3 Ways to Mix Nu Disco / House / Tech House

Time to level up your DJ transitions! Learn 3 ways to mix Nu Disco, House, Tech House and take your DJ mixing skills to the next level!
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[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

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[@prettymigzu]

You should absolutely do a Nu Disco/House set! For a while a had the issue (and sometimes still have) of making the transitions too long and these tips really help. I've started using the sampler more for acapellas and that really takes the mix up a notch and sounds way more pro! I really hope to get a 4 channel controller in the future since it would fit my mixing and music style!

[@DjRealll]

As a DJ that's been playing for a long time and even held residencies here in oz and overseas, i still love to watch these videos and get ideas and inspirations. I do have a habit at times of 'playing it safe' depending on the gig and venue and especially when i record mixes online. I do get a bit creative from time to time and i love to get ideas from videos like these. I would love to be able to link you to a mix or two of mine and get feedback. Good or bad. I'm not an ego driven DJ and do believe that no matter how long you've been playing for or how much experience, you always have room to grow and learn more!

[@DJEL011]

Yes, yes, YES!!! a disco set for you. Use the ddj-1000.

[@ruk2023--]

Thumbs up for a nu disco mix.

[@curtismcmillan7255]

This was a great one Andrew, really appreciate the demos!

[@absolutepumah]

Awesome mate! I love it when you show interesting transitions - it really inspires and gives great ideas.

[@stevenhamilton2758]

Love new disco mixing with house, also it’s great when you hear classic disco samples and cover versions in new disco. You’re Still the best KZbin DJ master with your unique approach to teaching. I do a lot of sample drops and tease tracks in, I can’t scratch but I don’t worry about that.

[@DJEL011]

I love you, Andrew! You're the beat Tutor!

[@Weencas]

Yeees, thanks Andrew, I appreciate you sticking to your word (I remember asking about this a few weeks ago)! Would love to see a live mix incorporating nu disco & house. I feel like ddj 400 would be fun to see

[@takeiteasywhenyoutalktomeo4959]

Recently I mix many Nu-Disco funky Disco tracks your information is huge helpful for me always... Keep rocking 🎸🎚️🔥🎹👊

[@majik1135]

That last mix was everything!!! Love it! I ABSOLUTELY want to see your NU-DISCO mix. Please do.

[@discopunk3111]

Cheers for the constant tips buddy ❤️

[@shell86]

Yayyyy for nu disco 🕺 Thanks so much for this video, it has inspired me to improve my transitions. The teaser sample is so creative and exciting- for the DJ and the dancefloor

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

100%

[@businessally4004]

You are such a great teacher Andrew I absolutely love watching your videos, I cannot wait to play alongside you one day, and yes we would love a nu-disco set from you.

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Thanks Cherise, I appreciate that :)

[@DJEL011]

Just watched again...i think I've got it. I will practice later. Thank you for Graduating me, Andrew. Much Love!

[@Joeybaritaud]

Thanks again Andrew! And please never lose your passion and love for music 🙏 I can feel it on every video and that's what inspires me a lot. Your way of teaching is unique because you do it with your heart ❤️. I've been growing up my skills since I met your channel. Can't wait more to take your course!! Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷🙌🙏

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

I appreciate that!

[@Cheeseman72.]

great video Andrew!! just wanted to say thanks for all the videos in the past year these and more importantly the CRDJS course..... stumbling across your channel during lockdown last year inspired me to get back into DJing and even taken it a bit more seriously ..i even have a fortnightly show on a radio station now and im 50 next year ha ha .......best dj tutor on the internet 100%

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

I really appreciate this, thank you so much

[@danisands6885]

Oh man, seeing you doing this on a ddj400 gassed me up! Can't wait to try out using the samplers. Time for fun 😊

[@leefox1571]

All the mixes were great. Like you say, a time and a place for each one. That 3rd mix tho was amazing. I feel it is worth a mention that with using accapellas between songs it is worth pre-planning. An out of key acapella can sound awful (I know, I've done it 😂) so although it's great to be inspired and mix on the fly. Checking the acapella suits the key of BOTH tracks beforehand will really gel it all together. Fantastic video. Love your content

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Couldn't agree more!

[@DJStanSteel]

Your enthusiasm is so uplifting and I know u have so much love for what you do, we can all see that in your videos. Loving that disco is back in fashion (61year old DJ) so I lived thru some amazing times on the dance floors. Please do a Nu-Disco showcase… there is so much new and re-edits of wonderful classics from the past. Love House, Deep House and soulful house…… but Disco… it’s just a genre that is timeless.

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Thank you so much!!

[@hEKiM134]

Yes for a nu disco / house set!!

[@renedjenkins]

Great video. Interesting rarely do I ever see or hear the concept of "Teasing". That is so old school but still a relevant technique and probably where the idea of double/triple drops came from. It's a great way for a DJ to test if their vision of the future of where they want to take the dance floor. Personally I like long transitions built around concept #2. If the outro is long enough or loopable and the intro has a long enough runway or loopable also I start the mix early and line it up so as the outgoing tracks energy drops the first real recognizable phrase of the incoming starts. My favorite type of transition is where the average person can't tell where it started or stopped. Sometimes if compatible I even overlap the rhythms but this does require talent and experience to know if they are compatible or not. Same for vocals. In general you shouldn't overlap vocals but in certain instances its possible and can provide interesting transitions.

[@movesusmusic]

Great video. I hate when DJs drop the energy to only bring it right back up, great video on this.

[@3xAudio]

great tips and transitions

[@surajmurthy2266]

As always thank you so much for these videos Andrew 👏❤👍

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

My pleasure!

[@frankiespankie86]

Man I love this channel!!!!!!!!!!

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Thank you so much

[@rwvantrigt9058]

Learning all the time thnxs

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

My pleasure!

[@annaschutz9741]

Yay - NuDisco set would be great! (preferably with club gear) Very looking forward to it! 😃

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Monday!! However I think most people voted for DDJ1000

[@marshlong]

You put a smile on my face so cute, also I love the 3rd transition you did

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Thank you ;)

[@tobiaswam5373]

New Disco Mix on the DDJ 1000 would be absolute awesome!! Thanks for your good work! 😊

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Thanks for listening

[@zebby99]

Definitley a nu disco set ! Would love to see it my man

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Okie dokie!

[@shaikhyasmin8329]

Amazing ❤️

[@djhectorrahul1501]

Awesome mate, yes yes yes! Please more Nu Disco! Any controller! Grab the course guys! I went from getting nowhere and questioning myself to being part of the CRT stream in a month!

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

You got it!

[@craigchapman1761]

Legend

[@garyhodgins2078]

Awesome

[@chouf4743]

Brilliant as always

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!!

[@reillocb]

I have NEVER thought of the sampler in this way, that is so cool. I'm inspired!

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Game changer!!

[@jobbykurian9902]

Nu Disco/ House set with a ddj 400 or sb3! 🙏🏽

[@stephendonovan6773]

This is f#@cking awesome. Love your videos. Watching from Cork, Ireland.

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Thanks Stephen, I appreciate this.

[@KaosVerket]

This was great! Thank u!

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@keepitprofesh]

Man... your videos are so fu*king rad! I've been a bedroom/hobbyist DJ in L.A. for a couple years now and I'm thinking about finally leveling up my skills. I just played a set for my friends at my 40th bday party and they went nuts and I cant' wait to have that feeling again! So I'm checking out DJ tips on KZbin and found your courses. At first I was thinking of going with the course from Crossfader but your whole vibe is so damn fun!! I think you might have just found another student!

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Welcome to the Tribe! Thanks Brandon I really appreciate your kind words and support.

[@Joeybaritaud]

you're in the right place mate!

[@keepitprofesh]

@@Joeybaritaud Thanks man! I'm only a few hours into the course and I feel like I've already learned so much about properly preparing for a set and getting the right phrasing for my transitions that I didn't know before. I have a bunch of friends who are DJs and I can't wait to blow their minds in a month or two with how much my skills have leveled up after this course!

[@alex_georgescu]

Absolutely AMAZING video, didn’t know you can use the sampler so creatively! Where can I get free acapellas from, to practice at home?

[@Zwariowanywariat666]

Ddj 1000 pls. That video was amazing 👏

[@thestereokid6073]

I would love a Nu Disco showcase since I'm getting into (as I like to call it) the Groovy DiscoTech 'n Funky House for the Summer Celebrations (I live in the South Africa) Please do it on the smaller system to keep things simpler working with less channels etc.

[@movesusmusic]

Have you done a video on creating samples and using the sampler? I would love to learn more about the sampler in Rekordbox. Thanks for the videos!!!

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Yes, search my channel, it was called "using the sampler like a 3rd deck" however my course also covers this in more detail - if you want a discount code let me know and I'll hook you up :)

[@homesteadworks3448]

Great advise, thanks again ! Perfect just what I was looking for! Would love for you to mix some country or rock! Or both together!

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

I grew up with rock roots and have played massive alternative events and it's more track selection than mixing.

[@benstone88]

I would love to see an old school disco/nu disco/house mix on the DDJ 1000. I am still using the DDJ SX so some inspiration for four deck mixing would be great.

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Will do!

[@collectiveheartbeats4264]

Wooohooo. Let's do this..

[@s3mtek74]

I'm messing with some Tidy Trax hard house at the minute. I've found dropping the next tune in while the first one is still going strong, and very slowly eq blending till the second tune kicks in works really well. It means some of my mixes are two or three minutes long. I'll sometimes then hit a hot cue to a loop of the first tracks groove and bring it in and out. It sounds like it works to me, but I'm a novice and experimenting with different transitions to stand out a bit

[@stebarker1641]

Push the corse its EPIC...and any set genre Andrew they are always on point

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Thanks Ste - you're the man!!

[@ruk2023--]

Hot cues are our friend for bang on transitions. Find the point your track comes in, set one 32 or 64 beats before it and set one 32 or 64 beats before you want to be out of it. It's hard to find club gear that doesn't have at least 3 hot cues available these days.

[@no0kieNRW]

how do you know when you want to be in and out tho. and how do you count?

[@ruk2023--]

@@no0kieNRW I'd like to say that there's some special skills to it, but really it just comes to you after a lot of listening for where you want to go in and out. For the counting 32 or 64, use beat jump which is built into Rekordbox or remember that 32 beats is 8 bars an 64 beats is 16 bars and count the bars on the beat grid.

[@djrob04]

his vibe is irreplaceable man he s smiling in the entire video

[@kendeelD]

Nice Video. Please do a NU Disco mix with DDJ 400 🙏

[@keithwiseman3847]

Jeepers will you be in trouble for the 'right here right now' sample for posting? Using the sampler is a way to really build in a new room. great video, respect and thanks

[@buzzb5510]

I'd love to see a nu disco set on the DDJ1000. Just happens to be my fave genre and my current equipment...

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

It's looking like this will happen. Sure the DDJ400'd be easier, but challenging yourself with dual players is also fun, once released I'd be keen to hear what you think. Thanks mate :)

[@djnatashavibes]

Mine too! Just upgraded to a 1000 so I'm eager to get as many tips as possible. Also LOVE PEGGY GOU : )

[@nadavavrahami8501]

@@ClubReadyDJSchool Looking forward for that video so much!!!

[@vinothbalendran363]

Do more videos using ddj400. I got some issues when changing fx & colour fx time to time. Hope u will give me a solution for that. I really like the way u explain and it's very understandable. Stay safe 🙏

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

You should check this out, it was made using the DDJ400! www.clubreadydjschool.com/controller-to-club/

[@djr0ck5tar48]

🔥🔥😎🤘🤘DDJ 1000!

[@DexQ12]

it would be cool to show us a 3 deck tutorial or showcase sometime!

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

With any luck I'll bust one out over the weekend and post on Monday :)

[@jacksoncollins1525]

I vote Nu-disco set on the DDJ1000 :P

[@tonyscholer1493]

This is exactly where i'm at. At 6mos these are the things I think about all the time. At the same time i'm just picking songs and going for broke. I don't have a plan because, well, I don't need one. I find it more exciting to just pick songs and find out where the mix is going to take me and what challenges lie ahead. Nu Disco is becoming one of my favorite styles to play. Hard Techno will forever have my heart tho. I would love a Nu Disco set with what ever cofig you choose man. I appreciate you.

[@dafunkem]

Thats also my way to go...Just freestyling around and Sure find some Songs that really Match together and remember them next time 😀 dont have any Controller help..Just doing vinyl.

[@tonyscholer1493]

@@dafunkem vinyl is on the horizon for me.. one step at a time. 😄

[@dafunkem]

@@tonyscholer1493 dont get me wrong. I dont want to say this or that is better. But i also love it when you dont know what you are heading for...with all those cue points on controllers it is to linear for me.

[@tonyscholer1493]

@@dafunkem I see the value in them for live gigs, planned sets etc. As Andrew says it's good to have a plan and be prepared. I feel if you learn and can get through the scramble of finding things naturally, it will make planning and sculpting a killer set much easier down the road. If you learn in chaos, you are less likely to fail when chaos happens.. 😄

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

This thread is very interesting as it's something I often think about. Lately I have been doing sets without prep but I am prepping Mondays Nu disco set as we speak and in truth it's a lighter tighter than freestyling. I think when playing live, my best sets were always the ones where I did both - had some cool pre planned combos but also ready the crowd.

[@thisisjb...]

I mix with the 2nd example mostly with switching out mids / highs / lows. I would love to see you do something with Denon gear, utilising engine prime and not recordbox etc With the denon prime 4 for example we don't have the sampler and have to work with switching deck 1 to deck 3 which i still have not grasped But would be good to see some trick from you on that gear

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Thanks JB, I'd need to buy a Denon first! I can do it on the DDJ1000 as that has dual players :)

[@Cosmic.Species]

Please go for Psychedelic trance, many of us would really like to hear it, there was a poll once but psytrance didnt turn out to be on top. Perhaps it is time! Thanks for the good videos.

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Oooo yeah, you're right I should do this at some point!

[@markjacob602]

Great video as always Andrew! In your DJ courses what do you teach on? I'm interested in your Performance Pluse DJ course and have a DDJ 1000 SRT. I bought a DJ course from someone else and it only had a small section dedicated to the beat FX you get on the SRT or on club mixers. The rest was for Serato FX.

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

I teach mainly using club gear but you can apply lessons to all gear and genre!

[@cameronshanks5595]

Great vid as always! How do you get those red cue points to show on rekordbox?

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

The red cues are memory cues. Perhaps best to check out the RB walkthrough video: www.clubreadydjschool.com/free-videos/

[@willg2654]

Hey bro could you pls do a scratching vid?! Chur

[@lamborghinimiura7625]

Believing is seeing, so I believe you will make a Nu Disco Set!

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

As you wish ;)

[@lamborghinimiura7625]

@@ClubReadyDJSchool Excellent!

[@kimbartlett4144]

Yes please for Nu Disco on Club Gear please!! 🎧🙏🥰

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

I personally love club gear but I only have the 2 decks right now and want to do some 3 deck stuff, so it looks like it'll be on the DDJ1000, however noted on club gear and would love to start doing videos using club gear more often. Thanks for your support.

[@kimbartlett4144]

@@ClubReadyDJSchool club gear is all I’ve ever played on so it’s my Jam but totally understand! Look forward to seeing more with it one day soon 🥰

[@TheVantveen]

Mate, you got me and I gonna put my money where my mouth is as last year I said, I'm gonna do a course if you have a great video again. You're dope man and way overdue I was checking the courses, but don't really know which to choose, it's not a too cheap so want to be careful,. how can I contact you to check what is best for me? Let me know pleas as you have a new student 😉

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

happy to help, email [e-mail]

[@elektra81516]

Can't have a Nu Disco mix without PDM!

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

AGREED!!!!!

[@bonesurf]

I feel personally attacked by this video lololol Great post, I was just thinking about this, I felt like my transitions are boring and predictable

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Haha ;)

[@TheEpicGamers111]

Hi Andrew, Ive been a follower for a while now, I was wondering if there was a package for your course last week for 200 dlls or am I imagining stuff now. Been learning from your guides but I am ready to take it to the next step while im in college now. Thank you!

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

This is it www.clubreadydjschool.com/controller-to-club/ :)

[@fearfactory1189]

is it possible to do the sampling thing while using a pioneer ddj-200?

[@thestereokid6073]

he's the Bob Ross of DJs! hahaha

[@XTrobXx]

where are you setting cues for these longer drawn out styles like nudisco and maybe even melodic techno?

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

It varies, usually 16 bars back for genres like nu disco

[@TDuff7]

Would you be able to do a samples without a laptop or a 3rd deck? or could you only sample from the second deck?

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Sure but if you have a 3rd deck you may not need to use the sampler as you get more control with a 3rd deck - eq work / FX. Check out my video on Monday, I'll use the 3rd / 4th deck instead of the sampler.

[@jeremysweda9044]

Do a live on twitch there’s a lot of dj’s that NEED your help

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Thanks Jeremy, I appreciate this!

[@jeremysweda9044]

@@ClubReadyDJSchool you are very welcome my friend I love your content

[@MrBrico001]

I actually prefer a nice long blended mix for Nu Disco and Deep house.. so many elements going on you need to be careful of not having too much going on in the mix, but timing is key so not to drop the energy… IMO

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Check out my mix coming on Monday - I plan to do a balance of longer and shorter transitions but in truth mixing quickly is ideal when pre mapping your tracks, assuring you always play the best parts.

[@linerider5319]

Yes, a set would be nice! No, not with the DDJ 400 (please), just club gear or else the DDJ 1000 :)

[@DjPrespley]

holy shit didnt know you could loop samples i dont use the sampler

[@paulsayer7344]

In rekordbox it's so easy and fun! Just create a loop and then drag and drop! Google 'create a sample from a loop' and you'll find a load of videos and then be sure to check out Andrews other video on "U sing the Sampler like a 3rd deck" too

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Thanks Paul :)