So over the past few years while learning how to beatmatch, I have found myself using both cans at the same time (both channels through both cans at the same time, not split cue) as opposed to using one in conjunction with the speakers. For some reason I just find it easier. This could be due to the fact that my speakers aren't very good. I can beatmatch both ways, but I just find it easier this way.

I have also recently noticed Armin Van Buuren often uses both cans. I first noticed it on some Armin Only videos on youtube, but then I went to see him play in Nottingham last week and saw the same thing. I can't remember if he was only using both or if he was using the other method as well.

Basically, I just want some more information on this. How do you guys beatmix? Is it OK for me to carry on like this or should I go out of my way to learn with decent monitors. Also, anybody have any information on how Armin does it? I'm not saying I want to copy Armin, just somewhat interested.

I do it mainly using the one can method, but I've tried using both cans too and I just found myself getting the other can off my ear after a little while. I find it better for myself this way

But, just do it the way you find it easier and better. It's still a good thing to learn how to beatmatch using a monitor too, since you could find yourself playing in a club which has a different kind of mixer and stuff, you probably can't always do it your favorite way.

Just keep it up, there's no "rules" against mixing with both cans on.

I mix the same way. (Both cans on, both channels playing through each.)

Works best for me. I'm more accurate this way, plus it's a nice consistent factor when playing out.

I do it the other way, but I first learned to do it the way you're describing. Actually I first learned to beatmatch without headphones at all and both channel faders up, but that won't fly in a club. Which method you use is up to you.

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It doesn't really matter but I would recommend knowing how to mix both ways just in case you have to in the future.

it really depends on the mixer you use and the setup playing the sound. So many various mixers, have different cur/mix pfl pgm settings. Idealy, i solo the incoming track in the cans and beatmatch to the masterout speakers but i toggle both tracks after im done that to make sure the beat phase is there. My mixers so crap i wonder if the eq is crap as well. numark dmx1002

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Originally posted by david.michael I mix the same way. (Both cans on, both channels playing through each.) Works best for me. I'm more accurate this way, plus it's a nice consistent factor when playing out.

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I do it this way too. My brain can't process split cue well.

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my cans are on most of hte time some of hte time

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Originally posted by stan229 my cans are on most of hte time some of hte time

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I learned with the one ear method but now I'm in the process of buying a condo, so I am teaching myself with both cans on. I do feel my mixes are crisper this way, so it is a good thing as I have crappy monitors also. Even though they are crap, they still thump and I can't be waking the neighbors haha

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Originally posted by Ceen So over the past few years while learning how to beatmatch, I have found myself using both cans at the same time (both channels through both cans at the same time, not split cue) as opposed to using one in conjunction with the speakers. For some reason I just find it easier. This could be due to the fact that my speakers aren't very good. I can beatmatch both ways, but I just find it easier this way. I have also recently noticed Armin Van Buuren often uses both cans. I first noticed it on some Armin Only videos on youtube, but then I went to see him play in Nottingham last week and saw the same thing. I can't remember if he was only using both or if he was using the other method as well. Basically, I just want some more information on this. How do you guys beatmix? Is it OK for me to carry on like this or should I go out of my way to learn with decent monitors. Also, anybody have any information on how Armin does it? I'm not saying I want to copy Armin, just somewhat interested.

I use the same technique. Don't worry your not alone, lol. But I think what ever works best for you should be the way you mix. Some people may find it harder using both than using just one. As long as you get to the same result it shouldn't matter, it's still beatmatching!