All Serato DJ users need to know this trick!

One of my favourite tricks in Serato DJ is the lead-in feature. This can be really helpful when transitioning between hard to mix songs. Radio edits or hip hop tracks can sometimes just start with a vocal and no intro to use. This trick will help you master those transitions to help you confidently play to any crowd.
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[@djtrizm2530]

will it also work with pioneer s9?

[@tinashesibeko1]

never thought of using the 'negative' space of a track. fire

[@BassRocket]

The negative space is truly where everything in the universe is developed and understood.

[@tommino8970]

I'm using similar procedure, but with looping of the first bar (or more) to match the beat. It's quicker than jumping back, see this: 1. load new track, 2. activate loop, 3 start playing, 4. in moment of transition switch off looping.

[@tankerock]

Yeah thats what I do too.. I loop the first 16 or 32 bars of the next song, beat match it. Adjust levels in my headphones and turn off loop when I'm ready to use it. Then I'll either, (1) lower the levels of the first track as the 2nd one is coming in (2) cross fade (3) echo out the first track

[@benpedro6099]

Yeah this looks like a faff, I loop too

[@thezapdad]

I did the loop method too but this looks so much smoother. This is great.

[@wchorski]

id also say it's good for in the moment corrections. say you're bringing in a track (or want to repeat a chorus), but wish it was 4 bars back and you hadn't set a loop or que point.

[@rickrod4701]

Yeah, thats what I do also. I find that to be easier and faster. I also like to use the roll feature alot to create drum rolls for example on Reggaeton tracks and at times around 1 bar before the start of break.

[@RiddimKingdom]

This is so simple but so genius. In all the DJ lessons I’ve had and all the DJs I’ve played alongside I’ve never seen this nor been showed this. It’s so good for hip hop and pop tracks

[@shullln]

All of this assumes that your tracks are properly beat gridded. For EDM music that's a safe bet. For a wide variety of other music, it's not.

[@pimlican1]

Never use beat jumping, but looks easier than setting early hot cues.

[@djloudy]

I literally have been doing this in Traktor with my S4 for 3 years. Competitors finally adding a feature that's been around for 10+ years! Great job explaining it to people who may have never had a feature like this before though, it's way too useful of a technique in DJing.

[@mrimmabreakitdown]

DiGital this has been in serato since scratch live :)

[@WynneSikorski]

I do a similar thing, but I scratch it in Lol. Most of the songs I play are like 80-110, very different style. I’m more of a party rock/ battle DJ and been DJing for 8 years and still love watching these. Keep up the great work.

[@djvibedjservices]

THANKS didn't think of using beat jump in that manner. great tip!

[@BroDeuel]

I'm starting off as a DJ now and this is very, very cool! I will go and practice this tonight! FIRE!!!! Thank you!

[@zeroChannelJJ]

What sorcery is this? I did this using my auto loop and cue points, 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 to know where the song starts... 😅 Thank you. I didnt know this...

[@carlospalacios1422]

Excellent tutorial, I'd like to see you someday make a Techno tutorial with transition and tricks, I really struggle with this and I'd like to learn more...cheers...

[@craighockenhull7457]

Carlos Palacios few tips that I like to use is to bring in the new track on the second drop of the one playing. Then at around the 50/60 second mark swap the basses Quickly and slowly bring out the old track

[@carlospalacios1422]

@@craighockenhull7457 thank u... what about the samples use?, Do you choose them in advance?, Use stems?, or edit the song in the DAW?

[@Crossfader]

Thanks for the suggestion. Will look to get some tutorials created!

[@djdirty7455]

Excellent technique, all though my personal feelings are DJ tutorials focus too much on using edited tracks with long intros. I feel this way because I have been djing since 1983 & we didn't have such creative control over a track as you do with the most simplest digital track. I learned to be creative with what I was given on a record, tape, or CD lol. I never have a problem blending or mixing any track or genre. With that said I love learning new creative ideas & this is the reason I subscribe to your channel. I look to you and a hand full of other you-tube djers because I respect your opinion & like today actually learn useful new techniques. Bravo sir I like this & will always follow you to enhance my journey as a DJ. (just as a note I've been a resident dj since 2009 every fri & sat. I also dj on Monday's & Thursdays during this same time period.)

[@musicalfreestyles]

Very helpful but I need to get more comfortable with programming my controller pads. Not sure why, but I’m afraid of them!

[@hamidrahman120]

I'm a beginner and looking for advice...so when I'm listening to the music on my headphones I can't seem to use the equaliser? Is it because it's connected to my speakers?

[@mlrd6622]

Love the wolf fx pack, the jet fx pack is also amazing! Got Serato DJ Pro at half price.(£60) Never been happier with my DJ Software. The 'Slice' feature is also amazing for quick bootlegs live.

[@jimc3161]

I always wondered why the ability to load a song so far in advance - now I know. Very helpful video!!

[@dr.labbejl1686]

So my question with this is: Does the cue or the hot cue act as the starting point to go the 16 beats back ? I see that you start going back without a sense of beat or bars.

[@JazzHory]

While the tracks are playing, the beat jump holds the beat but will go back/forward 4 bars/8 bars/16 etc eg If you start beat jumping on beat 3 it will continue counting from beat 3 in another section of the track. Hope that makes sense

[@dyonissiszoes3747]

IMO, this is overcomplicating something that could be done instantly with using a cue point on the beginning of the vocal. You could even blend it in and create a remix like you would with a sampler. But I'm using Traktor, maybe this isn't possible in Serato? (I doubt it though).

[@dKidLigh26]

Lmfao facts. Im looking like why you doing all that

[@mamastarz7958]

exactly, only difference is the echo to kill the other beat..

[@skrillztheentourage]

All this is to me is a complicated way of the echo out, then drop in the next track using a cue point like you stated. I rather keep it simple lol

[@aryotare]

Great video! Using the beatjump technique to mix in a track is very clever and clear, even a beginner DJ can use it

[@DJKWAH]

I would imagine that there is something to be said about lining up beat grids and mixing the songs in key.

[@coachmatt5245]

Searching for some answers and hopefully a fix for this issue i'm having - Thank-you in advance - for your responses - I hope you can all assist me with this issue - I'm a fairly newby when it coms to this DJ stuff - Please bare with me - Just starting from scratch -A buddy gave this controller as a starter if I i can gt i to work or fixed. I tried this on 2 different Macbook old (2009) & new (2022) with respectable software of Serato

[@reydavidruiz7307]

Excelente tip no se me había ocurrido hacerlo así de esa manera y uno siempre buscando el extended o el remix jajajaja gracias por el tip saludos!

[@SeanyKrabs]

This software is confusing. Doesn't seem like there's a video explaining it.

[@djkayaoslokaya7137]

The biggest Update I am waiting from Serato is change the artist name and track name like copy, paste and mixable track smart fuction ...

[@kenb4530]

Sorry but no self respecting dj uses streaming services live during their gigs. The reason is because internet connections can be tenuous at best. I would never risk my reputation on an weak ass internet or wifi signal. If you are reading this in June 2020 or later then you can just use VDJ 2021 and use the "stem feature" to remove the vocals in a 4 or 8 bar loop and your ready to rock. That being said...this is not a bad technique in a pinch...it was well explained.

[@evgenygalitskiy5048]

Really helpful! Thanks, guys!

[@chukkyboodarkstar7283]

Cross fader is the best,I love you guys

[@lobo807]

Hello. Can I actually see the compasses on the screen the same way you do? What is the configuration for that? Thanks for your answer

[@juice3185]

Like it...first few times got it-then track ran out...does it apply to all bpm's?

[@bryanperera691]

Would you mind giving lucky #crossfader subscriber win serato dj pro? 🤔

[@grapsta]

Cool trick.. but what if you go back 16 bars and the section playing still has 32 bars left ?

[@kaydeelethal]

In short thats why we had to learn mixing techniques... Marriage mix, Scratch / cut mix etc. Its just unfortunate these "waves" made deejaying somewhat a visual non-creative art than an all-ear and hand creative art.

[@ZerHour]

Will serato pro run on windows 10 tablet or maybe windows phone ? Rather than use a laptop controller is numark NV 2

[@keithchegwin1222]

Does it have an Automix for if I need to take a shit when I'm mobile DJing for hours on end? Thanks

[@JMLRecording]

skip first entire minute to actually get to "the trick"

[@victorsaenz9452]

I just need to work on reading phases and knowing when to start playing and beat jumping the 2nd track

[@reclused]

Don't mix shampoo advert kiddy pop music and you won't have this no intro issue.

[@dj_paultuk7052]

Funnily enough, a DJ friend of mine showed me this back in Dec and i was blown away by how easy it is to do !. Now i use it all the time. Also great for setting up perfect Double Drop scenario's if you want to get really heavy.

[@DJActionVasquez]

Hey what's up. Can you please explain that double drop trick? Thanks a lot.

[@Dje111]

Yeah I need know to cuz I am having trouble on sereto DJ lite to mix to the next song

[@DJMAGICVINYL]

This is what you do if your not skilled. Just scratch it in with both echos then kill the echos at the same time. SMH

[@marsl4296]

The echo-out effect form the Wolf pack makes this even easier IMHO

[@ISM_KITSUNE]

its a shame that you can't do this on rekordbox, or can you? anyone know how to do this on rekordbox?

[@davidgideondamilare5250]

How can we get the original bpm after serato analysing an incorrect bpm

[@grapsta]

At 8:57.... How can you tell straight away that is " still in phrase "

[@davetherave2798]

the trick is to install vdj, all serato users need to stop being shafted

[@ameetprajapati1853]

BROTHER, YOU ARE THE BEST!!! You oooh really helped me!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

[@djashikmlore6637]

Some track 130 bpm shows 98bpm sir

[@M_E_T_R_O__9]

Thanks whats the model of the controller on the right?

[@DaSole]

Mahalo for the beat jump trick....never knew it existed....gonna use it at tonights gig!

[@TikTokRemix-w4t]

it'd be more helpful if you labeled for beginners

[@DamonHodgesOfficialPagePlus]

A perfect review and for sure I will implement this into my program. thanks for sharing.

[@ISM_KITSUNE]

I wish rekordbox had this feature....

[@tomqelectronica]

How do I stop the program from freezing mid mix

[@scottnye3831]

This is useful for a lot of Psy trance tracks which have instrumental intros. Kill the bass on the the existing track as the new bassline starts

[@kevinalfaro2383]

My software doesn't show the beat markers like yours (-2, -1, 0 , 1, 2, etc.). How do I get that to show up? I have the same controller and the same software.

[@christiancobangbang8325]

For once, the software is actually really useful

[@juanbas100]

Can you do this on a Pioneer CDJ?

[@vanelos]

Lord of the Rings😊😂

[@mtlmusic5143]

Bro that’s only for house music. Hip hop DJ’s when you have tracks with no intro You have 2 choice. You ECHO your playing song and press play on the next one. Or you scratch you next one!!! There’s no other way around

[@GregoryGioia]

Why don't you think this technique will work with hip hop as well as house? Unless the song you are playing does not have any chorus or breakdown, you can bring in a new song exactly this same way.

[@unnamed9393]

Love your videos. At the end virtual dj rocks the whole boat. Vdj is a monster. I watch this trick now. Do you have a trick for me 2 use ddj1000 im serato? That would be a good starter 😜🤗

[@TheTinaTurnUPXperience]

Hi! Do you have any videos on transferring Serato files and music to a née computer using time machine ?

[@blitzj0k3r]

Thank you so much, brotha. Your content is so helpful!!!

[@johnnyrubio4798]

Thanks 😊 alot for this tip it really works

[@anagrijalbagarcia3290]

i love u so much bro, thanks very much

[@Yenbeats]

Nice. Didn't even know we had this feature. Been using Serato for years lol. This is fire for prepping tracks and setting cues vs counting... probably cut prep time by 3/4!!

[@larrycoffey806]

So many tools in Serato. Been using Flip, hotcue jumps and loops for this issue. I'll start using this. Thanks for sharing.

[@jcriley7695]

Cant wait for DJ CHAT GPT-9

[@noegamboa9924]

Or throw it in in the beginning and get it on pitch lol

[@jorgechero7192]

y como lo puedo hacer con la sx 3 amigo

[@DjMarkieB100]

I need too know how to set my bpms correctly.

[@DJShuffle07]

Not bad at all that's something I needed now thank you so much Jamie! 🥇💯👍🏻

[@SyntheticSan]

Nice vid great technics but the music you use is no go. This kind of music is what keep people dump.

[@Rebelsmic]

Very Helpful fren

[@robertw.1499]

have a question. I use a DDJ-SX2 linked through my iMac and using Serato. For the last few months, I have been experiencing sound dropouts. The player continues to play but the sound drops for a second then comes back where it should have been. This also happens when using Djay Pro over the same system. You heard of this, and if so, do you know how to fix it? Thanks 👍

[@Djtrinimanglen74]

Thanks for this. I have learned a lot from you and you colleagues. Keep doing great work. Much appreciated!!!

[@DJSliick]

For Me this only works if the bpm matches. How do you do it without the bums matching?

[@aydee.beats_]

Thank you for this breakdown! Appreciate it.

[@ezraschippers116]

what is the name of this studio 1:42

[@eliotmansfield]

clever technique

[@krowland7584]

Never thought bout echo as a way to cascade from track to track. Seems like itd be cooler to sample glitch it with a guitar pedal or something but your technique is effective.

[@seangrady9542]

Do you have a video about how to control track position using shift and the controller buttons like you were in Serato?

[@BradMundo1996]

Great tips, really not useful title though. Why the click bait?

[@topanninu]

Hi can you tell me how i can record only one channel in serato dj pro im a scratch dj and when i want to record scratch for one song I record only both channel's and i want to record just the scratch not together can you help me please?

[@Scientists_dont_lie]

Brilliant. It looks simple and a bit complex (to start with) at first. I will practice this..

[@timbell8279]

Does this assume you have quantize on? It seemed your jump backs were at a random time...wouldn't you have to do the beatjump on time with the beat?

[@jeevanh26]

You dont have to have quantize on if i remember correctly. It skips you precisely 4 beats ahead (or more/ backwards depending on which button you press). So lets say you are at 2/3 of the beat and you press forward 4 beats, it will put you on precisely the same point (2/3 of the beat) but just 4 beats further into the song. Hope that makes sense

[@timbell8279]

@@jeevanh26 It does. Thanks :)

[@velanche]

How fortuitous! I am working through a Serato DJ course, and there were settings that I heard of but never knew how to use, and beat jump is one of those features. Great that this video came out in the nick of time and it's a good use case! I just need to now find out how to access it on my SX3; SHIFT-ROLL isn't it. Anyway, good stuff. Thank you!

[@missionpossible2334]

Velanche Stuart, where can I find the Serato DJ course that you speak of.

[@velanche]

@@missionpossible2334 The Complete Guide to Serato DJ at groove3.com.

[@missionpossible2334]

@@velanche thank you sir!

[@Crossfader]

On the SX3 you can just go to Roll mode. You won't need to hold shift and roll. We also have Serato DJ Courses available over on our website wearecrossfader.co.uk

[@ghst_noiz]

ahhhh that makes my ocd happy

[@HUMZMIC1]

How do you get your screen to look like that with the grid up top like that? Plz Help

[@tjedwards6934]

Love this. Simple but effective!

[@Crossfader]

Glad you like it! 🙌🏻

[@rufusgeorge2145]

Is the track Stay by Lawrence James in the Crossfader Music Pack? :)

[@Crossfader]

It is! Under the commercial house folder :)

[@rufusgeorge2145]

What about the song Energy energy we got the energy. Lawrence James what are you telling me?

[@Canurelate2this]

Salute for this tip

[@rubenlopez7334]

I feel like a lot of hip hop songs that I have don’t have those break downs where the beat is just playing where I can throw the lyrics over it

[@camillamedia2436]

This made everything so much clearer.

[@demetriusjudkins3542]

Really good ideas. Never thought about using the dead space.

[@dylo5628]

great video! thx

[@danianwalker1998]

can you do this on cdj

[@murder_yt20]

Thank you 💕 sir

[@alexkm8021]

have never used the negative space... will for sure practice

[@Dj_Ricardo_Takano]

Can´t do it in flx6

[@djaldo1792]

Such a lazy way 😒