technique

Okay, if one was better than the other, top flight mixers would only have one – right? Yet it tends to be the cream of the crop that feature both. Why is this, and when should you be using which?

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Several weeks ago I showed you how to create compelling build-ups using the beatmasher. This week, we follow up with a technique that does not require DJ software at all. Check out the video above, which delves into four different ways that…

Today we follow up last month's successful article on dancing with a more in-depth look at mixing various types of rhythmic styles together. In the video above, I go into detail on recognizing swing differences and then five techniques to…

Sometimes you'll see it lying next to the mixer, unused and neglected. At some gigs you won't see it at all. But with the right approach, you can use a mic to add character, flavor, and even an extra layer of musicality to your set. In this…

Djing is not just picking the next song, but planning how your songs will flow for the entire night.  There are 2 critical time-lines we will look at in this article that you should keep in mind when planning the flow of a  night: the drink…

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIsPx-8-_Is&w=640&h=360] There are at least a dozen ways to blend from one track to the other and we still use just a few in our sets.  To arm you with a few more mix techniques and explain some…

Here is one technique I use at almost every gig to make big tempo jumps. Its not the only way but if you use Traktor then its a trick that should absolutely be in your bag. Next time we will look at shifting the tempos of micro loops to…