DJ'ing 101 with CDJ's, Traktor & Controllers | Lesson 1: DJ'ing Fundamentals | Pyramind

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  • Опубликовано: 2 дек 2013
  • In this free online DJ course sample, you'll learn the basics of how to DJ using Pioneer's CDJ 2000 Nexus, the Allen & Heath Xone 92 Mixer, and Native Instrument's Traktor software.
    Learn about the best DJ controllers for beginners, and key dj skills including 4 deck mixing, using effects, EQ, levels, stage presence & psychology, track selection, setup and more.
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Комментарии • 234

  • @namelessindividual7139
    @namelessindividual7139 6 лет назад +19

    When you djing at foot locker

  • @Jazzcodes
    @Jazzcodes 9 лет назад +50

    Very eloquently and thoroughly explained! It's one of the best tutorial videos I have seen on YT.
    Many thanks!

    • @PyramindSF
      @PyramindSF  8 лет назад +2

      +Jazzcodes More videos in the series just got posted on our blog: www.pyramind.com/training/blog/2015/9/2/free-online-dj-course-learn-traktor-cdjs-and-controllers-will-marshall

  • @studlydudly22
    @studlydudly22 2 года назад +1

    could listen to this man all day. would pay to see a nature documentary narrated by him.

  • @888berg
    @888berg 8 лет назад +99

    Dude you are EXCELLENT at explaining things - please do humanity a favour and do more tutorials!!!

    • @DranweRagetotem
      @DranweRagetotem 6 лет назад +1

      Tottaly agree with you 888berg.

    • @carlosmayag4239
      @carlosmayag4239 3 года назад

      @@kryzkat8762 send link , bc i find him very helpfull

  • @TheLocoboy81
    @TheLocoboy81 10 лет назад +16

    HOLY SHIT when I saw the title I thought it said "DJ'ing with 101 CDJ's" hahahhaah i was sooo excited to see 101 cdjs..

  • @mourntheloss666
    @mourntheloss666 9 лет назад +1

    Such a helpful lesson. I've got a gig and I've never actually used CDJs before so this has seriously cleared a lot of things up. Thank you for uploading

  • @crunchb3rry
    @crunchb3rry 8 лет назад +66

    Hockey Ref's Guide to DJ'ing.

  • @SFStylo
    @SFStylo 8 лет назад +1

    Finally switching from an S4 to CDJs (just ordered) This is super helpful! Thanks for the course too :)

  • @BlankBlanket
    @BlankBlanket 7 лет назад +7

    Helped me so much! Thank you! :)

  • @hamza12363
    @hamza12363 8 лет назад +2

    i never thought of EQ levels like that . thanks mate

  • @notek_music
    @notek_music 8 лет назад +1

    Ok so I was making overly complicated beats and I am a beginner. ( That explains why I had a hard time converting my beat into a continuous loop. ) Thank you so much +Pyramind that helped me; you are a very very very professional instructor so I would recommend you to anybody that wants to be a successful DJ like me!!!! :-)

  • @jammuu
    @jammuu 9 лет назад +31

    This is an incredibly helpful video. Thank you!

    • @PyramindSF
      @PyramindSF  8 лет назад +5

      +Tri Le Thanks Tri. We've got the entire 10 part series available now: www.pyramind.com/training/blog/2015/9/2/free-online-dj-course-learn-traktor-cdjs-and-controllers-will-marshall

  • @XTeCnOX
    @XTeCnOX 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the tutorial... really good explanations!

  • @karankhanna
    @karankhanna 8 лет назад +2

    A brilliantly done video. Explained the basics quite well. For a beginner, it covers most and for the experienced, a refresher.
    Can't wait to complete the 10 part series and much more from Pyramind.

  • @GetdabagYo
    @GetdabagYo 7 лет назад +2

    Such a well explained video, I've recently been interested in learning how to DJ and this is by far the clearest and most well explained video I've seen.
    Thank you and keep it up.

  • @katiecharm3183
    @katiecharm3183 5 лет назад +1

    This is the best bare bones tutorial I have seen on RUclips, thank you so much! 💗

  • @etherlords88
    @etherlords88 8 лет назад +1

    although i'm totally not into this techno thing but I really liked this guys way of teaching... one who seeks to learn something related to dj should follow his lessons...

  • @bboymac84
    @bboymac84 9 лет назад +1

    Nice exampl. I cue up like a drummer would in a rock band " 1...2,1,2,3,4!! And play. Very simple. That just one way. You can also just cut or play with vocals of two tracks. Then you can also mix with harmonics. Great video!

  • @PATRICKANANDA
    @PATRICKANANDA 9 лет назад +1

    Very helpful. Appreciate your work sir.

  • @somewasbeer2887
    @somewasbeer2887 9 лет назад +1

    thanks man, i finally understand cueing now. i always wondered why some live players cue button was lit and it also could play sound through the main stereo system. just the fader bar :p

  • @inkrot
    @inkrot 10 лет назад +1

    Thank you for going super in depth. I think I might get the whole course.

    • @PyramindSF
      @PyramindSF  8 лет назад

      +Blake Inkrot We are now giving away the entire video series: www.pyramind.com/training/blog/2015/9/2/free-online-dj-course-learn-traktor-cdjs-and-controllers-will-marshall

  • @ZeeTeeband
    @ZeeTeeband 9 лет назад +1

    This was immensely helpful. Thank you so much

  • @dvotii
    @dvotii 9 лет назад +1

    Awesome video! Thank You!

  • @toomuchwasabi1788
    @toomuchwasabi1788 6 лет назад +1

    Great video with excellent explanations!

  • @djmoodfrequency
    @djmoodfrequency 10 лет назад +1

    Good points. Thanks for the advice bruvva.

  • @bboymac84
    @bboymac84 7 лет назад +8

    Djing is making magic with sound and creating a feeling

    • @N99Goboree
      @N99Goboree 7 лет назад +1

      Mac Joseph this is very well described

    • @bboymac84
      @bboymac84 7 лет назад

      Dj Shredder thanx man, I believe it

  • @sirSHREDalot802
    @sirSHREDalot802 10 лет назад +1

    awesome tut! great job! love the tracks too.

  • @Damien95103
    @Damien95103 10 лет назад +1

    Thank you! This is an amazing tutorial.

  • @techguy1867
    @techguy1867 9 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the lesson .. the points are very helpful especially for beginner like me.

  • @houseofpat
    @houseofpat 8 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the video, super helpful

  • @CoronadosBrickHouse
    @CoronadosBrickHouse 8 лет назад

    Thanks for maintaining the levels of those tracks :p

  • @imKORV
    @imKORV 9 лет назад +1

    Super helpful! Awesome work thanks :)

  • @ivanvelez7668
    @ivanvelez7668 5 лет назад

    great video in great details with proper dj terminology

  • @shamansking6407
    @shamansking6407 6 лет назад

    You're very good at what you're doing, keep going!

  • @djheckler92
    @djheckler92 9 лет назад

    Great tutorial! Keep doing these!

  • @johnnyboy1233211111
    @johnnyboy1233211111 8 лет назад +1

    Nicely presented, thanks.

  • @NemesisAnother
    @NemesisAnother 8 лет назад +20

    "Combining songs gracefully."
    Sure would be nice if the current EDM hype would've followed those instructions.

    • @queenofdogz
      @queenofdogz 8 лет назад

      right??? "Combining songs gracefully." --> very nicely and eloquently said

  • @originalpersian1
    @originalpersian1 7 лет назад +5

    jesus your voice is amazing

  • @joshk8554
    @joshk8554 8 лет назад +1

    Great video thanks for the help

  • @TomOscarM
    @TomOscarM 7 лет назад +1

    thanks. really good quality lesson. appreciated

  • @innacenta
    @innacenta 8 лет назад +1

    super helpful, thanks!

  • @rb1431
    @rb1431 9 лет назад +5

    this was good thanks

    • @PyramindSF
      @PyramindSF  9 лет назад +6

      rio evi Thanks for watching! Glad you found this helpful.

  • @Jonathan-xe4ec
    @Jonathan-xe4ec 9 лет назад +126

    Dick A and Dick B :P LOL

  • @alenpaul2523
    @alenpaul2523 6 лет назад +2

    Very good tutorial

  • @roxyevans9916
    @roxyevans9916 7 лет назад +1

    Excellent video thank you so much

  • @sammyb7134
    @sammyb7134 7 лет назад +44

    Totally want to start DJing using these, now I just need like $10,000

    • @tenfour7995
      @tenfour7995 6 лет назад

      You don't need a lot of money mate, just make friends with DJ's or people who own just a basic setup. If they're nice enough, they can lend you their older sets or sell you some 2nd hand for a cheap price.

    • @timmteller871
      @timmteller871 6 лет назад +3

      Buy a controller first. You can DJ with the too.

    • @jmoney1941
      @jmoney1941 3 года назад

      Buy Oculus Quest 2 and get Tribe XR

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      @palmartinlandsem9864 2 года назад

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  • @rodu15
    @rodu15 6 лет назад

    Very helpful, thanks a lot!

  • @DJDOPPE
    @DJDOPPE 7 лет назад +1

    good sharing thank you

  • @itswestbear3572
    @itswestbear3572 8 лет назад +2

    This is nice, I'm a producer for 2 years by now so I think mixing as a dj is gonna be much more easier to learn than producing the music itself.
    Thank you for the videos I'm going to check it out all of them.

  • @Robert-dt3is
    @Robert-dt3is 5 лет назад

    I love how gently he puts on his headphones.

  • @CHIBA280CRV
    @CHIBA280CRV 6 лет назад

    Fantastic lesson thanks

  • @emolnar20012
    @emolnar20012 9 лет назад +1

    What tracks are those and do you have any good recommendations. Those are really sick; like

  • @Tommaso_Squarzoni
    @Tommaso_Squarzoni 6 лет назад

    Amazing... Great Job... i'm starting with a DDJ SB2 ... let's hope

  • @firesalad5429
    @firesalad5429 9 лет назад

    We need a lesson 2! Really good and in detail tutorial man! I love it haha!

    • @PyramindSF
      @PyramindSF  8 лет назад

      +FireSalad Here ya go! www.pyramind.com/training/blog/2015/9/2/free-online-dj-course-learn-traktor-cdjs-and-controllers-will-marshall

  • @2CelebrateMusic
    @2CelebrateMusic 8 лет назад +1

    Very nice & clear explained ! ♫ ♥ ♪ that you for that...

  • @electronicfellows2113
    @electronicfellows2113 2 года назад

    if i have a komplete audio 6 usb audio interface, will i need the RCA out (from mixer) to RCA in (to interface) cable? or RCA out to TRS in (interface)? thanks

  • @vudrjehd58
    @vudrjehd58 2 года назад

    Your EQ is not good to hear.

  • @bastiendaoust-beaudin8333
    @bastiendaoust-beaudin8333 9 лет назад

    Really nice ! But what are the two tracks you use ? they are amazing !!

  • @toboisiorho5462
    @toboisiorho5462 6 лет назад +1

    Really good video

  • @oscarhetakmusic
    @oscarhetakmusic 6 лет назад

    Hi,
    I'm just beginner and confused about what should I choose: im thinking about cdj 350+djm350 or XDJ700+djm350. Which one is better option and why?
    Thanks for you help

  • @djskytalentedboy286
    @djskytalentedboy286 6 лет назад +1

    thank you

  • @et9088
    @et9088 9 лет назад

    Does anyone know if its possible to disable the touch sensitive platter (enabled in VINYL mode) in the mapping environment?
    Using the Pioneers in CDJ mode has problems with the Play/Pause button which Native Instruments don't appear to be fixing anytime soon.

  • @mikediesel7125
    @mikediesel7125 7 лет назад +1

    well done lad

  • @BPMLatino
    @BPMLatino 9 лет назад

    nice lesson!

  • @YogaFlameTV
    @YogaFlameTV 8 лет назад

    Is their one on cue and cue drops and what to do w them?

  • @PJFinster
    @PJFinster 9 лет назад +1

    Was there a lesson 2 and so on to this series? I can't seem to find the next video. Very well thought out and explained tutorial, hope there's more to the series.

    • @PyramindSF
      @PyramindSF  8 лет назад

      +PJ Finster We hadn't posted them until now. You can check them all out here: www.pyramind.com/training/blog/2015/9/2/free-online-dj-course-learn-traktor-cdjs-and-controllers-will-marshall

  • @mickbrophy484
    @mickbrophy484 5 лет назад

    Great work, very helpful 👍

  • @chilado20
    @chilado20 8 лет назад

    how can you connect the pionneer xdj 1000 to the DJM 750 with software without time code
    rekordbox performance

  • @dj-peterofficial2753
    @dj-peterofficial2753 5 лет назад +1

    Headphone cueing IS pretty consisting on most DJ-mixers, except on the XONE 92... Something I realized a short while ago, after 33 years as a DJ. Visiting a friend in the booth, he desperately needed a 5 minute break, and as he cued the next track, he asked me to do the transition... No probs... except I need both tracks in my headphones initiating the transition to get the tracks perfectly matched. For some reason, some idiot at A&H thought that single press on/off each headphone cue button was too easy, so a simultaneous double press is needed to activate two channels at the same time, or activating one, will just switch the other one off. Probably one of the most stupid way of doing something very simple, turning it to RTFM, I've experienced ever on a DJ mixer. I have used a ton of different mixers over the years, and i don't mind using them again, except for the XONE 92. There were a few more things about it that were just too reversed and backwards thinking without any obvious reason that made me never wanna use this mixer again. I really hope A&H has a more standard approach on their other mixers as I really like the newer DB5 from what I've seen and read about it.

  • @bboymac84
    @bboymac84 7 лет назад +5

    Key is very important

  • @garybennett3256
    @garybennett3256 3 года назад

    So does your decks sync the mix or is it the mixer? Cheers!

  • @bernardsteyn7306
    @bernardsteyn7306 8 лет назад

    what is the track on deck b you brought in? the artist? please?

  • @eliaszino7251
    @eliaszino7251 8 лет назад

    you are the best

  • @Phen0mable
    @Phen0mable 8 лет назад

    Good video. Very old school mixing technics. Kids don't use it now

  • @CMVMic
    @CMVMic 5 лет назад

    Great tutorial!

  • @michaeltilstdk
    @michaeltilstdk 8 лет назад

    Very interesting video. Just bought DJ Pro for ipad just to play a little with deejaying. Is the low frequency EQ the most important control to adjust when fading to Deck B? Thanks

    • @clarkngo7138
      @clarkngo7138 8 лет назад

      +Michael Petersen yes. at the start of the mixing, first 8 counts introduce deck B, second 8 counts make deck B at full level and make the low frequency EQ of deck A to 50%. third 8 counts reduce deck A, then last/fourth 8 counts fade deck A. total of 32 counts. =D thats just the basics though, there are many ways to mix.

  • @robjames7815
    @robjames7815 5 лет назад +1

    Do the cdj's give you a reading of the tempo of the track? So you're doing things by the numbers and not so much by ear, using the pitch control?
    I'm from vinyl !

    • @maredevil1
      @maredevil1 4 года назад

      Yes, although you can just cover it up if you wanna do it old school

  • @DavidRuckNZ
    @DavidRuckNZ 7 лет назад +2

    So THIS video is the reason there are so many AVERAGE NON-CREATIVE DJ's in today's EDM world! No wonder I don't go out anymore e.e >.

  • @DJDANJER
    @DJDANJER 9 лет назад +1

    epic shirt !

  • @talhaafridi2287
    @talhaafridi2287 6 лет назад

    Super.....make it more easy

  • @Wolfmaxy
    @Wolfmaxy 8 лет назад +1

    You are god! Thank you!

  • @rav7n24
    @rav7n24 9 лет назад

    Im rave7n from malaysia...and now i know how to play a cdj...i want to know..how to mix with pioneer mixer..its same with allen and heath or diffrent..

  • @DaddaPsy
    @DaddaPsy 6 лет назад

    Track @ 13:20: Mr. Squatch And Grouch - Lost in the Forest

  • @bluesblue5939
    @bluesblue5939 9 лет назад

    Nice tutorial. Can you make a video on how to mix a track that starts with a vocal.

    • @PyramindSF
      @PyramindSF  8 лет назад

      +Blues Blue You may want to watch the rest of the videos in the series: www.pyramind.com/training/blog/2015/9/2/free-online-dj-course-learn-traktor-cdjs-and-controllers-will-marshall

  • @nickspeakstruth133
    @nickspeakstruth133 7 лет назад +2

    I would be pissed as f*ck if I got in stage at a festival and the crossfader was removed. Absolutely essential to my style of mixing

    • @PhelpsLife
      @PhelpsLife 7 лет назад +1

      Nick Halverson amen dude I disagree with Crossfader being removed lol I was actually laughing

  • @majikle
    @majikle 9 лет назад

    Thanks for the vid! great work. What headphones are you using there?

    • @MountTechno
      @MountTechno 9 лет назад

      dj madjik I know because I own them personally. Audio Technica ATH-M50s

    • @majikle
      @majikle 9 лет назад

      Thanks -that's what I thought, but wasn't sure.

  • @rux2213
    @rux2213 8 лет назад +1

    thank you!

    • @PyramindSF
      @PyramindSF  8 лет назад

      +Mr Ruxledge We've got more videos in the series now on our blog: www.pyramind.com/training/blog/2015/9/2/free-online-dj-course-learn-traktor-cdjs-and-controllers-will-marshall

  • @chunkyluver55
    @chunkyluver55 7 лет назад

    Filled out the survey a few weeks ago and still haven't gotten the rest of the videos. Is there anything I can do to get them?

    • @PyramindSF
      @PyramindSF  7 лет назад

      Oh no! Sorry about that. You can email us directly at online@pyramind.com to get the rest of the videos. Also, be sure to check your spam / promotions folders, as sometimes the email ends up there :)

  • @XQ070
    @XQ070 8 лет назад

    What genre of music should I use to learn beat matching ?

    • @marcelmcjackson4257
      @marcelmcjackson4257 8 лет назад

      +Raghav Narang a genre with a similiar construction like Reggae(the typical reggae guitar) or house(the continuous kick). dont forget the master tempo ;D

  • @reynelobordo3
    @reynelobordo3 9 лет назад

    link for the lesson 2..i need to learn more!!
    Thanks this video is very good!!

    • @PyramindSF
      @PyramindSF  9 лет назад

      Reynel Obordo Glad this was helpful - Thanks for watching!

    • @PyramindSF
      @PyramindSF  8 лет назад

      +Reynel Obordo Here you go, we just posted part 2! ruclips.net/video/owu45uwFxSc/видео.html

  • @Gzvin
    @Gzvin 8 лет назад +4

    this is seriously quality stuff. but things are changing with edm nowadays and trap is thriving. you should worth mentioning the 140 bpm range

    • @PyramindSF
      @PyramindSF  8 лет назад +2

      +Gavin Perea Thanks Gavin. We created this video quite awhile back, and seems that there's a new electronic sub genre cropping up all the time... Couldn't possibly hit them all in this sort of a video. Hope you enjoyed it.

    • @BarefeetB
      @BarefeetB 6 лет назад

      Gavin Vuulcan "TRAP" get outa here 😂😂

  • @juanitolondon2680
    @juanitolondon2680 4 года назад

    Very relaxing p

  • @Behnan
    @Behnan 7 лет назад +1

    Damn it...i watch it from the beginning to the fucking end :)

  • @danielngulube6328
    @danielngulube6328 8 лет назад

    how can have these kind of videos?

  • @ilandigital3
    @ilandigital3 7 лет назад +2

    nniiccee

  • @donkzilla1
    @donkzilla1 7 лет назад +3

    lol this dude is a fuckn legend! good stuff!

  • @vince3139
    @vince3139 9 лет назад

    Can anybody recommend a starter level system for a beginner/amateur dj (for cheaper of course)?

    • @anton4k129
      @anton4k129 8 лет назад +1

      +vvvvvvvvv dennon mc2000

  • @alexanderlawrence490
    @alexanderlawrence490 8 лет назад

    i still do not understand how to get the right percentage on the tempo??

  • @adnanabir4813
    @adnanabir4813 5 лет назад

    Nice

  • @anthonylenoxbajxac96
    @anthonylenoxbajxac96 2 года назад

    Hey guys I’m just checking on that pages, just in case, you know of any DJs… School please lmk some information here!? Thank you 🙏🏼