you keep me still in the mood to deeejaying for the rest of my life 🙌 Thanks for all your work and for shareing your efforts 🎚️🎧 ....greeetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭
I'm really glad you've been watching and supporting for so long Makio! The thing is, there's always something new to learn as long as technology keeps marching forward! 😆
Excellent video. I can't add or disagree with any of this. Maybe one thing I would add is, don't present yourself to a high end club when you are not ready. Over promising your skillset, to then train wreck or put on a weak show will set you back for years. It's better to wait and study under someone for a year or so until you attempt larger party bars or clubs. Great video, and well put together.
That's actually sage advice right there Marcus! I didn't really go through that (the Redbull thing did a lot of the legwork haha), but it IS something a lot of people should know and be wary of! Never really thought of that one
Another great upload! Your information is quite timely, as yesterday, though I was at home, I did catch myself being the "Typing out an email" guy with the browse knob trying to figure out which song to mix next. Your advice to make playlists is what I needed to hear. Thank you.
A great way to get that dopamine hit is maybe to rent a piece of gear to try it out feel fresh, i tried that to try a four channel flx6, but I found when it was time to return it it reignited my desire to learn more with my s2 mk3 and x1 mk2 setup
Those are the Hot Cues of Rekordbox! The letters come out naturally, but you can also right click on them in Rekordbox and edit the color and label (like intro, etc) on each Hot Cue :)
@@djcarlo 1000% agree. I switched to the Denon Prime 4 because I got tired of laptop issues and having to have back up needles. Now I have a phone, tablet, and all the cords I may need just incase. I also have a back up generator (I've had power drop out before)
Mistake #4 is the one I can stand the least, and only because I did this before evolving into a maniacal audiophile. Made an absolute clown out of myself during my first gig for ripping tracks and spending my money on booze instead of supporting artists and playing proper quality tunes. We live and we learn, eh?
Actually, I'd say it also depends on the country, but many DJs I know who are exceptionally skilled still get tons of bookings despite not creating online content. Word of mouth is still a thing, and even if no one recognizes them, they're still consistent with their work. Putting content out there just adds another layer (and more $$$) for 'em hehe
I am mixing and producing from15 years ago and when did James with the controller explode I was missing in the in the little party in the bar and the guy who just had bought aconttoler enormous with lot of colouted buttons ans sais to everybody i was not a true dj because i use the old hercules the little ones (because ôf wasting faders every year and need to buy a new controller ) it results that he wasnt able to install the controller with the dj program and i ridiculised him just corriging because it was a disaster and the guy was shocked i say i begin to mix with traktor 3.3.4 with mouse tjere was no controller begin learn to count to 16 before buyinfg a 500€ controller because with ' my 80€ controller i can do all i need better than you he was so disgusted and say whu do you dont buy a best controller and i said because i dont need the half of the buttons and tjer is some i dont know what it do/the functuon is not in my program ot useless begin leatning countting times 1 2 3 4 XDXd
My issue with the "dont rip from yt" thing is that i mix very niche music including bootleg remixes and music from rhythm games that don't have official releases or downloads so the only way to get ahold of that song is to rip it. I get the sound quality won't be the best but when ur so madly in love with a track or remix you wanna share it with the world, regardless of any crunchiness.
There are exceptions to be made! Such as your case. But for the most part, when a song is widely available, I really implore DJs to invest in their material with the best quality stuff 😄
I'm definitely guilty of some of that! Most of my gigs focus on requests and fitting those requests into the existing playlists and as a result I tend to have a scrambled eggs playlist that I jump around in.
I think also having a few back up tracks in your playlist is also pretty handy. I know you may not believe me but running out of tracks can happen and kills your career instantly and also sometimes you where too hyped with the selection and some tracks where way too hard or soft.
Oh no, I believe you! I forgot if I put it in here, but always having backups or being prepared with your playlists/music is a must. Heck, back up USBs have been a routine for me for years now, just in case something goes wrong!
I bought ddj1000 because of the mechanical jog wheels. I use channel 3 and 4 for noise fx. Im planning to buy cdj or xdj as 3rd deck, I really want to learn to mix 3-4 channels
As a DJ with over 30 years of experience, these are really good tips. I'd recommend to learn to mix on vinyl too. Feel that vibe, you'll get better for real.
Thanks man! Actually, the only reason I didn't include vinyl learning here is because it's getting harder and harder to find the music you'll want/need for modern clubs on wax. It hits different aurally though!
It's pretty mind blowing how many lessons you can learn from Spongebob tbh. Like how you shouldn't trust a man made of bubbles to un-bury you from the sand in high tide lol
0:53 I like to use the build ups and drops mostly to transition or just press play at the end of the drop i simple look if the music has a different change and then I can start from there mixing the next song as well that also works for the song you are mixing in it can be few bars before that change happend i mostly like to look for a change in the song or mix in a melody or vocal or a calm part of a song or I can just mix from the build or a energetic part of the song. In double drops sometimes I use to do it in the second drop when I already used the first drop but if I have time I can do it in the first drop as well.
I'm an upcoming 70s to 90s music DJ and I have found YT for example have all what I've needed whereas a record pool who I rarely use for the most time have only a handful. I do demand good sound quality but what else can I do to get all what I want when a record pool don't have it but YT does?
About red lining in my Traktor Kontrol S3 even lines is not on maximun line volume calculator always red lining and its difficult to set line faders to correct level.
Tbh, with controllers, it's not as *bad* if you ask me. They seem to peak way easier. The red lines seem to essentially be the amber/yellow lines in main CDJs when it comes to controllers. Wouldn't recommend keeping them up there though!
Nice Video. About "Red Lining". In my 28 Years of Djing i saw a lot of beginner and Pro Djs where doin it and not really cares about it. 🤨And it doesn`t matter if it was in a Club, a House Party or an Open Air Party.
@@djcarlo when you are in a dark and dirty Bunker where they Play Schranz or hard Techno than it´s maybe ok. It´s a Distortion Effect. But in every other Style and Location its just awful
Watching this Im just like "I knoooooow I knooooow" i need to take the time and start organizing and being gentle on myself than jumping straight in and freestyling mixing for fun. Even tho its good practice just to get the hang of everything. I need to make that time for it all
The Update thing can not be repeated enough. Do not Update before a gig! Don't update expecting it to work flawlessly on first launch. If you're confused about either of those, never update. The closer your setup is to static, the better
Still a beginner, I got a Numark Platinum FX and recently added some studio speakers to the setup for home but it's still redlining. It was redlining when I first started out on my MacBook which isn't that surprising, but after getting my studio speakers it still red lines unless I lower the levels to almost mute, even like mid volume is redlining.
Ah! That's a special case. The Platinum FX, and other smaller controllers, pretty much show red all the way. Don't worry about that too much, as long as your music isn't distorted. Redlining is much worse if it happens on DJMs and the like
for the vast majority (>95%) of electronic music, that has a proper intro and outro (so no 3-minute Spotify edits!) both the intro and outro will be 32 bars long. Which at 120bpm is exactly 60 seconds. As long as you're counting/feeling the bars (not beats) then just start the next song when the current song has approximately 60 seconds left. The exact time will depend on the song. if you're running faster than 120bpm then the time will be reduced (eg 55 seconds). And if the current song has a few seconds of silence after the last beat then the time will be slightly more. Do this and it will sound mint 99% of the time!!
That's amazing! Never noticed the times for that. It just gets tricky if you're an open format or non electronic DJ. The times (or even the presence of intros and outros) go all over the place!
@@djcarlo oh for sure, most my DJing is bar/club. For open format then beat matching is not so important so can happily ignore my “rule”! 😂 And the reason the timings work for the house music is because beatmatching is just maths - that’s why a computer can do it 😉
Regarding mistake 4, not all tracks on DJ Pools are good enough mastered. Especially is this evident in a club with a bass heavy PA system. (But always better than an 128kbps rip of course...)
the worst unavoidable mistake i do is using riped tracks, i mean, i am just a beginner i wont sign in a song provider when im still learning... but suddenly some oportunities came in... and my whole library is composed of riped songs, like years of collecting songs in the internet. so even if i sign in a provider, i wont be able to find every single song of my library, and this hurts
As an audio engineer sometimes "red lining" or clipping is exactly what the speakers need to sound fire. Clipping is great when used correctly. Use your ears, Make sure you visit your site the day before or even sooner to setup if u gonna do this type of thing professionally, You want to know what the crowd will hear. Check the room first, Make sure shit doesn't echo so much
Great video! If I may share, my biggest mistake was caring too much what other DJs think. If you’re doing it to fit in, you won’t come up with something unique to offer. Be yourself and mix the way YOU want to because nobody else can be YOU. Thanks Carlo for allowing me this Ted Talk.
That’s a big one bro! One day i tried caring what other dj’s think and it made me feel awful.
I always say this!! Stop DJing to impress other DJs and DJ for the crowd!!
Brooooo, THIS is something I felt too! But once I just went with what I thought I should be doing, I felt free; like an extremely heavy controller was lifted off my chest hahaha
Needed to hear this cause I have not dj since my last show cause a couple people didn't enjoy my set
Just like skateboarders other DJs can be toxic and Narcissistic. If you’re good there will be haters - just smile and wave at em.
Before I started my career as a DJ, I took classes in LA and I'm glad about it because I knew that there should be no mistakes. Thank you, your channel is amazing Dj Carlo!
Physical classes are always great! Glad you're still in the DJ game!
mistake 6 is definitely often overlooked. Track selection is one of the most fun things too do as DJ, let the people get to know new and older great music. I love too find tracks that people ask track ID's for, than you know you might have found someone's next favorite song :)
Highly overlooked! Let people enjoy the tracks, right?
I used to play live music professionally and when I started running my band's setlists like a DJ would with rises, falls, blending songs/mashups, etc. the band REALLY took off! Then when I started to learn how to DJ I brought over some of my live music experience which has helped me with composing my sets, being musical in my mixes, etc.etc. Just an interesting observation that I played live music like a DJ and DJ'd like a musician!
Many times, they "Shazam" the songs even when they know you and can ask. When Shazam does not find anything, they come and ask. It's a pity: it's good to know feedback
please give me a controller dj because i don t have money to buy one i have 18 years old. i leave in Haiti
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That's where white labels and dub plates were epic. People would rush the booth to see what track it was, only to be met with a blank label spinning! Cruel, but fun.
I doubt you're going to see this, but I want to tell you anyways. I started DJing in 1999, pretty much came up in the state Palace Theater in New Orleans. I retired in 05 to raise some kids. They they are all in college now. I was watching UA-cam how about 6 weeks ago and saw one of your videos, I watched five more. I ordered a flx 10 a PA system flight case lights all kind of stuff that same day. I want to thank you for reigniting this passion in me. I am embracing the new technology, I was on vinyl, there weren't even beat counters at least not around me. I'm glad I learned the basics back then, but I am loving all the new techniques now I'm polishing them up and I'm playing in front of 5,000 people the 28th and 29th of this month. I had a paid gig booked less than 2 monthd after I my gear was delivered. I have started a production company, and I am going all the way with this. A little background I did have a production company and throw parties in my twenties.
And I did see this Eric! That's an amazing story, and im so glad the videos brought your passion back to life! So proud of all the things you've accomplished!
The biggest mistakes dj’s are making is not being subscribed to Dj Carlo
BWAHAHAHAHA, don't make me blush Aid4n
Mistake #11: Thinking it's about you. Leave your ego at the door. It's about the music and the crowd having a good time and dancing until their legs fall off. If you want to make it about you, don't do it at the club, do it at a battle. :)
Well put! Be at one with the crowd!
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Great video as always. I started DJing when i was 15 (8 years ago)
And I was getting paid by 17. Best tips I have for everyone are these (Do keep in mind soem tips will differ on the branche you end up working in):
- Track selection is way more important than your skills (especially when playing at party's, bars, clubs). Because people will most likely be smashed and won't notice your amazing in key harmonic transition whilst looping a 3rd track to add suspense. They just want to sing along to their favorite song ;). Offcourse other branches (recently I started doing alot of techno parties at local clubs, festivals and some raves) mixing is equally important, since people than come for the smoothness of the mix.
- Want to play at venue's? Have big balls and a big mouth. As you say content is important, but local bars will most likely not care about your local tiktok following. Talk to people who work there, sent a mix via soundcloud or ask if you can play and hour or so on a friday night. And don't lose hope! Took me a while but eventually it worked and I became a resident for a while (Covid made me stop for a while)
- Make sure people know you play and know how to contact you after playing somewhere. Word of mouth is good. But people who liked you playing somewhere will maybe want to hire you aswell.
- Drive in-shows are a good way to start off in my opinion. Still do it on the side! Make a website advertising for DJ INSERT CITY and perhaps people will contact you.
- GET HQ MUSIC!!!!
Great tips!!
DJ Carlo taught me to DJ with his video 3 years ago, and he's still helping me to this day with them
I'm happy the channel is still useful to you Lofid!
Still remember when I started, these essentials were tought to me back then and I highly value them till this day! It's crazy to see some experienced DJs still making some of these basic mistakes. Great video, great teacher!
Crazy, ain't it? I'm surprised to learn that many DJs don't do contracts!
The Group "Jersey" is a great of example of when and why you would need a 6 channel mixer, and just in general they push there live performances using Synthezisers and effects too the very max while still maintaining a nice and coherent set. If you haven't seen them, you should for sure check them out!
Sounds awesome! Love how they delve into the world of live production too!
Dude DJ Carlo! I used to listen to your vids a few years ago when I was just starting DJing and they really helped me figure it out. You've really levelled up your videos since then! Good work :D
Never stop the climb! That's my motto for UA-cam haha
If you're not redlining, you're not headlining - Words of wisdom from several of the best to ever do it.
Lols, I swear, at this point I guarantee you someone has a motivational poster with that on their wall hahaha
I think this is the most solid video to send someone looking for advice even if they don't want to be a DJ, most of these are some solid tips for any career path imo.
Indeed Jhae! That's why I came up with this one haha. Some of the advice is very generally applicable!
Good advices, even if that KEY feature would go into the lazy part from my point of view.
I feel choosing tracks should be done by hear and by heart, not by a software. Sometimes putting two tracks that aren't really in tunes can make astonishing and nice results (especially in harder styles like techno and rave music where you can really enjoy combining tracks together during several minutes and just playing with them, creating a new thing out of it).
It's about trying them together, making tests and getting surprised by the beauty of what you hear. This is what makes DJing so beautiful.
Okay, this is actually pretty true too Tony. Mixing in key is an essential to me, but sometimes, there are songs not in key that just go well together too! :)
And the key difference between Lazy Amateur DJs and Robust Professional DJs is this:
How do you wish to tell a story or play your performance in audio/music format? Where do you want to start, go through or weave in the middle, and end your story/performance??
This is the same concept I use for filmmaking as well a animation. How do you want to begin, begin-middle, middle, middle-end, and how to end of the story/performance/Gig. Because the middle is where the meat and potatoes is at, while the beginning and end are dessert and appetizers for the guests listening to the songs.
cant stand key-mixing. takes the fun/heart/experience out of picking tracks IMHO. We never knew what the keys were when playing records (or CDs), and you know what, the mixing sounded perfect still....
I'm a DJ and I usually get booked maybe twice to three times a month (once every other week, each month) which works perfectly for my lifestyle. But Mistake 8 is one that I've really had to come to terms with!
Let's face it; skill (well depending on where you're wanting to play) isn't the main thing that gets folks booked. It's track selection, connections, likeability, and marketability. A "DJ's DJ" is a pretty niche thing and a lot of us DJs need to get over it!
That's why I've tried to focus more on making mixes for local online radio stations and even making them for events for promo--it's really helped me grow my exposure and get more frequent bookings. As we've entered a time where literally anyone who can pick up a pair of decks is a DJ, I think what sets you apart now is what you do on your downtime and what other skills you can improve or use, just as you said. That said I love your videos man! I've been watching them ever since I started and you do great work to really teach people.
That's all very true! I'm glad you found that out on your own, and learned how to climb on your own!
One mistake that i made on one of my first bookings is bringing an SD card instead of a flash drive. i got booked to play this big field festival. I was really excited and i practiced every day on my computer until my controller stopped working. At this point, I didnt have money to replace it and the show was a couple days away. I couldnt find my flash drive so i took an SD card and loaded a bunch of songs onto it. No analysis or ID3 tags. just drag and drop from the folder to the SD. When it came time for my set, I plugged in my SD card and nothing worked. The CDJs didnt even see the songs on the card. I ended up not being able to play and not getting paid. Moral of the story is; never bring an SD card to a flash card fight and ALWAYS make sure your tracks are analyzed.
Oh man, that's a hard way to learn a lesson Kelvin, but yeah, prepwork is ALWAYS important, especially for larger gigs!
Oh my God, sorry u had to go thru that.
LOL damn that must've been so stressful bro!
Hiw do i get music thats good quality if im broke af? @djcarlo
@DJ Carlo, I had no idea who you were about two years ago. Then I began researching controllers in my forties, thinking I may have missed something that I always wanted to do. Needless to say, I bought a DDJ-400 and now watch all of your videos. I have a career, so I have no need to DJ for a living, but I love posting UA-cam videos of my amateur sets. Thank you for remembering the beginners, hobbyists, and up-and-comers, Carlo. Your videos are always a pleasure. #PaulOnMars #MixLifeCrisis
We all have our passions, and we all need to start somewhere Paul! Keep at it! 🥳
for the 4th one, im working on deleting my rips and putting it in beatsource instead (the $35/mo is so worth it i love having lossless dj edits on streaming)
It takes a while, but it'll be totally worth it!
I can't stress more how much I like your videos! They have perfect editing, perfect script with enough jokes and the best information for any starter or experienced DJ! Keep them coming for ever!
The jokes are actually the newest thing I integrated! A little bit of joy and laugher while learning goes a long way
@@djcarlo For sure! Makes us keep coming back!
Is learning FL Studio worth for Djing (for a Hobbyist, but Addicted).
The best part of your channel is You or Your team reply to comments, even for old videos
Always do! We like seeing what people are thinking or asking for, and it helps for future content! :D
you are the best DJ teacher on the internet. I teach one on one, and then point my students to your videos because you are so on point 🙏🏽
Dang bro! That's such a top notch compliment; you honestly made my day.
I've just started my dj classes, I don't know if it's a thing everywhere but in my country it is, I've been doing good and often while playing the coach gives me a bunch of tracks and I feel like if i get to play the songs i know it can be so much better. I started doubting myself and i started thinking maybe that's not what djing is .. i thought it's more like a dj should be able to mix anything... but the track selection part of your video gave me the reassurance that yes I do indeed need to plan my sets before playing it for the crowd, thankyou so much Carlo I've been worrying about this since weeks !
Yes! Track selection is very VERY important, as it helps you craft a good playlist for the night. It's always good to have other tracks in the mix, just in case a request comes out of nowhere, but for the most part, having a good set of tracks is all you'll need to rock your crowd
@@djcarlo thankyou!!
Damn Carlo. I said before that your videos have levelled up, but this is truly impressive. You are putting out the best DJ content there is - nice job.
That's the motto for 2023 Anther! Nowhere to go but up!
Interestingly enough, on the DJM mixers, being in the red does not distort the signal. The only time that you're hurting the signal is when the CLIP indicator on the master channels blinks fast. That is also the indicator for when the limiter (if enabled) will kick in. So, contrary to popular belief, the quality *coming out of the mixer* is not compromised by being in the red. That being said, you could very well be clipping downstream equipment (or hitting comp/limiter thresholds) if it the gear was tuned to handle signals that aren't in the red.
It's the downstream equipment I'm always worried about. The sound engineers can always help control the volume
@@djcarlo As a sound engineer, it's stupid not to assume a DJ will not play in the red - they all do, and it's not hard to adjust your amps/comps/limiters, etc to handle whatever signal you might expect (aka, expect a hot signal :) ). I use an Aphex Compellor and it's gold for controlling DJs with wild levels. Fortunately Pioneer built in a ton of headroom, so being in the red sounds just as clean as being in the green - if it's not clipping, the signal is good to go!
out of all those mistakes. number 2 was something i never thought of so again thanks for bringing that up
It's such an overlooked aspect of DJing! It's still a business!
"During the war" when I used to DJ - Uncle Albert of DJ's here. I made sure I could laugh at myself and remain positive after a screw-up. So many of my mates used to visibly melt in front of crowds, which transfers and worsens matters. Smile, laugh, get over it and move on is my recommendation. Hard to do if you somehow push the entire booth into the audience though.
This is actually sage advice here! I try to be the same when something goes wrong. Helps with recovery too!
That contract template is really helpful, thanks man, you’re always the best ❤
For sure! Make sure to use it like there's no tomorrow!
7:10 I feel attacked personally.
I use my DJ controller MOST OF THE TIME only as ableton live audio interface. 🤣
Hahahaha, that's not what I meant by that! Using a controller as an Ableton interface is pretty dang advanced!
Just finished watching the video, and I realize that sending contracts to your clients will definitely save you from the hassle (and also money for equipment replacement).
PS: I really love the "Apple-ish" theme and B-rolls of this video.
They're very VERY important! I've been burned before, so I always encourage people to make contracts now!
Glad I worked when you turned up Thursday Friday and Saturday with a box of vinyl and got paid real money.
All these tips actually help ensure you get real money! Doesn't matter what your medium for music is 🥳
@@djcarlo As a club dj in the 80s i earned twice the average weekly wage on a Saturday night 11.30 - 2am
Such a great video. Thanks for explaining mistakes DJ may not see until it happens
For sure Jerry! I just don't want anyone making the same mistakes I made!
I don't ever leave comments but considering I'm learning to dj right now using the new Hercules djmix controller and did my first birthday party for my aunt in from of my whole fam, This video really opened my eyes I actually felt like I learned something right now
I'm so happy you feel that way Luis! Hope your fam enjoyed your set too!
Hello, what do you think about the Reloop beat mix 2 controller? Would you recommend buying it, even though I have ddj flx 4 and ddj 800, but I want something new in the set, thanks for reading my comment ♥️♥️🇸🇾
Yes, it performs well
I haven't tried using one yet, but based on MEMO's testimony, looks like it's a good controller!
THIS IS A MASTERCLASS !!! THANK YOU FOR THIS ADVICE
You're welcome Jeshajah! Hope you resonated with some of the points I made here!
He's a genius bro!
Great and informative as always DJCarlo. I've done a couple on this list but thankfully I'm correcting them and its primarily of video's such as this. Thanks for the contract templates as well really helpful to get amateurs such as myself to go all in and turn....Pro
You're very welcome Nudas! Make sure to make good use of them!
Great one
I think that good Dj spends 90% of the time in front of computer preparing libraries , then standing on the stage is the result how you tried at home
Absolutely Edo! That's how you know someone's put the time into their set!
Well I spend 100% of my time behind my turntables and buying vinyls since I'm vinyl only DJ for more than 30 years 😂
Yes these all make so much sense!!! I’m guilty of not preparing my music and get stuck with that look of “what da heck do I play next?” Thank you so much Carlo!!! And of course ever loving contract issue, which I’ll be downloading that template now! Hahaha
It's always good to make playlists Benny! Or at least, have a few songs in the prepare tab that you WANT/HAVE to play in your set, so you can think of other in-between tracks to get to them!
@@djcarlo so true Carlo! I’m working on that for a couple of shows I have coming up, putting a playlist together of music so I can be ready. Also working on putting a mix up on my UA-cam channel for everyone to listen to and see the video.
I have not found a better coach. I first wondered: "who is this guy who talks a bunch?" Then I googled you. Nah, you're rather humble. Yeah, I'll swap out YT rips for a poo, soon. Then maybe buy your course. Kick ass man!
Awesome! And thank you as well for the kind words. Really appreciate it buddy! 🤩
Carloooo ❤️❤️❤️ The quality of your videos are avesome! I am following you from so many years and I am proud of you, how much you grown up, day by day, becoming for me the best talent in this world. I am deejayng since I was 14 years old and now I am over 50. I still play my SL1210 turntables and I continue following the evolution of the market. I am learning so much from you and you keep me still in the mood to deeejaying for the rest of my life 🙌
Thanks for all your work and for shareing your efforts 🎚️🎧 ....greeetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭
I'm really glad you've been watching and supporting for so long Makio! The thing is, there's always something new to learn as long as technology keeps marching forward! 😆
Excellent video. I can't add or disagree with any of this. Maybe one thing I would add is, don't present yourself to a high end club when you are not ready. Over promising your skillset, to then train wreck or put on a weak show will set you back for years. It's better to wait and study under someone for a year or so until you attempt larger party bars or clubs. Great video, and well put together.
That's actually sage advice right there Marcus! I didn't really go through that (the Redbull thing did a lot of the legwork haha), but it IS something a lot of people should know and be wary of! Never really thought of that one
Another great upload! Your information is quite timely, as yesterday, though I was at home, I did catch myself being the "Typing out an email" guy with the browse knob trying to figure out which song to mix next. Your advice to make playlists is what I needed to hear. Thank you.
Preparation and familiarity is always key in making good things happen!
A great way to get that dopamine hit is maybe to rent a piece of gear to try it out feel fresh, i tried that to try a four channel flx6, but I found when it was time to return it it reignited my desire to learn more with my s2 mk3 and x1 mk2 setup
That's a great way of doing it Mike! If you have access to gear rental, then take advantage of it to try out different gear!
Thank you so much for this video DJ Carlo! I'm sure we all found this extremely helpful!💖
You're very welcome Shamax! Hope you learned a few new tips from the video!
@@djcarlo Yes! 💯
Great Info. How do you put The "A", "B", "C" and "D" on the top of the Intro, Breakdown, Chorus and Outro?
Those are the Hot Cues of Rekordbox! The letters come out naturally, but you can also right click on them in Rekordbox and edit the color and label (like intro, etc) on each Hot Cue :)
People really don't have redundancy plans. Glad you mentioned it.
Always have back up plans! Even your back up plans should have back up plans!
@@djcarlo 1000% agree. I switched to the Denon Prime 4 because I got tired of laptop issues and having to have back up needles. Now I have a phone, tablet, and all the cords I may need just incase. I also have a back up generator (I've had power drop out before)
Hope you're keeping well!
Can I share my set Carlo? It just went up ☺️
DM me the link on FB Lyncho! So I check it out too!
@@djcarlo No problem man. Sending it now! 😁
i just edit my contract and add the responsability part in case of domages. thank you!
Very important clause there! Protecting your gear is number one!
perfect dj carlo!! Could you tell us what was your biggest mistake? 😥
Bwahahaha, believe me, that'd be an entirely new video in itself! I put this video out so y'all wouldn't commit the same mistakes I did :)
Thank a lot for the video man, and for the Contract Templates. I can ensure that this last one was the only one that I was doing wrong hahaha
For sure! Contracts are so highly underrated haha
hold up during the james hype clip he saved it and it turned out to be a absolute banger
He did! But not everyone can do the same in that situation.
DJ Carlo! So glad your video made it to my player. Thanks for all the important tips.
For sure Dwayne! Glad you enjoy these little Nuggets of wisdom!
Mistake #4 is the one I can stand the least, and only because I did this before evolving into a maniacal audiophile.
Made an absolute clown out of myself during my first gig for ripping tracks and spending my money on booze instead of supporting artists and playing proper quality tunes.
We live and we learn, eh?
Ooof, I hope no one noticed! Hope the songs were of passable quality too
Oh, they noticed.
When you transition from a 16/ 44.1khz FLAC down to a 120kbp MP3 UA-cam rip, it is impossible to ignore. 😆
i felt called out the whole time watching this..thank you for always comin with that real talk love the channel!!!
Gotta spit facts on the channel yo! Glad you were able to glean some info out of this video!
The worse part ever u dont ever get recognized anymore 8:43 (unless ofc ur marketing or ur a content creator
Actually, I'd say it also depends on the country, but many DJs I know who are exceptionally skilled still get tons of bookings despite not creating online content. Word of mouth is still a thing, and even if no one recognizes them, they're still consistent with their work. Putting content out there just adds another layer (and more $$$) for 'em hehe
Just started DJ'ing; you're a Legend.
Thanks NGAI, and welcome to the the DJ world!!
I am mixing and producing from15 years ago and when did James with the controller explode I was missing in the in the little party in the bar and the guy who just had bought aconttoler enormous with lot of colouted buttons ans sais to everybody i was not a true dj because i use the old hercules the little ones (because ôf wasting faders every year and need to buy a new controller ) it results that he wasnt able to install the controller with the dj program and i ridiculised him just corriging because it was a disaster and the guy was shocked i say i begin to mix with traktor 3.3.4 with mouse tjere was no controller begin learn to count to 16 before buyinfg a 500€ controller because with ' my 80€ controller i can do all i need better than you he was so disgusted and say whu do you dont buy a best controller and i said because i dont need the half of the buttons and tjer is some i dont know what it do/the functuon is not in my program ot useless begin leatning countting times 1 2 3 4 XDXd
Its not about the gear, but how you use it! 🥳
My issue with the "dont rip from yt" thing is that i mix very niche music including bootleg remixes and music from rhythm games that don't have official releases or downloads so the only way to get ahold of that song is to rip it. I get the sound quality won't be the best but when ur so madly in love with a track or remix you wanna share it with the world, regardless of any crunchiness.
There are exceptions to be made! Such as your case. But for the most part, when a song is widely available, I really implore DJs to invest in their material with the best quality stuff 😄
Looping and tightening it in hard method is shows the professional and real art of DJing..
Everything becomes easier with practice!
I'm definitely guilty of some of that! Most of my gigs focus on requests and fitting those requests into the existing playlists and as a result I tend to have a scrambled eggs playlist that I jump around in.
Time to clean up your omelettes broskie! It'll help the next time you need to cook up a set 😆
I think also having a few back up tracks in your playlist is also pretty handy. I know you may not believe me but running out of tracks can happen and kills your career instantly and also sometimes you where too hyped with the selection and some tracks where way too hard or soft.
Oh no, I believe you! I forgot if I put it in here, but always having backups or being prepared with your playlists/music is a must. Heck, back up USBs have been a routine for me for years now, just in case something goes wrong!
I bought ddj1000 because of the mechanical jog wheels. I use channel 3 and 4 for noise fx. Im planning to buy cdj or xdj as 3rd deck, I really want to learn to mix 3-4 channels
Exciting times for your system Christian!
What a great video! Thanks DjCarlo
You're welcome Diego! Glad you enjoyed this little showcase video!
#8 Not Adapting, whew that's a big one. That is such a true statement.
Something a lot of folk don't adhere to, in virtually any industry
As a DJ with over 30 years of experience, these are really good tips. I'd recommend to learn to mix on vinyl too. Feel that vibe, you'll get better for real.
Thanks man! Actually, the only reason I didn't include vinyl learning here is because it's getting harder and harder to find the music you'll want/need for modern clubs on wax. It hits different aurally though!
Love this video. Thanks for all your work!
Thank you! I'm glad the video resonated with you buddy!
The red lining rule reminded me of the spongebob episode bubble bowl haha. When plankton said maybe if we play really loud, they'll think we're good 😂
It's pretty mind blowing how many lessons you can learn from Spongebob tbh. Like how you shouldn't trust a man made of bubbles to un-bury you from the sand in high tide lol
Where do you find songs that you can listen on youtube but can't find in a dj pool?
Really depends on what type of song you want. UA-cam mostly has them all, but Record Pools have their own specialties.
Thx Carlo! I don’t do any of these things and I’m booked often. I’ll admit I’m an average skilled Dj too but clients think I’m great
It's always good to level up your DJ game Te!
@@djcarlo no that is a goal of mine this year, i wanna be better
0:53 I like to use the build ups and drops mostly to transition or just press play at the end of the drop i simple look if the music has a different change and then I can start from there mixing the next song as well that also works for the song you are mixing in it can be few bars before that change happend i mostly like to look for a change in the song or mix in a melody or vocal or a calm part of a song or I can just mix from the build or a energetic part of the song. In double drops sometimes I use to do it in the second drop when I already used the first drop but if I have time I can do it in the first drop as well.
Oh! That should work too. At least, theoretically if I'm imagining this right. Good job!
I'm an upcoming 70s to 90s music DJ and I have found YT for example have all what I've needed whereas a record pool who I rarely use for the most time have only a handful. I do demand good sound quality but what else can I do to get all what I want when a record pool don't have it but YT does?
I know of a few sites that actually cater to your tastes! Check out Burning The Ground by DJPaulT for example; goldmine for 12 inch record rips
Can’t lie I download all my music of UA-cam haven’t had a problem with that so far
About red lining in my Traktor Kontrol S3 even lines is not on maximun line volume calculator always red lining and its difficult to set line faders to correct level.
Tbh, with controllers, it's not as *bad* if you ask me. They seem to peak way easier. The red lines seem to essentially be the amber/yellow lines in main CDJs when it comes to controllers. Wouldn't recommend keeping them up there though!
what controller are you using here? 0:40
That's the Pioneer DJ FLX4
@@djcarloThanks!
Nice Video. About "Red Lining". In my 28 Years of Djing i saw a lot of beginner and Pro Djs where doin it and not really cares about it. 🤨And it doesn`t matter if it was in a Club, a House Party or an Open Air Party.
Oh man yeah. I've seen my fair share as well, and they don't realize how bad it sounds!
@@djcarlo when you are in a dark and dirty Bunker where they Play Schranz or hard Techno than it´s maybe ok. It´s a Distortion Effect. But in every other Style and Location its just awful
In the intro selection James Hype saved that goof up real good in the end. Was a really pro goofsaving
He did! Still a goof, but he managed to stick the landing
@@djcarlo big showoff guy for sure, but sure knows how to dj 👍
Watching this Im just like "I knoooooow I knooooow" i need to take the time and start organizing and being gentle on myself than jumping straight in and freestyling mixing for fun. Even tho its good practice just to get the hang of everything. I need to make that time for it all
Practice with purpose is always the best!
The Update thing can not be repeated enough. Do not Update before a gig! Don't update expecting it to work flawlessly on first launch. If you're confused about either of those, never update. The closer your setup is to static, the better
Exactly! Let others test it out! Don't need a missingno situation with your DJ gear!
Thank you so much for your advises Carlo, Hug From Cuba🇨🇺
You're welcome my friend~! Good luck with your DJing!
Essential for having a great time! Great!
Always Nelumb! Important lessons to remember!
Still a beginner, I got a Numark Platinum FX and recently added some studio speakers to the setup for home but it's still redlining. It was redlining when I first started out on my MacBook which isn't that surprising, but after getting my studio speakers it still red lines unless I lower the levels to almost mute, even like mid volume is redlining.
Ah! That's a special case. The Platinum FX, and other smaller controllers, pretty much show red all the way. Don't worry about that too much, as long as your music isn't distorted. Redlining is much worse if it happens on DJMs and the like
@@djcarloThank you!!
for the vast majority (>95%) of electronic music, that has a proper intro and outro (so no 3-minute Spotify edits!) both the intro and outro will be 32 bars long. Which at 120bpm is exactly 60 seconds. As long as you're counting/feeling the bars (not beats) then just start the next song when the current song has approximately 60 seconds left. The exact time will depend on the song. if you're running faster than 120bpm then the time will be reduced (eg 55 seconds). And if the current song has a few seconds of silence after the last beat then the time will be slightly more.
Do this and it will sound mint 99% of the time!!
That's amazing! Never noticed the times for that. It just gets tricky if you're an open format or non electronic DJ. The times (or even the presence of intros and outros) go all over the place!
@@djcarlo oh for sure, most my DJing is bar/club. For open format then beat matching is not so important so can happily ignore my “rule”! 😂
And the reason the timings work for the house music is because beatmatching is just maths - that’s why a computer can do it 😉
Great video! Thank you for your time and awesome advise. God bless.
For sure Luis! Always glad to help and share my experiences!
Thanks for sharing. I add my song in the playlist from BPM and not KEY. Much more importent to play songs with the same BPM over KEY. Im a Techno Dj.
I'd recommend combining key and bpm for techno! For electronic genres, key is very important too!
@@djcarlo Thanks for the input. My first priority is BPM and i try to add them by KEY ass well.
"not looking like you're typing an email" 🤣🤣🤣
Where was I wrong? Hahaha
Regarding mistake 4, not all tracks on DJ Pools are good enough mastered. Especially is this evident in a club with a bass heavy PA system. (But always better than an 128kbps rip of course...)
Always better that 128 rips! Hahaha
And yeah, great video helped me out with the contract very good.
I'm really glad it did Tokuto! Make sure you use the contract template for all your major gigs!
Thank you for the link to the contract creation site! That is an amazing site so I appreciate it as well as all the tips from this video!
It's wonderful, isn't it? I still make good use of it till this day!
mindblowing this guy uploads for free
I just wanna watch the world learn!
sup dj carlo i can say that i have defo made one of these mistakes before
I hope you learned from them though Shxdow! It's part of the growth and learning process too! :D
Great Video dude. I have been DJ'ing for many years. A lot of great tips. I appreciate your video's.
I always try to impart wisdom on my peers Tdawg! It's how people learn haha
I never had a single problem with my DDJ 200 yet on reckord box
That's good! Looks like things are working well for you with the 200!
Thanks my friend I know computers that well
I think another mixing mistake would be the fast progression of your mixes. Try getting somewhere..slow and steady, dont rush with shitty tracks 🥲
This is highly dependent though on the venue and crowd Chris! Some venues/crowds do enjoy the quick mixing for the hype too
dj carlo, ur the GOAT
Thanks Akali! But man, how I wish I were the GOAT hahaaha
the worst unavoidable mistake i do is using riped tracks, i mean, i am just a beginner i wont sign in a song provider when im still learning... but suddenly some oportunities came in... and my whole library is composed of riped songs, like years of collecting songs in the internet. so even if i sign in a provider, i wont be able to find every single song of my library, and this hurts
Just make sure they're all of acceptable quality Lucas! I know your frustration in looking for songs that are hard to get
Do you have a recommendation on travel portable speakers that you can connect the DDJ FLX4 to?
Check out the Bose Soundlink Color II or the JBL Charge line!
4:04 What about Spotify? If I remember correctly I think I saw tracks playing from Spotify on professional sound systems and it sounded fine (iirc).
Ripping it isn't going to give the same results, unfortunately
@@djcarlo What abt directly from Spotify? Wait.... is that even possible?
Redlining is cool and I will not stop doing it
RIP equipment and ears
As an audio engineer sometimes "red lining" or clipping is exactly what the speakers need to sound fire. Clipping is great when used correctly. Use your ears, Make sure you visit your site the day before or even sooner to setup if u gonna do this type of thing professionally, You want to know what the crowd will hear. Check the room first, Make sure shit doesn't echo so much
This is actually the first time I'm hearing positive things about clipping or redlining!
Thanks for this video ❤️
Great video, about red lighting, I always recommend using mixer.
Always make sure nothing ever goes red!