Nice that you want to support MixCloud. It's where I post my mixes, so I've been a pro member for years, but I have a feeling you guys moving there will generate a bigger impact :)
I guess Im asking randomly but does someone know a tool to get back into an instagram account?? I somehow forgot the password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me.
Done my first Mixcloud on Saturday night a few issues to begin but stabilise within the hour played for 5 hours had over 600 watchers was delighted. Thanks for the help!
Informative video. The automatic blocking of tracks on RUclips is ridiculous. An official Aphex Twin stream a few days back was automatically blocked on here as well a RUclipsr who played a single note had his video blocked by the Chemical Brothers. This is a step in the right direction.
@@digitaldjtips You need a credit card (which i don't have...) to start the trial so no go for me. Let's hope they add alternative payment methods in the future.
@@djshineboy And you would have thought they would have made it easier to pay by paypal ..And like you i have no Credit card . In the end am not gonna bother
Just did a 6 hour set! Yes 6 hours! No takedown! I’m in heaven... saw ur article about this only this morning Phill! Was on it testing and I like what I see so far.... chat could be better but it’s in beta... can only get better! Hope this means good bye Facebook and takedowns!
Dj`s from Norway having the same problem of copyrights .... I will tell to all my dj friends so we will move to mixcloud .Facebook start to get so stupid , they start to muting live streams even when we are using tracks not for on sale and made by norwegian unknown producers .... they are just muting it without issues !!! thank you for sharing this ... cheers man
I've found Mixcloud seems to prefer an audio signal at -1.1dB or around -14 LUFS to -16 LUFS for streaming purposes. Be sure to compress your audio drops or sound effects ahead of time so they can sit better in your mix and not create artifacts. A zerdoDB of -3dB would probably be a lot better than 0dB for your master output.
I am now a supporter of Mixcloud and will be doing my shows as soon as i finish my set up. Do live shows through an internet radio platform but i need to spread my wings.......thank you Phil for all of the awesome information you put out there, and thank you Mixcloud for having our backs....
Thanks for the video! I love Mixcloud, I've been using it for years and I'm glad that they now have the live feature that I'm sure they are going to be improving in the near future.
Interesting. I've been live streaming mixes on Facebook, but can only get about 30 minutes in before it's pulled. Tried Twitch but no audience, even with sharing the link. I've used Mixcloud to post mixes, and this has promise, just hope there is something coming that can post on my Facebook page when I'm live on Mixcloud automatically or something. I also don't like that it's subscription, but I get it. Oh also it looks like the links on your article are messed up, the video one points to the audio article. Just an FYI so you can get those pointed correctly - thanks Phil!
Best-case scenario is if Mixcloud Live could start a live stream on your Facebook page with just a black screen and a graphic saying something like "live now at mixcloud.com/live/name" - that would save me from having to pay for both Mixcloud and restream just to notify my followers to go to Mixcloud.
Instead of just posting a link, the best way to get around the Facebook algorithm is to send a separate stream to Facebook Live (since Facebook Live gets top ranking in the algorithm) with the audio ducked. Overlay the video with a card that says something like "For the full experience, head over to (Twitch link)". I've also had success by using Facebook Events to drive traffic to my Twitch broadcasts. A similar tactic would probably work well with Mixcloud.
Awesome news, hopefully this will get rid of DJs spamming youtube and facebook newsfeeds. Great price too, any pro DJ should get that money back in a single gig.
Awesome video, i've just signed up for a pro account and will probably stream at the end of the week. Everything you said about Mixcloud is so so true, it is truly the only platform that has our back. Thanks again for the video. Cheers!
So glad Mixcloud are doing this! Was asking for ages haha. It would be ideal within the app though, to avoid faffing with stream keys etc. I personally find it so much easier & stress free when I can just whack my TRRS cable into my phone and hit 'Go Live'. Hopefully that's something Mixcloud are working on.
Finally a way to play without having to worry about playing certain songs or certain labels. Sometimes my RUclips mixes are removed for seconds of audio. Forcing me to upload with muted portions or with trimming full clips out of my mixes.
Same here and is very left me very frustrated. Been a member of Mixcloud for some years, but not many play backs on my uploads, so hope that a video livestream might bump up numbers of views, let's see what happens.
I did a test stream a couple of nights ago with Mixcloud Live and Ecsmm Pro for a two hour mix, and it works really well. There were a few glitches, but not on the Mixcloud side. I already have a subscriber base, so looking forward to building on that.
Thank you, Phil. I liked you before but now I like you even more. You've shown that you're behind an even greater cause - the importance and impact that DJ culture has on the world. As you said, Mixcloud has had our backs since day one. I'm definitely going to give it a shot. Thanks for everything that you do! Shout out to Mixcloud too :)
@@digitaldjtips Agree with Jake. I already have a custom RTMP link in restream for instagram. You can't have a 2nd custom one unless you pay more. Would help my wallet for restream to rush this integration.
👍👍👍just ordered my interface....just got to look at the monthly subscription as a license to stream legally...but yes we need to back mixcloud on this about time someone made this move for sure...
Love it... and will definitely try it with OBS. One down side I find, is, I am using Zoom right now, and what I find awesome is my crowd knows each other, and interact, cause you can see other people dancing. THis is awesome for me, because I can still READ the crowd as opposed to other streaming platforms, without having to read the chats. Also other people get hyped by those they see dancing online, so it is truly a virtual club feel. I am not sure that at this point my audience will want to switch to just seeing me dj.
$180 a year. When I compare that price to how much value and repeat usage I get from Spotify. It feels a little expensive. I wonder what size audience you would need in monetization to recoup that investment?
You're paying for a Mixcloud sub, not specifically for live. You're also contributing towards the artists who make the music you play. So worth looking at it from that angle, too, Mark.
@@sheateeley1 - It's great that they are looking after the artists and I love the platform. If they were the only company asking for $15 monthly. I may consider it worthy. However I'm currently giving 5 other companies $15 a month and I ask myself "is Mixcloud providing the same repeat usage, wealth of value as Spotify, Netflix, HBO...?" For me, I do not see the same value in Mixcloud as Netflix or Spotify or even RUclips where I have never had an issue (fingers crossed) streaming. I love what Mixcloud are doing, however I no longer just give my money away as I used to. As for the whole it's just two drinks a month metaphor, my current subscriptions see me on jus 12 drinks a month. So just adding two more proverbial drinks feels I would be over my responsible limit. However! Mixcloud is a good friend of mine who I have time for, so if they proverbially ask to stay and have one more subscription drink for the month, I would say, "okay, go on then". 😏
I believe it's a great service and effort they're doing, I love Mixcloud's spirit and how they treat DJs and music makers. However, I feel it's a bit expensive too, especially if you consider that you will never get that investments back with those streams, as the industry standard is to live stream for free. Might still give it a try using the free trial, let's see
Just a point chew.tv was doing the same thing for quite a while, and it was setup for dj's and they also archived your videos as well, then it was absorbed by bandlab which took the live stream platform and made it available for registered users which has been running for over a year now and it's free but they don't archive the videos it's the best kept live streaming secret that has been overlooked by absolutely everyone.
This is great, I've been using Mixcloud for a while to post mixes, so it's really nice that they have a livestream service now. Although I will say Twitch is really good about not taking your livestream down in the middle too.
Great Idea definitely has serious potential.I see the complaining/whining Djs on here already not liking the cost and working capability.Homies its be up barely 24hrs. Go that way > with all that Baby crying Maannn! Good video by the way very informative.Thanks..
I have always liked mixcloud for dj mixes but the problem is that I only ever get approx 10% of the hits that I get on Soundcloud! We need to get behind mixcloud and stick with it so the listeners will just have to follow
Hi Phil / digital dj tips.... What's the minimum requirement for using OBS and uploading / live streaming.... You know what laptop, should your laptop be stand alone or can you use the laptop that's hooked up to your controller.... You know that kinda thing.... Keep doing what your doing....
It depends on the number of cameras, how many other programs are running etc. You can run OBS with a single camera and audio on most PCs. It's when you add more it starts to get harder, or as you say, if you're running your DJ software on the same machine. Try it and watch your computer load at the same time, that's the best way to check.
Finally! Great video as always👍🏼 In your option what’s the easiest software to set up with MixCloud (E Cam, wirecast, OBS). This all new to me trying get on board.
Obs is so easy. Watch a couple of vids about it on here and you will have mastered it. I recorded this on the weekend using 2x iphones, a focusrite scarlet 2i2 and OBS. Watch your audio levels and arrange the cameras anyway you like. Its awesome. ruclips.net/video/EJQT29cIS0Q/видео.html
Copyright law on facebook, youtube and other video or other stream sites makes many DJ's and music lover's life misery. I love all kind of music and as a DJ, I love playing everybody's music or song's. I'm proud playing their music, but sometimes I'm disappointed playing their song's or music because of copyright law. Music industry or artist should be proud for us that we love their song's playing for the other people to love them. But it didn't shows like that because of the copyright law. It is really a big disappointment and sad.
Thank you so much for making this video and share in such a short time. It is a big surprise to see the first ever platform (Mixcloud) where DJs can get money and respect by going live online. A huge relief for DJs with weak financial background like myself. Q) What is the limit for number of hours to go live?
This is great news! Thanks for the info Phil! I've just managed to get a TRS to TRRS cable for my phone to get decent audio quality for Facebook live and Instagram streams. Looks like I'm going to have to venture into OBS for this though. Would it be possible to use my phone as a webcam with OBS rather than having to buy a dedicated camera? 🤔
I know that some Dj's are giving a Negative reviews on MixCloud due to a Paid Membership, but Honestly thats a small token to pay in order for Mixcloud to afford royalties so we can have our mix session's without any takedowns or copyrights .
Why would anyone want to do all of this with Mixcloud Phil when all of this and much more has been available for years from Periscope? Periscope is robust, high fidelity, has guest call in feature, auto follower notification, chat, auto archive of streams, analytics, etc etc, owned by Twitter so your streams are visible on Twitter too, It's FREE and NO COPYRIGHT TAKEDOWN.
Because it is illegal to broadcast or feature copyright material on Periscope/Twitter, and indeed channels have been banned for doing so (ours included, which we had to interact with to Sony's lawyers to get back).
@@digitaldjtips Oh. Ok then. It's such a shame that industry/labels effectively suppress DJs in this area who are literally ambassadors for their product. And never really making thier position clear as to why. If there isn't an article already, perhaps DDJT can get the real scoop and enlighten the community. Thanks.
Great video - Thank for that and lovely to see you supporting the underdog! Question: My followers are on Facebook (business page) and I know I will struggle massively bringing people across... 1) Can you use the Mixcloud Stream Key on FB Live and be protected from take downs/muting? 2) Re recording the set (I do community 'Lockdown Discos' bringing my local estates together in this tough time), but many people watch back the videos (that used to live in my town and now live abroad) - How do you suggest recording the live set, video and audio? Thanks a million, I really appreciate it.
Nice. I remember beta testing loopcast fm a few years ago. Similar concept, livestreaming platform for DJs, but without the video component. Maybe I should look into buying a decent webcam.... hmmm
Sounds promising, but my concern would be that Mixcloud doesn't really have much of an audience on it, other than DJ's, whereas lots of people are on Twitch for gaming and other things (it even has an app for XBox and Playstaion). Twitch also has multiple ways of monetising your stream and the developers of Twitch are apparently working to improve that side of things further. Realistically, the monetisation is only relevant for people who actually can get an audience (most probably don't), but having to pay a monthly fee for Mixcloud to potentially DJ to the same 15 people I play to on Twitch isn't massively appealing at the moment.
Understandable, when/if they crack down on streaming DJ sets on Twitch (which is against their policies) people will start to see the value in this kind of service more
No, it's a much-needed feature. But it would mean Mixcloud getting involved in video archiving, which would be a departure for an audio platform. Maybe they will allow archiving of the audio segment of broadcasts, but that would only make sense for some types of content.
Thanks for the review. What broadcasting software would you recommend if using an iPad or iPhone to broadcast. I note you use ecamm live but it’s not compatible with iOS. I’m using an iRig Stream with my iPad. Thanks Simon
That doesn't change the fact that it's actually against Twitch's own guidelines (how long before they become stricter in enforcing it?), DJs will find ways to monetise this system as well
FYI anyone looking for a bit more on the settings side of it. I got 720p 24fps working at 2500 kbps for the bitrate. I've had to check Enforce Streaming Service Encoder Settings and that helped a bunch with the stability. I'll be making a tutorial later today
Thanks I never thought of Mixcloud doing live stream, live, I have started uploading my mixes to mix cloud & I found this tutorial helpful & I found it funny when you used the countdown clock ⏰
I started my first live stream yesterday on MixCloud and I absolutely love it. I really want the help of MixCloud to build my community fan base and give back to artists for legal use of music. Q: I set up MixCloud Select for subscribers, however I was informed that one person couldn’t access live stream via iOS app. It just directed them to general page for other live streamers. They tried to leave a comment by logging in to their account through accessing my stream link on facebook and it wouldn’t allow it. How can listeners find my stream on iOS app direct to then login and comment?
Hello, Thank you for the news and the review, I really apreciate it!! :) So if I understood well, first, you can stream but not save the show to watch it later on mixcloud? And I have another question, when you are streaming on mixcloud and you share the linnk on your facebook page, what do you see? I mean, you just see the link or you are able to watch the show from facebook. thanks a lot and Regards from Spain :)
Awesome Video‼️this platform should only be for DJ's that are starting their way up the latter but NOT for Big name DJ'S cuz Big Name DJ's just end up TAKING AWAY the audience members from everyone else. Plus we all know that Big name DJ'S Only think about themselves, they could care less about the ones who are barley starting . . .IMO
So big names shouldn't be allowed on the platform because they're more popular? Where to draw the line? lol Bit unfair to say none of them care as well without any real way of proving it
In practice at the moment maybe (Twitch is the same of course), but it is still not what the platform is for, it's clear from its Copyright Policy. Also, the artists don't get paid if you use a platform that does't pay royalties. Mixcloud does.
@@digitaldjtips Twitch mute the music, DLive don't do this. You will can be paid on DLive from 7th may without any subscribtion: help.dlive.tv/hc/en-us/articles/360038928912-Get-Paid but i don't know if this will also be for artists. MixCloud Live is good platform, i agree and has a potential.
We weren't referring to DJs getting paid, strikes will come when it grows in popularity and it becomes clear they're not enforcing the copyright guidelines they have in their own terms and conditions
I really like your video! It was very informative. I don't have a MixCloud account but based on this tutorial I might just create one. My only question is there any way to have multiple users on this MixCloud Live. Similar to like Instagram where you can invite people.
Yes, but you'd have to do it within your broadcast software, you can't do it as a feature of Mixcloud Live itself. For instance, we often have Skype guests via our choice of broadcast software (Ecamm Live) on our shows.
Digital DJ Tips Okay that make sense! Thank you very much for the response! And okay do you know any good services where you can start you’re own radio station for free?
Digital DJ Tips okay! Is MixCloud go for creating longer audio shows where this is guests. What are other options for doing like a radio shows similar.
Are you suggesting type out a playlist or are you saying due to the licensing agreement mixcloud has that would not be necessary? Advise please. Thanks
Can you address the issues Mixcloud has with customer support ; not having sufficient info about how to link with FB pages and providing a variety of payment methods?
So does this mean, you could share your livestream link to your news feed on facebook (rather than going on facebook live), Instagram etc, then it's over to whoever is on your friends list to decide to click and open the link to watch? Can they still open the link without having to sign up to Mixcloud? Basically what I'm asking is if I have very little audience on Mixcloud but plenty on facebook, is it easy to get them to watch? Not everyone will like the idea od clicking a link, just hope that your can clear this up?
You will need to share the link on Facebook, they can open it just fine without a Mixcloud account but they'll need one to comment (it's free), Mixcloud are changing this soon so you won't need to login to leave a comment
Nice that you want to support MixCloud. It's where I post my mixes, so I've been a pro member for years, but I have a feeling you guys moving there will generate a bigger impact :)
We're going to give it our best shot!
I guess Im asking randomly but does someone know a tool to get back into an instagram account??
I somehow forgot the password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me.
Phil's reaction on waiting for the preview made my day 😂😂
Glad you liked it Aditya 😆
Every time I watch Phil I feel like an expert
Haha not sure if that's a good or a bad thing but thanks for watching!
Done my first Mixcloud on Saturday night a few issues to begin but stabilise within the hour played for 5 hours had over 600 watchers was delighted. Thanks for the help!
That's awesome, well done!
Informative video. The automatic blocking of tracks on RUclips is ridiculous. An official Aphex Twin stream a few days back was automatically blocked on here as well a RUclipsr who played a single note had his video blocked by the Chemical Brothers. This is a step in the right direction.
Definitely. We love this.
Agreed, I had a live stream removed from RUclips during my soundcheck! Hadn't even gone live yet. They aren't playing around...
I think this really has potential ! I'm sure gonna try this.
Let us know how you get on, Harm.
@@digitaldjtips You need a credit card (which i don't have...) to start the trial so no go for me. Let's hope they add alternative payment methods in the future.
@@djshineboy And you would have thought they would have made it easier to pay by paypal ..And like you i have no Credit card . In the end am not gonna bother
Just did a 6 hour set! Yes 6 hours! No takedown! I’m in heaven... saw ur article about this only this morning Phill! Was on it testing and I like what I see so far.... chat could be better but it’s in beta... can only get better! Hope this means good bye Facebook and takedowns!
Awesome! Glad to hear you're embracing it :)
Dj`s from Norway having the same problem of copyrights .... I will tell to all my dj friends so we will move to mixcloud .Facebook start to get so stupid , they start to muting live streams even when we are using tracks not for on sale and made by norwegian unknown producers .... they are just muting it without issues !!! thank you for sharing this ... cheers man
No problem, we're excited about the potential of Mixcloud Live
I've found Mixcloud seems to prefer an audio signal at -1.1dB or around -14 LUFS to -16 LUFS for streaming purposes. Be sure to compress your audio drops or sound effects ahead of time so they can sit better in your mix and not create artifacts. A zerdoDB of -3dB would probably be a lot better than 0dB for your master output.
Thanks for the tip Xylume.
I am now a supporter of Mixcloud and will be doing my shows as soon as i finish my set up. Do live shows through an internet radio platform but i need to spread my wings.......thank you Phil for all of the awesome information you put out there, and thank you Mixcloud for having our backs....
Awesome, glad to hear that!
Game changerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr love it...kudos to mixcloud 🙏
Agreed!
Thanks for the video! I love Mixcloud, I've been using it for years and I'm glad that they now have the live feature that I'm sure they are going to be improving in the near future.
They already have quite a bit since we made this video
Interesting. I've been live streaming mixes on Facebook, but can only get about 30 minutes in before it's pulled. Tried Twitch but no audience, even with sharing the link. I've used Mixcloud to post mixes, and this has promise, just hope there is something coming that can post on my Facebook page when I'm live on Mixcloud automatically or something. I also don't like that it's subscription, but I get it.
Oh also it looks like the links on your article are messed up, the video one points to the audio article. Just an FYI so you can get those pointed correctly - thanks Phil!
Thanks for your comment Michael, we'll take a look at those links too!
Facebook will only allow a link, like Twitch... It's hard to get an audience by sharing a link.
Best-case scenario is if Mixcloud Live could start a live stream on your Facebook page with just a black screen and a graphic saying something like "live now at mixcloud.com/live/name" - that would save me from having to pay for both Mixcloud and restream just to notify my followers to go to Mixcloud.
Instead of just posting a link, the best way to get around the Facebook algorithm is to send a separate stream to Facebook Live (since Facebook Live gets top ranking in the algorithm) with the audio ducked. Overlay the video with a card that says something like "For the full experience, head over to (Twitch link)". I've also had success by using Facebook Events to drive traffic to my Twitch broadcasts. A similar tactic would probably work well with Mixcloud.
Awesome news, hopefully this will get rid of DJs spamming youtube and facebook newsfeeds. Great price too, any pro DJ should get that money back in a single gig.
You know what to do about those DJs spamming you, right?
Hey bro, thanks for this video it really cleared my doubts. God bless you and your family always! :)
No problem, glad to help!
Thanks for the support, Ive been a fan and producer for years using mixcloud.
Cool :)
Awesome video, i've just signed up for a pro account and will probably stream at the end of the week. Everything you said about Mixcloud is so so true, it is truly the only platform that has our back. Thanks again for the video. Cheers!
No problem Gabriel, thanks for watching
Mixcloud has been fantastic in the D.J. community, I was using it a few years back to post my radio shows
Yes, agreed - they are one of the good guys as far as having the backs of DJs go.
So glad Mixcloud are doing this! Was asking for ages haha. It would be ideal within the app though, to avoid faffing with stream keys etc. I personally find it so much easier & stress free when I can just whack my TRRS cable into my phone and hit 'Go Live'. Hopefully that's something Mixcloud are working on.
Fingers crossed!
Finally a way to play without having to worry about playing certain songs or certain labels. Sometimes my RUclips mixes are removed for seconds of audio. Forcing me to upload with muted portions or with trimming full clips out of my mixes.
We feel your pain! We are loving this for that reason.
Same here and is very left me very frustrated. Been a member of Mixcloud for some years, but not many play backs on my uploads, so hope that a video livestream might bump up numbers of views, let's see what happens.
I did a test stream a couple of nights ago with Mixcloud Live and Ecsmm Pro for a two hour mix, and it works really well. There were a few glitches, but not on the Mixcloud side. I already have a subscriber base, so looking forward to building on that.
That's awesome Velanche, glad you're getting stuck in!
Thank you, Phil. I liked you before but now I like you even more. You've shown that you're behind an even greater cause - the importance and impact that DJ culture has on the world. As you said, Mixcloud has had our backs since day one. I'm definitely going to give it a shot. Thanks for everything that you do! Shout out to Mixcloud too :)
Glad to hear it Justin, thanks!
I like it, they need to get I restream ASAP though. It makes getting your audience from Facebook over to another platform to watch a lot easier.
You could add it to restream as RTMP
@@digitaldjtips great tip, thank you
@@digitaldjtips Agree with Jake. I already have a custom RTMP link in restream for instagram. You can't have a 2nd custom one unless you pay more. Would help my wallet for restream to rush this integration.
👍👍👍just ordered my interface....just got to look at the monthly subscription as a license to stream legally...but yes we need to back mixcloud on this about time someone made this move for sure...
Us DJs are too small a market for the Facebooks and Instagrams of this world to develop for, I guess.
Just about to start on mixcloud ...this has been a brilliant help!
Awesome, have fun!
Love it... and will definitely try it with OBS. One down side I find, is, I am using Zoom right now, and what I find awesome is my crowd knows each other, and interact, cause you can see other people dancing. THis is awesome for me, because I can still READ the crowd as opposed to other streaming platforms, without having to read the chats. Also other people get hyped by those they see dancing online, so it is truly a virtual club feel. I am not sure that at this point my audience will want to switch to just seeing me dj.
Yeah that is pretty cool
How is it done with zoom bro?
Awesome! Thanks for the explanation. I’m getting ready to go pro and do all my live mixes on Mixcloud!
Awesome, glad to hear it
You're top draw mate, clear explanations and good vibes! Thanks a lot.
Thanks a lot Flo
This is flippin' awesome. Thanks for this video and your research into this!
No problem Jeff!
You have convinced me especially with your last thought. Will give it a try!
Glad to hear it!
$180 a year.
When I compare that price to how much value and repeat usage I get from Spotify. It feels a little expensive.
I wonder what size audience you would need in monetization to recoup that investment?
You're paying for a Mixcloud sub, not specifically for live. You're also contributing towards the artists who make the music you play. So worth looking at it from that angle, too, Mark.
You get .5o cents per month per subscriber. That's with your rate at $3
@@sheateeley1 - It's great that they are looking after the artists and I love the platform. If they were the only company asking for $15 monthly. I may consider it worthy. However I'm currently giving 5 other companies $15 a month and I ask myself "is Mixcloud providing the same repeat usage, wealth of value as Spotify, Netflix, HBO...?"
For me, I do not see the same value in Mixcloud as Netflix or Spotify or even RUclips where I have never had an issue (fingers crossed) streaming. I love what Mixcloud are doing, however I no longer just give my money away as I used to.
As for the whole it's just two drinks a month metaphor, my current subscriptions see me on jus 12 drinks a month. So just adding two more proverbial drinks feels I would be over my responsible limit.
However! Mixcloud is a good friend of mine who I have time for, so if they proverbially ask to stay and have one more subscription drink for the month, I would say, "okay, go on then". 😏
I believe it's a great service and effort they're doing, I love Mixcloud's spirit and how they treat DJs and music makers. However, I feel it's a bit expensive too, especially if you consider that you will never get that investments back with those streams, as the industry standard is to live stream for free.
Might still give it a try using the free trial, let's see
Just a point chew.tv was doing the same thing for quite a while, and it was setup for dj's and they also archived your videos as well, then it was absorbed by bandlab which took the live stream platform and made it available for registered users which has been running for over a year now and it's free but they don't archive the videos it's the best kept live streaming secret that has been overlooked by absolutely everyone.
Yep Chew.TV was decent, Bandlab seems OK but their own website does a good job of keeping it a best kept secret... lol
This is awesome, I'm definitely gonna support this platform
Glad to hear it!
Excellent idea they just need to simplify the thing!. But it’s a start😊👍🏾👍🏾
Yeah it's very early days :)
This is great, I've been using Mixcloud for a while to post mixes, so it's really nice that they have a livestream service now. Although I will say Twitch is really good about not taking your livestream down in the middle too.
Twitch is... for now. But here, you're paying the music makers too, which is awesome.
@@digitaldjtips I agree it is, also Phil if you ever make it here to Toronto, hit me up, would love to go for a pint or something
Thanks Blake!
Great Idea definitely has serious potential.I see the complaining/whining Djs on here already not liking the cost and working capability.Homies its be up barely 24hrs. Go that way > with all that Baby crying Maannn! Good video by the way very informative.Thanks..
Haha whilst we're replying a bit more diplomatically we do think free for 90 days and after that £9 a month isn't very much to ask
Digital DJ Tips Not much at all.Either your going to like it or not.Its not a contract.Im in.
Nice one :)
just signed up and hopefully trying it out at the weekend. great informative video.👍
Awesome, let us know how you get on
This is great has real potential I hope they can keep it running.
Us too.
I have always liked mixcloud for dj mixes but the problem is that I only ever get approx 10% of the hits that I get on Soundcloud! We need to get behind mixcloud and stick with it so the listeners will just have to follow
That's definitely an issue with Mixcloud (but also our promotion skills as DJs)
Just what I'm looking for!! Great!!
Thanks! 👍🏻
No problem!
LOL!!!! Love the waiting period reaction.
Thanks for watching 😄
perfect tutorial. thanks all
Thanks William!
great in depth review phil thanks i'm gonna give it a try
No problem, glad to hear it!
I love this channel. Thanks for all you do. Salutes
You're welcome!
thx as always phil. i wish i had 10% of your brain capacity. great content and so well done
I am sure you have djczone1! Thank you for watching.
Hi Phil / digital dj tips.... What's the minimum requirement for using OBS and uploading / live streaming....
You know what laptop, should your laptop be stand alone or can you use the laptop that's hooked up to your controller.... You know that kinda thing.... Keep doing what your doing....
It depends on the number of cameras, how many other programs are running etc. You can run OBS with a single camera and audio on most PCs. It's when you add more it starts to get harder, or as you say, if you're running your DJ software on the same machine. Try it and watch your computer load at the same time, that's the best way to check.
Thank you my friend.
Thank you too
Finally! Great video as always👍🏼 In your option what’s the easiest software to set up with MixCloud (E Cam, wirecast, OBS). This all new to me trying get on board.
Obs is so easy. Watch a couple of vids about it on here and you will have mastered it. I recorded this on the weekend using 2x iphones, a focusrite scarlet 2i2 and OBS. Watch your audio levels and arrange the cameras anyway you like. Its awesome. ruclips.net/video/EJQT29cIS0Q/видео.html
@@westietech6275 Some proper banging old school techno there, Westie.
Digital DJ Tips thanks 👍
Love this video thanks brother 11
Glad you enjoyed it
Copyright law on facebook, youtube and other video or other stream sites makes many DJ's and music lover's life misery. I love all kind of music and as a DJ, I love playing everybody's music or song's. I'm proud playing their music, but sometimes I'm disappointed playing their song's or music because of copyright law. Music industry or artist should be proud for us that we love their song's playing for the other people to love them. But it didn't shows like that because of the copyright law. It is really a big disappointment and sad.
Thanks for weighing in, it's a complex issue for sure we're just glad that Mixcloud are provided a platform with the right licenses in place
Righteous.
😎
Thank you so much for making this video and share in such a short time.
It is a big surprise to see the first ever platform (Mixcloud) where DJs can get money and respect by going live online.
A huge relief for DJs with weak financial background like myself.
Q) What is the limit for number of hours to go live?
Unlimited as far as we can see.
Great review, testing it right now!
Thanks Paul!
This is great news! Thanks for the info Phil! I've just managed to get a TRS to TRRS cable for my phone to get decent audio quality for Facebook live and Instagram streams. Looks like I'm going to have to venture into OBS for this though. Would it be possible to use my phone as a webcam with OBS rather than having to buy a dedicated camera? 🤔
Yes, it is. Lots of videos on YT will show you how.
YES!!!! I WAS HOPIN MIXCLOULD WAS GONNA DO THIS!!!! THANK U
Thanks for checking it out James!
It would be nice if they create their own live app and take out the middle man
Great stuff Phil. Delighted to see this from Mixcloud and that can legally stream and support the artists!
Yes, it's a great development.
well you've beaten crossfader! great work as usual!
Thanks :)
Very interesting! I will try it for sure!
Cool!
I know that some Dj's are giving a Negative reviews on MixCloud due to a Paid Membership, but Honestly thats a small token to pay in order for Mixcloud to afford royalties so we can have our mix session's without any takedowns or copyrights .
Some people don't want to pay for anything I guess.
Great video. Thanks Phil.
You're welcome
Massively helpful thanks Phil :-)
No problem!
Frickin Gr8 Job!!!!
Thanks!
Countdown clock, love it :D
Thanks for watching :)
Mixcloud does offer to publish the mix now, but sound only.
Yep it does :)
Nicely done Phil!
Thanks Sam!
Thanks for this, so helpful ✌🏽
You’re welcome!
Why would anyone want to do all of this with Mixcloud Phil when all of this and much more has been available for years from Periscope?
Periscope is robust, high fidelity, has guest call in feature, auto follower notification, chat, auto archive of streams, analytics, etc etc, owned by Twitter so your streams are visible on Twitter too, It's FREE and NO COPYRIGHT TAKEDOWN.
Because it is illegal to broadcast or feature copyright material on Periscope/Twitter, and indeed channels have been banned for doing so (ours included, which we had to interact with to Sony's lawyers to get back).
@@digitaldjtips Oh. Ok then. It's such a shame that industry/labels effectively suppress DJs in this area who are literally ambassadors for their product. And never really making thier position clear as to why. If there isn't an article already, perhaps DDJT can get the real scoop and enlighten the community. Thanks.
Nice idea!
Sounds good cant wait to try it
Awesome :)
Great video - Thank for that and lovely to see you supporting the underdog! Question: My followers are on Facebook (business page) and I know I will struggle massively bringing people across... 1) Can you use the Mixcloud Stream Key on FB Live and be protected from take downs/muting? 2) Re recording the set (I do community 'Lockdown Discos' bringing my local estates together in this tough time), but many people watch back the videos (that used to live in my town and now live abroad) - How do you suggest recording the live set, video and audio? Thanks a million, I really appreciate it.
1) No 2) You should be able to record it within your streaming software :)
Nice. I remember beta testing loopcast fm a few years ago. Similar concept, livestreaming platform for DJs, but without the video component. Maybe I should look into buying a decent webcam.... hmmm
You should definitely give it a go :)
Just use your phone cam bro, they are awesome for streaming now a daze!;-)))
Love the countdown music :)
Thanks! :)
Sounds promising, but my concern would be that Mixcloud doesn't really have much of an audience on it, other than DJ's, whereas lots of people are on Twitch for gaming and other things (it even has an app for XBox and Playstaion). Twitch also has multiple ways of monetising your stream and the developers of Twitch are apparently working to improve that side of things further. Realistically, the monetisation is only relevant for people who actually can get an audience (most probably don't), but having to pay a monthly fee for Mixcloud to potentially DJ to the same 15 people I play to on Twitch isn't massively appealing at the moment.
Understandable, when/if they crack down on streaming DJ sets on Twitch (which is against their policies) people will start to see the value in this kind of service more
is great job from mixcloud thank you
Thanks for watching!
Phil, I'm using a controller, DDJ SZ
Cool :)
No info about video quality ?
Only 720p as facebook ?
No mixcloud members can connect to the stream and comment without need to be register ?
No, they haven't released that, it's 16:9 and will be 720 min. Anyone can watch, you need to be a Mixcloud member (free will do) to comment currently.
No archiving? That doesn't sound great tbh, I hope that changes in the future. But this is a step in the right direction.
No, it's a much-needed feature. But it would mean Mixcloud getting involved in video archiving, which would be a departure for an audio platform. Maybe they will allow archiving of the audio segment of broadcasts, but that would only make sense for some types of content.
You can archive audio only video is coming
Thanks for this phill 👊🏼
No problem
I am def gonna try this.
Let us know how you get on!
Thank you Phil!
You're welcome Cheryl!
Thanks for the review. What broadcasting software would you recommend if using an iPad or iPhone to broadcast. I note you use ecamm live but it’s not compatible with iOS. I’m using an iRig Stream with my iPad. Thanks Simon
We just published a video on this very subject Simon: ruclips.net/video/oPOqIz_5ods/видео.html
That's great and all, but I get PAID on Twitch and I don't have to pay to play.
That doesn't change the fact that it's actually against Twitch's own guidelines (how long before they become stricter in enforcing it?), DJs will find ways to monetise this system as well
FYI anyone looking for a bit more on the settings side of it. I got 720p 24fps working at 2500 kbps for the bitrate. I've had to check Enforce Streaming Service Encoder Settings and that helped a bunch with the stability. I'll be making a tutorial later today
Awesome :)
Thanks I never thought of Mixcloud doing live stream, live, I have started uploading my mixes to mix cloud & I found this tutorial helpful & I found it funny when you used the countdown clock ⏰
Glad you found it informative and fun Dan!
I started my first live stream yesterday on MixCloud and I absolutely love it. I really want the help of MixCloud to build my community fan base and give back to artists for legal use of music.
Q: I set up MixCloud Select for subscribers, however I was informed that one person couldn’t access live stream via iOS app. It just directed them to general page for other live streamers. They tried to leave a comment by logging in to their account through accessing my stream link on facebook and it wouldn’t allow it. How can listeners find my stream on iOS app direct to then login and comment?
With difficulty right now. Remember live-streaming is still in beta in Mixcloud.
Hey phil is there any tutorial videos on how to set up ecamm live for beginners
Check their website Colin :)
Tell me please, can i share Mixcloud Live Dj Set Streaming on RUclips?
Thanks in advance.
We use Restream, that allows you to send your stream to multiple platforms at the same time :)
Thank you so much for your help 🙏🙏🙏
No problem!
Hello, Thank you for the news and the review, I really apreciate it!! :) So if I understood well, first, you can stream but not save the show to watch it later on mixcloud? And I have another question, when you are streaming on mixcloud and you share the linnk on your facebook page, what do you see? I mean, you just see the link or you are able to watch the show from facebook. thanks a lot and Regards from Spain :)
No you can't save it but they're working on that, it would just be a link to the show
Awesome Video‼️this platform should only be for DJ's that are starting their way up the latter but NOT for Big name DJ'S cuz Big Name DJ's just end up TAKING AWAY the audience members from everyone else. Plus we all know that Big name DJ'S Only think about themselves, they could care less about the ones who are barley starting . . .IMO
So big names shouldn't be allowed on the platform because they're more popular? Where to draw the line? lol Bit unfair to say none of them care as well without any real way of proving it
So if he had kept it on twitch before starting the live, would he have streamed on Twitch?
This is great! It will only get better - but watch FACEBOOK AND Instagram step up their game to compete....
Hopefully!
Ecamm is mac only, when most people use windows, shame soundcloud dont do it, its a much nicer platform
There are other options available we personally use Ecamm because it works well for us :)
USe OBS.
DLive is Free and no any copyright strikes
In practice at the moment maybe (Twitch is the same of course), but it is still not what the platform is for, it's clear from its Copyright Policy. Also, the artists don't get paid if you use a platform that does't pay royalties. Mixcloud does.
@@digitaldjtips Twitch mute the music, DLive don't do this. You will can be paid on DLive from 7th may without any subscribtion: help.dlive.tv/hc/en-us/articles/360038928912-Get-Paid but i don't know if this will also be for artists. MixCloud Live is good platform, i agree and has a potential.
We weren't referring to DJs getting paid, strikes will come when it grows in popularity and it becomes clear they're not enforcing the copyright guidelines they have in their own terms and conditions
@@digitaldjtips Yeah, that's true...
Where are you streaming from? What device, how to you get your computer up there? 🤔🤔🤔🤔😫
May i ask a basic question ? how did u connect your PC to your Mixer to get the right sound? Did u use an external sound card?
if i 'm using Pioneer RX3, mixing using USBs, i want to stream my live gig at the club. What is the best setup?
Is it legal if you for example like me live in another country that the UK. Im living in Denmark ? :) THX for great videoes by the way.
Should be yes :)
I really like your video! It was very informative. I don't have a MixCloud account but based on this tutorial I might just create one. My only question is there any way to have multiple users on this MixCloud Live. Similar to like Instagram where you can invite people.
Yes, but you'd have to do it within your broadcast software, you can't do it as a feature of Mixcloud Live itself. For instance, we often have Skype guests via our choice of broadcast software (Ecamm Live) on our shows.
Digital DJ Tips Okay that make sense! Thank you very much for the response! And okay do you know any good services where you can start you’re own radio station for free?
Not sure on any where it's free
Digital DJ Tips okay! Is MixCloud go for creating longer audio shows where this is guests. What are other options for doing like a radio shows similar.
Are you suggesting type out a playlist or are you saying due to the licensing agreement mixcloud has that would not be necessary? Advise please. Thanks
Can you address the issues Mixcloud has with customer support ; not having sufficient info about how to link with FB pages and providing a variety of payment methods?
So does this mean, you could share your livestream link to your news feed on facebook (rather than going on facebook live), Instagram etc, then it's over to whoever is on your friends list to decide to click and open the link to watch? Can they still open the link without having to sign up to Mixcloud? Basically what I'm asking is if I have very little audience on Mixcloud but plenty on facebook, is it easy to get them to watch? Not everyone will like the idea od clicking a link, just hope that your can clear this up?
You will need to share the link on Facebook, they can open it just fine without a Mixcloud account but they'll need one to comment (it's free), Mixcloud are changing this soon so you won't need to login to leave a comment