3 Easy DJ Transition Techniques To Mix ANY Genre!!

[@Crossfader]

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[@TheWade0416]

Ever consider (Christmas is almost here) a lesson on mixing a holiday music set?

[@majik1135]

What dj app is that on the phone in option 3

[@davemackinder6518]

@Ante Silovic a

[@PatiasPlays]

What do you recommend if I dont have Echo? I use Traktor Pro 3.5 and Traktor Kontrol S2Mk3

[@armaanlisa2574]

I need some Dj lessons

[@Unboxreviewwithpeter]

I watched about 20+ videos from a lot of channels for my beginner djing found it difficult. But this guy make it really simple to understand and repeat. Bravo man. Thank you so much.

[@FilmFreeze]

Transition 3 was def my favorite. The slowdown of the loop going into the intro of "How We Do" was so freaking cool

[@DJCrisisUK]

😂

[@PhoenixRealOne]

I read this comment before i reached 11:50 and was wondering why you liked it so much...stopped wondering at 11:58 😂 really nice stuff 👌

[@AngelD68]

Looping is a Savior for sure. I just never thought about using it like this👌 awesome idea

[@tariqjh]

That’s house beat is not the intro for how we do tho

[@DJActionVasquez]

I use all three, but even though my favorite is the third one, I use the echo out more than any other technique. It's quick; it's easy and it gets the job done.

[@djdzkmusic]

Daniel Radcliffe teaches DJing

[@traikieuhp]

DJ Potter

[@take5transfat]

ur a DJ harry

[@alexb6139]

@@take5transfat I´m a what?

[@frvray2]

Harry Potter and the Chemistry of Sync

[@alexb6139]

Francis Ray V. Harry Potter and the chamber of house

[@scentfabs]

As a super beginner Dj, transition #1 blew my mind and 2 and 3 just pumped me up and got me even more excited to learn to DJ. Love Crossfader videos; everything is explained extremely well and eases up the anxiety of learning how to do this. Thank you!🙏 💕 #WeAreCrossfader #WeAreCrossfader #WeAreCrossfader

[@MrJmhess77]

You and me both!

[@djlovehaiti0196]

I would like to have one but I don't have the money to complete it, can help me please

[@MrSuperdrydrums]

Transition 3 is my favourite as it's the most natural for the listener and requires a bit more skill from the dj haha

[@777hiesler]

Wheres a video of you djing

[@dustintravis8791]

@SShaw6174 "Later on if you make mistakes people are more forgiving." - "You're welcome, sincerely Alcohol"

[@djkevinbanger]

That last transition gave me goosebumps

[@persiah7779]

Never knew about the tempo adjust on my RX....I always knew there had to be an easier way to adjust tempo down to a decimal point. Thank you!

[@ls4life544]

Mixing tech 3 is my favorite. Seem to be more intricate but engaging the crowd.

[@launchpadmcquack98]

This guy looks like the perfect blend of Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy.

[@lediskjokey]

you mean the perfect "transition"

[@Trailer__Swift]

Post pandemic he be looking like present day Tom Felton...🥴

[@joedharma]

The first one was very useful for me. I didn't realise you had to pull the faders down for the echo to activate on these controllers. Definitely useful to know when I get my DDJ-1000! Thanks Crossfader!

[@michaelzepeda5506]

#wearecrossfader #1 transition is useful for quick cuts or mix from cue points #2 is good for open format djs as it utilizes echo location and fade away #3 is my preferred transition that is evenly balanced with tempo range control and 4 beat loops but a bit more complex to learn. Great tutorial and very insightful about bpm, tempo ranges, fader control, counting bars and transitions. 💯

[@michaelzepeda5506]

I typically use 1 & 3

[@ginomangre4484]

i just got a ddj-400 and started practising everyday since this weekend. i used number 3 without knowing this is a thing done by dj's :0

[@HiFiInsider]

wish I had tutorials like this in the 90s when I started djing.

[@ripsatan669]

🤣🤣🤣

[@peterowbottom1110]

me too

[@alexteague3424]

We did... they were called "raves"

[@takt5]

Or echo out

[@djranx5519]

My favourite transition is mix 3. As the track playing slows down gets the crowd wondering, "whats he gonna play now?". Dope mix. Big shout-out to all the 'Crossfader' massive!

[@infelicitas]

this is like the only video I've found that makes it super easy to understand, transitions have been the hardest thing for me

[@christ2664]

#wearecrossfader ..transition 3 is sooo good. im gonna use like crazy holy..i can totaly imagine a crowd going "WoW" when the melody slows and repeats

[@christ2664]

@Ryan Toth lol jokes on you ... I did at the club recently last Saturdayand some girl sucked my dick that night!! Lol jk..nah..but someone gave me a tip

[@shivendrasingh2862]

@@christ2664 well as a Dj you feel more confident about your skills if you did that but in reality, he's right, the crowd doesn't care. So yea it could be a personal learning experience that you can apply in your future sets to improve yourself as a DJ and you should care less what other people think of you cause they have no idea what are you trying to do.

[@djrapid2688]

I like all 3 transitions but # I've been trying but not master it as yet. I also would like to see you do some transitions with dancehall and soca genres.

[@broadwayLamb78]

Great video, thanks for the clear demonstrations. I just started learning DJing a couple days ago and I'm having a blast learning/practicing transition 2. Looking forward to trying out transition 3 once I get the hang of number 2.

[@djamped]

2 and 3 are favourite, but all can be used. Dj ing isn't simple and there are so many ways to be creative, theres never one answer for all. Keep up the good work!

[@markgiddings8382]

#WeAreCrossfader . Love your clarity & explanation Jamie - Transition 3 is preferred choice...... & the one I'm now working on that's slowly coming to fruition . Thank you for your expert guidance and highly professional tuition !

[@Mixxwizard]

Definitely Number 3 is my favorite. Just know your song mixing points real good. Plus make sure your mixing songs with Compatible Keys that go well together. Then you mix will be dead on with the other techniques shown in this video. Most importantly, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. That way you can rock the crowd without using headphones.

[@keithlee4963]

#WeAreCrossfader I’m going to have to go with 2 for it’s simplicity and it’s ability for a beginner DJ to switch genres easily (with some practice of course). I think learning the third transition is the most beneficial because it teaches so many skills at once i.e. tempo adjust, looping, and just learning your music. Thanks for using different controllers in this tutorial as well #WeAreCrossfader

[@mattmendes6087]

#WeAreCrossfader 1: Transition 1 is my favourite as it is so simple yet so effective. The other two transitions are really good too.

[@killastrong]

I didn't like transition 1 because of needing to use a break in the music to go to the next song. I liked transition 2 a lot because I think the echo transition is a lot easier to use. Transition 3 was the coolest, but it would definitely take me some practice to get the loop, tempo, and song synced perfectly. I think the two songs you chose for that one would be a bit difficult for me because of the off-beat start of song 2. It had to be started on the 4 which would be kind of a weird count.

[@Hey-bn4fo]

#WeAreCrossfader transition 3 is my favourite for the skill and smoothness. Though transition 2 is a lifesaver when needing to mix out quickly

[@etiennegroulx410]

#WeAreCrossfader My favourite was # 2 in terms of real-world use, and repeatability. # 3 is the most impressive but I wouldn’t want to do it more than once in a set. Great video, thanks!

[@Bj0rnFranklin]

#WeAreCrossfader 3: Close toss up between #2 and #3. But #3 is more technical and bigger payout for the audience. Glad to have seen them all actually. Extremely useful techniques for a casual DJ looking to grow after a few years as a hobby.

[@conchimelgosa2850]

All 3 are good, but my favourite is the second one. Keep like that, I have the Channel as one of my favourites.👏👏👏 I hope to be Lucky by the first time in my life.😉 Cheers from Spain.✋

[@JonathanDong]

#WeAreCrossfader My favorite transition is #3, it's such a good technique to use at the club. It sounds like you really know what you're doing.

[@marctatchell3951]

#wearecrossfader I enjoyed the the 3rd one the best I’ve just started the Rekordbox beginner course so once I’m comfortable mixing I’ll be trying these transitions for sure!

[@rickytillery2676]

The 3 third is the hardest but if you learn this one you are on your way. So I like that one. Good job of explaining it.

[@kileym6976]

Learned transition 3 today! Thankyou the tutorial

[@theman9168]

#WeareCrossfader Like most comments I am also going with 3 for the win, it provides a better flow into the second track and keeps the mix alive. Great stuff Jamie, by far the best explained Dj tutorials on KZbin, keep them coming.

[@scottlevers6139]

#WeAreCrossfader Transition 3 This also works well the other way around, slow to fast. Also looping the intro beat on the incoming track and using sync to speed up/slow down while crossing the EQs over and releasing the loop to finish works well too. Great videos and ideas guys, thank you for what you do.

[@kwesiquick6894]

Dont touch sync.

[@scottlevers6139]

@@kwesiquick6894 why not? It's a tool available so why not use it for some transitions?

[@laidbacknate]

#WeAreCrossfader - transition 3 is def my favorite. Much smoother and less noticeable to the crowd. Cheers!

[@kaizerdragon3458]

#WeAreCrossfader So I have two favorites, transition 1 & transition #3. I actually took your beginner's course a couple of weeks ago and I have been using transition 3 quite a lot and it's my absolute favorite! I can create some amazing mixes to any genre 💕💕

[@avenuemaputo491]

Thanks alot Jamie - I have been practicing tip 3 and its just AMAZING - definitely a new GREAT skill! Cheers

[@KoenPiron]

Really like transition #2, definitely going to try that one in one of my mixes 😊 thanks for sharing this tip 🙏

[@johnwhalen6900]

I really was surprised to learn something after a decade of not playing out? Method 2 taught me something about my new equipment- in my time, it was all vinyl and pretty minimal effects - the echo is a great method!

[@djdaiz]

Always quality tutorials & mixes from crossfader 🔥🔥

[@andrewfinley459]

I have been playing with using roll and eco and killing it with the filter as I bring on the next track. Can’t wait to try these!!!

[@DavidAneru90]

wish I had this video 7 years ago... just learned on my own

[@myronbrito]

#WeAreCrossfader Transition 3 is most applicable to me, as i’m a Multi Genre DJ. I tend to switch BPM’s a lot ! Thank You

[@jesusnaputi8868]

Great Tips! Thank You. I did enjoy all three, however, I appreciated the third transition best of all. Obviously it was/is the most difficult transition to master. But I can't be a great DJ if I just do the easy stuff!

[@davidhunter2824]

Transition 1 is to me the best for the beginner and/or someone who doesn't have a dj controller yet and just wants to transition between 2 tracks. Transition 2 is more intermediate, but is great for someone who is learning how to use a dj controller to mix two genres of music together. Transition 3 is definitely more advanced, but can be amazing when you want to mix two extreme tempo changes or genres of music together. I would say this: learn all three transitions and learn which one(s) work best for the tracks you are playing and how the crowd reactions to each transition. Finally, practise makes perfect..

[@mati_mc]

#WeAreCrossfader The echo out (#2) is my get-out-of-jail card, but if I can find a way, it's much better to get creative and use tone play, word plays, or at least sync them up like in #3.

[@jonguyett3084]

3 is awesome and very easy to do on any current DJ equipment - especially if you use the synch beat function before you mix the tracks

[@bassoskat]

The first one seems like stopping and starting, there’s nothing then a huge difference in tempi out of nowhere, feels strange to my ears.

[@aaronf.186]

That last technique was 🔥 Appreciate the tutorial my man

[@clasyboy]

The 3 was prefect 👊👊👊

[@GhettoWxzrd]

That transition into Skrillex - The Reason was actually a giga chad move. also i think that songs with a long white noise sweep in the breakdown work best for that first transition technique, but its very hard to find songs with these type of breakdowns in them.

[@85teemu]

Third was my favourite

[@eclipsemusic13cadomusic2]

#WeAreCrossfader transition #3 is my favorite !!! I really love that one

[@fernandolorente5303]

#WeAreCrossfader my favorite transition is the 3rd one, u make some space for the next song and then u mix them 😍👌🏻

[@seanscam]

#WeAreCroasfader I love using number 3. I often pick a good vocal loop or just a beat loop. Echo out is a great all purpose quick mix too! Thanks for the great video.

[@djmadwax]

Man I remember going every friday night at a club in Austin Texas to watch a DJ spin on technics 1200s trying to watch and learn.. 26 years later y’all got it in ten minutes on KZbin lol

[@DJEspinz]

Transition Technique 3 is my favorite! It will definitely be my go to when switching over BPM's

[@Ghedion92]

#WeAreCrosfader Transition 1 is crucial for open format DJs!

[@CHRISDJS72]

Ghedion92 I agree, it kinda reminds me of when I had my first set of belt drives and a huge miss Mach of records, this was basically the only way I could do any mixing without it sounding like pots and pans

[@chillumvillain6801]

#WeAreCrossfader I liked all the transitions, but transition 3 was my favorite. Not too simple, but not too complex either. You could take the energy up or down from that loop depending on how the bpm changes and what you mix into. It has many ways it can be utilized.

[@ajaykala5783]

#WeAreCrossfader The 2nd transition is my favorite.

[@JojoOlarte]

I learned a lot from this video...I’m a keyboardist but DJ is part of my job in the club.

[@BlahfestNeiley]

I think you were late on all of them and screwed with the phrasing too much. I wouldn't have 4 counted a break on the 1st and just dropped it flush, on the second I would have set the echo effect to actually echo at the bpm of the incoming track and mix into the echo, then dropped the third transition in 8 beats earlier.

[@BlahfestNeiley]

@@hoi5162 Right, I mean, why even try to advance yourself at all. If you read my comment and thought about it I think you will find it was quite constructive. You should give what I said a try and see if you think it sounds better before chiming in with your wonderfully toxic advice.

[@BlahfestNeiley]

@@hoi5162 Whatever floats your boat champ. Have fun out there.

[@mondoantonio8730]

If you ask me your toxic

[@mondoantonio8730]

But no one is -.-

[@mondoantonio8730]

Not you him haaa

[@majesticpillowmusic]

#WeAreCrossfader 2. But honestly as someone who listens to and plays all kinds of genres all of these are great to know. Thank you!

[@SAMEEDEE56]

app at 13:21 *ON THE PHONE

[@EatSleepDroneRepeat]

Absolutely number 3!!! You're making me and to pull my gear out right now and practice!

[@DJDEKU]

#wearecrossfader: 3 I really like number 3 cause the transition makes the song hit. Have to try this now.

[@ericthompson7387]

He also picked the cheapest smallest fader to do it on lol

[@DJ_tripsy]

3 is definitely my favorite way to transition different genres

[@danaoshana]

#3 is the best. 1,2 sounds like you have your iphone plugged in at a party and ur just switching the track, doesn’t sound natural

[@ofcdjmota6753]

danaoshana was saying the same lol like playlist on Spotify even tho the first two techniques were in a good controller and the last one was in a toy one 😂🥴

[@djparryuk]

#WeAreCrossfader Technique No.3 is definitely a favourite for me. Creating suspense with the loop and then just dropping the next 🔥

[@nicholaschicarielli4365]

What version of "How we do" is this? The intro is obviously different in the original version. Please help!

[@DJ_IgorAlencar]

Nicholas Chicarielli up

[@kraddoomsters]

Did you find it?

[@djalchemic]

Today my neighbors will learn the transition nr 3 with me. It came out brilliant, it's time to practice it. Thanks for another good video Crossfader

[@rudyowl8524]

The third worked perfecto

[@LukeBoy448]

I liked the tempo change in the loop to switch to the next song. I’ve been looking for someone to show me this, and I didn’t know if DJs use it. Thanks a lot!

[@justseven3487]

I'd like to see you mix some break beat into dnb or italo disco to some techno shit. This EDM mixing is like playing tetris on level 1.

[@chunkydoller]

I like transition 2 the most! Can’t wait to use these at my first show coming up! 🔥💪🏻

[@mikewright7964]

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[@autosportpluses]

#wearecrossfader I like the second technique more. The echo is a versatile effect that allows many variations and one of my favorite fx. Good job!

[@highflyerballer7496]

all these transitions kill all the momentum and energy

[@joshuadominguez9994]

#WeAreCrossfader I personally liked the 3rd transition with the looping the best.

[@yasminpena1388]

I absolutely love your videos, so patient and easy to understand. You have helped me a lot!

[@mva134]

Transition 3 gets easier if you switch on the beat matching on the new number - so even if you don’t go down to the exact BPM on the old number the new one isn’t out of beat- for example if you get 106 instead of 105 and you feel it’s time to start the next one, just go for it because beat matching is on. Thank you for your videos btw.

[@aileenreid5805]

Thank you. I am starting out and have to work with lots of different genres of music in each set. Really great to get examples of this and simple demo of the 'how to'.

[@eriksattler5384]

#WeAreCrossfader #3. I prefer to be more active during my dj sets and challenge myself. #1 & 2 are fine but can be a little more wedding dj like style. I play much more techno/tech house so beat matching is essential and therefore transition #3 is something I'm going to use more. thanks for the videos!!

[@vrdnyn]

This video just made sense man. You're making this so straightforward for us. Much love !!

[@terancethomas2660]

I'm super new... obviously the first may be used more at this stage, but I enjoyed watching them all

[@MrDJCue]

*I think it'd be a great encouragement and incentive* for new up and coming DJ's to build on their skills, if you held "tutorial competitions". DJ's will basically upload a video mix of them putting into practice a certain technique you've discussed. Then viewers get to vote on who did the best. The winner get's a prize. Ain't nothing like a friendly competition that will sharpen skills and overall positively add to the DJ community. 👊😎

[@Jburneyjr]

That last transition was epic

[@user-gi3xj8nz3s]

I honestly think you guys put out some great 👍 Dj tips that help us newbies. I really like this video and the transition can’t wait to try out the 3 one ☝️ when I get home from work. Keep up the good work

[@tranquil-time]

#WeAreCrossfader Transition 1 was my favourite because it is so simple and I’m an amateur so this would suit me the best. Transition 3 is so good though so hopefully I can get to this level at some point!

[@Mindprinter]

11:55 dude this is pretty awesome!

[@ericmuellershow]

I love technique 3 a TON. Looks a little tricky but man does it sound clean! Thanks for the video!

[@jordanmili8332]

Brilliant thanks! Number 3 was my favourite 🔥

[@brennanb2251]

#WeAreCrossfader transition 3 because it is the most technical and sounds the best to my ears. I enjoy doing/learning the more technical transitions

[@ravenzero8460]

7:44 is my favourite transition. like this echo thing into different genres

[@mzmccoy2065]

I like transitions two and three! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@CamberwellJack]

Transition 2 - echo out is so useful, basic but has helped me out so many times. #WeAreCrossfader

[@leylandlynxvlog]

3 has been my favourite since hearing it on radio.

[@TheCarpede]

#WeAreCrossfader Transition 3 is most definitely my favourite.