Informative. I didn’t know any of that.

Damn right records are still viable even in 2024 I still own my 1200mk2 also own cdj900 and a Rane controller I like technology in not stuck in the past Starting of in 1987 records which I still have all of them over the many years before going to cds, have many of them as well. Yes beat matching is knowing all your records and where you want to blend. It’s much more challenging but it’s still fun to use your ears instead of your eyes on a laptop screen.

Great video Can you use Virtual Dj on the ddj 400?

I learned DJing in the vinyl era and it is true that, although more difficult, the experience is better and more fun. However, we must admit that the possibilities for a DJ in the digital age are endless.

I've been spinnin' for 30yrs! I love owning, using, & collecting vinyl. I have loads of crates.

Cdj is for lazy ppl.🙄

Dj City Hands down

I used to dj vinyl about 25 years ago, then progressed to CDJ, etc. haven't used anything in years, but this year did my research and picked up a new kit. What did i get? Single turntable + numark scratch + serato dvs + tablet sized laptop. I mix from the deck then flip it to internal mode and then mix the next track on the vinyl, etc. I get all the beneftis of vinyl and CDJ without any of the downsides 👍🙂

can u use usb a to usb c?

Great video, I mix on both vinyl and digital. I've been mixing since 98 n believe the digital revolution as been great on the pocket 😂😂. But I still love ❤️ mixing my vinyl, and whatever genre I'm playing:)

As an old vinyl dj geezer that started in the early 90's, I really appreciated this video. Thanks! Subbed ;)

I am using the FLX-4 itself, and i reall need the stutter mode on that, how do I enable it?

You can’t compare the two. One’s analogue, one’s digital. Took me years to learn to mix. Dj’s that use CD or their laptop whatever are not real Dj’s, they are wannabe Dj’s.

I see many people saying "i never ever" This streaming service is a BACK UP!! You can NEVER EVER own EVERY track YOUR client's may want to hear. I can see many of these people (so called DJ's) play for THEMSELVES & not their crowds... Stop being so closed minded and listen to what streaming service may fit you best as a BACK UP. Noone is saying to ONLY DJ with streaming services...

So, I started DJ'ing in 1998 on vinyl (I prefer to call 'm records), but I went on to the digital age in DJ'ing. Of course I performed on CDJ's, but I rather use my Roland DJ-505 in combination with the Roland TB-303 and Roland TR-909 and several other tech stuff than CDJ's and a mixer. I'm also more of a fan of RANE stuff and Denon DJ, mostly because Pioneer DJ (AlphaTheta) isn't as good as some people want you to believe (in fact they're terribly built, but that's another story). People often call me a noob DJ because I use a DJ controller in my home studio, but little do they know that I in fact started out in the DJ world mixing cassette tapes back in 1994 using a back then prototype of the later released Roland DJ-2000 mixer. I have learned it the hard way, now using the easy stuff. Mixing on vinyl isn't that hard, but if you have no feeling for rhythm and still desire to become a DJ, it will be hard. Very hard. In that case, the more SC5000/SC6000 tabletops from Denon DJ would suit you better. That said, as mentioned before, I'm not a fan of Pioneer DJ gear. They aren't durable, replacement parts are way too expensive and most CDJ's won't last a decade without RMA's in or out of warranty at least once. My Denon DJ SC2900M tabletops (still have them, don't use them anymore though) still work and haven't seen any RMA at all. And they've been used every weekend for over a decade.

You are forgetting a few more aspects of DJ-ing with vinyl: 1) Weight. It's heavy traveling with a crate of vinyl. 2) Durability. Vinyl is not very durable. Play a record 20 times and you will start to hear the wear. Have to handle with a lot of care. Keep clean. So much worries with vinyl.

Your not wrong mate lol :P

Dooode !!! This video is the shit !!!! I constantly have issues with the hercules impulse 500. Software issues and drivers constantly. Im upgrading to this FLx4

The nonsense vinyl djs throw out never ceases to amaze me. I have seen people flat out WRECK cdjs

About the BPM in Vinyl. You could roughly calculate the bpm if you wanted to. Let's say one track is 145 an the other 152. Difference is 7, so about 5%. Then you move the speed slider of the 145 to +5.

I'm about a month in with my FLX4 and picking it up pretty quickly. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I feel like I just learned 10x more than I thought was possible. From a new subscriber...thank you!

Id be all in on this size format but full on premium build and components, and Id pay the money.

looping was available with a Pioneer DJM 909 mixer even on vinyl

Great explanation. Great video.

Wish Serato had some of these features. I want to be able to visually mark the phrases without having to use cue points.

What about DVS? ... DJing digitally on turntables

Dj' vinyl 25 + years ago, then went digital, now im back to 2x 1210mk2 and a basic 2 channel mixer with low/mid/hi eq on each track. basic as anything but enjoy it more than the digital. plus.. searching for records and getting a bargain at a charity shop is next level excitment :) too easy with digital.

Honestly I think this is the best way to create a really good mix and then you can go back and practice doing it live using the studio mix as your base line. Free styling a set can be cool but sometimes there’s even tight time constraints while performing live and having your set down to a science can save you from issues.

Great video. Loved working on the vinyl. Think you forgot to mention time remaining. You had to know your records and keep an eye on the tone arm as to where it was on the vinyl. Need to get myself a deck to get some of my records back out. Congratulations on views.

I'm considering subscribing to a Rekordbox plan, either the Core Plan or the Creative Plan. I'm particularly interested in Voice AI detection, Hot Cue analysis, RMX-type effects, and DJM-type effects. However, I noticed that the Core Plan doesn't include Voice AI detection and RMX-type effects. Can someone explain what RMX-type effects and DJM-type effects are? When mixing, how helpful are these effects? I need an explanation. I have a DDJ-FLX6 controller, which is hardware unlocked.

Well, they just doubled their prices for both creators and listeners as well.. Nice.......

Excellent explanation. I have been a vinyl DJ since the late 80's and have thousands of House, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, and other genre of records. You are spot on about the art of mixing vinyl, it's very hard to learn at first and looping and scratching takes the difficulty to an whole other level. I'm glad I mastered mixing vinyl, it is the purest form. But on saying this, I also went down the digital route, with controllers and also DVS. I love the creativity you can do with the digital side of DJing. If digital was coffee and analogue was tea, some people drink only coffee, some only tea, I drink both and enjoy supping each equally. I stopped feeling guilty of using DVS and digital rather than analogue vinyl, when I saw my hero's, DJ Sneak, Grandmaster Flash, Skratch Bastard and Mix Master Mike, using DVS. 😅If it's good enough for them and not lose credibility, then it's good enough for me, I thought. 😂 I enjoyed watching this, you know your stuff. Respect, peace and love.

80s baby here! I still prefer vinyl. I have nothing against digital DJs but for me you can’t beat vinyl 😊

Subscriptions are such bs in the DJ market. Licenses are just fine. Sadly seems like everything is going to subscription. You can't buy and own things outright anymore. Louis Rossman has been spreading the word, but people won't push back lol.

I am getting DDJ 400 for half the price of FLX4. Which one will be worth it?

My favourite club night in London (1990s) was called 'Starsky & Hutch', people dressed up 70s style, wall projections with 70s TV and film scenes, lava lamp type projections, music was from the 70s disco/funk era and at about 2am they gave out little paper bags of 'retro sweets' to the party crowd. That is the sort of innovation that is needed to get people excited again.

I'm really enjoying your videos. I just got back into DJing after being retired since 03 when I started having children. Now they're all in college and I'm getting back at it. My flx 10 was delivered a week ago. I cannot believe how this is like riding a bike. I was really worried that I was going to have to learn how to beat match all over again. I learned on vinyl with a mixer and no beat counter. This is my first time on a controller, I kind of like it. I'm glad I didn't get a beginner controller, but I also knew that I wanted to stick with it this time. I'm also glad that I grabbed a couple 15" tops and 18" subs. Mackie drm. I set everything up for the first time today in my backyard, wow! I think I'm going to find a regular venue and start throwing some parties. I need to find a few other local djs.

Thanks for finding you! I have been doing a thousand recording tests and I have spent a lot of time and effort. This is not cheating, but rather achieving good results. Thank you so much

What's the advantage of using the sampler vs just having a hotcue loop set up?

Thanks a lot

Thank u

The salesman pitch when meeting new managers etc is an excellent one. I always say i'm not a social media hype DJ I dont have much of it but I believe I can make you more money from a business point of view and then I run my pitch from there etc lol.

Great video and good points! Thanks for posting.

great video again!

So many valid points I lost count! And so many that I can relate too. Starting DJing later on has worked in my favour because it meant I was able to go out regularly when I was younger. I used to love going to raves and nights out frequently. However, these days I’m now providing the music for everyone else on the dance floor 😆

I drag the cut track to the sampler panel. But it doesn’t load track into the panel. How should I do?

Nice video man, got the FLX4 2 days ago but DHL late delivering my speakers and headphones so using it slowly. Had 1210s back in the day and dug all my old records out from my parents at the weekend! Looking forward getting to grips with this new kit 😃