i prefer channel mixing... i think you could only make cool fades with channel mixing (let the track play to the end etc.)


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i personally use both but it depends on what you feel comfortable with!

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08/01/16

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i always use only the channel faders at home on my djm-600s and pcv-175, but at mike's i have to use both on his numark or the mixes sound shit...

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it really comes down to personal preference
do what you feel comfortable with
i use both, mainly the channel faders though

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I have noticed however that most trance and tek DJs use channel mixing...whats the advantages and disadvantages...

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id say the advantages are a smoother mix! maybe ppl disagree but each to there own!

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08/01/16

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U need to understand the differences to make the most of both of them.
Crossfading regulates the distribution of sound...how MUCH of channel X is being distributed vs. channel Y, while at the same time channel mixing is how loud channel X is being outputed while it's being distributed with the crossfader.
Both of them are essential to creating smooth mixing, alongwith gain mixing...gain mixing is important as well.

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Originally posted by dJohn Both of them are essential to creating smooth mixing

I beg you to differ.
In my opinion you do not have to use the crossfader for smooth mixing.
I believe its main use is towards fast cuts.

Just my opinion, ofcourse.

I pesonally use channel volumes to mix (DJM-600). I think that the main advantage of doing this is that you can control the volume of the track much better. You can only guess how loud (in your phones) the two tracks will be when played together. It isn't until you actually play them live that you will know. If the volume on the incoming track is too loud, then you can just not push the channel slider all the way up. If you use the crossfader, then you basically have to correct the mistake and lower the volume--which is noticable, esp on a recorded mix.

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Thanks DJohn I forgot all about that one, ive seen heaps of Djs use that as well, but on Pioneer mixers i think gain mixing is pretty difficult as a sudden movment creates a large change in sound....

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i think you have alot more control with the channels,thats why i use them.

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