I haven't really tried using the crossfader, between changing the highs, mids and lows and just using the gain and volume control, i have alot more control on how the two songs interchange with each other during the mix.

it's not always perfect sounding, yet, i have only been working on this for a few months now. I plan on buying a better mixer soon with a few more options, but for right now i got what i need and i'm tryin my best to make it work for me.

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i mostly use volume faders for mixing..
but i mainly use crossfader when i need to cut or bring in eq's while moving the x-fader.. (i need hands)
thats something you cant do on volume controls unless you have 3 arms

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I use both & the EQ's for mixing


EQ mixing makes for some pretty cool transitions

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Originally posted by DJ LIQUID I use both & the EQ's for mixing EQ mixing makes for some pretty cool transitions

ya i heard eq is a big helper..

off da subject 4 a sec

anyone got some eq tips for me
i mean at what "rate" to bring the incoming track in so bass wont sound 2 crappy?.. ETC?

I use the cross fader most of the time...I sometime use the channel faders when I'm in the mood to...Personally I noticed that when I mix with cannel faders it sounds good in my headphones, but when I listen to my recored mix later it sounds crappy. Personally the only time I like using just the channel faderz is when I'm using rotaries...I ned to fit my mixer with some....

it is better to use the crossfaders for a reason that often the record level doesn't match (with the volume controls set at the same level, one record will actually sound louder) which means that the volume control should not always be at the maximum point for smooth mixing. but it is rather difficult to set it up to match the record level of the other record (only using the prefader graphs) very quickly, so normally it should be set up precisely, and the best time to do it is before the mixing

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I am agreeing on using everything, more options more betta

well.. its not that you don't have enough hands, i use crossfader and volume controls quite easily, just use a finger on the volume and thumb on the cross fader, so basically one hand is doing both crossfader and volume control for that channel and u can handle the other volume control w/ your other hand.. personally my hands are all over the mixer because im messing w/ the EQ's at the same time, but i do that all throughout songs and transitions, i guess its just a matter of getting used to the equipment.. also some crossfaders have normal AND quick curve settings so that as you are starting to crossover, it goes immediately to max volume or it slowly blends, i prefer normal curve but i know people that prefer the quick curve better. recently i have been using the volume more because my crossfader is getting a crackling/static sound sometimes, i gotta get that fixed