Do you regularly beatmatch using hi-hats/hi-frequency sounds? I used to always use the bass/drum kicks to beatmatch but ever since ive had good headphones ive started doing it during breakdowns as well. Was just curious if this is a common thing?

i normally try to use whatever guides the rhythm best to my ears. this however, is not always possible, as sometimes thing completely confuse me, ie:

Chicks on Speed - We Don't Play Guitars (Captain Comatose Remix)
Lady B - Cruisin' Around Motor City (Original)

the intros on those fuckin throw me off!

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I use the hi hats quite frequently.

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i use the hi hats quiet a bit. sometimes they feel more accurate depending on venue/stereo/headphones. plus makes beatmatching during breakdowns a breeze

razzi.

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i normally use the kick, then "match" or horrbly trainreck by listning to the hats...

with the hats its easy for me to tell its off, even if its of just a little...

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I beat match with whatever stands out the most. During breakdowns etc...obviously hi hats. When the beef of the song is running, I tend to hear the actual kick better. One thing I cannot stand are songs that start with really faint hi hat patterns...like how the hell are you supposed to beat match and mix with songs like that if you're playing out? idk, one of my pet peeves. I hate not being able to play records I want because the hi hat patterns in the intro are so weak.

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Originally posted by zizack I beat match with whatever stands out the most. During breakdowns etc...obviously hi hats. When the beef of the song is running, I tend to hear the actual kick better. One thing I cannot stand are songs that start with really faint hi hat patterns...like how the hell are you supposed to beat match and mix with songs like that if you're playing out? idk, one of my pet peeves. I hate not being able to play records I want because the hi hat patterns in the intro are so weak.

yea dj remy's stuff pisses me off, cant stand mixing it, lotta "beat-less" intros

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Originally posted by zizack I beat match with whatever stands out the most. During breakdowns etc...obviously hi hats. When the beef of the song is running, I tend to hear the actual kick better. One thing I cannot stand are songs that start with really faint hi hat patterns...like how the hell are you supposed to beat match and mix with songs like that if you're playing out? idk, one of my pet peeves. I hate not being able to play records I want because the hi hat patterns in the intro are so weak.

I had the same problem with some of my tracks but I just started beatmatching in the middle of the track. Then I'll cue it on the first beat and see if when the main precussion comes in its still beatmatched then I'll make slight corrections.

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Originally posted by sandstorm03 yea dj remy's stuff pisses me off, cant stand mixing it, lotta "beat-less" intros

lol, Remy is my favorite producer and I want to strangle him sometimes.

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Originally posted by Zild I had the same problem with some of my tracks but I just started beatmatching in the middle of the track. Then I'll cue it on the first beat and see if when the main precussion comes in its still beatmatched then I'll make slight corrections.

i try to do that but if you even are off a little it sounds horrible when the kick comes in

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my cure for songs that I really really that have weak ass intros is to just rip them onto my computer and add in beats with acid. Works like a charm.

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Originally posted by sandstorm03 i try to do that but if you even are off a little it sounds horrible when the kick comes in

Thats why you don't open the channel until you make the corrections when the kick comes in, unless you're a complete badass and you can just do that. (I mix breaks and underground hip-hop so i can usually get away with making corrections with the fader open)

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