How to Beatmatch in 2024 (Complete Guide)
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0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Free Download
0:38 - How to Beatmatch
3:52 - Controller in this Video
4:34 - Where to Buy Equipment
5:14 - Headphone Cue Buttons
6:16 - Songs DJs Use
7:00 - Record Pools
7:29 - Mixing In Beatmatched Music
9:23 - Using the Jogwheel
10:06 - Practice with your Music
10:55 - Advanced Practice
11:52 - "Blind" Practice
12:39 - Analyzing & Beat Grid
14:13 - Beat Sync
14:56 - Knowing Where to Mix
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Bro I love your humility in not being a gatekeeper. I still watch your vids even if it’s covering the basic bc there’s always a new gem to pick up. I try to at least get in 2 hours of practice a day big up to Carlo
Thanks man! Just here to help the DJ world be a better and happier place for everyone :) I'm always learning too!
Completely agree with this sentiment! DJ Carlo is the man!
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Hahaha, well, I'll still have to give her props for being a producer and singer first
Winning comment 😂
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lol really. props to dj carlo for paying attention to trends and knowing the perfect time to drop this video.
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I've DJing for about 1 year now you basically taught me how to DJ thank you DJ Carlo but we need more hip-hop mixes, please....
Sure! I'll get to work on those next!
@@djcarlo thank u so much, keep it up bro
It’s crazy how many DJ’s really can’t beat match. It used to be the single most important skill as a dj. That’s why so many djs hate sync. It allows betas to look good.
But man, when sync messes up on you, it's an absolute train wreck! And this is why, despite the digital age being here and now, I still encourage people to learn the basics. This guide was long LONG overdue haha
Who cares if it makes betas look good? If it's working for them it works for them. DJing isn't some concept where there's "a right way to look good". I do agree DJs should at least know how to beatmatch on the fly, but there's nothing wrong with using sync if a DJ wants to.
That's why I tell everyone who is thinking of becoming a DJ to start with turntables and vinyl, especially in the digital age, to learn beatmatching and the ear for it, it's the 1x1 of DJing. Later you can use the sync Button, please never ever permanently 😉
i'm a proud gatekeeper,, lol honestly never understood why sync became a "must have" for controllers-but like everyone says,, it's here-get used to it -- doesn't mean it should be constantly relied upon-,, if you're putting DJ in front of your name,, or claim to be one-, then yea,, at least take time- learn the Basics, this was dj 101 whether you were a scratcher , open format or house dj,, this was just what Had to be learned initially. using your EARS,, listening, knowing your records etc-,, all key ingredients -- carry on , great post, by the way-,
Hey carlo! Just came back from my 1st ever intl show, I first began djing from your tutorial 2 years ago and from there I began producing my own tracks which has landed me so many cool opportunities and kickstarted my music career. Since you're posting your yearly guide again I'd like to thank you for being the catalyst putting me on this path!
That's amazing! I may have helped kickstart it, but the rest is on you and your hard work! Congratulations!
Thanks again Dj Carlo. Many new Dj’s get frustrated, lose interest and quit because they didn’t get this kinda help to achieve Beat matching. This info is like CPR for DJs. Plz share..
Amen to that brother! We gotta teach the fundamentals and let new generations know!
Thanks @DJCarlos, your way of teaching is the best I have found😊.
I don't have an S at the end of my name! That's someone else bwahahaha, but thank you so much Irving! I'm so glad you loved the new beatmatching video, and hope you found some good new info on it!
oldschool way we used on turn-tables was to use only the pitch control to match the tempo. touching the vinyls would also work, but sometimes you could push the needle to skip and all hell would go lose
Ohhhh, I wouldn't dare push the needle. That's playing with fire hahaha
Thanks to you I have learned a lot before a I got my flx4 !!! Had solid ground of theory and applied this to my mixes… and now I have my first gig coming soon. THANK YOU! ❤
You got this! Congrats on your hustle!! Keep going!
THX you Carlo!!!!
You're very welcome! Hope you learned a few things about beatmatching from the video!
Great video 🙏🏾💯
Thank you so much Zoe! Hope this helped with beatmatching
After getting beat matching mostly down with the BPM visible and just matching the numbers, I recommend covering the numbers and learning to tell if one song is slower/faster than the other by listening. A lot of club gear isnt all that well looked after and sometimes the readout isn't accurate or the pitch fluctuates, so being able to tell by ear helps a lot.
This is really good advice actually! I should have included a bit on this 🤩
It’s also MEGA FUN and really rewarding. I get that not everyone has access to technics and vinyl, so I really recommend this☝️
I am glad I learned beatmatching on vinyl back in the days...
It's still the gold standard for beat matching I'd say. Less folk have turntables now, hence the digital beatmatch guide
Top video Carlo, much needed reminder about learning the skills 🙌
Yes sir! This is the fundamental that everyone needs to know!
Indeed! This is one of the most important aspects of DJing, so it's only apt I explain it
@@djcarlo Ive seen a trend online lately whereby people are actually actively hoping to hear the odd mistake here and there just because it proves the person is involved in the mix... it was bound to happen eventually wasn't it, DJing has always been a performance art as much as anything and it had become slightly soulless where people were just blending music together with the sync button and doing not a lot else.
This is great! Watching always from philippines always connecting :)
Thanks! Keep playing and enjoying!
Thanks dj Carlo❤️❤️❤️
You're very welcome! Hope you learned a few new ideas for beatmatching!
Great content for us beginners! Love your B-roll takes, btw. 🤩
Thanks man! That's what makes these videos super fun!
DJ C, I've been DJing a long time. I started on turntables back in 1987 - started DJing professionally in the early 90's. Beatmatching, comes very natural too me at this point in my DJ career, but I found myself watching this video nonetheless. Just had to tell you that it's a great video and I can see that you're helping so many new DJ's in our industry. Thanks man! This is a fantastic video!
Thanks buddy! So happy you watch my content even though you already have mastered the lesson. A lot of new DJs don’t know their fundamentals so I thought it was the best time to release this especially now when everything is always automated and controlled by robots haha
Same!! Been Djing since 95. Started on rotary knob technics and after a year got myself a pair of 1200mk2’s. I can beat match in my sleep, but I still watched this video. Lol
@@stylepoint1200 OMG! You just brought up a memory... I remember working all Summer to save up for my first pair of Technique 12's while they were in layaway (LOL!). When I finally bought them and opened one up in my Studio apartment (this was in 1988), I literally teared up. It was a very emotional moment. You have one over on me, I never had a chance to mix with Rotary knobs. So cool to be still doing what we love after all these years.
thank you for the tutorial this is really making my son way better. i appreciate this
That’s great! So happy to hear that!! Your son is going to have a lot of fun :)
Great content 💯🙏🏾
I always try to make the best stuff for the channel!
@@djcarlo ur teaching skills it’s on the chain u basically teach me everything thru ur channel thank u again ur work is really appreciated 💯🙏🏾🫡
As a lifelong, dj, vet, who just got a Pioneer set up, your videos are really valuable. Always keep learning!
I'm so glad you think so man(ly)! Will always keep up the good stuff!
Chef's kiss on this one!
Thank you! Really important lessons here
Second 🎉 my idol finally posted smth ❤
I've been posting! Just slowly haha
THANK YOU SO MUCH, FREE GAME
You’re welcome! I hope you learned something new!
I'm early this time. Thank you teacher! ♥️ 🤟🏻
Yes you are! You're very welcome as well! Hope you found the video helpful!
i think the last point briefly mentioned is super important!
when i tried to teach some people the basics of DJing and beatmatching, they got the technical part right.
but for the most part, it was song structure that was the biggest "flaw"
You really have to get a feeling for how i.e. dance music works and what sounds "good" or "clustered"
it can be one beat too much/less that can throw you out of momentum
Yes, absolutely! I've heard some very fire song choice sets ruined by some very bad mix phrasing, with complete disregard for song structure.
its so good
It's very important!
Do you by chance have any videos on how to edit beat grids where bpms slightly change or tracks that are vinyl to mp3? Solid video btw!!
Oof, that's a software limitation! Only Djay Pro has the fluid beat grid from what I know
I wish 21years ago I had people like you and your Team. I learned by the hard way without help and with vinyl...but I don't miss the old times. The new equipment opens big gates of creating my own style. Also the cheaper gear is ok and you don't have to buy Pioneer. I prefer NI with Traktor. But that's just my opinion. Had and sold a lot of gear in 21 years 😂 But I stayed beatmatching by ears... it's like riding a bike and makes mixing more attractive, for me😊
I do miss Traktor. I wish they'd update more often. I'm still a Traktor fan at heart
Galing tlga mag explain, thanks DJ Carlo!
Thank you very much pare!
For sure! Been meaning to make this video for a while na haha
Another Great vid Carlo been djing for 20 year but always learning and helping advancing !
will you be doing a FLX 10 walk around Still using my NI S4 but really want 2 get hang for RB + FLX10
Many thanks bro
I'll think about it! There are a lot of amazing reviews on it as well online from fellow DJs 🥳
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A way to level up beat matching is to slowly drop or raise the tempo of the playing track to halfway in between bpms (if they’re like
That’s an amazing tip! Perhaps I’ll make a video on it! Thanks for the gem!
@@djcarlo no problem! You have to either use sync or adjust both faders simultaneously for it to work also
ooh my ears bled at the start😭😭😭 i literally got shivers 😂😂
Yes! That was the point! That sound is a nightmare!!
@djcarlo exactly , still shuddering thinking about it now! reminds me of my djing when I was 10 😂
The BPM value should be ignored when learning beat matching, it will pay dividends if you ever want to mix vinyl plus some tracks BPM's can fluctuate. The BPM value is used to help select next track within suitable range of the previous or when you want to tempo change your set.
That’s true! Always best to learn by ear!
Next week I will play in front of a lot of people, I'm kinda nervous, not for how I'm gonna play, but more like what music I'm gonna play...
My public ranges from 8 year olds to parents...
Oof, I get those kinds of parties. Just gotta go with the biggest hits, and keep the energy up! Nothing too hard (clubby), just songs that would appease the general, casual listener
@@djcarlo thank you
Nice and GRIMEyyy, just how I like it🥵
I see what you did there
Amazing content. Learnt a lot from your videos. May I know what software were you using in this video? And is it free?
Rekordbox dj! And it’s free. But features are unlocked and work best with a pioneer dj controller or gear
@@djcarlo thanks😊. Would you recommend something for Hercules gear?
Thanks for the great video Carlo, super helpful as always, I've always had a few questions about this for anyone that can answer?
Is the exercise where you mixed without seeing the bpm what vinyl DJs have to do every time, or if rekordbox has gotten the bpm wrong (does this happen?)/the song changes tempo?
My best guess was always that they have to continuously manually spin the jogwheel of the incoming song with one hand, making sure to keep the first beat falling in the right place, whilst adjusting the tempo with the other?
Also when beat matching on CDJs without a laptop, you don't get to see the stacked waveforms/beat grids right, so you'll always need to use headphones?
Yup yup! Mixing on vinyl is a slightly different beast, but its always good to practice without looking at the bpm. And yes, you need to use your headphones ideally
That is pretty much it, but over time your ears can detect the difference in tempo in seconds and you can get most of the way there simply by moving the pitch fader.... you kind of know how much to move it with instinct, then you're just adjusting the platter and pitch fader to fine tune.
Muito bom!!!!!
Obrigado! Hope you learned a few new things about beatmatching in this video
@@djcarloSim, muito didático suas aulas.
Informative vid. I hope it helps a lot of people. Personally though I would have advised to cover up the BPM displays and learn to do it by ear - not all BPM displays are accurate or (sometimes) even function. Once you learn to do it by ear it becomes instinct and you should be able to do it blindfolded at which point you're not relying on the display at all.
Oh, this is a point I missed out on! Good call!
Carlo thanks for the video, but i would like if you could go more in detail, but without you seeing the bpm. I would like to know how to mix by beat matching without seeing bpm and how to move jogwhell to get the right bpm and how do you know to move forward or backwards or how do you know you need to speed up or slow down, basically everytime you show on this video but without you knowing the bpm of both tracks. Im sorry if i went to long but i hope you understand what im trying to ask you. Much love Carlo ❤
This video is the best way to explain how to beat match and still showcase it on a UA-cam video. It's a lot more abstract to do it without the numbers. Best really is already have an idea of the BPM of your track, then try to catch it (that's something I might discuss in a future video)
Nice video bro
Thank you! Hope it helped out with beatmatching! 🥳
Yeah auto sync messes sometimes, when we used belt turntables it was total impossible beat match because it just not holds, then Technics turntables changed everything. Digital revolution was the next big step, at least now you're sure decks will maintain beat so you're only need to match... It's way easier nowadays.
Oh man yeah, I've tried older belt driven turntables, and it was always a nightmare haha. Beatmatching DURING the transition was nerve wracking! But hey, I'm glad technology has come a long enough way too to keep the music in time. Excited to see what else the future holds for us too!
I will still use beatsync to get it perfect though, no reason not to use it. I match it by hand and do the last like .XX with beatmatch for perfection.
That’s true! At least you know the fundamentals!
@@djcarlo Between you and an IRL friend, I've learned a lot! I appreciate your videos a lot.
So I learned how to DJ on Traktor way back in 2013 and I always used the Sync feature. I came from playing the drums and it just made sense to me to always have the beats line up and only have to time the downbeat. At the time, I had no idea there was this whole controversy over using the Sync button haha. Now I have an XDJ-RX3 and I still prefer to use Sync almost all the time. I only deactivate Sync when I know my song fluxes in tempo and I have to make manual adjustments because no matter what the beat grid will flex. I always reserve the right to beatmatch though because even with Sync, the machine doesn't always get it perfectly right. When Sync is on and I adjust the jog wheel the software warns me once that Sync is on and then lets me adjust the speed of the track if I move the jog wheel again. It's great.
That works yo! I encourage folks to learn beatmatching manually as, half the time, they don't have any musical background. You've got drums, so you know how the rhythm works already. But yeah, go to town on sync and enjoy yourself!
When you bring the Tempo Fader down or up, will that not make the next tract too slow or too faster than what people know as it is sometimes?
Is it possible to mix songs that have a huge difference on BPMs i.e. House song to a Jazz song?
That's the point though! It brings something new to people's ears, so it's not like you're just listening to the song off of Spotify. And yes, there are ways to mix songs that jump BPMs! I have a tutorial on that here in the channel. Should be called How to Mix to Anything :)
Hey Dj Carlo, not sure if you have already covered this in the past but what format should I be downloading my tracks from places like Bandcamp? I’ve heard that WAV doesn’t store metadata so is FLAC or AIFF a better option?
P.S. Thank you very much for all you do, it is soo appreciated!!! 🙏🏽
I would go Flac or AIFF. You’re right about Wav! Sometimes I’m lazy, so I just go with mp3s lol
@@djcarlo gotcha, thanks :)
Finally!!!
This is it! Hopefully this will help a lot of newbies :)
nice heramon😊
Thank you hermano!
I mean extended mixes aren’t ONLY available on record pools. Most tracks you hear on Spotify have an extended mix somewhere on the internet
I wouldn't say most, but record pools would be the best way to get them in high quality files for many tracks! They also have extended versions of tracks that don't have extended versions 😅
This is genius
This is the foundation! Let’s go!
Hello, got a question for you, how to beat match high speed 150-160 without constant jog fixing and synk, as controllers show the speed 150,5, but any laptop 150,52 , the difference feels every marching more than 5-10 secs, just to fix the jog ? Or any other hacks you know, guess this topic is interesting
You may need to just adjust bit by bit with the jogwheel. Some tracks are like that
Hello please show how to learn beathmathing by ear. And i love your tutorials.
That’s already included here! Check the cdj demo!
DJ pools aren’t the only place to get long mixes.
But they are my personal preferred source, since the tracks are curated. There are a ton of other places too to get them legally!
I've also noticed that some DJ software can sometimes try to guess the BPM, but do it wrong. I don't really know how to fix this lol.
Rekordbox DJ mostly gets it right! Just depends on the genre!
I like your reply.
I like your comment 🤫
It would be helpful to explain WHY someone should spend time dragging a tempo slider, using cue to preview the beat match, using the jog wheel, etc to do all the steps that beat sync can do for them (ignoring bad beat grids as that is a music prep issue). Like actual use cases where beat sync would work against you and justify the manual approach. It seems like manual beat matching's biggest benefit these days is to avoid judgement for beat sync, which is a terrible reason to use it as the primary approach.
Well, there's actually a lot of reasons. But for me, the primary reason is because beat sync isn't infallible. You also have varied BPM tracks (live drums!) which WILL throw the beat grid off after a few minutes, equipment failure, software failure, etc. While the actual incidents are rare, it's best to know how to walk before you run in DJing, just as a backup. Once you actually know how to beat match, go to town on beat sync! 🥳
You would use sync to play on 4 decks . With a set much more like a battle DJ where you swap between songs and sounds very fast. Or.. If I’m playing a set of 92 hardcore and it’s one hr and I want to bang out as many tracks as possible. Sync will save you the time. Basically here the focus is sync saves time. That’s it’s purpose.
This video totally triggered my DJ misophonia! That sound is both horrifying and angering! 😂
I'm old. I came up learning how to do these things on rack mounted CD players with NO waveforms to look at and a 1-inch jog wheel back before controllers existed and CDJs were not a "retail item".
I have NEVER trusted autosync or BPM counters/lights! The waveforms help a lot, but I'm ALWAYS pulling on that track and never expect my EYES to do what my EARS are supposed to know better!
That awful sound at the beginning eh? We have a term in Tagalog for it: "kabayo". It literally translates to horse, but it's supposed to mean your beat sounds like a galloping horse. It's hard to do a video like this without showing the wave forms, but indeed, I'd advice not to get too reliant on them either.
@@djcarlo Thank you for that word. I like knowing other ways of expressing intangible aspects of things.😺
that's my favourite bottom mate sync can also messed it up so bad it's a bit like double dropping a mix you just need to know what you are doing
You still do! Learning how everything works is still extremely important
And what if there is no drums at the start of the song, only ambience? (Like in dubstep)
Look for the 1. The main drum beat, then grid from there
My mentor taught me to beat match without looking at the waveform and only relying on the headphone and monitor output.
I find it difficult to beat match that way. Any tips on how to get better on beat matching without looking at the waveforms?
Listening and practice is really it! Use the cue buttons wisely, and listen for the drums in a track. The percussion element is your biggest ally here
Hi DJ Carlo, I have a better way of beat matching. One that won't destroy the Cue button.
Don't keep us in the dark man! What's your method? We wanna hear it haha
@@djcarlo I'm just applying the same method when mixing vinyls on SL 1200s since the 90s. If you started on vinyl, it's easy to switch to digital. I know you know how to count 32 beats.
Oh I remember how I was learning to beatmatch on cdj-100's , thanks to new hardware and software for that I don't need to do this anymore 😂😂😂
Yep! But there will always be newbies who need to learn the fundamentals! Thanks for watching!
@@djcarlo that's for sure)
If you are a beginning DJ, what DJ Carlo mentioned is correct. I started using these until I created my own style of mixing, Beatmatching, and transitions. In time you will want to experiment and try new ways of blending tracks as long as you do not skip the basis.
Absolutely! It's actually about high time I did a video on this haha
Ok but question. If the beatgrid is wrong, isn't there quite the posibility that the BPM indicator is wrong too? So how do you know to what to beatmatch in a reasonable time? I feel like it's just easier to make sure your grid is right before you go anywhere. Unless you play requests and stuff.
Most of the time like 90 percent, the BPM is right. So from there, just fix up the Beatgrid. Best to always inspect the grid before mixing
@@djcarloIn those cases, do you recommend turning Quantize Off?
Experience and practise and you can get it in time in around 20 seconds, enough to mix in and adjust as you go.
Hello, what transition can be used for songs with different bpm, and what transition can be used for songs with the same or similar bpm?
Thank you for your answer
Send a video :)
It really depends! Similar BPMs can be beatmatched easily. But for highly varied BPMs, check out my tutorials on How To Mix to Anything and the like 🥳
@@djcarlo please Send video :)
@@djcarlo ofcourse easy transition s 🙂
Is there much point considering modern CDJs have the bpm count, and progressive jog?
Vinyl yes, modern CDJs?
Still yes! Even with the BPM count, these *could* be inaccurate, so it's always important to know how to beatmatch just in case
@@djcarlo if your beat grids are set correctly, shouldn't be a problem using the bpm read outs.
No disrespect, as your channel is definitely one of the best tutorial channels for Djing.
I have a FLX-6 and my headphone cue does not work when I click channel cue with the slider all the way down I still get no sound what may solve this problem?
Oh! Check your Cue/Master (or similar) knob. It might be turned all the way to the master side
@@djcarlo that unfortunately did not fix my problem when with knob all the way on the cue side and at the mix point I still have no sound :(
During a tag team set never bend the bpm on the track playing live
That’s true! Always use your Headphones to perfect the beat match!
Great advice! It's not the norm, so I didn't discuss it here, but I've done a tag team set before and I 100% agree with your advice!
how to use 2 controller rev7 and flx4 rekordbox pro plan ??? please help me
The REV7 just recently got Rekordbox support, so I still need to check that out. But by all means, both controllers should work with Rekordbox simply by plugging in
Why is it that in recordbox all the songs have the same beat grid lenght but in serato different songs have different beat grid lenght. Why is that ??
Different software different detection
the horse 🐴🐎LMAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Knowing the ins and outs of beatmatching prevents that! Hehe
Is Pioneer DDJ- 400 good for beginners?
Yup yup!
I use pitch bend rather than the jog wheel. I’m guessing not all equipment has the same features
That's different! What kind of equipment do you use?
@@djcarlo I have a denon SC live 2. If I play a second song I’m mixing in, and I get the beats a little out, the pitch bend can be pressed to temporarily speed up or slow down the song being mixed in, until I’ve got the beats matched on the display. Never fails me - How is this different than using the jog wheel?
Chalk it up to preference! Some controllers don't have the pitch bend, so the jogwheel is all they have. But if it works for you, then run with it! 🥳
I find it easier to hit the cue button double time so every beat and every half beat
Same here! But when you’re starting out, it’s important to first develop proper rhythm!
That's pretty valid too! I do that sometimes when I get giddy with the music
If you want to save the cue button, tap the part of the unit next to it to get the rhythm, then only press play.
i know how to Beatmatch ddj sb3 and then i dj for now
That's great! At least you know the most important lesson!
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Appreciate the applause and the support man! Thanks for the membership!
Set beat grid correctly then use beat sing
Well, yes, for many modern songs. But, even if you set the beat grid right, there are some songs whose beat grids drift, so it's still better to learn how to beat match manually before going all out with sync
It's laughable that even with all those advanced tech today some people still lack this basic skill 😂 It's essential first to trust your ears and then your eyes, even when mixing with a controller and a PC.
Bingo! This is as close to teaching I can get via videos. But, for what it's worth, a lot of folks skip even these lessons! That's why I had to put this one out. Took a while to conceptualize it as well for a video medium
I have a MacBook Air m2 but for some reason I don’t get the update for rekordbox 7. Any reason for this ?
Maybe update your OS or go to the Pioneer DJ website and get the software installer from there!
@@djcarlo thank you 🙏
@@djcarlo hey Carlo I was able to install rekordbox 7. However its not unlocking and it’s running on a trial. I have DDJ-800 shouldn’t I be able to have the full version ?
filthy frank mentioned a minute in, i see you are apart of the culture carlos
Bruuuhhh, I've been a follower of his stuff since his early days!
Can you help me ? I have a problem with Traktor DJ 2, after creating several lists of songs, after a few days a message appears that the track cannot be found, this does not happen with every list I created, but most of them do not work, what could be the reason?
That's really odd. You didn't move any of the source files to a different folder?
@@djcarlo The files are in flack format, maybe that's the reason... I created about 10 playlists and after 2-3 days, when I want to run any file, the Traktor Dj 2 program informs me that the file has not been found.
its wrrrrrr hmmm :)
@@djcarlo but in tractor pro 3 everything works hmm... I have tractor dj 2 as an emergency exit :)
It might be the FLAC, or the software itself. Sometimes older software glitches out for no reason
Pro tip: To be a successful DJ you always need to use Sync match and pre-record all your sets.
Lol, the sarcasm hahaha
I learnt how to beat match on a shite pair of belt driven rubbish in the 90's. So as yoy.can imagine, when i turned digital, it was like a walk in the park. 😂
Right?! I learned on a pair of old 1200s, but when the digital stuff came my way (when I could actually afford them), I felt so much more at ease doing my usual thing!
Not all music can be beat match, always monitor or reveiw the bpm
Very true! Knowing your BPMs and song structure are very important. But, if you *can* beatmatch the songs, then this guide is your best friend.
can you show how to bpm match with earphones
It's....somewhat detailed in the video. The part where I discuss the cue buttons is it. You just need to listen to the beats via those cue buttons and the headphones
My only question is do I have to always hit the cue button when Im very accurate with the beat without it. My mind counts beats, I used to be a drummer in school plus I'm you know tryrone 😂
Nope! It's not a necessary step if you have accurate rhythm. It does still help you get into beat though 🥳
@@djcarlo thanks just spent last few hours practicing from your video because I want to stop sync but halfway had to ask you. 🙏🏾
can you send me a link to the rekordbox skin? also how to apply it thanks.
Oh, which Rekordbox skin? What do you mean?
@@djcarlo the one you use
yours look different like the tempo the key are in different places the performance pad settings look different
What’s up with all the lotion and the rubbing Mr. DJ what these fingers can do 😩😫😫😫
Gotta keep them silky smooth for the videos 🤭
Sound... make sense 👌🤟🇸🇽🫶
Hundred percent! As a DJ, being sonically in sync with your sound is number one.
Thanks for the video
Maybe do a separate video on how to analyze and beat grid properly
What's the difference between normal / dynamic Double speed, Half speed decimal points, Transition tracks.
Some Hip-hop track will have a switch up in the beats Which makes it difficult to beat grid This is were Flexible beat grid Would work.
This is mostly with tracks that are not house Music with a clear beat.
Sometimes the intro is in time and then drifts apart Overtime and then gets back in time and then drifts apart with
I would Say serato does a better job at detecting the bpm better than rekordbox I heard traktor Is worse for beat grids.
Thanks for your feedback and suggestions!
### Differences Between Beat Grid Types:
1. **Normal Beat Grid**:
- This is the standard beat grid, where the grid is evenly spaced according to the track’s BPM. It's ideal for tracks with a consistent tempo and clear beat.
2. **Dynamic Beat Grid**:
- A dynamic beat grid adjusts for tracks with varying tempos. It’s useful for songs that don't maintain a constant BPM, such as live recordings or tracks with tempo changes.
3. **Double Speed/Half Speed**:
- These options adjust the beat grid to double or half the detected BPM. Double speed is often used for tracks with a very slow beat to make mixing easier, while half speed is used for tracks with a very fast beat.
4. **Decimal Points**:
- This setting allows for more precise BPM detection, useful for tracks where the BPM isn’t a whole number. It provides finer control over beat matching.
5. **Transition Tracks**:
- These are tracks specifically designed to transition from one BPM to another. They can have varying BPMs throughout and might need special attention when setting beat grids.
### Flexible Beat Grids:
For hip-hop and other genres where the beat can switch up frequently, flexible beat grids are invaluable. They allow you to set multiple BPMs within a single track, making it easier to sync and mix tracks that don’t have a constant tempo. This is particularly useful for tracks that drift in and out of time, as you've mentioned.
### Software Comparison:
- **Serato**: Generally known for its accurate BPM detection and beat grid flexibility, making it a preferred choice for many DJs, especially when dealing with tracks that have complex structures.
- **Rekordbox**: While powerful and feature-rich, some users find its BPM detection less accurate compared to Serato, particularly with tracks that have variable tempos.
- **Traktor**: Has a reputation for being less user-friendly when it comes to managing beat grids, which can be a downside for tracks that don't have a steady beat.
Meh. I just perfect all my beatgrids when I import them, lock the track so it can't be fucked up and hit sync.
Even live drummed tracks etc. get beatgridded to perfection.
I started out with vinyl 20 years ago. I can perfectly beatmatch manually and ride the pitch.
But now? Nope.
Unless I want to practice it.
Otherwise sync button on!
Yes exactly! Beat gridding is important and so I learning how to manually beat match. I use Sync all the time but I’m always ready to adapt if anything goes wrong!
Meu parsero… sabe quanto custa uma cdj merda no Brasil? Eu vou apertar TODOS ps botao, inclusive o de sincronização!! Kkkkk
That's fine! Haha, though I'm not sure if the lower tier CDJs have sync built in, so it's still best to know how to beatmatch 🤭
do a short dubstep mix 😭
I'll see about that in the future! 🥳
Why use the fader to get the bpm when the sync button is right there
Ask Grimes if she enjoyed finding out the answer to that question at Coachella...
Top question! But, like Cheshygrin said, there will be consequences on relying on technology too much. It's important to know how to beat match properly still as, if technology fails you, you still have your ears!
@@Cheshyrgrin100% 🙌
0:02 stop giving nightmares 😅
Nyow! Hahahaha, hear what I've been subjected to by so many other DJs!
En español zu hermano
Lo siento! I don't speak enough Spanish to make a full video using it. It might just sound really basic :(
Beat matching can be easy if you practice enough, guys! Don’t give up!
Indeed! Actually, the more you practice, the more it becomes second nature while you DJ!