@@SoundofArman Thank you for the work you do for us. I visited your amazing city in 2016 on the way to Sudbury, to the world championships in mine rescue in which I participated. Beautiful memories...
I don't think one should be following these tips. There is no right or wrong, obviously, but there are mistakes and I think there are quite a few of them made here. First thing: a dj can and should learn how to create tension even if he mixes in late by using cuts and creating fake drops. When you do b2b with someone you don't have the luxury of controlling how much of the track is left to you. Some djs play nice and have shorter mixes but some actually take their time and give you the last 3 minutes of a track when they hand off the headphones and decks to you. So if you need more time because you want to mix in early you can kiss bye bye enjoying a b2b set. And those are actually the most fun to play. Also, in a club situation you will rarely have enough time to plan stuff. There is loud noise, pretty girls coming to talk to you or people who just want to talk to you, there's alcohol and whatnot involved. If you are disconnected from that because you need to take time and mix in early you lost 80% of the fun of being a dj and you're just beating yourself. Put yourself in uncomfortable situations, learn how to exit nicely from them and that will make you a better dj than these geeks on youtube teaching you how to perform robot moves on the mixer. Secondly: I noticed in both of your scenarios that you lost energy in the low ends when transitioning the tracks. It's not a good idea to do those full mid and low cuts as the highs will sound too washed out and metallic when you bring them in. Also, changes in the low ends are very noticeable on big sound systems. Small mistakes on small sound systems sound very dramatic on big ones. Know that there is a connection between the frequencies and bringing in more highs can actually enhance some mid frequencies and low frequencies on the other track. Or worse, it can actually decrease them. There is no written rule on how a mix should be made but one thing is certain: the more you cut in the EQ the more work you have to do on the mixer and the more noticeable the changes in frequencies are not to mention that every cut in EQ you make alters the output volume of the track. A pro mix is learning how to maintain constant output volume while the frequencies blend in nicely and one song transitions to another. I cannot stress out how much it matters to maintain a constant volume, that is what is going to set you apart from the "djs" (notice the quotes) who use a technique they picked up in a youtube video and the ones who actually use their ears and develop their djing style. With that being said I would say that if one wants to become a dj start by practicing at home for nights and days. Forget about traktor, serato and other shit software. Buy the cheapest CDJs that support rekordbox, buy a cheap 2 channel mixer and learn the basics. Learn how to use your ears and the EQ, record your practice sessions, listen to them over and over and be your own worst critic. And most importantly: don't hurry up to be on that stage, don't kill it for the rest of us, djs who are present in the club and want to have fun ok? // rant over :)
disagree that you should always do this... sometimes mixing in late can give a cool effect and re-add interest on the dance floor. if you always mix in early, mixing in late occasionally adds a nice contrast
it can also create a stimulus if you mix like this from my experience however, i do think you should only mix in late acasionly sow that a dynamic flo is kept throughout any progressive mix which creates a journey for the listener.
no need for pitch sliders i see ;p... most music is made of bars that will come in sections ( 4 beats are one bar ...1...2...3...4..) theyll prob come in 8 , 16 , 32 section etc.... youl prob be able to hear a new stab , sound , vocal or something get added or taken away at the point throughout your tracks . as u get to know your songs youl get used to if the a 12 bar or 24 before the drop and if they are very busy with lots of melodies and sounds in the middle section etc.....what ya do is slot ya nice next tune that got a 16 bar into before the drop into one that got around that in the section after its done it main bit everyones loved it and ya wanna hit em with the next drop befor things cool .... as the song your done with is playing its bit leading up to the second little break before the end section your new tune will be building up to its first break in the same sort of manner . one may lose a sound like a voice or bass note or gain a string or lead as the build up or deconstruct...... either way where you have chosen places that arent too busy (or chosen a nice simple dub to blend in to that tune with lots of melodies and just wont shut up so mix dont go OTT and sound awefull ) it will sound right like they are changing just right for each other and where you know its a 16 bar section (ish) on both they will go out and drop in at the same time like clockwork so instead of the 2nd break of ya first trackthey just got dropped into the new tracks first big drop etc and it all just sounded like it was ment to.. I WROTE THAT AS retarded andd simply as i could for a begginer , im sorry , after a few years u will litterally shape the songs and frequencies to do and go in as you please like a god , it just takes real practise in the hardest most rubbish club and sound systems to make u ready for dam right anything and still sound good lol remember not all are like this musics diverse that why its wicked but basically for a learning routine find some basin generic tunes watch the busy sections too much is too much sounds bad , if its missing a bass give it one with a dub next track.... if its a dub and you got a track where she sing nice in the intro and you know whats coming when ya hear the tune the fit it in next track over that dub that playing. blends together and youl be safe hopefully. if not just keep trying again n again trial n error . its the way 16 bars 8bars 16 bars 8 bars 16 barsintro ... break .... middle..... 2nd break ... outro slot em together , even edit how many bars on serato rekordbox and make the songs fit lol .. times have changed there ;p
To answer your question where the vinyl are... they are home at my place. I just love my pair of technics sl1210mk2 but my mixing skills (and other dj-skills) are crap, but at least I try, and I am doing it the hard way by playing on vinyl. Have a nice day.
Great video. This technique works great for progressive, deep, trance, techno, and tech house where you will find melodies and sounds that work well together (in key) and don't clash. Vocal house, soulful, afro, etc. you will need to wait until the very end in some cases (about 1:30-1:00 min) to mix in because you don't want vocals to clash or have too much going on when you bring in another track with a lot of elements. also, I did see a comment where coming in a little late to give new "energy" to the room is great too. every mix is different, every DJ has their own style so just have fun with it. keep the crowd guessing is always the fun part. Good Job!!
The key is to always listen to the tracks once you purchase them. I purchase 10 to 15 tracks twice a week and listen to all of them before I select them for a set. It allows you to know exactly where to bring in another track.
As a beginner, you have no idea how long I've waited to see how this is done. It may seem basic but a to a new dj , these things are often difficult to learn and find hiw to do. I still ha e lots of questions but this was super helpful so thank you!!
That is where you extend your transitions into mashed up, original, unique ones.. The outro of any given tracks gives headroom for your own creativity instead of just doing the typical transition-to-the-next-track type of set..
I prefer to switch it up! There are times I would mix in late and there are times I will mix in after the second breakdown. I notice most NYC House DJs allow 2 tracks to play together. That's cool. It's your preference and how to music speak to you when you are playing. What you should not do is allow a track to run out of melody before you bring the other track in.
Gotta be honest you can’t really do anyone thing every track is different so really just having fun with it is the key the minute you create a formula to mixing is the minute it just becomes predictable and boring
There is no 'always do it like this' in mixing, that's bullshit. Some tracks bang straight into each other, sure. But then there are some that need the break. Some you wait for the break down to mix, others you might even just use the build up and then substitute the drop. The name of the game is great track selection (of course), variety in those tracks and different transitions. If you just bang tracks into each other for an hour and they are all perfectly key matched phrase into phrase it'll start sounding boring as bat shit really fast. You seriously cant get hung up on key matching, especially if you aim to play to a crowd for an hour or more. Some tracks are great friends and you can bounce them off each other beautifully, some tracks don't get along but taking that contrast and putting it in the right place can be the difference between a good set and an amazing one.
I really get what he wants to say. Starting from the point that youre a beginner in djing, you can feel intimidated by all the stuff you have to do in the right order, you don’t want to make any mistakes in beatmatching and mixing. It can easily happen that youre too busy first and miss the right point letting the new track fade in. Of course you can also make a good transition with a very late fade in, but what I can say as a passionate raver and dj beginner, it makes sense (or at least I prefer this) to give the audience that kind of break rather at the end part of the dj set. I really love to dance all the way through a dj set. I kinda think that this „early mixing“ makes the power of the tracks stay more present. But it also depends on how your set is built up, what feeling you want to transport, . . . I really like the way you describe your techniques and it definetely makes it easier for me to understand how all this works. It may not be the best for everyone, but for Techno I must say, it works very well. Even though you take a lot of time in your videos just to talk without showing any EQs, its a good tutorial for me. Appreciate that, thanks.
I do agree with Arman on that. I am a House DJ so I do give myself on adv 2min before I bring in another track. That is not set in stone for I notice difference DJ's have difference ways of bring in tracks. Like most of the people on the comments agree, there is no right or wrong way but if you are starting out, I would use Arman's method til you feel comfortable in bringing in tracks earlier.
Yes! I have that recorder and have been thinking about using it to recording mixes or custom made remixes, redrums and mashes. So happy you confirmed my idea.
Wow, I mix mostly hip hop & r&b, this video applies to all of us, I had to put my head down because you are absolutely right, no matter what platform or genre of music you don’t want too much instrumentals going on between your mix. Thank you for this video.
I agree with him it may sound good for the DJ to mix late because it is easier to EQ when there is not much colliding stuff. Dancers notice energy leaks and you will see the floor emptying very fast. Melodic techno and Deep house tracks need more energy regulating while mixing. Hardcore, trance psy and stuff like that tend to keep their energy levels very long so you can run them longer. But I that hi-hats tend to add to the energy and they are most of the time active on hi-energy parts. And they do not go very long. Listen to your songs when hi hats cease you feel it that the energy is gone.
Got to be honest this video is very misleading, it’s not about how long you have left to mix out it’s about knowing the structure of your track and set, I Mix hardstyle psytrance and hardtechno and trust me with 2 minutes left your still in full swing of the track mixing out there will sound absolutely shit. This is where bass swaps come very handy count your bars correct then bass swap and it sounds amazing 😉
honestly the first way "wrong way" you showed sounded nice, so idk :/ the "right way" sounded nice too but I think both ways are equally good in their own way
The way I solve the problem of not knowing which song to pick when it's almost time is use mini tracklists for parts of the mix and build my tracklist as I go, adding and removing tracks as I see fit, using the side list in Virtual DJ. I know this can be hard with CDJ's or vinyl, and I and others are spoiled with VDJ, but this can be done in your head, or in a folder in your music files for mini tracklists or songs that you know go well together.
Yeah, I don't mix _at all,_ nor do I have any grasp of music theory, but even I could hear a notable difference between the two examples. I _loved_ how it sounded when you did it the "right way". The first time was just... flat and annoyingly repetitive.
Great advice and video. I've djd for over 25 years and underground music so have always used long transitions. Its how I learnt in the 90s here in the UK. So your video is spot on and new djs should take a lot from it.
From an old jock that's impressive... But with these tracks having the same bpm from start to finish it's not so hard... Would be interesting trying this with some 70s or 80s dance.... esp when the bpm is up one min down the next.. THAT TAKES REAL SKILL..... infact I'd be seriously impressed by ANYONE who can do this..... it's the ultimate test of any DJ.... try it it's like trying to build a house on quicksand, esp as bpm KEEPS JUMPING ABOUT. But like I said from the outset good piece of work, but what I've suggested will test any jock....
Hey arman......Could you please make a video where you can know how to differentiate between different genre of music....Will be a gr8 help if you make a video of it!!!
sometimes i use the end part of the song. instead of using the fader im letting the track fade by itself 😎 it sound great sometimes when the other track is getting louder👌
Very helpful, I used to wait until 30 seconds before bringing in a new track and although it's a matter of style and preference, I did enjoy your video!
This technique works for house & most EDM, but it will not necessarily work for mixing Top 40 & Jimmy Buffett. Generally, it's easier to mix house EDM compared to shorter tracks with vocals throughout (Top 40 / Country / Oldies, etc). Great vid by OP, but keep in mind that techniques vary by genre & scene. This may be why you don't hear a hip hop dj doing a 2 minute mix.
Hi Armin, is it possible that certain genres are harder to mix than others? I am no professional, just really passionate about mixing and how it sounds - full on in 2006 -> when i used to listen to alot of mix sets. Now i do not have a demanding job so i am trying to set up and use my DJ gear when i can. I have been fidling with old tracks i have and new tracks and i have been trying to re-create pieces of sets i made almost 7-10 years ago. At the same time, i dont know if i can really mix well, but i belive i have the potential. Anyhow, i just wanted to know whether mixing general popular dance/club tunes which are 3-4 miutes long, are harder to mix than say trance which is 6-8 minutes long. I would imagine Trance and Progressive House is very very similar structure... i will try to get the tunes you have in the video and see if i can do what you did. I mix like , i am not sure how, its really self taught- but i dont know if what i do is right. I dont use the volume sliders, i use the crossfader... and i have a strange way of doing the fading, where i use the volume sliders also to assist in volume control. Not sure if i have asked 1 question here , but probably many different , apprecate whoever can reply - thanks.
If you run out of time while mixing house, then you should reconsider being a DJ :D But usually when you miss the last mixpoint, then just let the tune finish and play the other tune. Sometimes that works as an actual mix.
Seriously! I like your style of mixing bro, but as for me...I can't wait a whole life time to mix in next track..I think is too boring and sluggish for kinda of style of aggressive mixing. Again: Thanks for the mixing tips.
I agree. When doing soulful and deep house sets, I can play minutes of each song, no prob. Once I'm doing HipHop, RnB, Reggae, if the song is on for any more than the first chorus, ITS A WRAP, folks get bored and start to drift. Gotta power mix like crazy. In an hour I can go through like almost 60 songs EASILY. Is exhausting, hahahah
DJ Sure Shot yes is very exhausting but after the party I feel like I did a great job cos I never plan my sets I have like 1Terra of music on my laptop and only read the crowd if I see people get bored I play two more and than change style of music. I never got time 2 talk to bizzyy searching for the next song. I play 6 to 8 hour sets. Wasted every weekend 😴
I play soulful house so sometimes I have to wait until I get a drum pattern to mix out on. I will admit that I am sometimes afraid to mix out of the song when it is peaking.
I agree with u to mix like that I do the same with this type of music. I mostly play Reggaeton Moombhaton Dancehall music and aint gona work like that. U did a great job but next time try lowering your high also to keep is from sounding harsh try it with finest it wil sound smoother
All you critics... I mix filthy dubstep. Give that a shot some time n see how pro you feel. No generic beat to overlap on EVERY song. Gotta get real creative. Like the vids bro, thanks!
great advice its somethiing that is definitely overlooked by a lot and i am just as guilty but yeah its big time help subscribed and am looking forward to more of your videos in the future thanks PEACE
put the brightness down to 1 or 2 on your cdjs when your doing recordings, makes the screens so much more visible and less dazzling! great videos, keep up the good work!
These are great tips, generally far better than most. I think the only issue is that you come across as slightly negative or even arrogant - could be completely unintentional, but that's the thing that could be improved. As far as the tips are concerned though, great. Really nice content.
man i go with the crowd. but it''s mostly that techno dub step twerk shit. good thing for me is that the crowd i play for don't like any of that shit. lol. but good tips none the less if i ever deiced to play with that.
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Is it really such a pain to paste two links of two song in the description??
no need for pitch sliders i see ;p... most music is made of bars that will come in sections ( 4 beats are one bar ...1...2...3...4..) theyll prob come in 8 , 16 , 32 section etc.... youl prob be able to hear a new stab , sound , vocal or something get added or taken away at the point throughout your tracks . as u get to know your songs youl get used to if the a 12 bar or 24 before the drop and if they are very busy with lots of melodies and sounds in the middle section etc.....what ya do is slot ya nice next tune that got a 16 bar into before the drop into one that got around that in the section after its done it main bit everyones loved it and ya wanna hit em with the next drop befor things cool .... as the song your done with is playing its bit leading up to the second little break before the end section your new tune will be building up to its first break in the same sort of manner . one may lose a sound like a voice or bass note or gain a string or lead as the build up or deconstruct...... either way where you have chosen places that arent too busy (or chosen a nice simple dub to blend in to that tune with lots of melodies and just wont shut up so mix dont go OTT and sound awefull ) it will sound right like they are changing just right for each other and where you know its a 16 bar section (ish) on both they will go out and drop in at the same time like clockwork so instead of the 2nd break of ya first trackthey just got dropped into the new tracks first big drop etc and it all just sounded like it was ment to..I WROTE THAT AS retarded andd simply as i could for a begginer , im sorry , after a few years u will litterally shape the songs and frequencies to do and go in as you please like a god , it just takes real practise in the hardest most rubbish club and sound systems to make u ready for dam right anything and still sound good lolremember not all are like this musics diverse that why its wicked but basically for a learning routine find some basin generic tunes watch the busy sections too much is too much sounds bad , if its missing a bass give it one with a dub next track.... if its a dub and you got a track where she sing nice in the intro and you know whats coming when ya hear the tune the fit it in next track over that dub that playing. blends together and youl be safe hopefully. if not just keep trying again n again trial n error . its the way16 bars intro .....8bars break....... 16 bars middle..... 8 bars 2nd break........16 bars outro etc .......... slot em together , even edit how many bars on serato rekordbox and make the songs fit lol .. times have changed there ;p
Was this a really kickass video? I say, "YOU BeTCHA eH? thanks for the share, looking forward to more upcoming brillance... d:-)-~ P.S. What's in the coffee by the way?
I'm sorry but if a DJ waits until the end of the other track all the time, that DJ is tracklisting NOT DJ-ing. Yes sometimes letting the old track fade is a cool effect, is in fact a cool effect if you want to jump a few keys ahead, but bro, those DJs who you say are not EQ-ing next racks in, using the beats of another song on the other, or melodies on top of beat-oriented songs etc. layering even sometimes more than one track at the same time, they are not DJ-ing.
Woah there haws. If the people are loving the sound, you're DJing. You serve the people - not yourself, and not other DJs. As DJ Jazzy Jeff said, "Who gives a shit - just play good music"
Ya I beg to differ. Firstly, my opinion reflects on what this guys is saying already. Second, a good selector who doesn't have technique never makes it to the world stage. Most importantly, A DJ is not serving anyone; he/she is the artist, she or he has the power. You either like the art or don't. It's completely subjective.
thats real , real djs who feel it are artists. somethings different . and its something you cant tach or learn , ive seen a million technical wizards who are literraly so clever and skilled its just degree level , but they absolutely just cannot do thing like someone whos got that artistic side, expressing shit coming up with something original , putting feelings out thru out , its crazy , if its off key and not supposed to work that way on paper but it sounds good and your hooked hearing it . chances are it came from the heart. not a sync button and a sample pack lol
What exactly is djing? The origins of “djing” came from radio disc jockeys that, let a song finish and play the next song. So there is that. I do believe that djaying has become for some an art form. Artists take different approaches to their own artistic expression. Sure you can use science and theory in your practice but there also has to be freedom of expression. This video takes a certain approach that may work for some but not for all. We can’t just put everyone in a box and say this is how you should do it. Where is the art in that. So to say something is not djing, maybe elaborate on your personal idea of djing, if you are saying something is not djing.
A J well i think what I said applies mainly to dancefloor djing and when you really want to lead a crowd and layering it does help with expression depending on how you have connected with the songs. I do take a different approach in my radioshow. Also the point of digital is also to exploit these abilities that come with it.
Both you and James Zabiela are the DJs I learned the most from. Greetings from Poland. Mining Engineer by day. DJ at night :)
Amazing! Thanks for watching! Greetings from Toronto.
@@SoundofArman Thank you for the work you do for us. I visited your amazing city in 2016 on the way to Sudbury, to the world championships in mine rescue in which I participated. Beautiful memories...
I don't think one should be following these tips. There is no right or wrong, obviously, but there are mistakes and I think there are quite a few of them made here.
First thing: a dj can and should learn how to create tension even if he mixes in late by using cuts and creating fake drops. When you do b2b with someone you don't have the luxury of controlling how much of the track is left to you. Some djs play nice and have shorter mixes but some actually take their time and give you the last 3 minutes of a track when they hand off the headphones and decks to you. So if you need more time because you want to mix in early you can kiss bye bye enjoying a b2b set. And those are actually the most fun to play. Also, in a club situation you will rarely have enough time to plan stuff. There is loud noise, pretty girls coming to talk to you or people who just want to talk to you, there's alcohol and whatnot involved. If you are disconnected from that because you need to take time and mix in early you lost 80% of the fun of being a dj and you're just beating yourself. Put yourself in uncomfortable situations, learn how to exit nicely from them and that will make you a better dj than these geeks on youtube teaching you how to perform robot moves on the mixer.
Secondly: I noticed in both of your scenarios that you lost energy in the low ends when transitioning the tracks. It's not a good idea to do those full mid and low cuts as the highs will sound too washed out and metallic when you bring them in. Also, changes in the low ends are very noticeable on big sound systems. Small mistakes on small sound systems sound very dramatic on big ones. Know that there is a connection between the frequencies and bringing in more highs can actually enhance some mid frequencies and low frequencies on the other track. Or worse, it can actually decrease them. There is no written rule on how a mix should be made but one thing is certain: the more you cut in the EQ the more work you have to do on the mixer and the more noticeable the changes in frequencies are not to mention that every cut in EQ you make alters the output volume of the track. A pro mix is learning how to maintain constant output volume while the frequencies blend in nicely and one song transitions to another. I cannot stress out how much it matters to maintain a constant volume, that is what is going to set you apart from the "djs" (notice the quotes) who use a technique they picked up in a youtube video and the ones who actually use their ears and develop their djing style.
With that being said I would say that if one wants to become a dj start by practicing at home for nights and days. Forget about traktor, serato and other shit software. Buy the cheapest CDJs that support rekordbox, buy a cheap 2 channel mixer and learn the basics. Learn how to use your ears and the EQ, record your practice sessions, listen to them over and over and be your own worst critic. And most importantly: don't hurry up to be on that stage, don't kill it for the rest of us, djs who are present in the club and want to have fun ok?
// rant over :)
Lol Rekordbox is a shit software. Which is why Pioneer forces you to use it on all their overpriced mp3 players.
An actual valuable comment on UA-cam. I've now seen it all ⚡🤘
Totally agree with ya
If you think 80% of the fun of djing is socializing while you’re djing, it’s hard to take anything you say seriously.
You are speaking from experience, and for that I do respect and I believe you. Cheers
disagree that you should always do this... sometimes mixing in late can give a cool effect and re-add interest on the dance floor. if you always mix in early, mixing in late occasionally adds a nice contrast
it can also create a stimulus if you mix like this from my experience however, i do think you should only mix in late acasionly sow that a dynamic flo is kept throughout any progressive mix which creates a journey for the listener.
Imperfections add a touch that no perfect synced beat can replicate. But I get what he talks about starting off so late in the song to start the mix.
no need for pitch sliders i see ;p... most music is made of bars that will come in sections ( 4 beats are one bar ...1...2...3...4..) theyll prob come in 8 , 16 , 32 section etc.... youl prob be able to hear a new stab , sound , vocal or something get added or taken away at the point throughout your tracks . as u get to know your songs youl get used to if the a 12 bar or 24 before the drop and if they are very busy with lots of melodies and sounds in the middle section etc.....what ya do is slot ya nice next tune that got a 16 bar into before the drop into one that got around that in the section after its done it main bit everyones loved it and ya wanna hit em with the next drop befor things cool ....
as the song your done with is playing its bit leading up to the second little break before the end section your new tune will be building up to its first break in the same sort of manner . one may lose a sound like a voice or bass note or gain a string or lead as the build up or deconstruct...... either way where you have chosen places that arent too busy (or chosen a nice simple dub to blend in to that tune with lots of melodies and just wont shut up so mix dont go OTT and sound awefull ) it will sound right like they are changing just right for each other and where you know its a 16 bar section (ish) on both they will go out and drop in at the same time like clockwork so instead of the 2nd break of ya first trackthey just got dropped into the new tracks first big drop etc and it all just sounded like it was ment to..
I WROTE THAT AS retarded andd simply as i could for a begginer , im sorry , after a few years u will litterally shape the songs and frequencies to do and go in as you please like a god , it just takes real practise in the hardest most rubbish club and sound systems to make u ready for dam right anything and still sound good lol
remember not all are like this musics diverse that why its wicked but basically for a learning routine find some basin generic tunes watch the busy sections too much is too much sounds bad , if its missing a bass give it one with a dub next track.... if its a dub and you got a track where she sing nice in the intro and you know whats coming when ya hear the tune the fit it in next track over that dub that playing. blends together and youl be safe hopefully. if not just keep trying again n again trial n error . its the way
16 bars 8bars 16 bars 8 bars 16 barsintro ... break .... middle..... 2nd break ... outro
slot em together , even edit how many bars on serato rekordbox and make the songs fit lol .. times have changed there ;p
To answer your question where the vinyl are... they are home at my place. I just love my pair of technics sl1210mk2 but my mixing skills (and other dj-skills) are crap, but at least I try, and I am doing it the hard way by playing on vinyl. Have a nice day.
It depends I would say. But guys if someone doesn't feel when it's the right time to do things on a set... he shouldn't be a dj!
Great video. This technique works great for progressive, deep, trance, techno, and tech house where you will find melodies and sounds that work well together (in key) and don't clash. Vocal house, soulful, afro, etc. you will need to wait until the very end in some cases (about 1:30-1:00 min) to mix in because you don't want vocals to clash or have too much going on when you bring in another track with a lot of elements. also, I did see a comment where coming in a little late to give new "energy" to the room is great too. every mix is different, every DJ has their own style so just have fun with it. keep the crowd guessing is always the fun part. Good Job!!
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The key is to always listen to the tracks once you purchase them. I purchase 10 to 15 tracks twice a week and listen to all of them before I select them for a set. It allows you to know exactly where to bring in another track.
Know your music
There are people who buy music without listening to them before buying? :D
As a beginner, you have no idea how long I've waited to see how this is done. It may seem basic but a to a new dj , these things are often difficult to learn and find hiw to do. I still ha e lots of questions but this was super helpful so thank you!!
That is where you extend your transitions into mashed up, original, unique ones.. The outro of any given tracks gives headroom for your own creativity instead of just doing the typical transition-to-the-next-track type of set..
friendly critique: get to the point :) as in faster
omg yes
Kinda funny for a video on not taking too long to mix out. I appreciate the info!
I prefer to switch it up! There are times I would mix in late and there are times I will mix in after the second breakdown. I notice most NYC House DJs allow 2 tracks to play together. That's cool. It's your preference and how to music speak to you when you are playing. What you should not do is allow a track to run out of melody before you bring the other track in.
Gotta be honest you can’t really do anyone thing every track is different so really just having fun with it is the key the minute you create a formula to mixing is the minute it just becomes predictable and boring
There is no 'always do it like this' in mixing, that's bullshit. Some tracks bang straight into each other, sure. But then there are some that need the break. Some you wait for the break down to mix, others you might even just use the build up and then substitute the drop. The name of the game is great track selection (of course), variety in those tracks and different transitions. If you just bang tracks into each other for an hour and they are all perfectly key matched phrase into phrase it'll start sounding boring as bat shit really fast. You seriously cant get hung up on key matching, especially if you aim to play to a crowd for an hour or more. Some tracks are great friends and you can bounce them off each other beautifully, some tracks don't get along but taking that contrast and putting it in the right place can be the difference between a good set and an amazing one.
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@@lee0399 most welcome. Check out my Soundcloud (search DJ Ed Melbourne) to hear me playing my philosophy live at venues
I really get what he wants to say. Starting from the point that youre a beginner in djing, you can feel intimidated by all the stuff you have to do in the right order, you don’t want to make any mistakes in beatmatching and mixing. It can easily happen that youre too busy first and miss the right point letting the new track fade in. Of course you can also make a good transition with a very late fade in, but what I can say as a passionate raver and dj beginner, it makes sense (or at least I prefer this) to give the audience that kind of break rather at the end part of the dj set. I really love to dance all the way through a dj set. I kinda think that this „early mixing“ makes the power of the tracks stay more present. But it also depends on how your set is built up, what feeling you want to transport, . . .
I really like the way you describe your techniques and it definetely makes it easier for me to understand how all this works. It may not be the best for everyone, but for Techno I must say, it works very well. Even though you take a lot of time in your videos just to talk without showing any EQs, its a good tutorial for me. Appreciate that, thanks.
I do agree with Arman on that. I am a House DJ so I do give myself on adv 2min before I bring in another track. That is not set in stone for I notice difference DJ's have difference ways of bring in tracks. Like most of the people on the comments agree, there is no right or wrong way but if you are starting out, I would use Arman's method til you feel comfortable in bringing in tracks earlier.
My brother excellent! I've been having some trouble with mixing to slowly for a while this totally makes the difference!! Greatly appreciated!!!
Yes! I have that recorder and have been thinking about using it to recording mixes or custom made remixes, redrums and mashes. So happy you confirmed my idea.
Yes! I've been looking for something like this all over, thank you!
Wow, I mix mostly hip hop & r&b, this video applies to all of us, I had to put my head down because you are absolutely right, no matter what platform or genre of music you don’t want too much instrumentals going on between your mix. Thank you for this video.
I agree with him it may sound good for the DJ to mix late because it is easier to EQ when there is not much colliding stuff. Dancers notice energy leaks and you will see the floor emptying very fast. Melodic techno and Deep house tracks need more energy regulating while mixing. Hardcore, trance psy and stuff like that tend to keep their energy levels very long so you can run them longer. But I that hi-hats tend to add to the energy and they are most of the time active on hi-energy parts. And they do not go very long. Listen to your songs when hi hats cease you feel it that the energy is gone.
I use a dab of make-up under my eyes. i look younger and not tired looking. Keep up the Great Work. 70 year old d.j. discOworm
Got to be honest this video is very misleading, it’s not about how long you have left to mix out it’s about knowing the structure of your track and set, I Mix hardstyle psytrance and hardtechno and trust me with 2 minutes left your still in full swing of the track mixing out there will sound absolutely shit. This is where bass swaps come very handy count your bars correct then bass swap and it sounds amazing 😉
AirGunHuntersTV your first problem is that you play hard style
@@Steve_T14 perfect response
I agree with both the creator of the vid and you, but all depends mostly on genre and song especially, I mix from dark to industrial techno too
@@Steve_T14 what's wrong with it?
Adornation Music it’s shit
@Arman That's very very insightful and very timely as I was wondering if mixing in when there was minutes wasn't over the top. Thank you mate!
Mixing in late is why I LOVE reloop. Saved my hide a bunch.
honestly the first way "wrong way" you showed sounded nice, so idk :/
the "right way" sounded nice too but I think both ways are equally good in their own way
no on point fella. also could not not keep watching you sip your tea or coffe so loud.
Yeah finish your beverage or do it between takes its annoying.
I love how you touch the knobs and don’t do NADA
The way I solve the problem of not knowing which song to pick when it's almost time is use mini tracklists for parts of the mix and build my tracklist as I go, adding and removing tracks as I see fit, using the side list in Virtual DJ. I know this can be hard with CDJ's or vinyl, and I and others are spoiled with VDJ, but this can be done in your head, or in a folder in your music files for mini tracklists or songs that you know go well together.
Yeah, I don't mix _at all,_ nor do I have any grasp of music theory, but even I could hear a notable difference between the two examples. I _loved_ how it sounded when you did it the "right way". The first time was just... flat and annoyingly repetitive.
Great advice and video. I've djd for over 25 years and underground music so have always used long transitions. Its how I learnt in the 90s here in the UK. So your video is spot on and new djs should take a lot from it.
From an old jock that's impressive...
But with these tracks having the same bpm from start to finish it's not so hard...
Would be interesting trying this with some 70s or 80s dance.... esp when the bpm is up one min down the next.. THAT TAKES REAL SKILL..... infact I'd be seriously impressed by ANYONE who can do this..... it's the ultimate test of any DJ.... try it it's like trying to build a house on quicksand, esp as bpm KEEPS JUMPING ABOUT.
But like I said from the outset good piece of work, but what I've suggested will test any jock....
Mix on the break. Now if you are playing old school music a quick mix will be better.
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Great tutorial, this answered my question about a good average time to mix out of your track!
Beautiful
Thanks, Arman, a great instructional video, as always.
we need more videos sir!
smooth indeed. I guess it's all a matter of application and genre preference.
Hey arman......Could you please make a video where you can know how to differentiate between different genre of music....Will be a gr8 help if you make a video of it!!!
aka love the music you play. Know it front to back 👍
sometimes i use the end part of the song. instead of using the fader im letting the track fade by itself 😎 it sound great sometimes when the other track is getting louder👌
thats what I been doing but It seems too repetitive to me
Keep pushing the channel fader up!!! 😂😂😂
Very helpful, I used to wait until 30 seconds before bringing in a new track and although it's a matter of style and preference, I did enjoy your video!
I like that incense burner lol...good video when i mix i use the waveform usually let trax play at least 3 to 4 min before mixing
Thank you for sharing your knowledge
This technique works for house & most EDM, but it will not necessarily work for mixing Top 40 & Jimmy Buffett. Generally, it's easier to mix house EDM compared to shorter tracks with vocals throughout (Top 40 / Country / Oldies, etc). Great vid by OP, but keep in mind that techniques vary by genre & scene. This may be why you don't hear a hip hop dj doing a 2 minute mix.
Who on earth mixes Country?
Excellent video
I gotta comment: you rock. Good info.
When’s your next show in TO?
This Thursday, then Apr. 24 next week!
P.S.S. Always USE our ears, ELEVaTE Practice, I love the Pie Chart SORTA Thingie :)
Hi Armin, is it possible that certain genres are harder to mix than others?
I am no professional, just really passionate about mixing and how it sounds - full on in 2006 -> when i used to listen to alot of mix sets.
Now i do not have a demanding job so i am trying to set up and use my DJ gear when i can.
I have been fidling with old tracks i have and new tracks and i have been trying to re-create pieces of sets i made almost 7-10 years ago.
At the same time, i dont know if i can really mix well, but i belive i have the potential.
Anyhow, i just wanted to know whether mixing general popular dance/club tunes which are 3-4 miutes long, are harder to mix than say trance which is 6-8 minutes long.
I would imagine Trance and Progressive House is very very similar structure... i will try to get the tunes you have in the video and see if i can do what you did.
I mix like , i am not sure how, its really self taught- but i dont know if what i do is right.
I dont use the volume sliders, i use the crossfader... and i have a strange way of doing the fading, where i use the volume sliders also to assist in volume control.
Not sure if i have asked 1 question here , but probably many different , apprecate whoever can reply - thanks.
If you run out of time while mixing house, then you should reconsider being a DJ :D But usually when you miss the last mixpoint, then just let the tune finish and play the other tune. Sometimes that works as an actual mix.
Or just hit a loop in the filler outro section - simple.
When you have 2 músic with vocals is better mix in the end of Song, but when not you can do What you want.
OMG I love your Videos they are so helpful.
Keep Going
great vid thanks
Seriously! I like your style of mixing bro, but as for me...I can't wait a whole life time to mix in next track..I think is too boring and sluggish for kinda of style of aggressive mixing. Again: Thanks for the mixing tips.
You have to mix quick and drop song after song like that cuz now a days you have people that listens not longer that 45 second.
attention deficit people...
Trance/Progressive sets would beg to differ lol
Yes your right about that one 45sec hahah. But this music is more like chill out not to get people go crazy sunset Ibiza.
I agree. When doing soulful and deep house sets, I can play minutes of each song, no prob. Once I'm doing HipHop, RnB, Reggae, if the song is on for any more than the first chorus, ITS A WRAP, folks get bored and start to drift. Gotta power mix like crazy. In an hour I can go through like almost 60 songs EASILY. Is exhausting, hahahah
DJ Sure Shot yes is very exhausting but after the party I feel like I did a great job cos I never plan my sets I have like 1Terra of music on my laptop and only read the crowd if I see people get bored I play two more and than change style of music. I never got time 2 talk to bizzyy searching for the next song. I play 6 to 8 hour sets.
Wasted every weekend 😴
you have exact same taste in musics as i do
Coffee RULES>> Great Video Bro
I play soulful house so sometimes I have to wait until I get a drum pattern to mix out on. I will admit that I am sometimes afraid to mix out of the song when it is peaking.
Then start that song at it's peak.
Great Tips! What DJ mixer setup is that how much did it cost? (Only the mixers)
That's Pioneer
Pioneer is the standard. The way Technics the standard for turntable s
It's a shame dj is playing euro garbage. Not Real House
Kelly Shaeffer i know wich brand but wich model
I agree with u to mix like that I do the same with this type of music. I mostly play Reggaeton Moombhaton Dancehall music and aint gona work like that.
U did a great job but next time try lowering your high also to keep is from sounding harsh try it with finest it wil sound smoother
Does anyone know any good record labels for these type of songs?
All you critics... I mix filthy dubstep. Give that a shot some time n see how pro you feel. No generic beat to overlap on EVERY song. Gotta get real creative.
Like the vids bro, thanks!
Gorgonzilla Dubstep dubstep?🤢
great tutorial man! Just subscribed to your channel here and on Soundcloud!
great advice its somethiing that is definitely overlooked by a lot and i am just as guilty but yeah its big time help subscribed and am looking forward to more of your videos in the future thanks PEACE
Beautiful. Do you also offer dj workshops?
Do you mean in person, or online? I have done in person one on one teaching, but not group workshops.
Key Magnets.... Fuckin great idea !
put the brightness down to 1 or 2 on your cdjs when your doing recordings, makes the screens so much more visible and less dazzling! great videos, keep up the good work!
Just use your HP filter instead of messing with the EQ
Makes sense
I appreciate this video
Learning a Lot buddy...Thanks😋
These are great tips, generally far better than most. I think the only issue is that you come across as slightly negative or even arrogant - could be completely unintentional, but that's the thing that could be improved.
As far as the tips are concerned though, great. Really nice content.
NICE!
nice really good
Mixing not so important i mean if you r a dj so...important to make crowd happy and make them dance ...
Thanks!
YO! I appreciate this so much!!!
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Try mixing other genres... This is the easy kind
A Lot Later yes
Hey clearly said what type of music this is great for.
@Eyewokeness News wtf?? Nobody listens to that shit
man i go with the crowd. but it''s mostly that techno dub step twerk shit. good thing for me is that the crowd i play for don't like any of that shit. lol. but good tips none the less if i ever deiced to play with that.
Is it really such a pain to paste two links of two song in the description??
Brah it's almost 6 am in Texas what is up???
Thank you!
@soundofarman does the second track need to be beat matched before added in?
Yes!
real dj's dont suck from the cup of coffee: they just drink
no need for pitch sliders i see ;p... most music is made of bars that will come in sections ( 4 beats are one bar ...1...2...3...4..) theyll prob come in 8 , 16 , 32 section etc.... youl prob be able to hear a new stab , sound , vocal or something get added or taken away at the point throughout your tracks . as u get to know your songs youl get used to if the a 12 bar or 24 before the drop and if they are very busy with lots of melodies and sounds in the middle section etc.....what ya do is slot ya nice next tune that got a 16 bar into before the drop into one that got around that in the section after its done it main bit everyones loved it and ya wanna hit em with the next drop befor things cool .... as the song your done with is playing its bit leading up to the second little break before the end section your new tune will be building up to its first break in the same sort of manner . one may lose a sound like a voice or bass note or gain a string or lead as the build up or deconstruct...... either way where you have chosen places that arent too busy (or chosen a nice simple dub to blend in to that tune with lots of melodies and just wont shut up so mix dont go OTT and sound awefull ) it will sound right like they are changing just right for each other and where you know its a 16 bar section (ish) on both they will go out and drop in at the same time like clockwork so instead of the 2nd break of ya first trackthey just got dropped into the new tracks first big drop etc and it all just sounded like it was ment to..I WROTE THAT AS retarded andd simply as i could for a begginer , im sorry , after a few years u will litterally shape the songs and frequencies to do and go in as you please like a god , it just takes real practise in the hardest most rubbish club and sound systems to make u ready for dam right anything and still sound good lolremember not all are like this musics diverse that why its wicked but basically for a learning routine find some basin generic tunes watch the busy sections too much is too much sounds bad , if its missing a bass give it one with a dub next track.... if its a dub and you got a track where she sing nice in the intro and you know whats coming when ya hear the tune the fit it in next track over that dub that playing. blends together and youl be safe hopefully. if not just keep trying again n again trial n error . its the way16 bars intro .....8bars break....... 16 bars middle..... 8 bars 2nd break........16 bars outro etc .......... slot em together , even edit how many bars on serato rekordbox and make the songs fit lol .. times have changed there ;p
Thx bro!
Thanks a lot 💯🙌🏽
You must listen to John 00 Fleming a lot,
Was this a really kickass video? I say, "YOU BeTCHA eH? thanks for the share, looking forward to more upcoming brillance... d:-)-~ P.S. What's in the coffee by the way?
Hey guy anybody know GNB steve-fresh very nice check if out on youtube
Ur good Man!
thanks alot
Try that with dubstep
If your a pro or expert dj then you know you mix in the break down .... for house music ...it's about 1m 30s from the track finishing
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I'm sorry but if a DJ waits until the end of the other track all the time, that DJ is tracklisting NOT DJ-ing. Yes sometimes letting the old track fade is a cool effect, is in fact a cool effect if you want to jump a few keys ahead, but bro, those DJs who you say are not EQ-ing next racks in, using the beats of another song on the other, or melodies on top of beat-oriented songs etc. layering even sometimes more than one track at the same time, they are not DJ-ing.
Woah there haws. If the people are loving the sound, you're DJing. You serve the people - not yourself, and not other DJs. As DJ Jazzy Jeff said, "Who gives a shit - just play good music"
Ya I beg to differ. Firstly, my opinion reflects on what this guys is saying already. Second, a good selector who doesn't have technique never makes it to the world stage. Most importantly, A DJ is not serving anyone; he/she is the artist, she or he has the power. You either like the art or don't. It's completely subjective.
thats real , real djs who feel it are artists. somethings different . and its something you cant tach or learn , ive seen a million technical wizards who are literraly so clever and skilled its just degree level , but they absolutely just cannot do thing like someone whos got that artistic side, expressing shit coming up with something original , putting feelings out thru out , its crazy , if its off key and not supposed to work that way on paper but it sounds good and your hooked hearing it . chances are it came from the heart. not a sync button and a sample pack lol
What exactly is djing? The origins of “djing” came from radio disc jockeys that, let a song finish and play the next song. So there is that. I do believe that djaying has become for some an art form. Artists take different approaches to their own artistic expression. Sure you can use science and theory in your practice but there also has to be freedom of expression. This video takes a certain approach that may work for some but not for all. We can’t just put everyone in a box and say this is how you should do it. Where is the art in that. So to say something is not djing, maybe elaborate on your personal idea of djing, if you are saying something is not djing.
A J well i think what I said applies mainly to dancefloor djing and when you really want to lead a crowd and layering it does help with expression depending on how you have connected with the songs. I do take a different approach in my radioshow. Also the point of digital is also to exploit these abilities that come with it.
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Fucking coffee!
sorry but last indos is in G minor
"basically all the forms of underground electronic music" smfh
simon laporte haha this got to me too
Yeah... I kinda chuckled at that one too.
Hes right. What is wrong with that assumption? Not underground electronic music get frikkin video clips.
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