3 Essential Effects Every DJ Needs To Know

[@Bionic9]

That echo effect is one of my favorite effects for transitions. Thank you for the videos. Peace to all of the DJ’s.

[@digitaldjtips]

No problem, thanks for watching

[@djbanger1527]

The echo effect is challenging to use cuz it gives a lotta space to the mix

[@mlrd6622]

@@djbanger1527 Sometimes it's difficult to know when to use reverb and when to use echo instead.

[@djbanger1527]

@@mlrd6622 no you just doesnt need to not give it some more wet

[@blakey666]

I play a lot of happy and UK Hardcore, so I tend to use the flanger and phaser a lot to highlight buildups before big drops.

[@thedoghandler1]

Htid

[@calvinrocco4505]

a tip : you can watch movies at flixzone. Been using them for watching lots of of movies these days.

[@justindrew6560]

@Calvin Rocco Definitely, I have been using flixzone for years myself :)

[@jaysonderek8314]

@Calvin Rocco yup, I've been using Flixzone for since november myself :D

[@markseymour8767]

Probably the best transition advice I've heard...eva Thanks so much

[@digitaldjtips]

No problem!

[@mikedoran4959]

I definitely relate with the part about how djs used to have to plug in an outside source for effects. I just started deejaying with a controller the past three years after deejaying with vinyl and turntables for 30 something . I found this useful seeing that I'm new to controllers, serato and all. Much appreciated Thanks!!

[@digitaldjtips]

You're welcome Mike!

[@markotik75]

Yeah me too. I used to take a Kaoss Pad with me for every set I played

[@NexuJin]

When i started, the low cut echo was by far my favorite in RekordBox. But than I discovered a while ago that with delay and reverb combined can mimic an echo effect with more subtle control to the sound.

[@digitaldjtips]

Excellent discovery, thanks for sharing Nexu.

[@cosmicpuma1409]

Thanks for the vid! I use the flanger and phaser as my "go to effects" as well as the gater, depending on what genre I'm playing.

[@digitaldjtips]

Cool, thanks for watching!

[@lukeabel5563]

Thanks... it's working... Good Job...!

[@digitaldjtips]

Good to know!

[@eunicef1]

Thanks. I see you answer every question too! 👍🏿

[@digitaldjtips]

We try :)

[@leehaiber9837]

Spiral set 3/4 beat is another awesome effect

[@BlazedOutTurtle]

as always, straight to the point... thanks !

[@digitaldjtips]

No problem!

[@djactivator]

awesome video! thank you

[@digitaldjtips]

No problem!

[@constanciopatindol4947]

Well explained Marc. Thank you very much. Sure will practice this important basic effects.

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks for watching!

[@hot4futureyears2come]

reverb i use a lot. i tap my foot four times then throw in the next track, but you tap the beat from the ending track, not the one you are about to drop. you can also use the screen to let you know when the beat should in as well

[@digitaldjtips]

Nice one Jose

[@notfound3358]

Echo is great! There's so much you can do with it

[@digitaldjtips]

Very true 👌

[@mohamedsesay8099]

Thanks for the video. I can’t wait to use these effects.

[@digitaldjtips]

No problem :)

[@buddafingaz9403]

Awesome video bro, your wicked appreciated, much thanks, these videos are amazing, & very educational....... 💯🔥👍🙏🎄🐺🎶

[@digitaldjtips]

You're very welcome! We're here to help :)

[@djJohnnyDomino.official]

I have every FX Pack Serato had to offer (5 in total, counting the default FX pack), but my main 3 effects that I save in my slots are (in respective order): Twist Echo, Epic Reverb, and Flanger.

[@mlrd6622]

I completely agree with you. Try using shredder with twist echo.

[@mixandaudio5102]

Welldone mate your video is excellent , at the moment no many fx i am mostly producer myself.

[@digitaldjtips]

Cool :) Thanks for watching!

[@alexdefrancisco3066]

I use the eco to transition with eco out. I also use the noise effect to add texture to a song while also using the fader to create waves and make transitions smoother.

[@digitaldjtips]

Nice one Alex

[@ksamand3139]

Big thanks!

[@digitaldjtips]

No problem!

[@SherwinBajao]

Why do you say the tips twice? Once into the camera and once with your hands?

[@mlrd6622]

To emphasise.

[@SherwinBajao]

@@mlrd6622 LMAO

[@mlrd6622]

But, It works.

[@SherwinBajao]

@@mlrd6622 but does it really though.

[@mlrd6622]

Uh huh.

[@tritonus1415]

High Pass Filter and Reverb have great synergy when used together.

[@digitaldjtips]

Very true :)

[@djcarlisound6753]

I use reverb a lot specially for the microphone 🎤

[@misterraza2005]

Best vid ever thanks

[@digitaldjtips]

No problem!

[@josephmatthewcruz8896]

brooo did u do something on the setting for the delay/echo? if so how do I do it in Rekordbox?

[@alecpickle7466]

Thanks for the great info. Can I get a copy of the script you're reading?

[@digitaldjtips]

Sorry we don't have a transcript :)

[@riziedeg1516]

Thanks!!!!

[@tyronebrown8971]

Thank you for that I like the way you put it dj steady

[@digitaldjtips]

No problem!

[@DJEllEss]

That's crazy. I never use the delay. Lol. Thanks for tips. 💯💯💯

[@digitaldjtips]

No problem!

[@djbanger1527]

My techniques in build ups hpf until 8000 Hz and breakdowns take the sub bass of incoming track 20 Hz frequency until 300 Hz These techniques give energy to the audience

[@arjunmehra21]

like the vid bro, thank you! very useful :) but why are u repeating everything twice??

[@guyralls9314]

I thought him repeating the instructions the first time was some kind of riff on echo

[@digitaldjtips]

Lol :)

[@allbarzent]

much love

[@jjnaraja]

What dj pool do you get your music from?

[@truewithit8279]

How do I get the horn and race car sound effects?

[@digitaldjtips]

Just search for samples sites, I like Splice Sounds

[@truewithit8279]

@@digitaldjtips thanks... I appreciate it

[@translationnation]

What mixer is it?

[@djJohnnyDomino.official]

Actually it's a controller, the Mixars Primo.

[@VictorKibalchich]

reverb on a snare is a classic dub technique

[@digitaldjtips]

👌

[@ivanvelez7668]

Hi there, cool video by the way. I do have question. I noticed you were using the mixars Primo dj controller in the video. I wanted to ask, How do you like it compared to other small dj controllers out there? Does it work well with serato dj pro? How is the soundcard, is it strong? Also do you use the primo at your gigs or just at home? And how much is the primo?

[@digitaldjtips]

You can check out our full Mixars Primo review here: www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/mixars-primo-serato-dj-controller/ :)

[@ivanvelez7668]

@@digitaldjtips thanks anyway I'll look for someone who actually uses it and can give me a better answer that just a here is link for a full review.

[@digitaldjtips]

Sorry you didn't find that helpful, it's a full review (text and video) of the very controller you're interested in buying, it's literally the reason we (spend multiple hours) make them 🤷

[@DjNikGnashers]

The only 3 Effects Every DJ rinses to death.

[@Hoodlegendyoutube]

Where do you find those versions of those songs wtf??? shit fire

[@digitaldjtips]

Pools are great for edits and remixes, that and just listening and searching through a lot of music!

[@Atem_S.]

sweet stuff

[@Gontie1]

Just out of the curiosity, do you have issues with the Mixars Primo ? I am asking this since i've seen many post about it.

[@digitaldjtips]

Our Marc is loving it at the moment, it works great for the money: www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/mixars-primo-serato-dj-controller/

[@williameckhart8263]

As a user i would say: there is some issues, but taking some simple steps could help you avoid them. There is Mixars Primo users group on facebook. You could ask people there facebook.com/groups/245522469669763/

[@gabrysalerno6059]

Your controller is wandeful 😍 is new production?

[@digitaldjtips]

Mixars Primo :)

[@tiat9448]

Hey I can see you are upgraded to Dj pro but it still has the same layout as Dj lite ( the music frequency) can you change this in settings?

[@digitaldjtips]

The display mode settings might be what you're after: support.serato.com/hc/en-us/articles/225122768-Display-Modes :)

[@timpell]

Hi Marc, You have been using the Mixars Primo in a few of your recent video's. How do you find that controller? It's just dropped to around £400 in the UK. I have been tempted by it, especially because of the sound colour effects on each channel, and separate AUX input on the front. How is the build and sound quality? Cheers

[@No35561]

So could you explain when is it exactly that you find yourself using echo/delay?

[@djsantiago3904]

Not even worth the effort trying to help some people. Did you actually watch any of the video? 😂

[@eylon951]

My combo are Phaser 1 or 1/2 beats & Roll 1/2 beats

[@digitaldjtips]

Cool thanks for sharing

[@earnest6]

What the name and model of your controller

[@digitaldjtips]

Mixars Primo: www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/mixars-primo-serato-dj-controller/

[@DJdeliverance]

THIS is WHY we djs do a hole LOT more than just push play! U can make 2 sets sound the same or very different wirh just these effects imagine what lil tricks the best in the world do! This is why I respect armin van buuren every yr he makes the best trance yr mix comes out next week or Christmas or Nye lol 1 of those.

[@digitaldjtips]

Definitely a lot of "personality" to be added by how you use effects :)

[@doowopshopgal]

What effects can you use for Salsa songs? Thank you for this idea, I’m a newbie!

[@digitaldjtips]

I'd personally not use much in the way of effects when playing salsa but there is no hard and fast rules about this stuff, experiment and see what sounds good to you!

[@doowopshopgal]

Digital DJ Tips good advice

[@DocHalliday]

Maybe a very short reverb and drop the next track on the one...

[@doowopshopgal]

Joseph Halliday I’ll try that!

[@churchillcoins8519]

The three you mentioned are the ones I use most often. Using the reverb the least out of the three because it gets annoying to the dancers. Also when it comes to echo I tend to cut out the low in frequency so mid and highs are the frequencies are the ones being effected.

[@digitaldjtips]

Good tip :)

[@bmwthedj]

I like Brake Echo & Clean Echo Out...

[@digitaldjtips]

Cool :)

[@CollosalTrollge]

Hi, i feel slow and behind , havent mixed for 3 years. Hardly have hours behind me also , formey only a bedroom dj with 2 public gigs. I dont use software or laptop , is this a problem? I only use straight forward pioneer djm mixer and cdj cd players

[@digitaldjtips]

Nope not a problem but as you can tell here at Digital DJ Tips we love all the stuff that digital DJing opens up to us :)

[@CollosalTrollge]

@@digitaldjtips and the magic question is then, can I do what you so or follow what you do on the pioneer mixer I have then?

[@digitaldjtips]

In this video yes but in many no - hot cues, loops etc are used extensively and you need modern digital DJ gear to make use of them

[@CollosalTrollge]

@@digitaldjtips awesome. Well maybe it's time to invest in one ? Not sure which controller would be good to get, a pioneer Rekord box or Traktor one ? For me now in this video, how can I learn about transition tricks using the djm700 and cdj400s please?

[@digitaldjtips]

We've covered all this stuff in our gear guide and book "Rock The Dancefloor!" as they're common questions for DJs new to us, head here to get them both: djtips.co/join :)

[@mrgrip2010]

My favorite: trans on 12 o'clock on 1/4 with Noise filter hi.

[@digitaldjtips]

good effect!

[@nourdinh.1450]

For Changing Music Styles or Music Break (Echo Out)

[@DjViceroy]

Pioneers filter is so junk. Gotta crank down the mids when filter sweeping or it sounds so harsh.

[@bhaveshkhatri1481]

MMMGrower reduce parameter of filter

[@DocHalliday]

@@bhaveshkhatri1481 Was just about to reply the same. @MMMGrower, go into the utility settings for your mixer and reduce the parameter for the filter. For my S9, the default was 10(max). I set it to about 6 or 7 and it's much better.

[@bhaveshkhatri1481]

@@DocHalliday I reduce the parameter for filter and gate. When used with echo/reverb it provides a sick transition

[@mrsleepyshow]

a plethora

[@PresbyterDJ]

This video has an echo!

[@SherwinBajao]

LMAO

[@stretchsixtyeight8303]

Ok , no need to repeat yourself....

[@wez130]

no.71