If you think he’s doing too much on the 2nd mix, that’s the point. He’s bombarding you with techniques to show you what’s possible, not to tell you what you should build up to doing.
There is no wrong or right way to mix...saying pro and beginner isnt right....nowadays if you ain't smashing buttons you can't dj...hmm! Never seen Sasha mix like this and he's the master of his art!
@indegruv Djs were always ugly back in the dayz...bar Dj Rap, but even she proved her worth.... Nowadays it's about looking good behind the decks and the music comes second... Everyone seems to be copying the James Hype style and if you ain't you're a nobody.... Richie Hawtin one one of the firsts with doing more than just mixing when using digital....but according to this video, even he isn't pro nowadays....I get and understand the newstyle style and new gen of mixing but to reiterate there is no wrong or right way of mixing...and it also depends on what style youre mixing....
@@damasterkarej 100% with you there. hopefully all went well but i can tell you come over prepared and do your research on what kind of music demographic you’re playing to. I don’t do weddings birthdays and all that, those guys will tell you to take a request list, what i do is I will ask the party organizers what are 2 or 3 top genres from past parties and go from there. i’m mostly in the club rotation now and i take that even more seriously, i will usually go for several nights ahead of my set and listen to what those djs play to get a feel for things if i don’t know the crowd or it’s my first time at that venue. set selection is the #1 most important thing as a dj and it’s something good djs work really hard at. good luck to you and your future gigs and hope the first one went well.
@@Aliazra.That's today I'm rooting for you, let me know how it goes that my dream as well but I'll start at lounge first. Go Aliazra, go Aliazra really let me how you did after tonight you got this.
It also depends on what kind of music you are mixing. All techniques don't work with every genre of music. I work in the techno genres (hard, psy-trance, etc). I find that too much in this, breaks the mix. But, hey, it works great with house type genres. Love your channel, Carlo.
@djcarlo you are amazing I have been following you for a while I comment under my other page that's where I originally subscribed. I came on RUclips just now saw your short decided to comment under this post. I wish you were my instructor I need this so bad when I DJ it takes me to a feel good place that no one can it's an amazing feeling. I used to use turn tables many moons ago but my controller last year been practicing since
Hello Carlo! Im watching your videos for like 1 year and i really like your videos, mix and tips. Im also DJ and that helps me much. Goodluck to the future. 😁❤
In my opinion the difference between beginner and pro dj has nothing to do with technical skills (which btw you can acquire in less than a few days). Everything is in first, the selection and then : feeling, crowd reading and adaptability. And that takes years to master 😉.
The best DJ I ever saw left the buttons alone and was the best because he perfectly matched every beat on technic 1200s. and his song selection was second to none .
@@djcarlo i want to see if all your techniques transfer over to latin genre. Most of the time latin dj's let the whole song play or they blend in the new song with minor effect or filter from what i seen.
I’m hoping to get my first DJ controller for Christmas, and I’ve been watching a lot of your videos and I am super exited to start It looks like so much fun
@@djcarlo I’m planning on getting either a ddj flx4 or ddj flx6 but I’m not quite sure. I am aware of the price difference, and I’m wondering if the ddj flx6 is worth it or not
Hahaha, well, turntablism did start in the 80s, and that's how DJ battles started. I get your point though, it does sound like an arcade game from the 80s with all the effects and techniques 🥳
Waiting on my hp envy pc to arrive. Torned between the ev etx 18sp and the qsc sub for the house and potential gigs in the future. Right now this is a hobby for me. I think the EV elx200 18sp may be too weak. I know the qsc brings the heat but haven't heard an etx model in person yet. Money I'm not spending on American women. Speakers will still be providing joy 20 years from now and cause me zero stress.
@@djcarlo thanks. I received the qsc ks118 on Tuesday night. Couldn't get anyone to go pick it up so i called an uber xl and put it in the back of a toyota highlander for 25 bucks. Who needs friends? So far I'm happy but it feels like the qsc subwoofer isn't even being pushed by the flx4 signal. Is this where a mixer helps unlock power to get more out of your speakers? The hp envy laptop is amazing and has been running flawlessly for 2 weeks now. My tops are ev zlx 12bt speakers. Sound system sounds great. Why did i choose the qsc sub or the ev one? Because the EV one limits early. Sound was very similar but at the store the default qsc at unity was as loud as the EV at first limit. So in the name of space and headroom to push i got the QSC. Just that at home i can't seek to get the QSC to limit even with the gain maxed out. Is this something a mixer helps with? To get more out of your hardware?
I was at a new years house party with open Decks and played hardtecjno from my SoundCloud for 2 Hours. Never touched a Controller before and the ppl liked it :)
It's more of a stylistic choice really, but I prefer cutting the lows so the bass frequencies don't clash. It's much more obvious when you're in clubs, and you hear the kick drum getting louder haha
I think a better comparison would have been phrasing and key matching. Mixing on phrases and reading the crowd are what signifies a pro DJ for me. Cool video tho FX are always fun especially when im sauced lmao
@@djcarlo I have been DJing for the past 9 years and never had my own decks. Been doing tricks like this on VDJ 😅 I'm hoping to buy my first decks this upcoming black friday
The crazy part on my practice time, I do great but when Inset up my camera and ready for the same playlist I put together I dropped the ball. Either I forget to press record on my controller 🤦🏾♀️ or my camera stopped when I finally get both guest what I screw up. I'm not giving up I love this dying it takes me to a place that no one can lol that's my high. Where can I get more of the EDM music that I also feel a lot I have a few but as much for a 3-4 hour party.
I don’t understand what you did with the second mix at all. The track you bring in looks like it’s not playing, but somehow turning the cfx knob and moving the fader did something… and the echo effect too but I know it could be set to the left track. Probably just missing something but very confused.
Many of the greatest DJ's of all time simply transitioned from one song to the next like the "beginner" DJ's, meanwhile modern DJ"s do 1,000 tricks to cover up their poor(boring) song collection and lack of music taste.
Hey, I am practicing on CDJ3000s on tribexr (I have an oculus) and I was wondering if there is a way to do slicing like this on the CDJs as well. Ive read somewhere that it might not be possible? So far Ive tried it with hotcues, but that fills them up pretty quickly! Oh and just play button with slip mode on for the vynil spindown
It should be easier to do on a pair of CDJs, though I'm not sure how they'll carry over into TribeXR. It might be possible, but with some difficulty as you'll need to see your laptop to nail all the FX
Jak się dpadłem kiedyś do podobnej konsolki to wszystkie przejścia praktycznie robiłem launchpadami i tym glownym suwakiem co mixował decki. Jakoś ciężko mi wyobrazić sobie fajne przejścia bez robienia tego xd
Just bought flx4... do you have a course thats not super expensive but detailed enough to help start performing in 2-3 months of daily practice... Im pretty much starting from zero
🚨Zero to Hero DJ Mixing Course:
sellfy.com/p/ms3fx1/
If you think he’s doing too much on the 2nd mix, that’s the point.
He’s bombarding you with techniques to show you what’s possible, not to tell you what you should build up to doing.
THANK YOU! Nailed it right there
There is no wrong or right way to mix...saying pro and beginner isnt right....nowadays if you ain't smashing buttons you can't dj...hmm!
Never seen Sasha mix like this and he's the master of his art!
What sounds good is good....that's the point.
yeah everyone should copy each other lol this culture is pathetic in 2023. not about the music only about the ego trip
@indegruv Djs were always ugly back in the dayz...bar Dj Rap, but even she proved her worth....
Nowadays it's about looking good behind the decks and the music comes second...
Everyone seems to be copying the James Hype style and if you ain't you're a nobody....
Richie Hawtin one one of the firsts with doing more than just mixing when using digital....but according to this video, even he isn't pro nowadays....I get and understand the newstyle style and new gen of mixing but to reiterate there is no wrong or right way of mixing...and it also depends on what style youre mixing....
I have my first party this saturday. I am somewhere between nowhere and beginner:D
Just blend your tracks in. No chorus over chorus on tracks you'll do awesome
good luck!
You can do it Karej!
@@djcarlo I have to! My biggest fear - playlist.
@@damasterkarej 100% with you there. hopefully all went well but i can tell you come over prepared and do your research on what kind of music demographic you’re playing to.
I don’t do weddings birthdays and all that, those guys will tell you to take a request list, what i do is I will ask the party organizers what are 2 or 3 top genres from past parties and go from there. i’m mostly in the club rotation now and i take that even more seriously, i will usually go for several nights ahead of my set and listen to what those djs play to get a feel for things if i don’t know the crowd or it’s my first time at that venue.
set selection is the #1 most important thing as a dj and it’s something good djs work really hard at. good luck to you and your future gigs and hope the first one went well.
Had mine first gig this weekend i expected like 20 people to show up, but crowd goes nuts in one moment there was like 250 prople in the club
Congratulations man! You've now felt the rush of being a DJ haha
I’m having my first gig on sat and I’m shitting bricks but we gotta push thru maté hopefully all goes well😭
@@Aliazra.That's today I'm rooting for you, let me know how it goes that my dream as well but I'll start at lounge first. Go Aliazra, go Aliazra really let me how you did after tonight you got this.
Hahaha that’s awesome!!
@@Aliazra.How'd it go
Holy shit I just got a completely new appreciation for DJs. This is the fucking best
Thanks Eric! Glad you enjoyed this little routine
currently learning right now its a little overwhelming and a lot of constant thinking but its really fun these videos teach a lot
Take it one step at a time buddy! It helps a lot 😄
On the same boat with you!
DJs so easy dude it’s gonna click!! Learn song structure and it’s so automatic, mixing becomes second nature and then you can get creative with it
It also depends on what kind of music you are mixing. All techniques don't work with every genre of music. I work in the techno genres (hard, psy-trance, etc). I find that too much in this, breaks the mix. But, hey, it works great with house type genres. Love your channel, Carlo.
Different strokes for different folks essentially!
That's what my gf told me too 😢
@djcarlo you are amazing I have been following you for a while I comment under my other page that's where I originally subscribed. I came on RUclips just now saw your short decided to comment under this post. I wish you were my instructor I need this so bad when I DJ it takes me to a feel good place that no one can it's an amazing feeling. I used to use turn tables many moons ago but my controller last year been practicing since
I love that slip roll beat put together with the pads, that was sick
Yezzir! Wanted to push that to see what it could do haha. Glad you like the end result!
Trust me, professionals can do the beginner move too just fine
Of course! That's what professionals start with before elevating their techniques! 😆
@@djcarlo yes and professionals can still use it all depends on mood
@@djcarlo yes and professionals can still use it all depends on mood
Want MOAR like this! Comparisons. Simple examples with no or few talk. May be deeper explanations afterwards. You do amazing content! Thank you
I do have a few of these! The explanations are in the full videos
Hello Carlo! Im watching your videos for like 1 year and i really like your videos, mix and tips. Im also DJ and that helps me much. Goodluck to the future. 😁❤
Keep it up Dave! My videos are just tools for helping you, but you've got the music in you and the passion for the art!
I’m definitely a beginner, but I always want to learn new tricks! Thanks!
It's always good to want to learn more!
In my opinion the difference between beginner and pro dj has nothing to do with technical skills (which btw you can acquire in less than a few days). Everything is in first, the selection and then : feeling, crowd reading and adaptability. And that takes years to master 😉.
That's fair! Any DJ who knows their stuff really puts thought into selection before anything else
Pro doesn't not mean more useless effects as much as you can
Okay, that's fair. I wouldn't actually do all that in a real club set. This was to showcase what's possible for a quick routine 😅
@@djcarloyou boring
This is sick! I am going to practice this pro transition and fx. :D
this is actually wild bro! Keep up the good videos!
For sure! Always got more of these videos coming up, and glad you enjoy them!
Damn that second one hits hard! Won’t be a while till I’m that good 😢
Practice is the key there!
Hows it going now?
The best DJ I ever saw left the buttons alone and was the best because he perfectly matched every beat on technic 1200s. and his song selection was second to none .
Song selection is number one for any DJ!
You do so much it's overwhelming. Can't wait to see what you do with different lating music.
That's a genre I've yet to fully tackle!
@@djcarlo i want to see if all your techniques transfer over to latin genre. Most of the time latin dj's let the whole song play or they blend in the new song with minor effect or filter from what i seen.
I’m hoping to get my first DJ controller for Christmas, and I’ve been watching a lot of your videos and I am super exited to start It looks like so much fun
That's really exciting! What are you getting?
@@djcarlo I’m planning on getting either a ddj flx4 or ddj flx6 but I’m not quite sure. I am aware of the price difference, and I’m wondering if the ddj flx6 is worth it or not
Prefiero la primera mezcla la otra parece un video juego de los 80
Hahaha, well, turntablism did start in the 80s, and that's how DJ battles started. I get your point though, it does sound like an arcade game from the 80s with all the effects and techniques 🥳
Waiting on my hp envy pc to arrive. Torned between the ev etx 18sp and the qsc sub for the house and potential gigs in the future. Right now this is a hobby for me. I think the EV elx200 18sp may be too weak. I know the qsc brings the heat but haven't heard an etx model in person yet. Money I'm not spending on American women. Speakers will still be providing joy 20 years from now and cause me zero stress.
Ohhhh, I'm excited for you Fausto!
@@djcarlo thanks. I received the qsc ks118 on Tuesday night. Couldn't get anyone to go pick it up so i called an uber xl and put it in the back of a toyota highlander for 25 bucks. Who needs friends? So far I'm happy but it feels like the qsc subwoofer isn't even being pushed by the flx4 signal. Is this where a mixer helps unlock power to get more out of your speakers? The hp envy laptop is amazing and has been running flawlessly for 2 weeks now. My tops are ev zlx 12bt speakers. Sound system sounds great. Why did i choose the qsc sub or the ev one? Because the EV one limits early. Sound was very similar but at the store the default qsc at unity was as loud as the EV at first limit. So in the name of space and headroom to push i got the QSC. Just that at home i can't seek to get the QSC to limit even with the gain maxed out. Is this something a mixer helps with? To get more out of your hardware?
I was at a new years house party with open Decks and played hardtecjno from my SoundCloud for 2 Hours. Never touched a Controller before and the ppl liked it :)
Hey, that means you may be a natural at it!
Judging by this video I'm a beginner DJ. But I watch your content to learn tips and tricks and keep practicing!
Never stop learning Chris!
I miss having a dj mixer. I used to play live like this too 🙌
That's awesome! The crowd must've been having the times of their lives!
@@djcarlo And so did I 🙌 Miss it!
Can you do a full video for this ? Like a slow breakdown session step by step ? Thanks!
A lot of the other techniques are broken down in other videos 😄
What dj set is this?
I don't dj but I appreciate the craft. Good stuff!
Appreciate that man! Thanks for the kind words!
Thanks for all the suggestions, it’s a great learning experience! May I ask why you cut the current song’s low eq instead of swapping eq’s?
It's more of a stylistic choice really, but I prefer cutting the lows so the bass frequencies don't clash. It's much more obvious when you're in clubs, and you hear the kick drum getting louder haha
I think a better comparison would have been phrasing and key matching. Mixing on phrases and reading the crowd are what signifies a pro DJ for me. Cool video tho FX are always fun especially when im sauced lmao
Haha, thanks for that! Honestly, there's so much more to the beginner vs pro stuff, but I could only fit so much in here haha
I’m still learning your tutorial as a beginner, just betting on what desk to buy
Check out my Best DJ Gear video series! It should help you out!
Okay i will
Save money by buying a good pioneer set , cuz thats what you eventually will want to have anyways
Yeah.. Thank you! ❤
Glad you liked the demo!
Sick after!!!!🎉
Thanks Jonny! Glad you liked the showcase! Don't forget to check out the full video too!
I wish to know my DDJ 400 just the same that's was a hot mixed
It's all about practice!
@@djcarlo You're absolutely right...
Carlo can you teach us how to mix any progressive tracks please🥺
I think the other tutorials cover those bases. Check em out!
The 2nd mix 😍
That's how you go crazy on the decks!
@@djcarlo I have been DJing for the past 9 years and never had my own decks. Been doing tricks like this on VDJ 😅
I'm hoping to buy my first decks this upcoming black friday
Crickey moses that was litt
I'm gonna start using crickey Moses from now on. Glad you liked the little demo buddy!
WHAT TWO SONGS R THESE THEYRE SO FIRE
Sorry! I don't remember which songs I used for this video
The crazy part on my practice time, I do great but when Inset up my camera and ready for the same playlist I put together I dropped the ball. Either I forget to press record on my controller 🤦🏾♀️ or my camera stopped when I finally get both guest what I screw up. I'm not giving up I love this dying it takes me to a place that no one can lol that's my high. Where can I get more of the EDM music that I also feel a lot I have a few but as much for a 3-4 hour party.
Hey hey, never give up on a good thing! Just keep it up, and keep making those amazing mixes happen!
@@djcarlo Thanks for the reply and motivation, it's really appreciated 🙏🏽
Just to know the ddj-flx4 is the chippest version of the ddj-400 right ?
It's the one!
I gotta learn beat slicer techniques!!
I did a tutorial some time ago on using Beat Slicer! Such a great feature!
I don’t understand what you did with the second mix at all. The track you bring in looks like it’s not playing, but somehow turning the cfx knob and moving the fader did something… and the echo effect too but I know it could be set to the left track. Probably just missing something but very confused.
Check out the linked tutorial to see how its done! The illusion of it not playing is just a side effect I think hahaha
Looks like djing is one of the most underrated skill, and i am still cant understand why its cool
It is! Most naysayers say it's just pressing a button, but a lot of thought actually goes into it!
i fw you heavy
Thank you! Appreciate that a lot man!
THAT WAS SOO GOOD
Thank you for that! Really glad you enjoyed the little DJ routine here! :D
was that last track that JUST started playing space laces?
I don't remember unfortunately, but I don't think it was
Many of the greatest DJ's of all time simply transitioned from one song to the next like the "beginner" DJ's, meanwhile modern DJ"s do 1,000 tricks to cover up their poor(boring) song collection and lack of music taste.
Fair assessment! Only difference is, nowadays, a lot of folks already have the good selection part. It's the technique not everyone has
Damn , he’s good.
That's practice for you buddy!
is that sample thing you did towards the end on rekordbox? or is this serato? It sounded sick and I wanna do it on my FLX6s
This was done with Rekordbox!
Would you not have some phase cancellation with two full volume tracks playing without EQ blending?
There is, but as long as you don't blast at the reds, you should be okay.
I do both depending on the situation.
Always good to adjust to the environment!
Determined to learn this shit!!! It looks so fun and interesting
Go for it! It's totally worth learning the ins and outs of! 🤩
Mixing music is an art form. Get out there and experiment without boundaries.
Bingo! Never be afraid to push boundaries
Nice👏, I need to know how to blend music.
Check out my other tutorials! They'll teach you how 😄
Can u share the effects that you have on the pads?
Check out the full video, which is listed in the description! All the minute details are there :)
How do you dj like this? i wanna learn so bad!
Tons and tons of practice! Haha
CEO of controller 🔥 🔥 🔥
If only I was the CEO of a company that made controllers haha, but I can dream
I’m just getting into this stuff, but I liked the first one better ngl
Once you get better, you’ll appreciate the 2nd more as it follows the structure of the song
The DJs on the last parties I went to were worse than the beginner example. 😐 Maybe there should be something like a driving license for DJs.
Yowza! What were they doing?
Sounds great but that would never fly at a Wedding or Grad Party!!
Point made! Those parties need more straight mixing haha
No such thing as beginner vs pro styles of mixing it's just a different way.
That's a fair way of putting it!
I would say beginners play it safe basically mixing intros into outros and avoiding using the fx ...
Please what DJ gear would you recommend me to get? im starting a career and budget isnt an issue
Check my Best DJ Gear video Jerry! Should give you a whole slew of options that you can pick around from 😄
Me playing Beat Maker Once: 👁️👃🏽👁️
Hahaha, eye opening by the looks of it!
excellent dj very good
I love experimenting
Can this be done in Serato? I have a DDJ-SB3 and I’ve always wanted to have that white noise effect but I’m not sure if I have the controls for it
For the most part, absolutely! The noise effect is usually linked to the filter knob, which the SB3 has
Top ! Where do you find the Noise CFX on DDJ400 please ?
It should be an option in Rekordbox under the CFX settings
Which songs are you using in the first example? 😋
I've unfortunately forgotten! Sorry!
wich song is it?
I’m learning on a ddj flx4 can I still your course to learn?
Yup yup! The lessons you learn can be applied to multiple different controllers :)
Yes
Indeed!
Hey, I am practicing on CDJ3000s on tribexr (I have an oculus) and I was wondering if there is a way to do slicing like this on the CDJs as well. Ive read somewhere that it might not be possible? So far Ive tried it with hotcues, but that fills them up pretty quickly! Oh and just play button with slip mode on for the vynil spindown
It should be easier to do on a pair of CDJs, though I'm not sure how they'll carry over into TribeXR. It might be possible, but with some difficulty as you'll need to see your laptop to nail all the FX
What pioneer controller is this ?
That's the Pioneer DJ DDJ 400 :)
👍🏽but always remember moderation is key
Yup! This is just to showcase what a pro can really do, but not necessarily all at once!
Is there 4 channels or how can you mute the only volume sliders that's playing without music stopping?
I forget what exactly happened there. I know it's a nuance of beat slicer, if I'm getting the right part
Jak się dpadłem kiedyś do podobnej konsolki to wszystkie przejścia praktycznie robiłem launchpadami i tym glownym suwakiem co mixował decki. Jakoś ciężko mi wyobrazić sobie fajne przejścia bez robienia tego xd
That's fair! Do what you need to make the awesome transitions happen!
what is the name of those bangersongs, sooo cool bro
Sorry! I don't remember which songs I used for this video. I renamed them a while back
Mantep
Hope that means you liked it!
made that look easy
That's what years of nonstop practice can get you! Definitely not as easy as some think haha
How do you activate the beat slicer mode ?
There's a setting on the DDJ400, but you'll need to remap your controller for most other controllers :)
hey how did you do that beat slice?
You can turn on Beat Slicer mode! Check out the linked tutorial on how 🥳
the infuriating thing is the only people who care about this are other DJs...the people listening have zero clue about the differences...
Honestly very true haha. Normal club goers won't always appreciate this 😅
Master Carlo🔥❤️
Gotta showcase everything I've learned!
@@djcarlo thank you for this ❤️you are great 🔥i got to know a lot from you. You Made me so Motivated.
That was insane
That's how I like to do things!
song name?
Super !!
It's a crazy technique!
Sometimes less is more, I prefer clean transitions and keeping the energy going with good songs, not really into djs playing sampler and all that❤
That's fair! Different strokes for different folks. 🥳
Which DJ set is the best for beginners?
Check my Best DJ Gear video series! It should help answer some questions to that regard
Amazing. And i’m the beginner 🫡
Really glad you enjoyed the little showcase buddy! More of these mixes coming!
Could you do that with psytrance???
Possibly yes! Just apply the right tricks to the right parts!
Just bought flx4... do you have a course thats not super expensive but detailed enough to help start performing in 2-3 months of daily practice...
Im pretty much starting from zero
You can check my courses on my Sellfy page! Look for the Zero to Hero one. I'd say it's pretty well priced 😄
@@djcarlo thanks man
love it
Fun stuff, right?
Супер трек!!! Как называется первый???
I dont remember! Sorry!
Wait what??? How is he creating effects in the 2 when it isnt even playing???
Funnily enough, it really does that! Check it out on most controllers and software; you'll get the same results!
I was thinking the same thing
what is the track you used.?
To be honest, I can't remember what tracks these were! Sorry!
As a pro, how you do the effect(filter etc on deck B) with the track turned off?
The CFX knob works no matter what, strangely enough. Even with no track playing, it'll trigger the effect!
i love u broo thaaankssss
For sure! Don't forget to check out the full tutorial linked in the video!
I can never hit my slices on time ike you bro! Is there a secret or am I missing something
Try turning on Quantize! Might help there.
Can you teach how do you do it pls ?
It's mostly detailed in the full video and various tutorials on the channel!
Im just happy to let the music play in and out
That's fair too! Just don't forget to throw in some mixing in there