At the current time being the way I mix is basically adjusting the BPM of track two the same as track one and simply alter any changes with the BPM in hairbreadth limits during the track its unnoticable, anywho, the way I mix is basically finding a cuepoint in track 2 lets say, which is pretty much always the start of a beat for me and I simply keep pressing the cue button for it to play constantly until it is in synch with track one and I bring it into the mix(get the volume fader up).

Im sure this is the begginer method of mixing, but what are ways of imporiving, any hints and tips would greatly be appreciated.

http://djamirhussain.podomatic.com/...T08_32_17-07_00

Here is an example, at 47:15 as you can notice, I cant simply continue with this method forever tho. Cheers for any hints.

You should cue track 2 in your headphones and adjust its bpm to match track 1 before you bring the volume up. That way the tracks are already at the same tempo and you can spend time adjusting the volume and EQs.

I listened to the link at the time you specified and if you had the tracks synced before bringing the volume up, you could get a much smoother mix by utilizing your EQs.

Look in this thread. You definitely need to look through a few of these videos.

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Originally posted by Simon_N Look in this thread. You definitely need to look through a few of these videos.

I think you meant to point him towards this thread CLICK ME? Correct me if i'm wrong

Another thing also worth taking into consideration for you is learning when to actually drop your in coming track as it's a bit sudden and doesn't seem to be in line with musical phrases. Nothing wrong with slamming in a track per se, but it has to have musical purpose rather than just 'now is as good a time as any' type thing.

Avoid dropping in a track on top of another when both tracks are pretty busy as it will sound pretty horrible. Simple rule is that unless you mix harmonically there is no way you should try and mix two busy sections together, there are too many variables that need to work.

Keep practising your beat matching skills though, the quicker you become the more time you have at figuring out the rest.

Cheers
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Originally posted by n3lly I think you meant to point him towards this thread CLICK ME? Correct me if i'm wrong

Haha, Yeah thanks.

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U need to find another DJ to help u learn the basics cuz ur def not going in the right direction (no punt intended for real). I taught myself but looking back on my experience... until I hooked up with another DJ with more experience I had no clue what was going on (I just thought I did). Also I started DJing in front of crowds after 6 months of learning and learned what to do and what not to do by judging the crowds response to what I was doing right. I gradually got better and better. I was ok in the beginning but looking back I am 100x better now than I was then. I do 4 four hour gigs a week and it's second nature now I just do my thing and rarely have any problems getting a crowd dancing. And the more djs u hang out with/watch the better. I still learn new stuff evertime I hang out with other djs AND show them something new too. It's give and take. Just don't be close minded or a hater cuz that's a big turn off to other DJs, the crowd, club owners, and everyone else.

Just keep at it and don't give up... Ull get it!

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Originally posted by discobiscuit U need to find another DJ to help u learn the basics cuz ur def not going in the right direction (no punt intended for real). I taught myself but looking back on my experience... until I hooked up with another DJ with more experience I had no clue what was going on (I just thought I did). Also I started DJing in front of crowds after 6 months of learning and learned what to do and what not to do by judging the crowds response to what I was doing right. I gradually got better and better. I was ok in the beginning but looking back I am 100x better now than I was then. I do 4 four hour gigs a week and it's second nature now I just do my thing and rarely have any problems getting a crowd dancing. And the more djs u hang out with/watch the better. I still learn new stuff evertime I hang out with other djs AND show them something new too. It's give and take. Just don't be close minded or a hater cuz that's a big turn off to other DJs, the crowd, club owners, and everyone else. Just keep at it and don't give up... Ull get it!

Good advice, your learning curve will also speed up massively when you are around other DJs, even if you are on the same level there will be things that you will do differently and can take away from the experience.

As I said though, with regards to the basics, I think you should be looking at track placement i.e. where you start to mix. Beat matching will become second nature through practice, but placement is really important. Also do a search on phrase matching, as this will give you good clues as to how to place a mix.

Cheers
Nem

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