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Posted by Ave it!! on Apr-27-2003 20:04:

Mixing Techniques??

Hi to all TA's

i was wondering what different DJ's use when mixing. Do u either use a crossfader (with curve control) or do u use the volume channels to mix. i would be greatful if anyone could give me their opinons on this, as i'm not totally sure which is the best method to use

Thanks , DJ Marky Mark

Posted by Tiger777 on Apr-27-2003 20:10:

There's no real BETTER way to do it
The way I do it:
I use the Volume control of every channel for finer changements or slow fading. I use the fader for fast changes... But, the volume controls are my favorits

Posted by raaven on Apr-27-2003 20:13:

i use everything i can. mainly the volume faders. much. much. much. much smoother mixes.

rarely the cross fader. only if i'm in a cutting mood but even the vol. faders are more fun to screw around with for cuts - you can create better effects with them it just takes time and patience and practice.

Posted by New Wave on Apr-27-2003 20:35:

I use is all

Crossfader, Volume Faders, EQ, Gain....name it

Posted by Tony Morello on Apr-27-2003 22:20:

i use what works for the occasion
there is no set way of mixing
mixing is an artform, express yourself
you don't need to follow a formula
your mixes become boring that way

Posted by DjJade on Apr-27-2003 22:50:

werd...just do what feels right. after enough practice and experimentation you should figure out what fits the occasion. plus dont be afraid to try different things even if you knwo it sound good ... noone will hear you anyway : )

Posted by sebjr on Apr-28-2003 00:55:

word

try new things

although it is quite easy to get stuck into one way of doing it, keep it fresh!

Posted by Blithe on Apr-28-2003 01:04:

Like everyone said. Use a combination of things. Sometimes a record may not have been recorded as loud as another, then you'd want to mess with the gain. I generally use the crossfader just to keep oriented where I am in my transition, and the volume faders to keep my levels good. Using all 3, hand in hand, can really lead to smooth transitions. Keep experimenting, you'll find what works best for you.

Posted by jonnycarcinogen on Apr-28-2003 03:57:

I haven't confined myself to any set method yet but I do use the crossfader (gradual curve) about 99% of the time. Any cutting of any sort that I do gets done with the eq's.

Posted by DjTasper on Apr-28-2003 05:59:

listen to a tiesto mix next time your completely torn. watch how he mixes in at the peak of every song that how you gotta do it. every song is different too so just go by instinct and mix the way you think will impress the most(i use everything though eqs, cross fader, gain, channel faders)

Posted by DjJade on Apr-28-2003 06:08:

i love tiesto and i learned to mix by listening to his sets but i dont think that anyone should strive to be like tiesto... tiesto is my favorate dj but i love going to sets from the local scene here becuase all the djs around here are so original with their mixing techinque...occasionally someone does soemthing completely original and amazing. im trying to expand my ways

i stopped using the crossfader a while ago...its too restricitve...i like having control over the volume of each channel rather than making it a set ratio.

Posted by b|p|3m on Apr-28-2003 13:00:

I use crossfader and smooth my mix with gain and eq and never use channel faders that on my mixer are always up...

Posted by Ave it!! on Apr-28-2003 18:21:

Thanks to everyone who replied

Just like to say thanks for all the replies they've been a great help cheers.

Posted by Ultrafusion on Apr-28-2003 18:45:

Well I use the Main channel faders instead of the X-fader. I use the Gain (to make each tracks volume equal before starting a mix) aswell as EQ controls to smooth out my transitions. I guess I started using the Main channel faders because I used to work on Radio and you dont really use the X-fader for pop tunes, lol.

Posted by kevM on Apr-28-2003 20:03:

When I first started I was using the cross fader, but now I use the channel faders, I find that I have more control with them.

I wish my mixer had a mid range eq, but it only has high and low eqs. It has high mid and low kill switchs, but I have to be careful when I use them becuase they have no lights so it can be hard to tell if they are on or not.