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Posted by ASFSE on Jan-26-2006 19:50:

Volume faders

hey guys-

just a quick question...do you guys use the volume faders when mixing? or just eq's and crossfade? just want to know if it's somthing that i should be doing. thanks.

Posted by Stu Cox on Jan-26-2006 19:58:

I tend to use a bit of a comibination of channel faders and crossfaders depending on what I'm doing, tends to be more on the channel faders though (and obviously eq) - it gives you more control. But if you prefer using the crossfader or it's perfectly suited to the mix you want to do then there's no reason why you shouldn't use it.

Posted by CosmoKid on Jan-26-2006 22:33:

I use channel faders and eq. hip-hop DJs tend to use the cross fader more.

Posted by Zild on Jan-26-2006 22:42:

I use the crossfader for scratching, beatjuggling, and quick cuts for effect, so 95% of the time it stays in the middle, and I don't touch it.

Posted by PoisonJam19 on Jan-26-2006 23:10:

I use the channel faders, I feel I can make the mixes more fluid by using them.

Posted by s3nate on Jan-27-2006 01:56:

Channel Faders. I find it is more easier to control the volume.

Posted by ASFSE on Jan-27-2006 21:21:

oh wow, lol, seems like everyone uses the channel faders, and i've been using the crossfader this wholetime... haha, thanks for the replies guys! now i know...

Posted by Freak on Jan-27-2006 22:04:

I dont have faders- I have rotary knobs
Havent touched the cross fader in years

Posted by Cobalt on Jan-28-2006 00:58:

I almost never use the crossfader because it lacks control compared to using volume levels.

Posted by Damerchi on Jan-28-2006 22:30:

I think in terms of volume control, it is definately better to just use channel faders and equing. for trance music, I find that using the crossfader does not assist my mixing much at all.

Posted by Trogdor on Jan-28-2006 23:24:

I usually turn off my crossfader. But, I occasionally use it to control filters. Never for mixing, though.

Posted by trancecadet on Jan-29-2006 11:01:

volume faders, gain and EQ's.. I have NEVER used my crossfader (not on this mixer anyways cos I stopped doing it on my last mixer). I Should sell my crossfader...Its a P&G and its still practically brand new lol!

Posted by skip on Jan-29-2006 11:34:

i've never used my crossfader, maybe i should try it out sometime!