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hello there peoples...first of all i would to thank you for reading my thread...i just recently purchased the VDJ LE version with my hercules mixer, and im having trouble to mix some music...it sounded like a real DUMB no experience DJ...i talked to the salesperson about how to mix some songs and show me how to do it, but he act like he knows what he's doing apparently NOT the way i see it. Anyway, i've been searching here VDJ forum, youtube, and google some stuff and theres little help...can someone show me the right tool and provide some ideas how to start it off such as sync, crossfade, and etc...please help!!!!greatly appreciated...
 
geposted Mon 06 Apr 09 @ 5:30 pm
I think DJ-In-Norway wrote some really good information here:

http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/6288/Mix_lessons/DJ_MIXING___basic_-_advanced_-_pro.html

After doing this for a while, you'll realize how true it is.

Regarding sync, I would not rely on it, especially for hip hop which requires more advanced mixing techniques.
The thing about hip hop is that you're often following a clap more than you're following a snare and sync does not work so well in this area.
The sync button usually looks to follow a snare and does a great job mixing 4x4 techno music but only the user can define which share to follow.

I would stay away from that button and learn how to mix either by ear or just watch the visual display. VDJ has a built in BPM counter so you can mix songs in a simular bpm range which is the principle that makes beat matching possible!

But if you're new to djing, I would start with house music or some form of techno. Typically, following a electronic snare by a perfectly in time drum machine through a consistant 4x4 rhythem pattern is much easier than mixing 80's or hip hop and r&b that is much slower and is less consistant which you can obviously see from the visual display.

People will probably give you shit for a while because some say using a visual display for beat mixing is cheating. I agree, but VDJ gives you the tools to do creative mixes not possible by any other means.

Good luck, mate.
 
The best way to learn is hands on. Just play.... Listen to the radio station to see how they mix songs and try doing the same. Your mixes are not going to be perfect but slowly you will get the hang of it. For now, practice with songs that have the same BPM.. No one taught me, i just bought equipment and played with tuntables. If you live in new York, i can give you lessons. You can practice on 1200s or CDJs 1000 mk3's. I feel that DJ ying on Turntables are more of a challenge than using a controller.
 
The best way to learn is hands on. Just play.... Listen to the radio station to see how they mix songs and try doing the same. Your mixes are not going to be perfect but slowly you will get the hang of it. For now, practice with songs that have the same BPM.. No one taught me, i just bought equipment and played with tuntables. If you live in new York, i can give you lessons. You can practice on 1200s or CDJs 1000 mk3's. I feel that DJ ying on Turntables are more of a challenge than using a controller.

i loved listening to the radio and wondering how'd they do that...especially in the afternoon. i was thinking that, thats the way i wanted to my music sounds...but they have fancy turntables and fancy computer programs...i just started hercules rmx with this LE VDJ...its hard for me to mix two songs...sounds terrible...i only have my laptop, a pair of little tiny speaker to pratice, and a nice dj headphones...well my songs are from my cd's...i wish someone can show me how to this kind of stuff...and one more thing..am i too late to do this...I'm 27 years old...LOL
 
You are never too old to do something you like. Its all about what makes you happy. Practice on your belnding. If you feel that you are not getting no where, take a break from it and go back at it again. Try to focus on two songs until it sounds good, then try two more. Its all about the 1,2,3,4 count.
 
I agree... hands on... and also look at other DJ´s at work... you can also talk to them... they will help you in most cases! ;-) We all started with bad mixes, but you will se thet when you love music an feel the rythm, you will shortly be able to mix music better and faster... and my hint: try to use your ear, and not your eyes... so you can feel the music better!

Good Luck

BTW... I am waiting for my Virtual Vinyl... i hate this shipping time... i will it, i will it, i will it!!!! NOW!^^
 

Get yourself on youtube mate.

There are some great tutorials and advice on there. Try searching for "DJ Tutor" or "beat matching" and you will come up with some good stuff.

And just have fun learning the craft.
 
I agree with a lot of the above: get started with Techno or Trance. I'm pretty new to DJing, too, and to be honest I'd never mixed Hip-Hop until my first gig (I mostly DJ college keggers). Talk about a crash course, lol. People often make it out to be hard as hell, but once you get the hang of mixing by ear it's not that difficult. Try following the claps, as someone said above. If that doesn't work, try blending one song into the next during a lull in the first song. These techniques aren't exactly advanced, and they don't always sound the greatest, but as long as you keep the energy up you can get away with it. Heck, if you can get away with using a sample to hide your transition, I'd even suggest that.

Most importantly, know your tracks inside and out. And I'm not talking about just memorizing the lyrics. If you know exactly where the lyrics begin or drop out, or where the bass kicks, or what-have-you, you'll have a much easier time mixing.

Good luck,

NowhereManXP (aka DJ Who?!)
 


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