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Q:How do I learn to mix?
A.When it comes to learning to mix, there's no substitute for practice. Eventually, everyone will get the hang of it, however, for some it takes weeks, for others, years... A couple of pointers that should make life a little easier for you. Firstly, make sure that the two tracks you're attempting to mix together are similar in style. Secondly, make sure you're trying to mix them together at the right place. Every dance tune has points where the producer intended you to mix in and out - do it there or risk making a mistake.
If you've only just started Djing, a good introduction to mixing is to buy two copies of the same record and try mixing them together, this is what I did when I first started to mix. Then slowly learn to adjust the pitch control when mixing different tracks.
Ultimately it's all about practice!!
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DJ Theropy
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| Posted: Sun, 04 Jul, 2004 20:03 Post subject: Re: How do I learn to mix? |
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Q:How do I learn to mix?
If you've only just started Djing, a good introduction to mixing is to buy two copies of the same record and try mixing them together, this is what I did when I first started to mix. Then slowly learn to adjust the pitch control when mixing different tracks.
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when you first start mixing like ryan said get 2 copies of the same record and to begin with set both pitches 2 zero. then gradully speed one pitch up and learn to slow it back down again whill mixing.
once you get used to beat matching with the same records and get used to slowing down and speeding up records try mixing two different records.
it may be hard at first but practise practise practise and you`ll get the hang of it.!
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How To Dj (Properly) : The Art And Science Of Playing Records
By Frank Broughton & Bill Brewster
This Book has everything you need to know and more. From basic mixing, to advanced scratching techniques. Even listings of companies that cut vinyl. Its about £17.
Remember; mixing is one thing, DJ'ing is another. You can mix, the crowd decide if you can DJ. Keep a very open mind. Never think about how 'good' you are. Confidence is important, but there's nothing worse than a DJ who thinks he/she's better than he/she is. But at the same time if you think your rubbish, you'll never get anywhere.... unless your good that is? You know what I mean.
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| Posted: Wed, 14 Jul, 2004 20:02 Post subject: Mix length..... |
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I have been putting together some Acid Ultra Mixes and one topic of debate was on how long I take to mix the songs. I, personally, like to showcase as much of the songs as possible because they are all new and haven't really been heard before. That allows my listener to get a good listen and judje the song on it's own. The debate began when a listener made the comment that I don't mix the songs long enough, meaning letting the songs play together for more than 3 minutes! Hell, I don't know many DJ's that DO!!!! ANy thoughts on this?
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You would be suprised how long pro DJs let tunes play - firtsly it depends on location (club, house, party, wedding, radio, type of crowd ect) and many other variables... If the song your playing is good enough then give it the time that it deserves.. never kill a good record IMO as one forum member put it " DJing is not all about mixing but the atmosphere/vibe you are creating" - It' so easy when mixing to get carried away and mix as each record as quick as you can! but by the sounds of it you are now relising this is not the best way.The amount of times im enjoying a good mix/record and the DJ just smashes in a tune without thinking of the crowd or those tuned in and I think to myself
"he/she has just killed the mix"
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1) How much practise you put in.
2) How well you can train your brain to listen to two differnt things
3) How much of an attention span you have
4) The decks you're using.
these are some things that will affect how quickly or slowly you get better at mixing
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