If I turn on a video and it starts with ‘hey wassup guys it’s ya boy and I’m coming to you live from l...’ I turn it off. These videos are great. Educational and inspiring in equal parts!
Ive been a battle style house music dj since the early 90's, still use control vinyl and have a controller to play with for fun. Your tutorials are extremely valuable not just to newly starting DJs but even to old skool cats like myself. I already know what the tricks are and how to do most of them but I still love watching because the way you break everything down into step by step methodology is excellent not just for the hands on how to but you actually toss in the theory and reason why you do or dont do something... that type of stuff took me years of trial and error, where here you help so many newer DJs figure it out right off the bat. I applaud you bro, and love being subscribed to your channel. You are spot on with everything & an inspiration to DJs everywhere from noob to vet!
Thanks JJ! That's precisely why I put these videos out. I went through a lot of trial and error as well, so why not stretch out a helping hand to those who are just starting off? Trial and error will still happen, but at least there's a method to this Madness! 😆
Good tips. To me the biggest challenge is having a track without vocals and find the acapella that would blend in nicely. We have tens of thousands of songs in our head it's sometimes hard to focus which one would fit the harmonic key, bpm range and mood of the track. At least tools such as Tunebats are quiet helpful in fast tracking the process.
I have my first live set in a week for a big party at work. I've been practicing everything your videos have taught me and I'm really excited to throw this into my set!
I love watching your videos man. I used to club dj straight sets for a boring club, but that's what they wanted and paid for. I recently got back into djing after stumbling across your channel. Now i'm back, but just doing it for my own enjoyment. i don't ever want djing to be a job again. You have so many cool things to share, and i'm super grateful that you're able to teach "an old dog some new tricks" All these techniques sounded amazing and gave me some new stuff to work on. Thanks again
Thank you so much. Honestly i have watched so many videos regarding a beatmatching issue I had, and your suggestion on setting the beat grid acapella against the original song has helped me big time. Thank you once again.
Dude,your killing it on that ddj 400. I learned a lot by watching your video's and want to say thanks. Please keep those video's rolling. You are making a huge impact on those that want to start to dj.
If the acapella is not the right time. You can speed or slow them down by ear to match the original...THEN match the beatgrid at the altered speed. You will have to use the tempo fader to match it back to the original upon loading but at least you have an accurate beatgrid to work with.
Very good DJ Carlo I’m mixing the Rihanna song with a track has i’m going through the video on my DDJ 400 controller watching this video. DJ Walker female DJ love from the UK🤘🏾👍🏾🔥. The 3 part this video was my favourite and the end with you scratching your deck with with the Echo👏🏾….. I did what you did in this video
DJ CARLO You're seriously the best. I love your channel. I've been a dj for 20 years and i've learned so much from you. Thank you for the great info and great content.
Where you get acapellas from? I don`t know any good place where to get them. Awesome video as always! Love when you use the ddj 400 so I can immediately see how to implement it to my controller :) keep it up!
@@hiimbored7260 I'm not Carlo, but there are plenty sites. You can just Google RUclips to mp3 320 kbps. If you want to get more advanced you can use Android and the termux app in conbination with Tasker to make your own converter (hmu if interested)
That's a bit complicated, Because settings have to be applied as well, and song should have been heard by the dj well to drop it in a mix at best time. That's something new and needs working hard. Thanks alot for the challenge as well as the knowledge sir😄😄
Thanks for the video! One of the most usefull channels! Can give some piece of advice about how to make a set. What should be kept in mind when the play list is created for a set?
I've always use acapella in a mix and in mashup but because of you, my knowledge about acapella and it's proper use were enlighten me. However, I can't do the fast transition because I'm using an app to mix and when I'm picking the next song, it is loading slow. But it's okay, because that lessons and skill I learned will be my guide to use equipments someday. Thanks Carlo! I suggest to try a DJ app that for those who can't afford equipments.
I’m kind of torn between tips two and three. I’d like tip #1 more, but I never seem to get acapellas I really want to do mash ups with from my pool. Plus, the acapellas I have are rarely edited, which makes using them on the fly almost impossible for most of my gigs.
How to manage the levels of acapella ? What should be the level of acapella? Should acapella touch the yellow light in vu meter or it should be below yellow?
Nice video! Could you make a tutorial how to do a 1/4 trans scratch with an acapella (while on a loop)? I watched a DJ doing that and it sounded really great.
@@djcarlo all tips are interesting , I,m 45 years old and I,m learning with all your tips , three years ago the music and mix are my new pasion , i,ve got a DDJ RR , is my Little girl , thanks for all your job with de peaple are learning .
I think all the DJs should perfect that skill to bring out their style and creativity. Unfortunately, a lot of DJs sound the same and never step out of their comfort box. Good stuff 👊
@@djcarlo Youre a nice guy... Thx 4 your videos! Question: I'm looking for 4 a 4 Channel Mixer, or 4 Deck Mixer. Which one you can recommend? At this moment, i use only Traktor on my PC. Do u use 4 Deck Mixer? If not, why? Regards from germany!
I tried to mix accapela and Future rave, its doesnt sound good even its the same Bpm and key, the accapela feels out of beat and too slow to catch up with the current track even with beat sync, is something wrong?
@@djcarloah nevermind 😂 turn out the vocal i downloaded is bad the bpm is diffrent, so i download another vocal and it works together now with the track
Hey Carlos very nice tutorial... On my opinion the three techniques are dope bro I love it i wanna put in practice... Thanks for sharing your skills 🙏... Saludos amigo from California USA... ( that's why I didn't think twice to press the bell bottom on the first time I saw a video of you bro.. Because you are awesome ..🙏 )
Hi, great video. Can you do a review and comparison of the DDJ 400 v Traktor Kontrol S2 Mk3 v Numark Mixtrack Platinum. I think for people buying their first controller, these are the three that appeal for the Under £250 price tag. Thanks
Lysander -- all three of those controllers use different DJ software. DDJ comes with Rekordbox. S2 comes with Traktor Pro 3. Mixtrack comes with Serato DJ Lite. The controllers all do similar functions. It isn't the controller you need to focus on. You need to focus on which software platform you want to commit to. This is a Big Decision... Each of the three software platforms do very similar things but there are important differences that can have an effect on the development of your DJing style. Research the software platforms and then choose a controller... Ask a man who was committed to the wrong platform for the music he plays out and recently had to switch over... (me).
@@djcarlo the accapella tips were especially useful. It was explained well and the use of points of reference (original tune) to get it key syncing all made logical sense. Cheers man.
If you don't mind me asking, what's the scratch combo you use during the scratching portion of the video? I've been trying to recreate it on my own but I can't get it to sound as clean as yours. Love your content, keep it up!
I love it when the Video just starts RIGHT NOW! Many RUclipsr talk so much before the actual video starts. Nice bro :)
If I turn on a video and it starts with ‘hey wassup guys it’s ya boy and I’m coming to you live from l...’ I turn it off. These videos are great. Educational and inspiring in equal parts!
Yes it's so annoying when they turn a 5 minute video into a 25 minute video
Ive been a battle style house music dj since the early 90's, still use control vinyl and have a controller to play with for fun. Your tutorials are extremely valuable not just to newly starting DJs but even to old skool cats like myself. I already know what the tricks are and how to do most of them but I still love watching because the way you break everything down into step by step methodology is excellent not just for the hands on how to but you actually toss in the theory and reason why you do or dont do something... that type of stuff took me years of trial and error, where here you help so many newer DJs figure it out right off the bat. I applaud you bro, and love being subscribed to your channel. You are spot on with everything & an inspiration to DJs everywhere from noob to vet!
Thanks JJ! That's precisely why I put these videos out. I went through a lot of trial and error as well, so why not stretch out a helping hand to those who are just starting off? Trial and error will still happen, but at least there's a method to this Madness! 😆
Good tips. To me the biggest challenge is having a track without vocals and find the acapella that would blend in nicely. We have tens of thousands of songs in our head it's sometimes hard to focus which one would fit the harmonic key, bpm range and mood of the track. At least tools such as Tunebats are quiet helpful in fast tracking the process.
I have my first live set in a week for a big party at work. I've been practicing everything your videos have taught me and I'm really excited to throw this into my set!
Excited for you Jaedius! You're moving up in the DJ world!
I love watching your videos man.
I used to club dj straight sets for a boring club, but that's what they wanted and paid for.
I recently got back into djing after stumbling across your channel. Now i'm back, but just doing it for my own enjoyment. i don't ever want djing to be a job again.
You have so many cool things to share, and i'm super grateful that you're able to teach "an old dog some new tricks"
All these techniques sounded amazing and gave me some new stuff to work on. Thanks again
Thank you so much. Honestly i have watched so many videos regarding a beatmatching issue I had, and your suggestion on setting the beat grid acapella against the original song has helped me big time. Thank you once again.
Glad it helped! You're very much welcome!
Always tight work!
Great teacher!😍🙏
Dude,your killing it on that ddj 400. I learned a lot by watching your video's and want to say thanks. Please keep those video's rolling. You are making a huge impact on those that want to start to dj.
You deserve so much more subscribers, been dj-ing for a long time and yet I still learn something new from you every time you post a video
Always i saw you I'm amazed by your talent and your way to explain clear and easy the technical aspects of djing. Thx!
Thanks so much Martin! I try my best to make the content as digestible as possible
If the acapella is not the right time. You can speed or slow them down by ear to match the original...THEN match the beatgrid at the altered speed. You will have to use the tempo fader to match it back to the original upon loading but at least you have an accurate beatgrid to work with.
Yup! That's correct!
Very good DJ Carlo I’m mixing the Rihanna song with a track has i’m going through the video on my DDJ 400 controller watching this video. DJ Walker female DJ love from the UK🤘🏾👍🏾🔥. The 3 part this video was my favourite and the end with you scratching your deck with with the Echo👏🏾….. I did what you did in this video
Hope these help a lot with your mixes! I see you're really combing through all my vjdeos haha
@@djcarlo Yes lol you’re videos help a lot I’m djing today at my drama group’s 10th anniversary today
Thank you so much 😊 for this breakdown
You're welcome Paris! Hope you get to use it well!
So helpful!! Thanks man
Glad you found the video helpful bud! Hope you get to make good use of acapellas in your sets!
Nice! I like number 2 method!
They were all awesome. Great video.
That begining mix was doooooope
Thank you Carlo for using the DDj400 in the last few videos!
@@djcarlo its definitely the best in its class
DJ CARLO You're seriously the best. I love your channel. I've been a dj for 20 years and i've learned so much from you. Thank you for the great info and great content.
Really love this tutorial. Your the best DJ Carlo, hands down on you dude
That is dope! Thanks!!
Gotta love acapellas man! Gives the audience a big ole surprise!
This is a super, great, amazing video.
Nicely done!
Thanks bud! Hope you learned something from the video as well!
@@djcarlo yes I did, as I do with all your videos!
Whew... that was technically challenging. Awesome tutorial!!!! Keep it up!
great work Carlos!
This was really helpful! Thanks! 👍🏻
No problem! Glad it was helpful!
Learned something new can’t wait to try it thanks bro 👍🏽😎
Have fun in your mix!
Where you get acapellas from? I don`t know any good place where to get them. Awesome video as always! Love when you use the ddj 400 so I can immediately see how to implement it to my controller :) keep it up!
i new it hahahaha long live youtube
@@djcarlo How good is the audio quality (how many kb) and what website/tool do you use?
Btw I love your vids
@@hiimbored7260 I'm not Carlo, but there are plenty sites. You can just Google RUclips to mp3 320 kbps. If you want to get more advanced you can use Android and the termux app in conbination with Tasker to make your own converter (hmu if interested)
That's a bit complicated,
Because settings have to be applied as well, and song should have been heard by the dj well to drop it in a mix at best time.
That's something new and needs working hard.
Thanks alot for the challenge as well as the knowledge sir😄😄
@@djcarlo sir, can I contact you personally?
Can you give me your email address?
@@ayushrohilla008 nope
This is great. I am concerned on how to change the Acapella or instrumental to keep the flow going. Thank you
Just use the Echo Effect and smooth things over :)
Thanks for the video! One of the most usefull channels! Can give some piece of advice about how to make a set. What should be kept in mind when the play list is created for a set?
Thanks for the kind words! I have lots of videos that cover that. Check them out
Super mixing 🤘🎧
This was smooth👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
How about a video on how to combine basic scratches baby,forwards ,stabs and how to practice them thanks love your videos
I love the way the tutorials get better each day , i used to ignore him in the beginning but now i only watch his videos
thanks for watching my growth and for being a part of my DJ journey :)
Thanks for the knowlege carlo i have have mixed only acapella in versions but honestly u make it look easy n i have 10 years in the business
@@djcarlo anytime bro i would love to see a tutoral on how to be creative with tech house
Can you review the denon prime 4
I would like to learn more about using acapellas! Thank you very much Carlo for sharing your knowledge!
The scratch method was pretty awesome
Love all 3 examples
I've always use acapella in a mix and in mashup but because of you, my knowledge about acapella and it's proper use were enlighten me. However, I can't do the fast transition because I'm using an app to mix and when I'm picking the next song, it is loading slow. But it's okay, because that lessons and skill I learned will be my guide to use equipments someday. Thanks Carlo!
I suggest to try a DJ app that for those who can't afford equipments.
You can make like an edit... were you put the second song after the first... so the two songs are in the same track and they are loaded
You can use virtualdj. Its free if you dont use equpiment with it
Il Danza I try that trick and it works
Razvan Ghita Thanks for suggestion. However, I don't have laptop or PC to use it but I try to use it when we have project.
Third was the dopest
Cool! Thanks for watching! More tips and tricks to come! Stay tuned!
Great video. loved all of the examples . learned something from that
Glad it was helpful! I appreciate it!
thank you for teaching me how to dj with Acapellas😁
For sure Daren! Make good use of that knowledge!
Plz use controller at your gigs too.....it will be great for the vlog
Dude, you rock! Your toolkit is amazing!
I’m kind of torn between tips two and three. I’d like tip #1 more, but I never seem to get acapellas I really want to do mash ups with from my pool. Plus, the acapellas I have are rarely edited, which makes using them on the fly almost impossible for most of my gigs.
How to manage the levels of acapella ?
What should be the level of acapella? Should acapella touch the yellow light in vu meter or it should be below yellow?
Awesome tutorial! Where do you normally recommend downloading your Acapella tracks from?
Great. I will to apply with acapella loop.
Great video. Can't wait for my next day off to dive into this lesson.
That is a LIT tutorial!
@@djcarlo Of course bru!!
You have some dope tutorials
DJ Carlo Atendido sure do I have come a long way watching your videos
carlos you have so much finesse when you scratch
Thank you so much! Woot woot!
DJ Carlo Atendido 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Wow man you're 🔥
@@djcarlo not a problem man...i love every piece i mean your whole content
All that i know is by you, thanks for everything really 🤙🏻
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
First gig tonight! Nervous but thankf for you’re awesome mentoring
Great content, great skills, great teach!!!! Please do acapella Hiphop mixing
Thanks! Will do! Cheers!
Nice video!
Could you make a tutorial how to do a 1/4 trans scratch with an acapella (while on a loop)? I watched a DJ doing that and it sounded really great.
Sorry for the late reply! More tutorials on that soon!
All of it’s clean!
Absolutelly crazy , thanks for the video 👌👌👌👌
@@djcarlo all tips are interesting , I,m 45 years old and I,m learning with all your tips , three years ago the music and mix are my new pasion , i,ve got a DDJ RR , is my Little girl , thanks for all your job with de peaple are learning .
I think all the DJs should perfect that skill to bring out their style and creativity. Unfortunately, a lot of DJs sound the same and never step out of their comfort box. Good stuff 👊
This is a masterpiece. Where I can download acapella like this ?
Demo drop has somre nice free acapella’s
@@lasselaursen461 where is that
@@BassSky just on Google
@@djcarlo im new and what software are you using? it looks nothing likemine.im stumpped
So much helpful 🎉❤
I'm so glad you think so! I try to make my videos as helpful as possible 😄
You're always putting out really good mixes man
I will apply this on dj battle this coming Sarbay idol! Sayang June 1 schedule mo sa sarbay May 31 yung dj battle
Thank you brother! All I want to say is Thank you so much for having a tutorials specially in scratching idol 😊
@@rudeboyph5361 You're gonna win that! What kind of battle is it?
@@giannio3128 thanks bro hopefully hehe. Freestyle battle bro
@@rudeboyph5361 Cool!!
Great video and even better advices! 😎🎶
Your tutorials are too good. I just found you last week. Keep up the good work.
@@djcarlo subscribed already
Thank you Bro for this
Glad I could help :)
Winning as always Carlo and great tips to implement more flavor into my sets.
Thanks! Great tutorial
Its awesome carlo..great
Loved this lesson. Feels tough to really make thoughtful mixes. Still practicing. :)
can you start a class from beginner to advanced? can be a paid course.
DJ Carlo Atendido how about a video on how to combine basic scratches together ,baby ,forward ,stabs and how they should be practices love your vids
@@djcarlo Youre a nice guy... Thx 4 your videos! Question: I'm looking for 4 a 4 Channel Mixer, or 4 Deck Mixer. Which one you can recommend? At this moment, i use only Traktor on my PC. Do u use 4 Deck Mixer? If not, why? Regards from germany!
as if someone would wright this ...
1st technique is more usefull, but I like all of them! Thanks for your videos, Carlo. You do not only teach, but also inspire to be better!
Thanks man! That means a lot! Happy to help :)
Omg this is awesome 👌
Great! Hope you learned something new from this video!
I tried to mix accapela and Future rave, its doesnt sound good even its the same Bpm and key, the accapela feels out of beat and too slow to catch up with the current track even with beat sync, is something wrong?
This may be because either the vocals were mistimed (some don't start on the beat) or the tempo wasn't matched. It sounds like that's what happened 🫣
@@djcarloah nevermind 😂 turn out the vocal i downloaded is bad the bpm is diffrent, so i download another vocal and it works together now with the track
Hello! Great video ! Could you make a video explaining more about the ddj 400 funciona like effects and how to beat match properly? Thanks!
Good job
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the quick tutorial!
Hey Carlos very nice tutorial... On my opinion the three techniques are dope bro I love it i wanna put in practice... Thanks for sharing your skills 🙏... Saludos amigo from California USA... ( that's why I didn't think twice to press the bell bottom on the first time I saw a video of you bro.. Because you are awesome ..🙏 )
Hello! How can i make the technic that you use when you finish the set 9:28
That's just Echo Out! Very useful little effect :)
I always leaning new things ur way
thanks for the video
combo in the first demonstratin is sick bro :-D keep it up!
Thanks, dude! Hope you can give the other ones a shot! Thanks also for all the support!
Where do you download your acapelas from thou?
Oh yeah, great tutorial again.
Yo deserve it ❤
i really liked the 2nd one
Try making use of that one in your sets! I find that the types of techniques one likes are the ones that really make their set shine
love this
How can I get 2nd song in this video you know it by DJ Carlo
Please provide song link
Id like to see more about beat grids it the biggest part im struggling to get to grips with
@leebrettell a good practice is learn beat-matching.. it helps whenever the Beat grind is off!! Hope that help
Hi, great video. Can you do a review and comparison of the DDJ 400 v Traktor Kontrol S2 Mk3 v Numark Mixtrack Platinum. I think for people buying their first controller, these are the three that appeal for the Under £250 price tag. Thanks
Lysander -- all three of those controllers use different DJ software. DDJ comes with Rekordbox. S2 comes with Traktor Pro 3. Mixtrack comes with Serato DJ Lite.
The controllers all do similar functions. It isn't the controller you need to focus on. You need to focus on which software platform you want to commit to. This is a Big Decision...
Each of the three software platforms do very similar things but there are important differences that can have an effect on the development of your DJing style.
Research the software platforms and then choose a controller...
Ask a man who was committed to the wrong platform for the music he plays out and recently had to switch over... (me).
thxs again great tutorials spy-girl. ...dallas
For sure! Really glad you like 'em!
Thanks that so function ✌🙏
For sure Marleno! Hope you make good use of the lessons here!
Is it worth it to buy serato dj pro
Great video! I’ve been learning a lot from your channel. Thank you!
Merci
Encore une superbe vidéo !
Thank you so much
Dami ko natutunan sir carlo ❤ Salamat po love PH
Great tips.
@@djcarlo the accapella tips were especially useful. It was explained well and the use of points of reference (original tune) to get it key syncing all made logical sense. Cheers man.
All of demos are great!!!! I wish I can scratch like you lol. Maybe one day. Thanks bro.
Masterpiece 🔥 🔥 🔥
Sure.., I do learn a lot from your Channel all the time Carlo
How do change the bpms in serato?
If you don't mind me asking, what's the scratch combo you use during the scratching portion of the video? I've been trying to recreate it on my own but I can't get it to sound as clean as yours. Love your content, keep it up!
It's a. Combo mostly of transforms and reverse tears!