On the loop save, you can take off the sync so it won't catch the kick or the snare, you can catch what ever sound you like. Then use that sound as an instrument in the mix. Using FX, tempo change, the combinations are endless to a sound you're creating to use in your mix
Worth adding a trick to the mix -- lean into the tension that's been created by the supposed-trainwreck, and concurrently turn up Delay and a Hi-Pass Filter. Depending on the texture of the filter, it'll end up sounding like a warp-out, and let the listener settle into the new track.
could always commit to the mix being slightly off by making it even more out of time until it comes back around and sounds in time again and you get that kick kick clap clap kick kick clap clap kind of vibe if that makes sense
You would still have to pull out of the mix.because the music would be out of phase and changing at different times.unless I’ve missed the point you’re making
I loved this. I'm an amateur & have avoided using the FX on my prime 4 because I've never understood how & there's just so many options... This video has given me something to play with; so thank you!
Good video , There are many ways. old vinyl technique with the cross fader, you would create a Rhthym flow pattern on the Hi Hats with quick fades in tempo off beat , while adjusting the pitch by ear or move the platter so you can bring the mix back in very quick and seamless all the listener heard was a cool effect on the hi hats and the best thing is you can do this on any mixer this technique was popular in vinyl days of Hard House, UK Garage, Jungle , Happy Hardcore , to learn how to mix fast or adjust fast turn off master tempo get to know the pitch more by ear this gives you the vinyl mixing technique and can add bit of edge to a mix . 👍
I normally just turn the power off on the mixer and look at the guy next to me.... "There's not a problem I can't fix, because I can do it in the mix..."
I would love to see a freestyle mix. How to pick tracks on the fly, for example say I load a USB with random tracks in it and how to make the mix flow, plus a continuation of this tip. Lets say you just download some tracks on the fly, never heard of them before. How to take that set, and rock a crowd. As a DJ myself, I have been in that position more than many times, It would be really interesting to see how you handle that. Curious : )
My Tipps for mixing tracks you dont know: Use the Headphones and skip quick trough the track to check if it fits to your running track. if on cdj's: make use of key information and chose tracks that fit harmonically. learn to interpret the waveform and visually see what might happen in a track even if you never heard that track before. Timing is key - dance music mostly allways follow patterns (16 or 32 Bars before a major change) , mix in these patterns so you dont mess up these patterns and confuse the people on the dancefloor. So instead of starting the new track 12 Bars after the first track had his break, wait for the 16th Bar to finish. It's also okay to let a track mostly finish until you mix in the next track, if necessary and your tracks doesn't fit in key just wait until your first track plays it's last drum part until you mix in the other on. Most important: Stay calm and listen.
I do alot of harmonic mixing most of the times with tracks I don't know. I'll sometimes quickly listen through a track im planning on mixing next to make sure the mood is right for the moment. I also got to the point I can look at a waveform and tell myself I can skip parts of a n intro or go straight to the first verse of the song.
Guest DJ In My Mind: W&W if you can! Otherwise, more DJ tips. How to control key changes and if you wanted to make a kick, lead/track in a different key would you go up/down one or to make it sound right would it be a whole octave? Can that be done with DJ equipment? I guess for example David Guetta’s & Morten’s Impossible near the end of the first drop.
Match up your kick drum beats. on current track start to ease off the bass. On the new track intro use no bass. Timing is important. On new track start to intro the bass while on the first track continue to fade out the bass. On the new track hopefully let the vocal come in like a background and fade it in. Continue to fade out track one and Fade in track two. You can sometimes end the fade out with a delay applied at the end. It takes time to master. Just have fun. Dont stress. You here mistakes from the name brand Dj's all the time. Just dont rush or force the mix. Also get a few Pieces of music handy that you can use for these situations. Sort of a go to. Good luck. I've been spinning since 79'. Vinyl. Mix by ear and feeling. BPM counters are not accurate.
So I’m looking for tips to dj. I recently invited myself to dj “play music” for a 90s theme party. I got the ddj 200 and now I’m moving to the ddj sb3.. I always played a lot of music and collected a bunch of songs through out my life. I’m watching videos of tutorials and I came across your channel and man let me tell you. I just thought you were just another dj teaching rookie techniques till I saw your name. Man!! Just want to say I had lots of fun back in the days playing your music with my friends and that jam you did called “Need your loving” stayed on repeat ver since I heard it and still play that shit when I feel like playing something dope to listen to. Thank you for that🙏. And also for the tips they are great. I have about a month to learn so ima keep watching your new and older videos thank you.
My request for the next vlog would be a Producer/DJ Q&A... my question would be: what's your advice for producers who are ready to start to working with vocalists? Any advice for finding collabs? Best way to approach a vocalist? Tips for working with them?
Thank You Master! Hahahaha! I love my Prime 4! U kinda help me with making the final decision to get it 2 months ago...almost got the XDJ-XZ, but went with Denon and so happy I did! So much to learn though coming from 1200's and being late to the Full Digital. The Prime 4 is so Amazing! TIDAL is a must with the 3 month free trial out the box...
Practice Practice Practice. You will feel when its done correctly. Record your sets and play them back to understand what your doing. Builds confidence.
Usually stay away from these videos as I normally think its different DJ gear so applies differently but it actually doesn't. Have binged watch quite a few now, love the scratching one. Would love to see how you do that pitch trick like at Tomorrowland 2011. Salute
See I don’t mind this dj, because you can tell he’s ego free, I can’t take learning from a full of themselves hyped up djs, this dude is like what it says on the tin..and true to his name..
how do I setup my software, so that I can use than loop in and cue trick? mine goes straight to hot cue number 1 or last used hot cue, and not loop in point. Using vdj
How do you balance your outputs using the mixer only? (Trim, Low/mid/high, filters etc.) This is to find out more on how to maintain the consistency of a set, sound wise.
This is really for beginners! By the way ,to do it better you must practice a lot and learn for your mistakes If you practice with random playlist, at some point you will get confidence to mix any music nice and smooth
@@P4boot I live in Perth, Australia. We are lucky to be one of the most isolated cities in the world and our government is very efficient with handling outbreaks. So have stayed basically covid free. As soon as there is 1 positive case we lockdown for a few days and squash it. So we have no restrictions and venues are open as normal and no masks. We are very lucky and venues are as busy as ever 🙏🏽☺️
yeah, last thing you want is two clashing vocals. there is no real way to cover it up really. you could eq out the mid and high which will get rid of most of the vox, then switch basses as usual. it's going to sound "eh" though, so best to maybe set memory points where vocals start so you can see them and avoid them
@@tuomasleinonen9459 It was very important to do mistakes of Your own . That's how I learnt as well . oldschool djs have more on hands control than new guys . The technology saves them every time .
Another crude one: have an air horn or explosion sample ready and really get that train crash feeling up to a new level - then start afresh with a cool tune
On the loop save, you can take off the sync so it won't catch the kick or the snare, you can catch what ever sound you like. Then use that sound as an instrument in the mix. Using FX, tempo change, the combinations are endless to a sound you're creating to use in your mix
Cool tips, I use the backspin technique with echo already but good to get confirmation from a master 🙏🏾
Worth adding a trick to the mix -- lean into the tension that's been created by the supposed-trainwreck, and concurrently turn up Delay and a Hi-Pass Filter. Depending on the texture of the filter, it'll end up sounding like a warp-out, and let the listener settle into the new track.
Great suggestion. Also in Delay you can change the pitch speed. lol.
What an absolute beautiful piece of hardware. *Laidback Luke* is definitely inspiring me to get on the Denon DJ train
could always commit to the mix being slightly off by making it even more out of time until it comes back around and sounds in time again and you get that kick kick clap clap kick kick clap clap kind of vibe if that makes sense
You would still have to pull out of the mix.because the music would be out of phase and changing at different times.unless I’ve missed the point you’re making
11:19 I want to see how you do this on 300 Bpm lol
This is where the phrase "last night a dj saved my life" comes from
I loved this. I'm an amateur & have avoided using the FX on my prime 4 because I've never understood how & there's just so many options... This video has given me something to play with; so thank you!
Always utilise your effects they're very handy for texture, build ups etc
Good video , There are many ways. old vinyl technique with the cross fader, you would create a Rhthym flow pattern on the Hi Hats with quick fades in tempo off beat , while adjusting the pitch by ear or move the platter so you can bring the mix back in very quick and seamless all the listener heard was a cool effect on the hi hats and the best thing is you can do this on any mixer this technique was popular in vinyl days of Hard House, UK Garage, Jungle , Happy Hardcore , to learn how to mix fast or adjust fast turn off master tempo get to know the pitch more by ear this gives you the vinyl mixing technique and can add bit of edge to a mix . 👍
I normally just turn the power off on the mixer and look at the guy next to me....
"There's not a problem I can't fix, because I can do it in the mix..."
I've done all of them at least once albeit sloppily on Pioneer DJ equipment but now I know how to eloquently do it on my prime 4🤷🏾♂️😆👌🏾🔥🤙🏾😜
I would love to see a freestyle mix. How to pick tracks on the fly, for example say I load a USB with random tracks in it and how to make the mix flow, plus a continuation of this tip. Lets say you just download some tracks on the fly, never heard of them before. How to take that set, and rock a crowd.
As a DJ myself, I have been in that position more than many times, It would be really interesting to see how you handle that. Curious : )
My Tipps for mixing tracks you dont know:
Use the Headphones and skip quick trough the track to check if it fits to your running track. if on cdj's: make use of key information and chose tracks that fit harmonically. learn to interpret the waveform and visually see what might happen in a track even if you never heard that track before. Timing is key - dance music mostly allways follow patterns (16 or 32 Bars before a major change) , mix in these patterns so you dont mess up these patterns and confuse the people on the dancefloor. So instead of starting the new track 12 Bars after the first track had his break, wait for the 16th Bar to finish. It's also okay to let a track mostly finish until you mix in the next track, if necessary and your tracks doesn't fit in key just wait until your first track plays it's last drum part until you mix in the other on.
Most important: Stay calm and listen.
I do alot of harmonic mixing most of the times with tracks I don't know. I'll sometimes quickly listen through a track im planning on mixing next to make sure the mood is right for the moment. I also got to the point I can look at a waveform and tell myself I can skip parts of a n intro or go straight to the first verse of the song.
Now that's the part just like on the CDJ 500ii as the Loop in and Cue 💯💯💯
Love your work. Can i just add.
Dont beat yourself up if the mix goes wrong. Thats ok. Every DJ been there.
Make the next one better
Thanks luke amazing thecniques !
Finally new vlog :) Nice tips Luke :) Wash out is handy too :)
The very first one i little bit do that all the time fade it down, and faded it back up while got it fixed 💯💯💯
Guest DJ In My Mind: W&W if you can! Otherwise, more DJ tips. How to control key changes and if you wanted to make a kick, lead/track in a different key would you go up/down one or to make it sound right would it be a whole octave? Can that be done with DJ equipment? I guess for example David Guetta’s & Morten’s Impossible near the end of the first drop.
Match up your kick drum beats. on current track start to ease off the bass. On the new track intro use no bass. Timing is important. On new track start to intro the bass while on the first track continue to fade out the bass. On the new track hopefully let the vocal come in like a background and fade it in. Continue to fade out track one and Fade in track two. You can sometimes end the fade out with a delay applied at the end. It takes time to master. Just have fun. Dont stress. You here mistakes from the name brand Dj's all the time. Just dont rush or force the mix.
Also get a few Pieces of music handy that you can use for these situations. Sort of a go to. Good luck.
I've been spinning since 79'. Vinyl. Mix by ear and feeling. BPM counters are not accurate.
Love that you are showing this on a Prime 4!
Thank you for your great information 👍🇨🇴🇵🇭
So I’m looking for tips to dj. I recently invited myself to dj “play music” for a 90s theme party. I got the ddj 200 and now I’m moving to the ddj sb3.. I always played a lot of music and collected a bunch of songs through out my life. I’m watching videos of tutorials and I came across your channel and man let me tell you. I just thought you were just another dj teaching rookie techniques till I saw your name. Man!! Just want to say I had lots of fun back in the days playing your music with my friends and that jam you did called “Need your loving” stayed on repeat ver since I heard it and still play that shit when I feel like playing something dope to listen to. Thank you for that🙏. And also for the tips they are great. I have about a month to learn so ima keep watching your new and older videos thank you.
My request for the next vlog would be a Producer/DJ Q&A... my question would be: what's your advice for producers who are ready to start to working with vocalists? Any advice for finding collabs? Best way to approach a vocalist? Tips for working with them?
So cool! DJ tips from LL!
So helpful! Definitely gonna use your advices in my next mix!
Love your controler wish i had one like that
HI , IM A NEW DJ AND LOVE YOUR TIPS THANKS🙂
Thank You Master! Hahahaha! I love my Prime 4! U kinda help me with making the final decision to get it 2 months ago...almost got the XDJ-XZ, but went with Denon and so happy I did! So much to learn though coming from 1200's and being late to the Full Digital. The Prime 4 is so Amazing! TIDAL is a must with the 3 month free trial out the box...
Thank you i appreciate the videos
Thank you man i love you!!!
these are helpful ! just started learning .one of my fav djs !! first listened to you in HS when you did a bbc essentials mix . this is awesome !!
Wow! The amount of ways to get away from the bad mix is probably gonna make me intentionally SCREW up the mix xD
😂
Practice Practice Practice. You will feel when its done correctly.
Record your sets and play them back to understand what your doing. Builds confidence.
@@leonaddison9823 that recording tip's gr8 man! Thanks
Good seeing you again Laidback Luke!!! The OG making content for the future DJs and producers!!!
Men you are the best I using you technique it’s work bro thank you bro 😎
Love Laid Back Luke’s channel.
thank you for. cool tips.
Hey L.L keep up the good work. I spanked a load of cash on a Prime 4.. love it an loving your tips. Keep them coming as they are helping me!
Usually stay away from these videos as I normally think its different DJ gear so applies differently but it actually doesn't. Have binged watch quite a few now, love the scratching one. Would love to see how you do that pitch trick like at Tomorrowland 2011. Salute
Ahh Lukes Pitch Play technique. You can actually do that in serato with the Pitch'n'time pack, its quite easy and effective.
@@dj_paultuk7052 Im on Rekordbox im afraid 🙁
cant wait to see you live again Laidback, always a dope set!!!
All these videos are so sick, thank you Luke!
Great professional video man!
I use all of them except 2… and the one i use the most often is the loop and fade.
Rogan listeners: Is there a way to get Luke onto Rogan because of the martial arts connection and the multi-dimensional career connection??
So happy to see you still doing these, when’s the anniversary brotha ? Godbless
What I also recommend is scrathing the song that it's going out and playing with the FXs, helped me a lot on emergency situations hahah (:
Love these DJ Tips vlogs :)
Great tips - love 4 and 5! Will be copping those :)
thanks for these great tips, will try this at home!
This is the first thing I shoul have known before I started DJ-ing. TBH.
7:07 The backspin could have gotten a separate mention. Instead of being lumped up with echo escape.
The good-ol’ backspin on the sl man.
very helpful video
Thank you so much for the tutorial 🙏
Nice Heisa cap!
Most of the time I just cut the song out completely or frantically try to beat match it lmao
👏👏👏
Just press the sync button when you screw up.🤷🏻♂️
Thanks for this Luke! :)
Amazing tips master Luke. 👐
Helpful a lot Thanks
That last mix is nice!!!
Great tutorial Luke!!!👍
You have your denon customized? Cool!
I would like to see Q&A about you and Ashley after you are married :) Or some more personal vlog :)
Oh yeah this would be fun!
Hello 👋. Your cap 🧢 is so beautiful. Tell me from where you buy your caps!? 🤔 I want to get one 1⃣. Thank you 🙏🏻
I love what I'm hearing!!!!
See I don’t mind this dj, because you can tell he’s ego free, I can’t take learning from a full of themselves hyped up djs, this dude is like what it says on the tin..and true to his name..
Denon dj ? Explain why if everyone uses pioneer?
That all in one looks awesome but i only use pioneer due to the industry standard
how do I setup my software, so that I can use than loop in and cue trick? mine goes straight to hot cue number 1 or last used hot cue, and not loop in point. Using vdj
Creating custom acapellas to any bpm
Be cool to see you do this on actual vinyl. How you did it back in the day.
How do you balance your outputs using the mixer only? (Trim, Low/mid/high, filters etc.) This is to find out more on how to maintain the consistency of a set, sound wise.
Hey Luke. Do you find that using earbuds is more comfortable?
Very helpful
Nice tutorial!
Interesting. Love my prime 4
Hows the song called in the Intro ?
What controller is that?
In my mind vlogs
This is really for beginners!
By the way ,to do it better you must practice a lot and learn for your mistakes
If you practice with random playlist, at some point you will get confidence to mix any music nice and smooth
THIS!! nothing has ever helped me more than mixing songs that are completely different
More dj stuf! New «in my mind» video?
Also, i got your course at didigaldjtips🤩
I use all of these except for the short loop, I'm gonna give this ago next time I'm 6 hours in to an 8 hour set and I'm starting to slip 🥴
Omg what event is there???
@@P4boot I live in Perth, Australia. We are lucky to be one of the most isolated cities in the world and our government is very efficient with handling outbreaks. So have stayed basically covid free. As soon as there is 1 positive case we lockdown for a few days and squash it. So we have no restrictions and venues are open as normal and no masks. We are very lucky and venues are as busy as ever 🙏🏽☺️
Nice!!! ♥️
How would these work for vocals? I was doing a livestrem, and I accidentally mixed in two tracks with vocals playing at the same time.
yeah, last thing you want is two clashing vocals. there is no real way to cover it up really. you could eq out the mid and high which will get rid of most of the vox, then switch basses as usual. it's going to sound "eh" though, so best to maybe set memory points where vocals start so you can see them and avoid them
Nice
The best
Just don’t screw it up . Practice as much as You can .
Yes of course its important to prepare and practise. Tho the master part of learning is doing mistakes and overcoming them, in my humble opinion. 😊
@@tuomasleinonen9459 It was very important to do mistakes of Your own . That's how I learnt as well . oldschool djs have more on hands control than new guys . The technology saves them every time .
Why not just fix it with the pitch, all ways worked for me
Be my mentor ☹
Kung fu atlete?
😂😂😂😂 c'amon deejay
👍👍👍
Another crude one: have an air horn or explosion sample ready and really get that train crash feeling up to a new level - then start afresh with a cool tune
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Luke, you are a awesome sound producer. But please, don't doing tutorial's like this 🤪
Nice