I found this to be super confusing because you're trying to explain mixing music WITHOUT any music - which just comes across as a long lecture where the viewer - who is a complete beginner - is forced to keep track of and juggle various instructions spanning almost 9 MINUTES on how to mix music without hearing a single track. So, it's virtually impossible to map out all the knobs and buttons, and sliders you're using and translate them into real-time feedback on how they affect the music. I know this video is 8 years old, but I hope you could incorporate this feedback to update this tutorial with more clarity and actual music. I watched it TWICE and I didn't find it clear at all.
I would suggest trying to follow along with your software open and pausing the video. I agree it would have been easier with music, but I think it's still possible to follow along so long as you're following the video and trying out what's being explained at the same time.
Been mixing in headphones for the whole year; I can have tight mixes in conditions where I cannot blow through my Yamaha's as I live in a flat and I have some p...k neighbour beneath me!
Its a good idea to make sure the level of the master output is leveled with the channel levels by using the led meters as a reference and adjusting the gain for each channel to match the master output level throughout the mix. This will also make sense when using the cue/master adjustment knob.. Cheers
what's the difference between pressing the cue button on both channels and having the headphone knob set to "mixing" and having only the master cue button pressed with the headphone knob set to "master"?
I believe in the first case, if the volume is fully up for both tracks, you would perceive a "stronger" volume in your headphones (combining both the cues and the mixing). This is in contrast to the second case, where you only listen to the master. In my opinion, it is equivalent to having the knob set to mixing with the cues off, essentially the same as having the knob set to master. I hope this makes sense!
I am also mixing on headphones, but the main problem is that club PA-system is so loud and powerful, that it is difficult to hear cued tracks in headphones. I can only hear some mid and high frequencies. But no bass at all, because of loud pumping speakers and subwoofers. So it's difficult to choose what tracks to play next and to control EQ. I don't know how can I solve this... Mixing at home is much more easier, because it's quite at home. But when you go to the club, there is so much noises, subwoofers, speakers, people talking and shouting to each other. Maybe It's because of my headphones? But they are almost "industry standard" Sennheiser HD 25-1. Almost every dj is using them.
So do I need speakers so I can do that because when I cue track and set level on 12h I don't hear anything in my headphones... And yes I forgot to say that my audio comes from laptop.
I found this to be super confusing because you're trying to explain mixing music WITHOUT any music - which just comes across as a long lecture where the viewer - who is a complete beginner - is forced to keep track of and juggle various instructions spanning almost 9 MINUTES on how to mix music without hearing a single track.
So, it's virtually impossible to map out all the knobs and buttons, and sliders you're using and translate them into real-time feedback on how they affect the music.
I know this video is 8 years old, but I hope you could incorporate this feedback to update this tutorial with more clarity and actual music.
I watched it TWICE and I didn't find it clear at all.
I would suggest trying to follow along with your software open and pausing the video. I agree it would have been easier with music, but I think it's still possible to follow along so long as you're following the video and trying out what's being explained at the same time.
Been mixing in headphones for the whole year; I can have tight mixes in conditions where I cannot blow through my Yamaha's as I live in a flat and I have some p...k neighbour beneath me!
This is the way I have mixed for over a decade. Started this way because the club I first started DJing at did not have a booth monitor.
Great vid. I always mix in headphones. I couldn't imagine how sloppy I would be if I didn't.
👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Fantastic, thank you
Find it much easier to bear match like this than using an external monitor
+Jake Scollay Same. You hear the beats much more clearer via headphones than external monitors.
+Ex0rz couldn't agree more it is much easier to isolate the track your trying to bring into time like this
Awesome tutorial, thank you!
Its a good idea to make sure the level of the master output is leveled with the channel levels by using the led meters as a reference and adjusting the gain for each channel to match the master output level throughout the mix. This will also make sense when using the cue/master adjustment knob.. Cheers
what's the difference between pressing the cue button on both channels and having the headphone knob set to "mixing" and having only the master cue button pressed with the headphone knob set to "master"?
I believe in the first case, if the volume is fully up for both tracks, you would perceive a "stronger" volume in your headphones (combining both the cues and the mixing). This is in contrast to the second case, where you only listen to the master. In my opinion, it is equivalent to having the knob set to mixing with the cues off, essentially the same as having the knob set to master. I hope this makes sense!
Thank you!
Can I do the same on Xone mixer? It seem Xone doesn’t has a master CUE
I am also mixing on headphones, but the main problem is that club PA-system is so loud and powerful, that it is difficult to hear cued tracks in headphones. I can only hear some mid and high frequencies. But no bass at all, because of loud pumping speakers and subwoofers. So it's difficult to choose what tracks to play next and to control EQ. I don't know how can I solve this... Mixing at home is much more easier, because it's quite at home. But when you go to the club, there is so much noises, subwoofers, speakers, people talking and shouting to each other. Maybe It's because of my headphones? But they are almost "industry standard" Sennheiser HD 25-1. Almost every dj is using them.
Same problem!
Did you guys solve this issue?
@@leezalee7378 Only solution really would be to use in-ear monitors. That way you can block out all external sound much better
@@8otanic634 ok thank you for letting me know!
So do I need speakers so I can do that because when I cue track and set level on 12h I don't hear anything in my headphones... And yes I forgot to say that my audio comes from laptop.
which headphone you use
I always thought mixing in the headphones was the default to be honest lol