5 Mixing Ideas for DJs - Transition Techniques

Learn 5 different ways to vary the transitions in your DJ sets with this detailed tutorial.
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[@nckasun]

Thank you sir !!! love from Dubai

[@reFlowPiano]

Crossfader in Transition 1, what Kind of Filter do you use ? Or is is just The eq? I just have a Traktor kontrol smk2

[@Crossfader]

On the Traktor S2 you can either swap the gain/trim control at the top of the EQs for filter in the S2 settings within Traktor set up. Or you could use a filter assigned to the channel from the effect rack.

[@djancofficial960]

Who won the course?

[@josephchua973]

i want to ask sb3 vs rb which one good for beginning to use ddj？thanks

[@-syphec-3600]

man is literally flexing on us with his 3 controllers in the beginning lmao

[@blacknify6060]

Exactly what I thought lmfao.

[@theKonfusion]

still less expensive then a single CDJ set

[@P4boot]

😂 I keep wishing the controllers will tip...😂

[@CANControlGRAFFITI]

Xavier .Garand I was thinking turntables.

[@michaeldunfield1842]

Buddy, he's got way more than 3 lol. They were probably all sponsored for review by the manufacturers

[@kaifaiyoung]

Been dj'ing for almost a year, and still learning all the time. Crossfader is a fantastic learning aid for those who really want to push the boundaries of their skillsets, really appreciate the work you guys put into these vids. Thank you!

[@Hdsvhgffcbuured]

Idea #1: 1:04 Idea #2: 2:47 Idea #3: 5:08 Idea #4 5:57 Idea #5 8:28

[@user-zf3or5vc7c]

Luca Mattheis mvp

[@P4boot]

You're a legend

[@jhrjake7002]

your a star

[@davylievens4503]

Nr 5 is very good

[@ctriamimgons]

hero

[@paulinnate]

Wish i found your tutorials a few years ago when i was transitioning from vinyl to digital. I'm learning a lot, even the basics help. Coming up with these techniques on your own is not easy and your clear instructions are great, thank you.... your taste in music definitely helps too. thank you for all your doing.

[@g1hannamax514]

5 is especially my favorite. I always like it when DJs use the melodies and harmonies of two songs to bridge them together.

[@brandonponte6377]

Your videos are top notch. Everything is explained in such a clear and structured manner. I’ve spent a lot of time recently watching tutorials and Crossfader is consistently the most helpful asset to learning how to DJ and advancing my skills. Huge, huge thank you! ❤

[@jakeburhoe171]

ok so ivve basicly been teaching myself and ive used some of these but watching u do them has helped me and will greatly improve my mixing

[@paulsizer4821]

Thanks so much. Even for someone like me who's done this for a while, it's always good to brush up on basics to keep from getting stale. Much appreciated!

[@CliveRaynor]

I'm just an ordinary guy, who has been listening to dance music for a very long time and can I just say, you DJ guys and girls are super talented and incredibly clever. I for one couldn't hope to approach the amazing tricks and devices you all use. Actually, I don't want to when I have top DJs to do it for me. And you make it look so easy. Wow. That's why I simply love to listen and watch the best at work. Great sounds, inventive techniques, thanks for the insight.

[@xBaRLoGx]

I have literally 0 clue what you're doing, but I love watching videos like this

[@Anthonial_Mjj]

you should really try to learn it, its super simple and with people like Jamie, here its even easier. mixing is easy start by getting a program, and just try to match song phrases together and practice counting your beats, then upgrade to learning to beat match and from there you should have enough understanding (in like 2-3 weeks) to be able to apply some of these tricks. TRUST me, NAILING a transition or drop or anything is SO incredibly satisfying. specially when its two songs you always dreamt of mixing.

[@Anthonial_Mjj]

I learned to mix and LITERALLY two weeks later, my tutor had a gig at a club for me. but I had the confidence to play live.

[@kehbab]

@@Anthonial_Mjj yeah but you need to invest quite some money in it before you can even tell if you have talent

[@quinxx12]

@@kehbab get a second hand controller then.

[@kehbab]

@@quinxx12 no Idea if everything is working or how to know

[@MarvicAmog]

That hi hat mix and cue play is so key! Thank u so much for making this!!!!

[@malcolmholden3524]

Really enjoyed your lessons. Quick, precise, and so well done. Thank you for sharing

[@Apollo-ih7hs]

Nice new updated video from the older more complicated version ! Love these techniques ! Thanks for all the help from you guys =D

[@Crossfader]

It’s our pleasure! Thanks for watching and following.

[@elliott7268]

This is one of my favorite videos of yours Jamey. I've watched this like 10 times!

[@danielbicho]

These techniques helped me a lot, "simple" but effective... Good vibes from Portugal🇵🇹

[@Keeperholder2]

Mixing idea number 4 is my favourite. Great video once again! #WeAreCrossfader

[@MannYgfx]

Great techniques, very inspiring! #5 was my fav, it opens up for so much creativity. Thanks for this!

[@ClectaSkiMusic]

Great stuff man

[@Koopa64]

Great 👍 video! That last technique really opened my eyes 👀 a bit!!! I love your channel so far! Great material

[@DeeJayAARonYT]

I liked the hi-hat one. Subtle, but effective and creative! 👍🏿

[@Crossfader]

Glad you liked it!

[@eduardolaborderie4630]

The hot cues one was my favorite, thanks Jamie. From Chile #WeAreCrossfader

[@NEX21]

The tone-play technique was my favourite! Always nice to watch your videos. #WeAreCrossfader

[@frankdilewyns9434]

Great stuff, thank you for the tips and free music

[@jason11286]

Being new to all this, I really like #1. The tips about the EQ adjustment while filtering was new to me but very helpful. #WeAreCrossfader

[@Crossfader]

Nice! Glad to be of help!

[@rmac5584]

I Agree

[@StormMorran13]

My favourite is definitely mixing technique 1. I'm using the autoloop technique a lot, and I personally believe it's effective, and pretty easy to master. However the first 1st one is easy to learn, really effective but more difficult to master. There's always creative ways you can develop it. #WeAreCrossFader

[@iroberts002]

Some great ideas in here Jamie, thanks for sharing these, your videos are really helpful!

[@bogachanbugrakaya6562]

Super smooth and detailed presentation with an incredible accent! Absolutely loved it!

[@cjusticeg794]

I would love to see a video that shows a general idea of each FX and what their intended effect is. For example; reverb can be used to fill space and create dramatic build. Interested in things like enigmatic jet, flanger and phaser. I mix mostly peak/driving techno (BPM 127-135) Thanks!

[@mercurymajesty]

1000x YES !

[@richardedwards3976]

Filter In and Out (1) and Hi Hat Mixing (4) both really peaked my interest. Indeed, adopting your suggested techniques would add variety to any mix. I'm not sure how effective they might be with other styles of music, mostly hip-hop and dancehall. But I play mostly EDM and calypso/soca music and both genres blend nicely together. Anyway, good video and much helpful tips.

[@mollyskies1144]

This tutorial is amazing! Thank you! The hot cue technique is my favorite because it seems so fun and it makes me just want to dance even more!

[@padnakworksolution5352]

all mixing ideas was very awesome big up to crossfader

[@familialicea2003]

Technique five was my favorite. I just turned 40 and my wife got me dj bundle so I just started to dj and I’m having blast although finding tracks has been more tasking and time consuming as I thought. I have been using the echo transition and it true I find myself using this technique to often. Thanks fo the vid.

[@sicfxmusic]

How's your progress after 3 years?

[@minitze]

it's been 5 years brother, where u at?

[@arturoperez2722]

This was f***** amazing. My favorites: 4 and 5. Thank you for teaching us that.

[@Crossfader]

It’s my pleasure. Glad you got value from it and learnt a few new things.

[@Anthonial_Mjj]

You're great, love your set-up, easily tied with DJTechTools for most professionally made videos, great job, Jamie! SSSUUUBBBEEEDDD

[@djla5427]

UM bless you, mate!! All this info is super valuable and takes many people years to learn. I appreciate the clear instructions and also the aerial view. love it!

[@JesusRodriguez-fr2vt]

My favorite mixing technique is number 3. I'm an open format DJ, and I discovered it kind of by accident (or out of necessity), and the loop feature is something that has worked for me very well. However, I never considered chopping the loop in half. Now that I know it would sound nice to chop it every 8 or 4 beats, I feel like I've been playing it safe all this time. Thanks for breaking down this technique. I'll definitely try it tomorrow during my dj set. #WeAreCrossfader

[@Crossfader]

Nice to hear we’ve given you a new way to expand on something you’re already doing! Have fun!

[@katgollop5526]

Looking through tutorials and I thought I saw a familiar face! Being taught online by a chap in my year at school while living on the other side of the world... how bizarre! Great tutorials

[@hungurgaming9415]

The first and the third are my favourite techniques! Thanks for giving me new ideas!

[@itskansan]

The Hi Hat one was totally amazing! Loving the videos! 🔥

[@P4boot]

My favorite is scratch and drop on the one! I like 'going straight to the point' ! 😂

[@djkoilive]

the hotcue mixing technique is my fave! Thank you for all you do for us! keep up the amazing work! Much love and respect! #WeAreCrossfader

[@Crossfader]

Thanks for watching. We will keep delivering the content don’t worry.

[@elvoj5245]

Field Shortt Mine too, yo can always do a lot with one or two buttons

[@as680783]

Excellent stuff! I'll try and apply these transitions to my own mixes. Thanks a lot!

[@wazamc8480]

All of them are awesome bru keep it up you are doing a good job 1,4,5

[@es.ei.el.]

#4 the smoothest one #WeAreCrossfader

[@LeonEdwards1976]

The hi-hat was my favourite, thank you for this video Jamie. #WeAreCrossfader

[@Crossfader]

My pleasure

[@hectoralonso5064]

X2

[@jordanmandel]

that HH technique was incredibly clean. inspiring to try this out

[@rufuskhan9936]

definitely getting your course ! Thats very useful

[@samrichter4830]

I watch these types of vids all the time right now. Happy this one showed me some new techniques. Big fan of playing with the fader like you showed

[@lorenzo6776]

My favorite was the vinyl spin back echo, which I already use and always sounds great, thanks for the interesting video, still had the chance to learn new stuff! #WeAreCrossfader

[@kuan831]

Idea 5 is my favorite. Using hot cues make mixing more interesting #WeAreCrossfader

[@teachweb69]

Loved that queue point swapping mix on the fade out.

[@julesgilliam1910]

This has been really helpful and fun to work through, thanks!

[@DJ_20_THOR_7]

4am here in Florida watching your video 2019 may 31st I really loved all the techniques but I want n will learn the cue fades those sounded so BA. Great videos ty for making them all I'm a total noob only 3 weeks in but learning is the fun part.

[@danewelement]

Two weeks later...4:44 here in Florida🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️😴

[@tokkadj593]

Number 5 is my favorite. Need to learn with word and tone play... #WeAreCrossfader

[@Crossfader]

Yeah that’s a bit more advanced but a great way to transition.

[@orlandovasquez2766]

Thank you very much for the lessons Jamie and the music, I appreciate it a lot.

[@DaveStutsman]

Great! Thanks for the cool new transitions.

[@kikizpangeran]

my fave techniques is last.... very interesting with playing hot cue :)

[@erickandres9772]

Mixing idea #2 is my favourite., thank Jamie #WeAreCrossfader

[@Crossfader]

My pleasure!

[@billkthedj]

@@Crossfader I'm trying to find the vinyl speed adjust setting in Virtual DJ...

[@LiamsharpmusicUk]

Love this video Jamie! Top quality content yet again!

[@Crossfader]

Thanks glad you liked it!

[@EGOOSHKA_]

Thank you! The last one is super nice!! Definitely will use

[@Dj_rueboi]

1-5 are my fav lol

[@Crossfader]

Haha. Well that’s great to hear!

[@viscing]

hot cue was cool

[@eepuchan]

I feel like I just got a new upgrade just watching this! Mind blowing yet simple.

[@brentgideons6561]

Love the creativity, I always apply the loop but now that I've seen how the rest is properly done I'm going to practice these....Thanks a lot for the helpful video

[@Crossfader]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it and found the video helpful.

[@Iztreshtelia]

Probably #5 finger drumming can really take a mix or transition to the next lvl

[@soloshotfirst1118]

"You're a wizard Harry"

[@jojak12]

He does look like Harry in that video tho

[@luisdjluimartinez4019]

this was helpful for me i like the fade in and out durning the mix thanks keep up the great wk

[@matthieuregnauld9648]

I just discovered this channel and boy am I not disappointed! Great stuff!

[@lindaviolet7358]

Me: Just started today, doesn't have a single idea how to dj Also Me: HMHMHM new ideas

[@joseboy1993]

Lmao saaaame

[@NickdeBey]

literally same lmaoooo

[@kaydwessie296]

MEEEE TOOOOOO

[@planc7on]

nice to see usable technics that's not "pull everything to echo and don't beatmatch at all" on youtube tutorials. nothing really new - but hey, still learned a bit

[@LaimontLynch]

Very informative! I like all of the techniques that you showed. Keep up the good work!

[@housemusicsmith]

Great information and education! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@baxx_music]

Where can we find those tracks??? They are absolutely dope!

[@rokasmickevicius1405]

btbx no they are not fyi

[@Spooki_]

@@rokasmickevicius1405 hater alert!

[@latenitetalking]

Dudeeee what is the song at 2:40? That sounded amazing. I know the sample but I can't find the actual song

[@yannikmusch2130]

Maybe little bit late but: Belfort - Say Wot (not on youtube) -> soundcloud: soundcloud.com/fmnmedia/belfort-say-wot

[@TheAbsolutSmirnoff]

dude you can see it on the display :P

[@markaprillabatete3158]

You're the best sir Jamie and the rest of Crossfader family. This is a great video for me that is just starting DJing

[@sizzleswitchy]

Thanks for the great video Jamie, getting started in the dj world and I found this helpful. Its a bit fast, but maybe that's to get me to watch it over and over lol. Cheers, keep them coming!

[@FolyLantern]

Hey Guys can you help me with the song at 2:35

[@paulh123456]

Name of the song at 3:30 please. Great video ♥️

[@derschmeske3618]

belfort you & i. search for it on soundcloud, its not on youtube

[@chopsbarrett]

Always on point with the tips and tricks! Keep it up Jamie. Honestly, use most the stuff you show, in my sets

[@Crossfader]

That’s great to hear man! Thanks for watching and using the tips!

[@VineetontheBeat]

Thanks for sharing these great ideas! I can't wait to try them out =)

[@ellydejay8927]

oupsss..."...repetition is the mother of learning ..."

[@mr.voidout4739]

Q: Can you count to four? A: Yes. Congratulations, you're officially a DJ. Now learn the equipment and practice practice practice.

[@avationmusic]

There's a catch, sometimes you might need to count to 8 :3

[@jacobscordilis6954]

It's all about the selection..

[@juanalvarezdeneyradegregor5829]

@@avationmusic count to four twice ;)

[@AntonellaFajardoMusic]

This was amazing, thank you so much!

[@travisash5153]

Thanks for the video! Good stuff. Learned some new techniques for sure. #5 was my favorite. #WeAreCrossfader

[@knightbeatofficial1178]

I am absolutely in love with nr 4❤️🙏🏼 thank you so much for those great ideas🔥

[@Crossfader]

My pleasure. Glad you loved that mixing technique.

[@djdiegomixcba]

The Last Technique it's the best! Thanks for your art Crossfader

[@madn3556]

Thank you so much cross fader for this video. It’s so great to know these techniques.

[@Crossfader]

Its our pleasure!

[@dr.labbejl1686]

Really cool! congrats!

[@rebecca_stone]

I didn't expect to like that first filtering / EQ technique but I actually loved it the best. :) That and the high-hat technique are really cool. Great video and clear explanation. Thank you!

[@njous1990]

Very nice video Jamie, thank you!

[@sizwedlomo8416]

I love the Backspin and Loops techniques😍😭❤️🚀🚀💕

[@jakes4925]

Great vid bro. Learning so much from your channel 👌🏿👏🏿

[@ethanc.6860]

loved every single one and i am new to djing so thank you!

[@rockstarroblox9719]

Thank you the help and the free music

[@VadimSmakhtin]

Grea, love the last one and the break effect.

[@user-in6dr7ct4r]

Such a great video. Thank you!

[@jaisin9742]

Great videos. Helping me learn a lot. The hot cues was the one that helped the most.

[@lauramac710]

I love all of the above, and although i only have a little cdj 350, I will be definitely be giving it a go ! cheers for your videos, they are very informative!

[@michaelfoy6831]

wicked tutorial , really helped with my mixing thanks

[@warrensid]

the hi-hat really stood out. looking forward to practicing these out today!