3 Best Ways to Use Acapellas in a DJ Set

[@MikeManaMusic]

I love it when the Video just starts RIGHT NOW! Many KZbinr talk so much before the actual video starts. Nice bro :)

[@philiptomlinson4201]

If I turn on a video and it starts with ‘hey wassup guys it’s ya boy and I’m coming to you live from l...’ I turn it off. These videos are great. Educational and inspiring in equal parts!

[@keithchegwin1222]

Yes it's so annoying when they turn a 5 minute video into a 25 minute video

[@utopiajj]

Ive been a battle style house music dj since the early 90's, still use control vinyl and have a controller to play with for fun. Your tutorials are extremely valuable not just to newly starting DJs but even to old skool cats like myself. I already know what the tricks are and how to do most of them but I still love watching because the way you break everything down into step by step methodology is excellent not just for the hands on how to but you actually toss in the theory and reason why you do or dont do something... that type of stuff took me years of trial and error, where here you help so many newer DJs figure it out right off the bat. I applaud you bro, and love being subscribed to your channel. You are spot on with everything & an inspiration to DJs everywhere from noob to vet!

[@djcarlo]

Thanks JJ! That's precisely why I put these videos out. I went through a lot of trial and error as well, so why not stretch out a helping hand to those who are just starting off? Trial and error will still happen, but at least there's a method to this Madness! 😆

[@mspirit]

Good tips. To me the biggest challenge is having a track without vocals and find the acapella that would blend in nicely. We have tens of thousands of songs in our head it's sometimes hard to focus which one would fit the harmonic key, bpm range and mood of the track. At least tools such as Tunebats are quiet helpful in fast tracking the process.

[@jaedius948]

I have my first live set in a week for a big party at work. I've been practicing everything your videos have taught me and I'm really excited to throw this into my set!

[@djcarlo]

Excited for you Jaedius! You're moving up in the DJ world!

[@BenThatOneGuy]

I love watching your videos man. I used to club dj straight sets for a boring club, but that's what they wanted and paid for. I recently got back into djing after stumbling across your channel. Now i'm back, but just doing it for my own enjoyment. i don't ever want djing to be a job again. You have so many cool things to share, and i'm super grateful that you're able to teach "an old dog some new tricks" All these techniques sounded amazing and gave me some new stuff to work on. Thanks again

[@djwalkerfemaledj]

Very good DJ Carlo I’m mixing the Rihanna song with a track has i’m going through the video on my DDJ 400 controller watching this video. DJ Walker female DJ love from the UK🤘🏾👍🏾🔥. The 3 part this video was my favourite and the end with you scratching your deck with with the Echo👏🏾….. I did what you did in this video

[@djcarlo]

Hope these help a lot with your mixes! I see you're really combing through all my vjdeos haha

[@djwalkerfemaledj]

@@djcarlo Yes lol you’re videos help a lot I’m djing today at my drama group’s 10th anniversary today

[@martinspangenberg8117]

Always i saw you I'm amazed by your talent and your way to explain clear and easy the technical aspects of djing. Thx!

[@djcarlo]

Thanks so much Martin! I try my best to make the content as digestible as possible

[@djbiskit3076]

Thank you so much. Honestly i have watched so many videos regarding a beatmatching issue I had, and your suggestion on setting the beat grid acapella against the original song has helped me big time. Thank you once again.

[@djcarlo]

Glad it helped! You're very much welcome!

[@BorisBeing]

Great teacher!😍🙏

[@10A]

Plz use controller at your gigs too.....it will be great for the vlog

[@switchblademusic7833]

You deserve so much more subscribers, been dj-ing for a long time and yet I still learn something new from you every time you post a video

[@johnnyvelez4421]

Dude,your killing it on that ddj 400. I learned a lot by watching your video's and want to say thanks. Please keep those video's rolling. You are making a huge impact on those that want to start to dj.

[@superdad8274]

This is great. I am concerned on how to change the Acapella or instrumental to keep the flow going. Thank you

[@djcarlo]

Just use the Echo Effect and smooth things over :)

[@10A]

How to manage the levels of acapella ? What should be the level of acapella? Should acapella touch the yellow light in vu meter or it should be below yellow?

[@DJTeddyJetts]

If the acapella is not the right time. You can speed or slow them down by ear to match the original...THEN match the beatgrid at the altered speed. You will have to use the tempo fader to match it back to the original upon loading but at least you have an accurate beatgrid to work with.

[@djcarlo]

Yup! That's correct!

[@younstud1987]

Thank you so much 😊 for this breakdown

[@djcarlo]

You're welcome Paris! Hope you get to use it well!

[@VihanChelliah]

Awesome tutorial! Where do you normally recommend downloading your Acapella tracks from?

[@provolone1876]

How about a video on how to combine basic scratches baby,forwards ,stabs and how to practice them thanks love your videos

[@djbeazy]

Always tight work!

[@hittmanmusic]

DJ CARLO You're seriously the best. I love your channel. I've been a dj for 20 years and i've learned so much from you. Thank you for the great info and great content.

[@darenlach2286]

thank you for teaching me how to dj with Acapellas😁

[@djcarlo]

For sure Daren! Make good use of that knowledge!

[@Антон-ы3ь]

Thanks for the video! One of the most usefull channels! Can give some piece of advice about how to make a set. What should be kept in mind when the play list is created for a set?

[@djcarlo]

Thanks for the kind words! I have lots of videos that cover that. Check them out

[@BDDD-x3k]

Thank you Carlo for using the DDj400 in the last few videos!

[@Goorlel]

@@djcarlo its definitely the best in its class

[@vdjaztro4518]

Thanks for the knowlege carlo i have have mixed only acapella in versions but honestly u make it look easy n i have 10 years in the business

[@vdjaztro4518]

@@djcarlo anytime bro i would love to see a tutoral on how to be creative with tech house

[@vdjaztro4518]

Can you review the denon prime 4

[@playboybunnyblub1663]

I love the way the tutorials get better each day , i used to ignore him in the beginning but now i only watch his videos

[@djcarlo]

thanks for watching my growth and for being a part of my DJ journey :)

[@BassSky]

This is a masterpiece. Where I can download acapella like this ?

[@lasselaursen461]

Demo drop has somre nice free acapella’s

[@BassSky]

@@lasselaursen461 where is that

[@lasselaursen461]

@@BassSky just on Google

[@dianette19]

@@djcarlo im new and what software are you using? it looks nothing likemine.im stumpped

[@AnbuGreenShinobi]

carlos you have so much finesse when you scratch

[@djcarlo]

Thank you so much! Woot woot!

[@AnbuGreenShinobi]

DJ Carlo Atendido 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@miguelangelgonzalez427]

I would like to learn more about using acapellas! Thank you very much Carlo for sharing your knowledge!

[@sherkhansher1981]

I think all the DJs should perfect that skill to bring out their style and creativity. Unfortunately, a lot of DJs sound the same and never step out of their comfort box. Good stuff 👊

[@rudeboyph5361]

I will apply this on dj battle this coming Sarbay idol! Sayang June 1 schedule mo sa sarbay May 31 yung dj battle

[@rudeboyph5361]

Thank you brother! All I want to say is Thank you so much for having a tutorials specially in scratching idol 😊

[@giannio3128]

@@rudeboyph5361 You're gonna win that! What kind of battle is it?

[@rudeboyph5361]

@@giannio3128 thanks bro hopefully hehe. Freestyle battle bro

[@giannio3128]

@@rudeboyph5361 Cool!!

[@jar5520]

That begining mix was doooooope

[@pickin6strangs]

First gig tonight! Nervous but thankf for you’re awesome mentoring

[@djprince5800]

Learned something new can’t wait to try it thanks bro 👍🏽😎

[@djcarlo]

Have fun in your mix!

[@j0nas5]

Where you get acapellas from? I don`t know any good place where to get them. Awesome video as always! Love when you use the ddj 400 so I can immediately see how to implement it to my controller :) keep it up!

[@djsonofibiza]

i new it hahahaha long live youtube

[@hiimbored7260]

@@djcarlo How good is the audio quality (how many kb) and what website/tool do you use? Btw I love your vids

[@eden4949]

@@hiimbored7260 I'm not Carlo, but there are plenty sites. You can just Google KZbin to mp3 320 kbps. If you want to get more advanced you can use Android and the termux app in conbination with Tasker to make your own converter (hmu if interested)

[@reflex7673]

Nice video! Could you make a tutorial how to do a 1/4 trans scratch with an acapella (while on a loop)? I watched a DJ doing that and it sounded really great.

[@djcarlo]

Sorry for the late reply! More tutorials on that soon!

[@SuperFermel]

Really love this tutorial. Your the best DJ Carlo, hands down on you dude

[@rajd33p42]

The scratch method was pretty awesome

[@thekongtap1987]

Great video. Can't wait for my next day off to dive into this lesson.

[@adrianeusebio731]

I've always use acapella in a mix and in mashup but because of you, my knowledge about acapella and it's proper use were enlighten me. However, I can't do the fast transition because I'm using an app to mix and when I'm picking the next song, it is loading slow. But it's okay, because that lessons and skill I learned will be my guide to use equipments someday. Thanks Carlo! I suggest to try a DJ app that for those who can't afford equipments.

[@il_danza]

You can make like an edit... were you put the second song after the first... so the two songs are in the same track and they are loaded

[@x7Degreesx]

You can use virtualdj. Its free if you dont use equpiment with it

[@adrianeusebio731]

Il Danza I try that trick and it works

[@adrianeusebio731]

Razvan Ghita Thanks for suggestion. However, I don't have laptop or PC to use it but I try to use it when we have project.

[@luismaldonado9402]

Hey Carlos very nice tutorial... On my opinion the three techniques are dope bro I love it i wanna put in practice... Thanks for sharing your skills 🙏... Saludos amigo from California USA... ( that's why I didn't think twice to press the bell bottom on the first time I saw a video of you bro.. Because you are awesome ..🙏 )

[@josealfredojimenez6106]

Hello! Great video ! Could you make a video explaining more about the ddj 400 funciona like effects and how to beat match properly? Thanks!

[@agarsjsu]

Whew... that was technically challenging. Awesome tutorial!!!! Keep it up!

[@aun93.official]

Great. I will to apply with acapella loop.

[@DERTYHOODSTAR]

They were all awesome. Great video.

[@SANDER-cg]

Hi, great video. Can you do a review and comparison of the DDJ 400 v Traktor Kontrol S2 Mk3 v Numark Mixtrack Platinum. I think for people buying their first controller, these are the three that appeal for the Under £250 price tag. Thanks

[@dmp4096]

Lysander -- all three of those controllers use different DJ software. DDJ comes with Rekordbox. S2 comes with Traktor Pro 3. Mixtrack comes with Serato DJ Lite. The controllers all do similar functions. It isn't the controller you need to focus on. You need to focus on which software platform you want to commit to. This is a Big Decision... Each of the three software platforms do very similar things but there are important differences that can have an effect on the development of your DJing style. Research the software platforms and then choose a controller... Ask a man who was committed to the wrong platform for the music he plays out and recently had to switch over... (me).

[@yannanotterman6442]

So helpful!! Thanks man

[@djcarlo]

Glad you found the video helpful bud! Hope you get to make good use of acapellas in your sets!

[@muffin10ization]

Great video. loved all of the examples . learned something from that

[@djcarlo]

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate it!

[@威力-b3m]

This is a super, great, amazing video.

[@koblamoats880]

Third was the dopest

[@djcarlo]

Cool! Thanks for watching! More tips and tricks to come! Stay tuned!

[@studentdealz2820]

Great content, great skills, great teach!!!! Please do acapella Hiphop mixing

[@djcarlo]

Thanks! Will do! Cheers!

[@peetorres]

That is dope! Thanks!!

[@djcarlo]

Gotta love acapellas man! Gives the audience a big ole surprise!

[@naughtyneill6507]

Nice! I like number 2 method!

[@larrylindsay6708]

Nicely done!

[@djcarlo]

Thanks bud! Hope you learned something from the video as well!

[@larrylindsay6708]

@@djcarlo yes I did, as I do with all your videos!

[@kamilgwis8115]

Great video and even better advices! 😎🎶

[@LeliGD]

All that i know is by you, thanks for everything really 🤙🏻

[@djcarlo]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@FPV_do_Cerrado]

hello, thanks for all the help u give to the community. im a beginner, so id like to know, if the bpms of the 2 songs are too distants, like 100 and 125, is it possible to still mix these 2 songs?

[@djcarlo]

It is, but only using fairly advanced methods. I have tutorials on that, but I encourage you to master mixing with steadily and progressively increasing BPMs first till you get from 100 to 125 bpm

[@FPV_do_Cerrado]

@@djcarlo thanks for the reply. I appreciate that. 🙌🏻

[@jcoltea]

If you don't mind me asking, what's the scratch combo you use during the scratching portion of the video? I've been trying to recreate it on my own but I can't get it to sound as clean as yours. Love your content, keep it up!

[@djcarlo]

It's a. Combo mostly of transforms and reverse tears!

[@SANCHEZCARDENAS6309]

Absolutelly crazy , thanks for the video 👌👌👌👌

[@SANCHEZCARDENAS6309]

@@djcarlo all tips are interesting , I,m 45 years old and I,m learning with all your tips , three years ago the music and mix are my new pasion , i,ve got a DDJ RR , is my Little girl , thanks for all your job with de peaple are learning .

[@sunilbk8942]

Super mixing 🤘🎧

[@Techy1210]

This was really helpful! Thanks! 👍🏻

[@djcarlo]

No problem! Glad it was helpful!

[@sinlee1979]

Id like to see more about beat grids it the biggest part im struggling to get to grips with

[@mrhiztory5799]

@leebrettell a good practice is learn beat-matching.. it helps whenever the Beat grind is off!! Hope that help

[@Nogi-aka-DJNugz]

great work Carlos!

[@dddddoodie]

broo i love your videos, in 1 month i have my second live gig and i'm really struggling with finding hip hop clean acapellas, where do you get yours? can anyone help? much love

[@djcarlo]

Record pools! BPM Supreme and Crate Connect have acapellas, but they're not for every track. Some of the acapellas I have took a lot of digging to find. Soundcloud is also a potential resource

[@DJCrisisUK]

This was smooth👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ledled5058]

Hello! How can i make the technic that you use when you finish the set 9:28

[@djcarlo]

That's just Echo Out! Very useful little effect :)

[@djimomusic]

Have you got a vid on beat grid edits? Preferably in Serato or just general best practice/methods. Thanks.

[@pabelloradeleon5603]

Your comment at the end of the video was really encouraging.

[@ayushrohilla008]

That's a bit complicated, Because settings have to be applied as well, and song should have been heard by the dj well to drop it in a mix at best time. That's something new and needs working hard. Thanks alot for the challenge as well as the knowledge sir😄😄

[@ayushrohilla008]

@@djcarlo sir, can I contact you personally? Can you give me your email address?

[@BassSky]

@@ayushrohilla008 nope

[@alexzehnmusik]

Wow man you're 🔥

[@alexzehnmusik]

@@djcarlo not a problem man...i love every piece i mean your whole content

[@azoladder]

Love all 3 examples

[@CrazyMonkey82]

Your tutorials are too good. I just found you last week. Keep up the good work.

[@CrazyMonkey82]

@@djcarlo subscribed already

[@djadjacent1857]

Dude, you rock! Your toolkit is amazing!

[@djadjacent1857]

I’m kind of torn between tips two and three. I’d like tip #1 more, but I never seem to get acapellas I really want to do mash ups with from my pool. Plus, the acapellas I have are rarely edited, which makes using them on the fly almost impossible for most of my gigs.

[@skylinerealm]

How can I get 2nd song in this video you know it by DJ Carlo Please provide song link

[@alyciamg]

but how do we make or find GOOD acapella's online? that'd be a big help ty! ill keep researching while I wait for your answer:))

[@djcarlo]

The best acapellas come from programs you buy. The online stuff doesn't work as well. I recommend checking out RipX!

[@AK_Bne]

Awesome one bro. Hey 89k. Congratulations. I remember I subscribed at around 30k!!! 💥

[@AK_Bne]

DJ Carlo Atendido it’s all your hardwork bro. Keep excelling. Wanna see over 100k soon. 😊.

[@DJpatay]

combo in the first demonstratin is sick bro :-D keep it up!

[@djcarlo]

Thanks, dude! Hope you can give the other ones a shot! Thanks also for all the support!

[@Me-tp6ll]

I tried to mix accapela and Future rave, its doesnt sound good even its the same Bpm and key, the accapela feels out of beat and too slow to catch up with the current track even with beat sync, is something wrong?

[@djcarlo]

This may be because either the vocals were mistimed (some don't start on the beat) or the tempo wasn't matched. It sounds like that's what happened 🫣

[@Me-tp6ll]

@@djcarloah nevermind 😂 turn out the vocal i downloaded is bad the bpm is diffrent, so i download another vocal and it works together now with the track

[@kristchantea5780]

Thank you Bro for this

[@djcarlo]

Glad I could help :)

[@supermenheatingaciaq1916]

All of it’s clean!

[@Jhunjhun45]

You're always putting out really good mixes man

[@KelvinMutethia-dw2qv]

Good job

[@djcarlo]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the quick tutorial!

[@txplayboi]

You have some dope tutorials

[@txplayboi]

DJ Carlo Atendido sure do I have come a long way watching your videos

[@mrblue1976]

What software are you using....does this need to be used with a laptop attached to the controller? Thanks

[@djjaywiththayay1347]

All of demos are great!!!! I wish I can scratch like you lol. Maybe one day. Thanks bro.

[@andyfermo1586]

Winning as always Carlo and great tips to implement more flavor into my sets.

[@jesperkarlsson7018]

Is it worth it to buy serato dj pro

[@atmadelicmusic]

You're so damn good bro, deserve all the support... Thank you for the tips and amazing mixes.

[@djcarlo]

Thanks bud! And you're very welcome for the tips and mixes. I just want to spread the knowledge and vibes!

[@cafamedia83]

So much helpful 🎉❤

[@djcarlo]

I'm so glad you think so! I try to make my videos as helpful as possible 😄

[@terrancehui4739]

May I know which effect you’ve been using to fade out the songs? I can’t find it on Serato

[@DJ-kt5bk]

So dj Carlo I need a big piece of advice ive been asked by someone if I wish to do a set at a small festival but I have no idea how to beatmatch. Shall I say yes or no?

[@DJ-kt5bk]

DJ Carlo Atendido lol thanks man

[@fbedendo]

That is a LIT tutorial!

[@fbedendo]

@@djcarlo Of course bru!!

[@nabacleumas]

Loved this lesson. Feels tough to really make thoughtful mixes. Still practicing. :)

[@himanishsidhu6536]

Hey Carlo from where can we download good quality acapellas ?

[@brijeshhalankar1378]

Its awesome carlo..great

[@djfasi3]

Love this!! Just wondering where the turn off button is on the desk sb3. Thanks in advance

[@edgarlize6051]

Looks so easy when you done my friend thanks by the tips im going to practise this

[@richgangtmk8705]

I always leaning new things ur way thanks for the video

[@kodobe8257]

can you start a class from beginner to advanced? can be a paid course.

[@provolone1876]

DJ Carlo Atendido how about a video on how to combine basic scratches together ,baby ,forward ,stabs and how they should be practices love your vids

[@J0HNWICK]

@@djcarlo Youre a nice guy... Thx 4 your videos! Question: I'm looking for 4 a 4 Channel Mixer, or 4 Deck Mixer. Which one you can recommend? At this moment, i use only Traktor on my PC. Do u use 4 Deck Mixer? If not, why? Regards from germany!

[@DANDLERR]

as if someone would wright this ...

[@joperez1980]

Great video! I’ve been learning a lot from your channel. Thank you!

[@DeeJayAARonYT]

Thanks! Great tutorial