Taking a break is the single best advice IMO. It works wonders. I often take breaks of a few days and I always come back a bit better than I was before.
this and your review on the game convinced me to pick it up and try it in december despite never having really been into rhythm games and i haven't been able to put the game down since
This dude said what i want to say.ugh I play dj max just to chill with the music and sometime pushing my limits but in the end fun is all that matter 💕
I'll take a break from rhythm games for like a few weeks to a month and somehow ill come back and hit new high scores somehow on tracks that would kick my ass before.
Recently brought this game during steam summer sale because I have a small love for rhythm games. But coming from games like Rock Band/Guitar Hero, jumping into this is SUCH a huge leap. But I am interested
I've been playing DJ max on PC for probably 6 years and hundreds of hours (starting with trilogy) I'm kind of at this point where I can't really get any better. Every time I try my brain just can't make sense of what's going on and I just start spamming. In the context of Trilogy, I would say Hello Pinky 6B on the default difficulty is about the max I can comfortably do, but the same song 6B one step up in difficulty is too much. Just kind of a bummer. Pretty much any of the 4 button tracks are a breeze besides maybe stuff like ray of illuminati on max difficulty. There are sections where I can't decipher between the fast arpeggios and the double notes in between and I just start spamming. It's been about 3 years and no progress.
The tip about the finger colors really helps a ton! So simple, but keeping that in the back of my head that my middle fingers are used for blues, really makes a difference in the high stress areas of a song.
I've never played any rhythm game before this one, and while I do enjoy it, i find it a real struggle to push my limits which is basically anything above 4 star, 3 speed
Biggest thing to help me out with the game was getting a good set of headphones and cranking up the volume. I normally have ZERO rhythm abilities, and avoided these kinds of games for years, so having good quality audio amplified really helps pick out the rhythm I'm supposed to be following. Also... get a good mechanical keyboard. You don't have to spend a lot of money for some "gamer" nonsense - but it has to be reliable. I'm currently using a cheap Chinese piece of trash from Amazon and it shorts out on multi-hold notes, dropping a key and causing a break. In less extreme cases, it might just be a matter of reducing input lag by switching from a bluetooth kb to a wired one that gives you the edge. Again, recommending a mechanical keyboard since they're louder and (if you're not wearing headphones) you can match the rhythm of the keyboard clacking to the audio and visual cues.
I really wish i could get better in this game, because this game is addicting. Right now iám playing on Console (PS4 Version on PS5), but with only one completly functional hand it´s really hard. I´m really glad that i can finish most of the song with 10 Stars on 4B, but thats it.
@2:16 for some reason mine is locked to whatever I change it to manually, and it stays the same for every single song. Is there any way to turn this off so I can set each track individually?
I've been playing Dynamix for years, and switching to a permanent layout was weird. I'm still trying to used to having my fingers in one spot at all times. I have been able to full combo up to 10 "stars" but only at 4 buttons. Any advice for advancing in buttons? Also, his voice is so soothing and kind of nice :)
i think the best way to advance in buttons is just playing with more buttons! I know it seems obvious, but many people are afraid of the dificulty jump just start with low level songs with 5b just to understand how it works, and then work your way into higher levels. Because you already are pretty familiar with 4b, the evolution into other buttons is going to be MUCH faster, after playing with 5b and 6b, trust me, you 'll never want to come back to 4b again after getting familiar with 5b, repeat the process for 6b, and then to 8b
hey there, do you have any advice on 6b sc songs? i am comfortable at 7s 6 buttons and strain myself at 10s. i just cant seem to get the inputs for sc notes
I read online and even see in this video that each song has it's own BPM. Some people say it saves the BPM you completed the song at but even for songs I've never completed my effector speed is staying the same. Does anyone know what setting is causing this, no one else has reported anything like this online. Great video, sorry for the questions in your comments, really excellent advice during the video!
There was an update a few months ago that made the track speed standard throughout all songs, so whatever you set your speed to 2x, 3x, 4x, etc, it will be that speed across all songs. Glad you liked the video!
I've play better on controller cause I've been playing dj max on psp since I was I kid, I also developed a technique where I use my left hand on the keyboard and my right hand on the controller, it's kind of bizarre but it works really well for me
One thing i find dj max or any rhythm game hard is to use pinky fingers as i never use them on any gaming. Also whenever i play i always lift up my unused fingers which imo is a bad behavior, might be indicating i was nervous while playing. Any tips on improving it other than practice?
Hello i'm totally new to djmax but i was thinking of getting it soon on steam. Can anyone tell me, on ps4 controller will it allow me to hit notes using L2, L1, R1, R2? This is how i used to play guitar hero (bc my guitar broke). Thank u for any help
i found a problem while learning this game on pad. there a song in the game that need you to press 1+3 then 4+6 .... and ehm... you can't press left AND right at the same time on pad. you can do square and circle if you lean you finger really akwardly tho. only thing that annoyed me abit playing on the pad.
Were you playing a song on the SC difficulty? I'm pretty sure you can play all difficulties except that one on gamepad because SC was made specifically for keyboard players.
@@datfatpug yes, i can play songs on that diff on pad. but sometimes there are songs with input like that for the pad. and if there aint seperate buttons you can only press one direction.
i dont understand why youre so against online competitive multiplayers modes tho' if youre this good..i wish i could jump right in but im still just at normal mode & low BPM competition pushes us to get even better..if its just me dolo single player..no incentive
The key sounds in this game are awful even if I’m hitting every note 100% the tail end of the sounds are cut off and sound disjointed in the track. I find myself playing better with this game muted and it really has me upset about it.
Sounds like some kind of sync issue. I've seen adjustments on the F10 (I think) section of the settings but never had to fiddle with it before. As settings go, if you hit the 100 it should sound fine.
I've played djmax since the first one on psp, and now I still struggling to perfect a song, stuck at 99% zzzz needed help with that hahaha. Don't know if anyone here is like me, no matter how much practice we can't get over that 99.9 % hahaha
Even at difficult 1-Star i not can hit every Button.. this game is made for psychos. "These games are made to having fun"... nope, i do not have any fun with it. A working Cheat for every Lv is.. simply always press all buttons contiunously.. you not will lose life. Stupid Game.
Nah you just gotta develop muscle memory, ive been playing for a few months and if you're patient you'll reach a point where it feels just like magic, after developing muscle memory your fingers almost move by themselves the moment your brain recognizes the patterns. Getting into djmax is really frustrating, but its really worth it after a bit of practice, i hope you give it another chance.
Taking a break is the single best advice IMO. It works wonders. I often take breaks of a few days and I always come back a bit better than I was before.
Bitchmatic
this and your review on the game convinced me to pick it up and try it in december despite never having really been into rhythm games and i haven't been able to put the game down since
This video is underrated.
You explain everything so well, kudos to you! Please make more
I just started playing this game and im using a midi piano :D its awesome
Thank you, because of the language barrier, I didn't understand everything, but you helped me in some way.
This dude said what i want to say.ugh
I play dj max just to chill with the music and sometime pushing my limits but in the end fun is all that matter 💕
most importantly pick music you enjoy the most
YOOOO the color matching index & middle finger tip is crazy !! thanks a bunch
I'll take a break from rhythm games for like a few weeks to a month and somehow ill come back and hit new high scores somehow on tracks that would kick my ass before.
Recently brought this game during steam summer sale because I have a small love for rhythm games. But coming from games like Rock Band/Guitar Hero, jumping into this is SUCH a huge leap.
But I am interested
I've been playing DJ max on PC for probably 6 years and hundreds of hours (starting with trilogy)
I'm kind of at this point where I can't really get any better. Every time I try my brain just can't make sense of what's going on and I just start spamming.
In the context of Trilogy, I would say Hello Pinky 6B on the default difficulty is about the max I can comfortably do, but the same song 6B one step up in difficulty is too much. Just kind of a bummer.
Pretty much any of the 4 button tracks are a breeze besides maybe stuff like ray of illuminati on max difficulty. There are sections where I can't decipher between the fast arpeggios and the double notes in between and I just start spamming. It's been about 3 years and no progress.
same my dude
Really needed this.
One of my tip is to play No miss mission (999999 combos). You will need to push yourself and get better from time to time.
I’m glad I found this video I just got the game and I love it
The tip about the finger colors really helps a ton! So simple, but keeping that in the back of my head that my middle fingers are used for blues, really makes a difference in the high stress areas of a song.
This is by far the hardest rhythm game I have ever tried. I suck, but it's such a fun learning expierence.
DJMax is one of the harder rhythm games, but none come close to IIDX or Pop'n. Those are nutty. Check 'em out if you have a Round 1 near you.
excellent video!
A little late but for controller i recommend using lt lb rt and rb use lb and rb for middle and rt and lt for outer
That way your not using your thumbs its much easier
thank you so much!! this is exactly what I needed
I've never played any rhythm game before this one, and while I do enjoy it, i find it a real struggle to push my limits which is basically anything above 4 star, 3 speed
I started playing this on my leverless arcade stick I'm trying to figure out where to place the buttons😅
Love the video thanks for the help
Biggest thing to help me out with the game was getting a good set of headphones and cranking up the volume. I normally have ZERO rhythm abilities, and avoided these kinds of games for years, so having good quality audio amplified really helps pick out the rhythm I'm supposed to be following.
Also... get a good mechanical keyboard. You don't have to spend a lot of money for some "gamer" nonsense - but it has to be reliable. I'm currently using a cheap Chinese piece of trash from Amazon and it shorts out on multi-hold notes, dropping a key and causing a break. In less extreme cases, it might just be a matter of reducing input lag by switching from a bluetooth kb to a wired one that gives you the edge. Again, recommending a mechanical keyboard since they're louder and (if you're not wearing headphones) you can match the rhythm of the keyboard clacking to the audio and visual cues.
Djmax was on the psp at first so I can’t imagine how many broken buttons there are.
I really wish i could get better in this game, because this game is addicting. Right now iám playing on Console (PS4 Version on PS5), but with only one completly functional hand it´s really hard. I´m really glad that i can finish most of the song with 10 Stars on 4B, but thats it.
Thanks was looking for a video like this
@2:16 for some reason mine is locked to whatever I change it to manually, and it stays the same for every single song. Is there any way to turn this off so I can set each track individually?
They changed the speed feature in one of the updates this year. You can't set them individually anymore.
sorry but, What´s your keyboard configuration in 8TUNES ?because in the MAXIMUM LEVEL the thing can be a little more disastrous
I've been playing Dynamix for years, and switching to a permanent layout was weird. I'm still trying to used to having my fingers in one spot at all times. I have been able to full combo up to 10 "stars" but only at 4 buttons. Any advice for advancing in buttons?
Also, his voice is so soothing and kind of nice :)
i think the best way to advance in buttons is just playing with more buttons! I know it seems obvious, but many people are afraid of the dificulty jump
just start with low level songs with 5b just to understand how it works, and then work your way into higher levels.
Because you already are pretty familiar with 4b, the evolution into other buttons is going to be MUCH faster, after playing with 5b and 6b, trust me, you 'll never want to come back to 4b again
after getting familiar with 5b, repeat the process for 6b, and then to 8b
Thanks for the vid. Where did you get that sick zaku mousepad btw?
NVM found it on the first result of google.
hey there, do you have any advice on 6b sc songs? i am comfortable at 7s 6 buttons and strain myself at 10s. i just cant seem to get the inputs for sc notes
I read online and even see in this video that each song has it's own BPM. Some people say it saves the BPM you completed the song at but even for songs I've never completed my effector speed is staying the same. Does anyone know what setting is causing this, no one else has reported anything like this online.
Great video, sorry for the questions in your comments, really excellent advice during the video!
There was an update a few months ago that made the track speed standard throughout all songs, so whatever you set your speed to 2x, 3x, 4x, etc, it will be that speed across all songs.
Glad you liked the video!
@@TheHumansPlay Understood, appreciate the reply and thank you again for the video. Already seeing improvements!
Good video!
I hope Ps4 gets the New Dlc packs , (off topic) lol
I've play better on controller cause I've been playing dj max on psp since I was I kid, I also developed a technique where I use my left hand on the keyboard and my right hand on the controller, it's kind of bizarre but it works really well for me
Just bought this game yesterday, with your keys it doesn't like let have your lay out as a new player, only lets me do up to 5 i think.
Which keyboard are you playing with please?
Good video.
Do u play at only PC or will u play smash Bros ultimate
One thing i find dj max or any rhythm game hard is to use pinky fingers as i never use them on any gaming. Also whenever i play i always lift up my unused fingers which imo is a bad behavior, might be indicating i was nervous while playing.
Any tips on improving it other than practice?
My suggestion is to just know when to take a break. My hands do the same. Sucks cause ive also broken each hand once
Hello i'm totally new to djmax but i was thinking of getting it soon on steam.
Can anyone tell me, on ps4 controller will it allow me to hit notes using L2, L1, R1, R2?
This is how i used to play guitar hero (bc my guitar broke).
Thank u for any help
i found a problem while learning this game on pad. there a song in the game that need you to press 1+3 then 4+6 .... and ehm... you can't press left AND right at the same time on pad. you can do square and circle if you lean you finger really akwardly tho. only thing that annoyed me abit playing on the pad.
Were you playing a song on the SC difficulty? I'm pretty sure you can play all difficulties except that one on gamepad because SC was made specifically for keyboard players.
@@datfatpug yes, i can play songs on that diff on pad. but sometimes there are songs with input like that for the pad. and if there aint seperate buttons you can only press one direction.
what 4b keyboard settings do you guys find easy to use?
Changing number of buttons per music feels weird why not settle for 5b or 6b for the whole game
i dont understand why youre so against online competitive multiplayers modes tho'
if youre this good..i wish i could jump right in but im still just at normal mode & low BPM
competition pushes us to get even better..if its just me dolo single player..no incentive
Does this game have 4key tracks?
4b, 5b, 6b, and 8b
The key sounds in this game are awful even if I’m hitting every note 100% the tail end of the sounds are cut off and sound disjointed in the track. I find myself playing better with this game muted and it really has me upset about it.
Sounds like some kind of sync issue. I've seen adjustments on the F10 (I think) section of the settings but never had to fiddle with it before. As settings go, if you hit the 100 it should sound fine.
Lmao I can't get good anymore.
WYSI!!!
You didn't cover Technika. Unsub
this comment is a joke ok?
I've played djmax since the first one on psp, and now I still struggling to perfect a song, stuck at 99% zzzz needed help with that hahaha. Don't know if anyone here is like me, no matter how much practice we can't get over that 99.9 % hahaha
Even at difficult 1-Star i not can hit every Button.. this game is made for psychos.
"These games are made to having fun"... nope, i do not have any fun with it.
A working Cheat for every Lv is.. simply always press all buttons contiunously.. you not will lose life. Stupid Game.
Mad you can't play 😊
Nah you just gotta develop muscle memory, ive been playing for a few months and if you're patient you'll reach a point where it feels just like magic, after developing muscle memory your fingers almost move by themselves the moment your brain recognizes the patterns.
Getting into djmax is really frustrating, but its really worth it after a bit of practice, i hope you give it another chance.
bruh, im here from Google's page1 search-result xD