In my opinion the level of mixing is not about using more effects or loops. You maybe need a bit more skill for the higher levels, but thats not what djing is about. Its about the fact at which position of the track you mix and how you maintain the attention of the dancers. If u get the crowd with your „Level 1 or 2 Mixing“ then its Level 5 Mixing. Anyways you showed some nice techniques how to mix. You should have called it „5 ways of mixing house“.
Agree 100%. I want to go next level with a complex mix but I can’t think on the fly that fast. I would have to adhere to a strict playlist that I have practiced before the set to pull of complex mixes with loops and effects. Most of my time DJing is thinking about the crowd which often throws a curveball to what I planned on playing and I favour rolling with the vibe of the crowd than the vibe of my mix.
I’ve been DJing for around 25 years on vinyl. Then moved to digital over the last 10 years, I would say I’m on level 2 because I feel it’s a safe bet. As a rare groove Dj with a bit of house thrown in I really get to know the tracks I play before I begin to make translations with them. Would really love to move to stage 3-4, will need a lot of practice time to feel comfortable to step up to those levels. Keep up the good work, you’re teaching style is second to none.
5 props to Jamie I’ve been DJing for over 35+ and had many mentors ,contemporaries and teachers. He explains mixing House just about as good as anyone #fairplay
I've been a bedroom DJ for 3 years now, and I feel like I'm still in level one with slow blend mixing, but after watching this video and taking you guys (Crossfader) How to Mix House Music course, I'm in now in level 2 and working on all the way to level 5.
As I’ve been DJing for 15 years, I would say I’m in between Level 4-5 (4.5). Even for someone like me, it takes a lot of confidence to master mixing with “Fader cuts” to a high level like James Hype on a consistent basis. But just like with anything, practice comes consistency over time. I would say I’m still someone that’s learning to perfect “fader cutting”. I add a lot of loops to my mixes as I like the creative side to looping tracks and mixing with them - and the more you get better at it, the easier DJing becomes. For anyone learning how to DJ or even DJing already, the biggest takeaway you can do is by consistently watching other DJ’s on RUclips (and just focus on the music and watch their hands). Aside from that, definitely join Crossfader DJ courses!
I mix tech house just as my hobby and have done for years , I always watch your videos and really enjoy them Jamie a massive respect to you , after watching this one I feel like I have so much to learn and am interested to do so . On this basis I put myself at level 1 back to a total beginner.
Level 3 for me. But I feel like Level 1 and 2 are the safest bet if you don't know the songs too well. It's also the most "seamless" transition, so personally, I like it more. For Level 3 onwards, you definitely need a lot of practice. (Maybe Sync helps too
"Level 5" was honestly a bit annoying lol. Think it really depends what tracks or style you're playing, sometimes its best to not draw attention away from the original production
on point about track knowledge. i definitely find myself sticking close to 1-2 when i just downloaded a hundred new tracks for a set at a regular venue that I might have played at very recently.
it seems level 1 in the video is safe and pretty good for just basement parties. does the equipment such as your board matter when going to parties or such the music itself?
❤ I am at level five for the past 18 years and it have thousands of ways to mix songs just Love what you doing And you will get it right I am from Trinidad and Tobago.
Amazing video, having all the levels laid out side by side gives us a roadmap on what to work on and tools to add to our kit. In between levels 2 to 3 currently!
I usually loop the track that I’m bringing in to avoid clashing. Can be tricky sometimes though. Thanks for the tips as always guys. I wouldn’t know half the stuff I k ow if it wasn’t for y’all and others on RUclips ❤️
#WeAreCrossfader Level 2/3 vibes over here and learning more each day! Grateful for these kinds of videos that share different techniques and formats of mixing the same songs!
I feel like you left out some options: - the long blend: finding two tracks that really marry well together, and then riding the EQ/Filter to make it work - the quick cut: sometimes a quick fader swap makes the biggest impact, especially if mixing in something with a different rhythmic pattern (ie, electro, breaks) - keep the loop going: set a shorter loop of the outgoing track, ideally something more minimal and percussive, to keep it going and bring something new to the incoming track. Also works well as a way to tease the next track for a while before it comes in. To my ears, #5 is grating and showy, more of a performance trick than something that enhances the mix sonically, but to each, their own.
Agreed, more than once or twice in a set for #5 style becomes grating very quickly. Different styles of music will suit different transitions, DnB is all about the quick cuts and double drops, House you can get away with really long blends and loops easily. All comes with practice and experimentation. Playing to your environment is also key; early set at a small club, stick to the clean basics. Late night closing house set; longer hypnotic blends. Late night anything else; DO NOT do ridiculous showy nonsense, people are too cooked to pay attention and just want a song to play. Big outdoor crowd; get a bit more showy with it.
#6 basic tone play and back and forth blend. I love quicker more subtle uses of this without a whole routine. Can be done with a few cues. Also added back and forth blends Mashups without stem swaps. At this point a variety Stem mixes needed to be added to basics. They can quickly become easier and better than a lot of alternatives
Sometimes yes. Or just jump into it, make errors or do things the hard way when there's a shortcut. I first unleashed my imagination to Photoshop, then learned the (non basic) functions after, sort of.
@@AlexAlcyone Pretty sure I've heard from different experienced DJs you don't really need to know any "mix in key" as long as you know the tracks and can read the crowd correctly to pick the next track..
It’s really great how you use the same tracks with each technique. It really helps me understand the differences between how the techniques will sound to the audience. When videos use different songs for each technique it’s hard to get a feel for the vibe of each tradition type.
I’m a newish DJ. Bought my first deck during Covid and have just recently really started getting serous about practicing. I played a few times in my camp at Burning Man and recently at a house party. People told me they loved the sets, and I was actually surprised how well I did! I would say i am currently a 2 or 3 but really loving playing around and learning new techniques. Have learned a lot from watching the excellent videos from #WeAreCrossfader. Thanks Jamie!
There's so much content in this 9 min video for any Dj out there looking to learn or even take a step back to the basics! Jaime is a Master at showing multiple ways of taking 2 songs and making something completely new. -- Juice Out!
it's fun mixing at the higher levels but I think the best mix is the simple one when you don't need to eq much at all and rely on the pairing of the tracks to rift off each other. All have their place for changing things up but effortless mixes sound timeless and never cheesy
I’m a purist at heart so I’m very much on the smooth eq blending type of style. Jamie you do an incredible job here illustrating what is possible, some serious skills. To anybody perhaps missing the point here, the more advanced skills are worth having, even if you don’t use them as part of your set. Being able to do some of these performative skills, can actually save you in a dance, say for example a technical issue means you have to leave a track playing for longer while it gets fixed and you want to keep things interesting. If you take your eye off the ball and don’t have much time to get the next song in, looping the outgoing track can enable you to build the mix coming in for a bit longer, thus avoiding a drop in energy. I’d say learn everything you can over time, just to have it on your toolkit, you may only use it very occasionally but the more tools you have, the better job you are going to do.
I'd say I'm working on level 2. I'm able to balance the mix between songs at a comfortable level and in the past few weeks I've started to apply more effects to vary my transitions so it's not so predictable. Been mixing casually since February for friends at home.
Un video espectacular, me encanta con la flulidez que hace las mezclas el DJ. Yo considero que estoy entre el nivel 2 y 3, pues si intento hacer algo mas avanzado, se me trunca todo.
#WeAreCrossfader - Looping is my secret weapon for keeping the energy high in my house mixes. Thank you for another great video team! I'm at level 3-4 now, and I'm still learning new things every day.
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm at level 4 right now! Level 5 looks pretty amazing, it gives you a new level of control and freedom on the desk ! Thank you for the video guys !
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm at level 1 right now! But, I'm feeling confident enough at this point to start dabbling with level 2! Much thanks to your Beginner's course!
i feel proud of me, i just have 3 years as a dj and i can say i have the level 5, is much fun being creative and have your own style, also that's a way to be different from the others djs
#WeAreCrossfader - Just started my journey to learn how to DJ, and still at level 1! Seeing this makes me so excited to practice and learn, to get to higher levels!
I started not too long ago, so I'm probably a 2. Hearing 4-5 gives me motivation to continue delving into/attempting/practicing these advanced techniques!
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm at level 3 right now, but I'd love to step up the game and embrace my new hobby! Been following Crossfader since the start, keep up the good work introducing music to the world!
Love the info in this. I actually taught I was a Level 3 but after watching this I realise Im still #WeAreCrossfader - LEVEL 1. Really need to brush up on my skills.
#WeAreCrossfader - I am at level 4 right now! I´ve been loving the courses on the platform I´ve enrolled so far. Amazing work from you guys, keep it up!!
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm at level 2 right now! I do believe that I get stuck in a bubble where my creativity is limited as I don't know what steps I should take next to improve my mix. I end up doing the same transitions over and over again which gets quite boring for myself and for the listener. Thank you so much for this video, it has already given me A LOT of ideas. As always Crossfader, keep it up!!!
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm oscillating between 1.5 and 2 right now😂 Started learning to DJ at the beginning of this year and am absolutely loving it! I still have a lot to learn, and love the free CrossFader videos that I've watched so far.
Unsurprisingly... I'm all over the place... Aspects of level 1 I haven't really thought of as thoroughly as I should be. Meanwhile aspects of level 3 & 4 also exist in some of my transitions... Overall though, this video gave me a really good reality check that I appreciate! Thank you!
I'm crossing the path to level three now - appreciate the easy to follow and quick intros to these videos. I think I spend too much time in song selection than just practicing mixing - which is my favorite part! #WeAreCrossfader
#WeAreCrossfader - I’d say I’m existing between a level one and two. I recently got into DJing this month, and have been watching your videos to learn and improve my skills. I’ve been working in music for my whole life so things in terms of the musical timing of it all come easier to me but I still have a lot to learn! Thank you for the videos!
I’m new to DJing but within 2 months have been able to get myself up to Level 2 in this video and now ready to start exploring Level 3! I’m mainly focussing on Amapiano and House and loving the ability to play around with the two genres #WeAreCrossfader
#WeAreCrossfader I'm at level 3 right now! feeling like these crossfader courses can really help me develop my skills at every genre! would love to dive in deep!! keep it up Crossfader!
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm just starting out as a DJ, and honestly, I'd rank myself at level zero or perhaps even -1. However, I have a profound love for this art, especially when it comes to mixing house music. Watching videos and learning about the different levels of DJing has been incredibly informative. I'm genuinely thankful to Jamie for sharing his advanced skills. It provides beginners like me a clear path and inspiration to refine our craft. I'm enthusiastic about this journey, and with guidance from professionals like Jamie, I'm optimistic about reaching a pro level one day.
#WeAreCrossfader - I’m at level 3 right now! This level seems most appropriate for the genre’s of House I’m into most at the moment. Melodic, Deep, Organic, minimal, ect. I do love to get down on some harder styles of house. I’m going to start to play around with level 4&5! We used to incorporate some of level 5 techniques with way less looping and effects when I spun Hardcore on vinyl 20 years ago. We would cut in stabs from say, track 1 into track 2, let them ride when appropriate, then cut back before the big vocal number. Ah, memories! Love the Podcast too!!!
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm at level 3 right now! Insane, I never thought that I was so much on level by adding FX or loops. Looking forward for more videos!
I'm in level 4. But, I'm not just using these techniques but sampler, slicer and / or roll depends on what genre and song I'm mixing and how much I wanted to spiing up the mix.
While my very, very first DJ set up was Gemini CD mixers that literally had trays that mechanically slid out to put the disk in, similar to full on stereos (but then also had a pitch slider and play/cue buttons), that set up was fairly short-lived once I got to Technique 1200’s and I kept those same turntables since about 1997. I am using the same turntables in one of my DJ practice videos I post. Mixers and styluses have changed, but not the turntables. I did buy a DDJ I think it was called. A tiny little controller that had a slot for an iPad or iPhone (any smart device) with DJPro to connect via USB. The possibilities excited me about the form factor turned out to make the DJing experience, not the most pleasant. I always felt like I was working to navigate the menus and Buttons more than being creative. But recently, I’ve definitely been considering one of the pioneer controllers. I like the RX3. I don’t need to stream music since I still prefer to have copies stored locally.. and the vast majority of tutorials are done on pioneers with the same basic features and layout. But I know I would be totally overwhelmed and stumped with how to really use it. Videos like these are a great help. Watching our levels, I think I’m barely a level 2 since I didn’t have any of these abilities on my vinyl turntables. I had them on my first little controller, but I guess I just didn’t feel creative enough on it to be able to/or want to do that.
#WeAreCrossfader - I am at level 4. Found your YT-channel a few years ago, when I started DJ’ing, especially house music, and keep coming back for your always great and to-the-point content, reviews, mixes and good vibes overall. Thanks, keep it up and a DJ Course would be awesome.
Very much a beginner DJ but I've been fooling around with all of these different mixing methods when practicing. Seriously crazy how many different ways there are to mix tracks together. I can also relate to the not always knowing what points to mix tracks together comment, but I guess that just comes with time/practice.
I’d say I’m at level 4 right now. I’m experimenting a lot with loops at the moment and I’ve found it helps exponentially with things like phrasing too. I’m relatively new to DJing, looking to hopefully start making an income from it over the next year or so, and looping honestly has fast tracked a lot of my progress. So fun when you find a vocal or percussion section that adds an extra bit of spice to the transition. As always, love your content guys!
Bought a few days back my first DJ controller and started to learn to DJ. I already love it a lot but I've got still a lot of learning to do. So I'm at level 1 atm #WeAreCrossfader.
#WeAreCrossfader - I’m at level 4 right now! Love your content, podcast and looking to dive deep into more learning. Well done on it all chaps you must be proud ❤
#WeAreCrossfader I was DJ'ing back in the 90s on 1200's and just recently bought a DDJ-1000. It's a whole new world of learning loops and hot cue positioning! With that, I'd say I'm at level 2 - 3. Love your work #housemusicallnightlong
Don't forget key matching!!!!!!!! Super essential skill for house Djs!!! At the top level this enables you to mix accapellas onto alternate instrumental tracks, effectively creating new versions live. As championed by Sasha in the early 90s. When it was a crap ton of work..... because you had to find tracks that were already in the right key at the right bpm as there was no timestretch becos it was all vinyl. Also required mad skills because your beat matching had to be stellar so as to keep it in time for the duration of the cut.
Can't wait to learn 🤘🏻 eem iv not even touched or looked at a real set of decks 😂🙈 since I was a teen I fancied trying DJing, iv always been into my music, EVENTUALLY at the age of 43 I have just ordered the Flx4 to get started on 🥰 I definitely plan on using your course, iv been binge watching tutorials for months on and off 😅 xxx
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm at level 3 right now. Feel very lucky - only started DJying in Feb this year whilst out with pals kitesurfing in Morocco, I bought a DDJ & your FLX4 Course to get started. Now progressed to a performing 10 sets at a Beach restaurant , here on South Coast Uk. What an absolute Buzz & Mental fortitude 👍👍👍
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm at level 1 right now!, I'm new to house music in generally but I'm really enjoying this kind of mixing, much love to the dj/producer community and crossfader fam😊❤
Happily at Level 4, I mostly use loops (as an Active Loop) to give me a little more time between transitions, a nice 16 bar loop can give me another 5-10s to get the next song perfectly lined up.
Level 1 here, but I feel like I could progress to 2 and 3 quickly, with some great videos like these! I'm a wedding DJ and just fade songs and use auto mix right now because I don't have the confidence to make these transitions live yet. These classes would help me tremendously! #wearecrossfader
Mixing for weddings and private parties is hard because your often playing songs that are wildly different (especially if there requests) and it's a lot of pop, rock, r&b m, etc and sometimes you can't get the oldies from dj pools. I just try to get from one track to the other in the easiest way to avoid a train wreck 😂
#WeAreCrossfader I have only started DJing one year ago watching the courses from you guys and I must say that I feel like I have made such a big progress. At the moment I am working to make the type of transitions from level 4 but I feel like thay are not that smooth yet but I keep on practicing and watching your courses !! Love it !
#WeAreCrossfader --> I think I am in level 2. I started DJing five months ago. I have been following you for at least 2 years and with your help I hope to improve myself more. :) Thank you!
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm at level 3.5 right now. I am pretty OCD when it comes to my track-prep, but I need to up my game on pushing the bounds of what effects can do. Jamie - you are rocking the "new hair."
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm extremely new to this sport, picked up a small controller a couple weeks ago to see how I'd enjoy it.. Fast forward two weeks, numerous RUclips videos and scouring all your courses for the free intro videos.. I feel I'm currently sitting at level 2. That being said, I feel I've started learning Loops before Hot Cue's - (not sure if this is due to the fact that many of the tracks I'm using are not extended versions so almost need to create my own extended version with loops). Granted, the main loop transition I'm confident at is from your Instagram reel with Fred Again-Kammy to Biscits-Me&U.. where you chop the loop between 1/2+1/4 beats and then mix out with the filter. All in all - Really enjoying the content your team creates and have learned a lot from you so far so thank you!
Don't worry to much about level... If you bring the tunes people want to hear you're golden... I can tolerate an amateur dj playing awesome tunes more than a great dj playing crappy tunes...
I would say I’m a level 4. I know how to do the “cuts” it’s just not a technique I use very often. You guys are a great resource for DJ’s! Any time someone who is just starting out asks me for advice on how to start mixing, I give them some of the things I’ve learned and then send them a ton of Crossfaders videos. You guys are awesome! Keep up the great work! #WEARECROSSFADER
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm between Level 2 & 3. Have started using hot cues, but still need to practice with different effects. Love your videos, lessons & tips... they're really useful. Thanks.
Vinyl DJ/Turntablist got back in a yr ago after 25yrs. Play a wide variety of music. Biggest takeaway is know your music and have control over it. Same way I do if I’m playing a 90’s hip hop song and juggling / scratching. Need to spend more time in my deep house crates and not just use lexicon to set my cues. I certainly don’t let it set cues for my best juggles or scratches! Now on that #5 I’d have been switching between a transformer, twiddle, and crab ;)
#WeAreCrossfader I've been DJing for almost 2 years on and off, I would say I'm around a level 2. Its not easy, but also super fulfilling when I feel myself getting better. Your videos have been a big help in that so thank you guys
Still in the middle of perfecting Level 4, I've had about 5-6 years behind a mixer, but the majority of my development has definitely come in the last year
In my opinion the level of mixing is not about using more effects or loops. You maybe need a bit more skill for the higher levels, but thats not what djing is about. Its about the fact at which position of the track you mix and how you maintain the attention of the dancers. If u get the crowd with your „Level 1 or 2 Mixing“ then its Level 5 Mixing. Anyways you showed some nice techniques how to mix. You should have called it „5 ways of mixing house“.
Could not agree more
Nailed it ! Cheers,
i think the point of the video is talking about the technical side of djing (which only makes up about 20% of being a DJ)
Indeed, that's why I can't enjoy DJs like James Hype, so impressive technically but his mixing has no soul
Agree 100%. I want to go next level with a complex mix but I can’t think on the fly that fast. I would have to adhere to a strict playlist that I have practiced before the set to pull of complex mixes with loops and effects. Most of my time DJing is thinking about the crowd which often throws a curveball to what I planned on playing and I favour rolling with the vibe of the crowd than the vibe of my mix.
I’ve been DJing for around 25 years on vinyl. Then moved to digital over the last 10 years, I would say I’m on level 2 because I feel it’s a safe bet. As a rare groove Dj with a bit of house thrown in I really get to know the tracks I play before I begin to make translations with them. Would really love to move to stage 3-4, will need a lot of practice time to feel comfortable to step up to those levels. Keep up the good work, you’re teaching style is second to none.
5 props to Jamie I’ve been DJing for over 35+ and had many mentors ,contemporaries and teachers. He explains mixing House just about as good as anyone #fairplay
I've been a bedroom DJ for 3 years now, and I feel like I'm still in level one with slow blend mixing, but after watching this video and taking you guys (Crossfader) How to Mix House Music course, I'm in now in level 2 and working on all the way to level 5.
As I’ve been DJing for 15 years, I would say I’m in between Level 4-5 (4.5). Even for someone like me, it takes a lot of confidence to master mixing with “Fader cuts” to a high level like James Hype on a consistent basis. But just like with anything, practice comes consistency over time. I would say I’m still someone that’s learning to perfect “fader cutting”.
I add a lot of loops to my mixes as I like the creative side to looping tracks and mixing with them - and the more you get better at it, the easier DJing becomes.
For anyone learning how to DJ or even DJing already, the biggest takeaway you can do is by consistently watching other DJ’s on RUclips (and just focus on the music and watch their hands). Aside from that, definitely join Crossfader DJ courses!
I mix tech house just as my hobby and have done for years , I always watch your videos and really enjoy them Jamie a massive respect to you , after watching this one I feel like I have so much to learn and am interested to do so . On this basis I put myself at level 1 back to a total beginner.
Level 3 for me. But I feel like Level 1 and 2 are the safest bet if you don't know the songs too well. It's also the most "seamless" transition, so personally, I like it more. For Level 3 onwards, you definitely need a lot of practice. (Maybe Sync helps too
Level 1 and 2 is what’s we could do with vinyl. I really appreciate the ability to loop and jump cues that digital controllers provide.
@@whlewis9164 oh yes. I learned from Vinyl too, but never really made a huge jump to all the loops and syncs. Maybe I should.
"Level 5" was honestly a bit annoying lol. Think it really depends what tracks or style you're playing, sometimes its best to not draw attention away from the original production
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on point about track knowledge. i definitely find myself sticking close to 1-2 when i just downloaded a hundred new tracks for a set at a regular venue that I might have played at very recently.
3 years in and still level 1 :) Thank you for the video. It was very informative
it seems level 1 in the video is safe and pretty good for just basement parties. does the equipment such as your board matter when going to parties or such the music itself?
FLX4 arrived yesterday in the post so you guys couldn’t have dropped this video at a better time - much love 🔥❤
❤ I am at level five for the past 18 years and it have thousands of ways to mix songs just
Love what you doing
And you will get it right I am from Trinidad and Tobago.
crazy man, so many experience thanks for sharing. Greetings from Guayaquil, Ecuador, South America
Amazing video, having all the levels laid out side by side gives us a roadmap on what to work on and tools to add to our kit. In between levels 2 to 3 currently!
One of best YT videos I've seen on DJing - endless hours of tutorials condensed in one less than 10min video. Thanks!! Probs lvl 3.5 here :)
I usually loop the track that I’m bringing in to avoid clashing. Can be tricky sometimes though. Thanks for the tips as always guys. I wouldn’t know half the stuff I k ow if it wasn’t for y’all and others on RUclips ❤️
#WeAreCrossfader Level 2/3 vibes over here and learning more each day! Grateful for these kinds of videos that share different techniques and formats of mixing the same songs!
I feel like you left out some options:
- the long blend: finding two tracks that really marry well together, and then riding the EQ/Filter to make it work
- the quick cut: sometimes a quick fader swap makes the biggest impact, especially if mixing in something with a different rhythmic pattern (ie, electro, breaks)
- keep the loop going: set a shorter loop of the outgoing track, ideally something more minimal and percussive, to keep it going and bring something new to the incoming track. Also works well as a way to tease the next track for a while before it comes in.
To my ears, #5 is grating and showy, more of a performance trick than something that enhances the mix sonically, but to each, their own.
Agreed, more than once or twice in a set for #5 style becomes grating very quickly. Different styles of music will suit different transitions, DnB is all about the quick cuts and double drops, House you can get away with really long blends and loops easily. All comes with practice and experimentation. Playing to your environment is also key; early set at a small club, stick to the clean basics. Late night closing house set; longer hypnotic blends. Late night anything else; DO NOT do ridiculous showy nonsense, people are too cooked to pay attention and just want a song to play. Big outdoor crowd; get a bit more showy with it.
#6 basic tone play and back and forth blend. I love quicker more subtle uses of this without a whole routine. Can be done with a few cues. Also added back and forth blends Mashups without stem swaps. At this point a variety Stem mixes needed to be added to basics. They can quickly become easier and better than a lot of alternatives
A very clear demonstration of basic transitions. Very helpful. Thank you.
..first learn all the technical features of the cdj's and the mixer, then use your imagination, sky is the limit....😃
Sometimes yes. Or just jump into it, make errors or do things the hard way when there's a shortcut. I first unleashed my imagination to Photoshop, then learned the (non basic) functions after, sort of.
@@MvD-kt2rx Photoshop is a good example to this, first you learn the tools and its functions and you build on it.
yep learn the rules like a pro and break them like an artist. you also need music theory otherwise you are gonna key clash
@@AlexAlcyone Pretty sure I've heard from different experienced DJs you don't really need to know any "mix in key" as long as you know the tracks and can read the crowd correctly to pick the next track..
It’s really great how you use the same tracks with each technique. It really helps me understand the differences between how the techniques will sound to the audience. When videos use different songs for each technique it’s hard to get a feel for the vibe of each tradition type.
I’m a newish DJ. Bought my first deck during Covid and have just recently really started getting serous about practicing. I played a few times in my camp at Burning Man and recently at a house party. People told me they loved the sets, and I was actually surprised how well I did! I would say i am currently a 2 or 3 but really loving playing around and learning new techniques. Have learned a lot from watching the excellent videos from #WeAreCrossfader. Thanks Jamie!
Id say after 11 years i could do all of these things but looping is such a good skill to perfect. Takes your mixing to a new planet
We need a similar video for Techno, with levels
Yea mate 😎👊🏻
There's so much content in this 9 min video for any Dj out there looking to learn or even take a step back to the basics! Jaime is a Master at showing multiple ways of taking 2 songs and making something completely new. -- Juice Out!
it's fun mixing at the higher levels but I think the best mix is the simple one when you don't need to eq much at all and rely on the pairing of the tracks to rift off each other. All have their place for changing things up but effortless mixes sound timeless and never cheesy
Clear, concise explanation thanx. Felt my mixing was getting stale or samey after two years. Thanks for the reboot man. Well worth a watch
I’m a purist at heart so I’m very much on the smooth eq blending type of style. Jamie you do an incredible job here illustrating what is possible, some serious skills. To anybody perhaps missing the point here, the more advanced skills are worth having, even if you don’t use them as part of your set. Being able to do some of these performative skills, can actually save you in a dance, say for example a technical issue means you have to leave a track playing for longer while it gets fixed and you want to keep things interesting. If you take your eye off the ball and don’t have much time to get the next song in, looping the outgoing track can enable you to build the mix coming in for a bit longer, thus avoiding a drop in energy.
I’d say learn everything you can over time, just to have it on your toolkit, you may only use it very occasionally but the more tools you have, the better job you are going to do.
I'd say I'm working on level 2. I'm able to balance the mix between songs at a comfortable level and in the past few weeks I've started to apply more effects to vary my transitions so it's not so predictable. Been mixing casually since February for friends at home.
Im def level one but have been using loops a bit. Thanks!
Level 3 here, just got the intermediate course so I can keep leveling up. Love these videos
Thanks for this. Just starting to hit level 3 and nice to see the scope of beginner to advanced like this. Love the haircut!
Un video espectacular, me encanta con la flulidez que hace las mezclas el DJ. Yo considero que estoy entre el nivel 2 y 3, pues si intento hacer algo mas avanzado, se me trunca todo.
#WeAreCrossfader - Looping is my secret weapon for keeping the energy high in my house mixes. Thank you for another great video team! I'm at level 3-4 now, and I'm still learning new things every day.
Level 2, just started…haven’t completely mastered level 1, but I dabble with level 2 …brand new to djing, and enjoying learning a new skill
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm at level 4 right now!
Level 5 looks pretty amazing, it gives you a new level of control and freedom on the desk ! Thank you for the video guys !
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm at level 1 right now! But, I'm feeling confident enough at this point to start dabbling with level 2! Much thanks to your Beginner's course!
i feel proud of me, i just have 3 years as a dj and i can say i have the level 5, is much fun being creative and have your own style, also that's a way to be different from the others djs
This is the first time I’ve ever really gotten to see how this works. It’s fascinating!
#WeAreCrossfader - Just started my journey to learn how to DJ, and still at level 1! Seeing this makes me so excited to practice and learn, to get to higher levels!
4.3 ! love this material ! please keep teaching us ! You are amazing bro! Best wishes from Argentina. Messi's land.
Well put together instructional video, great stuff. Currently floating between level 3 and 4 (ish)
I started not too long ago, so I'm probably a 2. Hearing 4-5 gives me motivation to continue delving into/attempting/practicing these advanced techniques!
Definitely 3 slowly making my way to 4! Definitely requieres a lot of practice and knowledge of the songs!
Two killer tracks and an epic tutorial.. Appreciate you!
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm at level 3 right now, but I'd love to step up the game and embrace my new hobby!
Been following Crossfader since the start, keep up the good work introducing music to the world!
Love the info in this. I actually taught I was a Level 3 but after watching this I realise Im still #WeAreCrossfader - LEVEL 1. Really need to brush up on my skills.
Level 4 for me. This video helped me put my skill level into perspective. Thank u. Now for me to keep practicing...
OMG, the last one is so good, I listened to it 10 times in a row at max volume 🔥
#WeAreCrossfader - I am at level 4 right now! I´ve been loving the courses on the platform I´ve enrolled so far. Amazing work from you guys, keep it up!!
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm at level 2 right now! I do believe that I get stuck in a bubble where my creativity is limited as I don't know what steps I should take next to improve my mix. I end up doing the same transitions over and over again which gets quite boring for myself and for the listener. Thank you so much for this video, it has already given me A LOT of ideas. As always Crossfader, keep it up!!!
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm oscillating between 1.5 and 2 right now😂 Started learning to DJ at the beginning of this year and am absolutely loving it! I still have a lot to learn, and love the free CrossFader videos that I've watched so far.
Unsurprisingly... I'm all over the place...
Aspects of level 1 I haven't really thought of as thoroughly as I should be.
Meanwhile aspects of level 3 & 4 also exist in some of my transitions...
Overall though, this video gave me a really good reality check that I appreciate! Thank you!
I'm crossing the path to level three now - appreciate the easy to follow and quick intros to these videos. I think I spend too much time in song selection than just practicing mixing - which is my favorite part! #WeAreCrossfader
Always been on vinyl but these cdjs are next level fascinating bits of kit. I'm getting the 800s soon .
You are a Pro Jimmy..as I am a beginner I am learning and enjoying all these mixing techniques 👍
#WeAreCrossfader - I’d say I’m existing between a level one and two. I recently got into DJing this month, and have been watching your videos to learn and improve my skills. I’ve been working in music for my whole life so things in terms of the musical timing of it all come easier to me but I still have a lot to learn! Thank you for the videos!
I’m new to DJing but within 2 months have been able to get myself up to Level 2 in this video and now ready to start exploring Level 3! I’m mainly focussing on Amapiano and House and loving the ability to play around with the two genres #WeAreCrossfader
#WeAreCrossfader I'm at level 3 right now! feeling like these crossfader courses can really help me develop my skills at every genre! would love to dive in deep!! keep it up Crossfader!
Yet another great and educational lesson! I'm about level 3. I'm working hard to up skill, thanks for all the advice
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm just starting out as a DJ, and honestly, I'd rank myself at level zero or perhaps even -1. However, I have a profound love for this art, especially when it comes to mixing house music. Watching videos and learning about the different levels of DJing has been incredibly informative. I'm genuinely thankful to Jamie for sharing his advanced skills. It provides beginners like me a clear path and inspiration to refine our craft. I'm enthusiastic about this journey, and with guidance from professionals like Jamie, I'm optimistic about reaching a pro level one day.
sick video! level 3 for sure...seeing that 5th level is inspirational
#WeAreCrossfader + at level 2 currently and starting to dabble with hot cues. Love what you are doing keep it up.
#WeAreCrossfader - I’m at level 3 right now! This level seems most appropriate for the genre’s of House I’m into most at the moment. Melodic, Deep, Organic, minimal, ect.
I do love to get down on some harder styles of house. I’m going to start to play around with level 4&5! We used to incorporate some of level 5 techniques with way less looping and effects when I spun Hardcore on vinyl 20 years ago. We would cut in stabs from say, track 1 into track 2, let them ride when appropriate, then cut back before the big vocal number. Ah, memories!
Love the Podcast too!!!
Nah level 4 got me hooked. I’ll be watching all the courses now to get there!! I’m inspired
Level 5. I've been practicing for almost 3 years everyday for more than 3 hours/day. Practice and love make it real
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm at level 3 right now! Insane, I never thought that I was so much on level by adding FX or loops. Looking forward for more videos!
I'm in level 4. But, I'm not just using these techniques but sampler, slicer and / or roll depends on what genre and song I'm mixing and how much I wanted to spiing up the mix.
While my very, very first DJ set up was Gemini CD mixers that literally had trays that mechanically slid out to put the disk in, similar to full on stereos (but then also had a pitch slider and play/cue buttons), that set up was fairly short-lived once I got to Technique 1200’s and I kept those same turntables since about 1997. I am using the same turntables in one of my DJ practice videos I post. Mixers and styluses have changed, but not the turntables.
I did buy a DDJ I think it was called. A tiny little controller that had a slot for an iPad or iPhone (any smart device) with DJPro to connect via USB. The possibilities excited me about the form factor turned out to make the DJing experience, not the most pleasant. I always felt like I was working to navigate the menus and Buttons more than being creative. But recently, I’ve definitely been considering one of the pioneer controllers. I like the RX3. I don’t need to stream music since I still prefer to have copies stored locally.. and the vast majority of tutorials are done on pioneers with the same basic features and layout.
But I know I would be totally overwhelmed and stumped with how to really use it. Videos like these are a great help. Watching our levels, I think I’m barely a level 2 since I didn’t have any of these abilities on my vinyl turntables. I had them on my first little controller, but I guess I just didn’t feel creative enough on it to be able to/or want to do that.
been DJing for 2 months and I would like to think I have level 4 down!! wish I started years ago
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm at level 3 right now! Some sick tricks in here. Thanks so much for sharing it in a clear format.
#WeAreCrossfader - I am at level 4.
Found your YT-channel a few years ago, when I started DJ’ing, especially house music, and keep coming back for your always great and to-the-point content, reviews, mixes and good vibes overall. Thanks, keep it up and a DJ Course would be awesome.
Crossfader has DJ courses! Super helpful, very thorough, and relatively inexpensive for all the info you get.
Very much a beginner DJ but I've been fooling around with all of these different mixing methods when practicing. Seriously crazy how many different ways there are to mix tracks together. I can also relate to the not always knowing what points to mix tracks together comment, but I guess that just comes with time/practice.
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm at level 2 right now!
I’d say I’m at level 4 right now. I’m experimenting a lot with loops at the moment and I’ve found it helps exponentially with things like phrasing too. I’m relatively new to DJing, looking to hopefully start making an income from it over the next year or so, and looping honestly has fast tracked a lot of my progress. So fun when you find a vocal or percussion section that adds an extra bit of spice to the transition. As always, love your content guys!
Bought a few days back my first DJ controller and started to learn to DJ. I already love it a lot but I've got still a lot of learning to do. So I'm at level 1 atm #WeAreCrossfader.
#WeAreCrossfader - I’m at level 4 right now!
Love your content, podcast and looking to dive deep into more learning. Well done on it all chaps you must be proud ❤
Level 5, amazing explanation ❤❤❤
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm at level 1 right now and just getting started! Still learning the basics and having fun. Thanks for the great tutorials!
The mixing is keep getting better and better. My spine is crawling🔥🔥🔥
#WeAreCrossfader I was DJ'ing back in the 90s on 1200's and just recently bought a DDJ-1000. It's a whole new world of learning loops and hot cue positioning! With that, I'd say I'm at level 2 - 3. Love your work #housemusicallnightlong
Don't forget key matching!!!!!!!! Super essential skill for house Djs!!! At the top level this enables you to mix accapellas onto alternate instrumental tracks, effectively creating new versions live. As championed by Sasha in the early 90s. When it was a crap ton of work..... because you had to find tracks that were already in the right key at the right bpm as there was no timestretch becos it was all vinyl. Also required mad skills because your beat matching had to be stellar so as to keep it in time for the duration of the cut.
Level 2 for me, I mix as a hobby on my free time. Still have a lot of to learn!
Can't wait to learn 🤘🏻 eem iv not even touched or looked at a real set of decks 😂🙈 since I was a teen I fancied trying DJing, iv always been into my music, EVENTUALLY at the age of 43 I have just ordered the Flx4 to get started on 🥰 I definitely plan on using your course, iv been binge watching tutorials for months on and off 😅 xxx
#WeAreCrossfader + I'm in between level 2 and 3. Great skills Jamie, been watching you for years now, thank you for your insights and tips.
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm at level 3 right now. Feel very lucky - only started DJying in Feb this year whilst out with pals kitesurfing in Morocco, I bought a DDJ & your FLX4 Course to get started. Now progressed to a performing 10 sets at a Beach restaurant , here on South Coast Uk. What an absolute Buzz &
Mental fortitude 👍👍👍
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm at level 1 right now!, I'm new to house music in generally but I'm really enjoying this kind of mixing, much love to the dj/producer community and crossfader fam😊❤
Happily at Level 4, I mostly use loops (as an Active Loop) to give me a little more time between transitions, a nice 16 bar loop can give me another 5-10s to get the next song perfectly lined up.
Level 1 here, but I feel like I could progress to 2 and 3 quickly, with some great videos like these! I'm a wedding DJ and just fade songs and use auto mix right now because I don't have the confidence to make these transitions live yet. These classes would help me tremendously! #wearecrossfader
Mixing for weddings and private parties is hard because your often playing songs that are wildly different (especially if there requests) and it's a lot of pop, rock, r&b m, etc and sometimes you can't get the oldies from dj pools. I just try to get from one track to the other in the easiest way to avoid a train wreck 😂
#WeAreCrossfader I have only started DJing one year ago watching the courses from you guys and I must say that I feel like I have made such a big progress. At the moment I am working to make the type of transitions from level 4 but I feel like thay are not that smooth yet but I keep on practicing and watching your courses !! Love it !
#WeAreCrossfader --> I think I am in level 2. I started DJing five months ago. I have been following you for at least 2 years and with your help I hope to improve myself more. :) Thank you!
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm at level 3.5 right now. I am pretty OCD when it comes to my track-prep, but I need to up my game on pushing the bounds of what effects can do.
Jamie - you are rocking the "new hair."
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm extremely new to this sport, picked up a small controller a couple weeks ago to see how I'd enjoy it.. Fast forward two weeks, numerous RUclips videos and scouring all your courses for the free intro videos.. I feel I'm currently sitting at level 2.
That being said, I feel I've started learning Loops before Hot Cue's - (not sure if this is due to the fact that many of the tracks I'm using are not extended versions so almost need to create my own extended version with loops). Granted, the main loop transition I'm confident at is from your Instagram reel with Fred Again-Kammy to Biscits-Me&U.. where you chop the loop between 1/2+1/4 beats and then mix out with the filter.
All in all - Really enjoying the content your team creates and have learned a lot from you so far so thank you!
WeAreCrossfader - I'm at level 1 right now!
Love mixing house music, love learning this new skill
Don't worry to much about level... If you bring the tunes people want to hear you're golden... I can tolerate an amateur dj playing awesome tunes more than a great dj playing crappy tunes...
I would say I’m a level 4. I know how to do the “cuts” it’s just not a technique I use very often. You guys are a great resource for DJ’s! Any time someone who is just starting out asks me for advice on how to start mixing, I give them some of the things I’ve learned and then send them a ton of Crossfaders videos. You guys are awesome! Keep up the great work! #WEARECROSSFADER
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm between Level 2 & 3. Have started using hot cues, but still need to practice with different effects.
Love your videos, lessons & tips... they're really useful. Thanks.
That level 5 got to learn it great example thanks!
Vinyl DJ/Turntablist got back in a yr ago after 25yrs. Play a wide variety of music. Biggest takeaway is know your music and have control over it. Same way I do if I’m playing a 90’s hip hop song and juggling / scratching. Need to spend more time in my deep house crates and not just use lexicon to set my cues. I certainly don’t let it set cues for my best juggles or scratches! Now on that #5 I’d have been switching between a transformer, twiddle, and crab ;)
#WeAreCrossfader I've been DJing for almost 2 years on and off, I would say I'm around a level 2. Its not easy, but also super fulfilling when I feel myself getting better. Your videos have been a big help in that so thank you guys
#WeAreCrossfader - I'm at level 1 right now maybe close to a 3. Love your training clips!!! Thank you!
Still in the middle of perfecting Level 4, I've had about 5-6 years behind a mixer, but the majority of my development has definitely come in the last year
Ill say between 3 and 4, truly interesting and helpful video, big up!!