Beat matching vs Dropping it on the one

Support my platform and become a member here: djtlmtv.com
Join the conversation in the comment section. Like, share, and subscribe. Thanks for watching! #sharetheknowledge
My weekly live shows on Crates Radio: cratesradio.com
- Monday 18:00 CEST: Share the knowledge - Live Q&A show for DJs (KZbin / Twitch / Mixcloud)
- Thursday 09:45 CEST: Certified Bangers - Live mix show (Twitch / Mixcloud / Kick)
- Sunday 17:45 CEST: Sunday Sessions - Live mix show (Twitch / Mixcloud / Kick)
My KZbin studio gear: kit.co/DJTLM/m...
My DJ gear: kit.co/DJTLM/m...
My live streaming gear: kit.co/DJTLM/m...
My studio computer: kit.co/DJTLM/m...
My music production gear: kit.co/DJTLM/m...
My favorite DJ controllers: kit.co/DJTLM/m...
My bags: kit.co/DJTLM/m...
My podcast setup: kit.co/DJTLM/m...
Support DJ TLM TV with PayPalMe: goo.gl/WKIBep
Merch djtlmtv.com
Follow me on Instagram: / djtlm
Free beats: / beats
Free scratch tools: / scratch
Listen to the #sharetheknowledge podcast: foxly.me/apple...
For collaboration/business inquiries, don't hesitate to get in touch with [e-mail]
For bookings, please get in touch with [e-mail]

[@truesouljs4352]

Attention new dj's! When you're learning how to beat match, try it with some slow tunes eg some hip-hop instrumentals, even if you just want to play house, techno, electro, trance etc. Reason being that once you master blending slower tunes you will find the faster ones much easier to mix as you'll notice the beats going off much quicker! Take care people & happy dj'ing! Peace.

[@controlthedreams]

+truesouljs Nice Shout! Appreciate dude

[@denmarksoul1184]

truesouljs nice tip!

[@ceemills]

I learnt to beat match with Drum and Base..challenging. could mix anything after that though.

[@zayinconde8971]

mhm... I actually disagree. I typically teach beat matching with simple house tunes. I find 4/4 kicks to be much easier to explain to beginners. Since the whole idea is a little difficult to explain I feel that it would be difficult to explain someone beat-matching with slower tunes that might have drastically different kick patters. Just my opinion. Not throwing shade or anything. It's a good idea definitely!

[@PatrickKaplin]

@@ceemills Also started with DnB. Found it easier for some reason, but maybe just cause I was so familiar with the music already.

[@integrity2719]

Bro you killed this explanation. Well done! And always appreciate when you actually show what you're talking about. Easy for people to get it and (for folks like me) gives me confirmation that I'm doing things right! Appreciate you!

[@djTLMtv]

Jose Alvarez Yeah, I felt it was time to do more Q&A vidz with real examples. I'll try to do that a lot more. Thanks!

[@locwenfilmstv]

+djTLMtv Serious question, what scratching technique are you using on the transition, are you stabbing or chirping?

[@integrity2719]

I could be wrong because I'm bad at terminology, but he's using scribble, drag, and chirp.

[@sebby868]

best teacher ever. thanks a ton

[@hendryjnunez2601]

It’s interesting you mentioned that as a DJ your ear is conditioned to know when a DJ is making a transition but the average person just dancing along doesn’t really care or hear it. I just started DJing few months ago but I always been fascinated with DJs that I think I developed the ear for it long long before o got my first mixer and pair speakers. So hopefully it helps me moving forward. Great video

[@djTLMtv]

Sounds like an advantage indeed👍🏽

[@coreyvowels2732]

Years of mixing and I still seem to find something great in every one of these videos

[@DjYoMir]

Man what a vinyl collection!

[@clive6641]

You have not seen a vinyl collection....lol

[@dutchhiphopfan050]

Its all about variety. I am not a brilliant beat matcher or scratcher but I make sure every song in a mix has a different type of transition. And if that isnt the case, I make sure I drop one of the songs in at the hook and the other at the verse for example. Messing around with volume, pitch, loops, incorporating EDM intro's or even mess around with effects is essential to be a dj in my eyes. Transitions are the moments you can impress, so be original.....

[@JAHAtheHutt]

Hey djTLM, I love it how you reply to almost every comment, and how you explain things so clearly. You are one of my favorite DJs!. Keep up the good work!

[@nerocaligula3609]

Good teacher this guy, clear, articulate and breaks it down just the right amount.

[@shawnbashura]

You rock bro. I'm a mobile wedding dj who learned to mix by giving a cassette tape a quarter turn back to find the "one" (at the best fade out point). It always worked. In this new era, I felt I couldn't keep up with beat matching dj's, so I've been doubting my mixes. You've reaffirmed what I've always done......feel the song and crowd....cue the next banger....let it fly at the right time! you have great videos. i'm going to watch them all (learn how to best mix "Old Time Rock N Roll into Funky Cold Medina"

[@MrZulu1982]

You are a great tutor

[@justfactual]

Just started getting into Turntablism for my own enjoyment, much respect for all these quality videos! Respect from Canadian bboys

[@ElektrikDj1]

Thanks djTLM, thanks for all your feedback. I will definitely consider that on the one option. Keep up the good work!

[@Djpooni]

DJ TLM, I REALLY HONESTLY APPRECIATE FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND I THANK YOU FROM MY HEART, I LEARNED HOW TO DROP IT ON TO 1...!!! THANK YOU MY FRIEND

[@KurBenCreations]

Been watching your videos and really like your knowledge distribution. I myself have been DJing for a while now but I was only doing Dancehall/Reggae/Soca up to about 2006/ish. Seeing that I'm Jamaican I related more to that sorta music. Up to about maybe 8 or so years ago I started doing all types of genres and I find beat matching works great when you not only transition between songs of the same genre but when you are ready to change completely - like going from Soca to a Hip-Hop track with vast difference in BPMs.... Loving the videos and good job so far bro. Keep doing your thing!! It's DJ KurBen....One!

[@TheSkratchmaster]

please keep doing more technical/advanced stuff and when you can link in other stuff you've already talked about even better! Even when the topic is basic or obvious in my view point or about funny shit like dj requests! Not to mention the tutorials! I always learn something or have a view that is so clear and concise. So infact, keep going mate, keep pumping them out, the knowledge is appreciated :)

[@djTLMtv]

Dan R I will. Thanks for the feedback

[@jerrycarroll131]

often i will drop on the one, but i will do a preview...(30 seconds about prior to the drop I blend the new song a tad) to let the club know they favorite song is coming up....great way to pull out more folks to the floor.

[@DJDream609]

over hear in New Jersey the music is a very big part of are culture. I just came from a big high school dance and i noticed something that amazed me. it was the hype part of the evening and i was mixing in another track, as the track was playing aloud i quickly realized that i counted the bars wrong so i decided to take out the incoming track and just drop it on the 1 at the end of the hook, however the "ahhh!!!!" moment happened in the middle of my mix before i took the incoming track out. so the crowd noticed the mix before the transition was over. so when i reintroduced the track by dropping it on the one the reaction wasn't as hype. (was playing RnB and Hip-Hop). it was a very successful night everyone danced and enjoyed them selves and i was booked for next years event on the spot. just a little something i noticed. by the way love the videos I've learned a lot from you and have been subscribed for a good while now. couldn't make it to the SSS part 3 this time though. keep sharing the knowledge - DJ Jay The Dream

[@djTLMtv]

Jordan Watkins If the ahhh!!! moment happened in the middle of the mix your best option would have been to take out the old track and just let the new one continue (even though the count was wrong). The ahhh!!! moment will never be as strong the second time. Thanks for sharing!

[@DJDream609]

thanks for the advice

[@isharaperera9866]

Your beat, bars and measures is the best brother!

[@JiyuKazePK]

i just got my first controller a month ago (and i really want to get into vinyl as well as soon as i got the money ;) ) and i really love your lessons! you're a good tutor, cuz of your voice and detailed explanations! i'm a teacher myself (for freerunning) so i can tell the difference between good and bad tutors! keep it up, cuz you're really helping beginners! thank you btw: I'm from Aachen, Germany, which is close to the dutch border and i'm often in Amsterdam, cuz i got a lot of friends over there. I definitely have to visit a show of yours!!! greets

[@djTLMtv]

JiyuKazePK Cool man. Thanks for the feedback. My next gig in Amsterdam is April 10th

[@jamesmacdougall3546]

DJ TLM your videos are just fantastic. Thank you!

[@djTLMtv]

I appreciate that. Thanks!

[@lyndonnoel7266]

very informative video, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us especially for people like me who cant afford to go to a dj class

[@househeadspeakz]

I enjoy your explanation TLM 4 you break it down for young DJs like me can fully understand. I would like to add that it solely depends on the genre. I notice most Hip Hop and R&B DJs drop it on the 1 while most House/Techno DJs beat-match. They use both methods but I know one is used more than the other. Like you said. There is no wrong way and DJs of all genre use both. I personally have dropped it on the one. Especially if one track is running out and there is no time to beat match it. It is good to practice dropping it on the 1, but since I am a House DJ, beat-matching is the #1 thing.

[@djTLMtv]

100% House music leaves more room for long transitions. With Hip Hop and R&B we don’t get that too much. Mostly we have an 8 bar part for the transition

[@jovanbowser]

Im a new Dj and i love your vids... he asked the ques i was Gonna ask... keep grindin your helping beginners like myself out alot!!!

[@HospitalMusic]

So glad I found this video. Thank you

[@HospitalMusic]

I have shocked the crowd before lol

[@swagfordaysbigkiller]

These tutorials are sweet man appreciate it ! As a new DJ there are many things you are helping me with :)

[@bboyliar18]

i learned a lot from this..thank you so much DJ TLM..keep spreading the knowledge..Peace..

[@mtldjtechnical]

Bro, hearing you talk in this video is like listening to myself! I spin in that same style, build up the night with nice blends then when it's hype time bang em out! One of the reasons I like to drop em on the 1 is for the element of surprise. I feel it gives more impact when the crowd is going crazy. Of course some songs still get blended in the hype but depends on the songs and vibe... Nice video, the youngin's need to learn how build a night and you are definitely giving them good guidance!

[@MadissonStudios]

I love the amount information and practical examples you give. Thank you

[@tommoise1747]

Like your view on things. Crowd control will always be he most important part of djing

[@TallyHoTech]

I have no interest in DJ stuff but I love your passion and knowledge. Instant sub.

[@michaeld.anderson1805]

I appreciate you Bro! I Dj'd in high school and college. Back and be record crates and turntable coffin days. Your videos are extremely helpful and on point. Exactly what I need to help me make this transition back to a professional level. Peace and Blessings

[@visionsofpromise]

I've been djing for 5 months with 3 gigs under my belt. So far beat matching has been my go to, although I've dropped on the one a few times before and it worked smoothly. I think for now beat matching helps me to count in the next song more easily than dropping on the one until I develop more skills

[@djTLMtv]

3 gigs already? That’s impressive within 5 months👍🏾👍🏾 And it’s a good choice to go with the method that works best for you now. At a certain point counting becomes second nature. Then it will be much easier to do other things (like dropping it on the one)

[@MikeMintTV]

mad helpful brother. I'm a producer/artist but I've been dj'ing for live purposes. Although pro in other aspects, I needed fundamental help in DJ'ing and man you are golden. Keep it up

[@khash4120]

DJ TLM ALWAYS COMING IN HOTT WITH THAT GREAT ENERGY & ADVICE

[@mmarus]

Thanks for this. I really need to get my dropping it on the one game on. Well the scratching first (sad I know, im still a scratch novice after 12 years) then the dropping it on the one. I am a mixer. Sometimes I will cut to the next track or "tease" cut the next track (my favorite).

[@daienhaque5041]

I was waiting for this video!! Thank-you!!

[@djTLMtv]

Daien Haque Glad I could help

[@DJ_Slavi]

Bro, again - best lesson for new djs :) Cheers. Please dont stop teaching :) Respect :)

[@KoolJamesGaming]

I really liked this video this will help me out a lot! I'm a rookie i knew about the warm up sets and i'm getting better at that. Thank you your videos are cool and are helping rookie djs like me.

[@michaelfawbert8773]

This guy is the boy, great videos and tips.

[@tohst]

Thanks heaps! The tracks when you're showing the first mixing style sounds awesome too

[@georgeclyde7904]

I appreciate you fam!!! Your tutorials are very helpful and your delivery is great.

[@jeanpaulphilo2964]

Great Q&A like usual keep it up my brother.... just got a gig in a little pub opening in my neighborhood looking forward to start practicing with a real crowd.

[@djTLMtv]

Jean Paul Philo Great! Playing in front of people is exactly what is needed to take it to the next level

[@C-Dub1906]

Thanks for the vid Bro. I was a little confused about the difference and you cleared that up for me..

[@MOTAZfitness]

Thank you for sharing and give us insights form your experience, totally make sense to me now thinking about it, when you said the crowd not really hearing the mix till you drop the new track .. glad I came across your channel! well done

[@mnash3]

Do your thang bro-ham!!!!! I really enjoy your videos! I do share your relevant videos... Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

[@jayGrowsHavoc]

i good way for transition for different bpms are when you drop the track on a break with no beat, easy with edm and electronica but maybe not so much with other genres

[@samtony611]

I like your work djTLMtv - it's neat and clean. Keep it up!

[@simonprice7441]

Love your stuff bro... greetings from England.. 😎😎😎

[@derylamenya7591]

You're an inspiration man......keep the vids comin

[@djTLMtv]

deryl amenya Thanks

[@gill4liife]

7:35 I usually make the “Please don’t drink and drive” announcement during this kind of a situation lol

[@djTLMtv]

😁

[@jettsettaswagg3400]

Check out Dj TLM these are the breaks pt. 2 STRAIGHT FIRE, as Will stated. Salute Dj's

[@djTLMtv]

Pete Moreno Thanks!

[@jettsettaswagg3400]

Salute DJ TLM been rockin' with since Classic Cutterz / Represent Radio days etc.. You would tear it up on the 12's and Numark ns7 (mk1) haha for real.

[@DJServe1]

Awesome video very simple and easy to understand

[@emilysprouse4355]

Thank you for your easy-to-understand tutorial. I just subscribed and I'll be studying your ways.

[@KoiFabiosa]

Great tutorial thanks DJ TLM!

[@business_max]

Could you make an explanations video, where you cover how to scratch in a song or beats (bit more for advanced people) ?

[@djTLMtv]

***** Could you be more specific? What do you mean when you say "scratch in a song"

[@business_max]

djTLMtv I mean the scratching techniques to use, if you bring in a song when you scratch on the first cue point (which is most times the first beat of a song). How to set the EQs correctly to have it sound good. Like you did at: 02:10. Im interested in the cutting techniques you use for that.

[@blondiesixsixsix]

+djTLMtv I would like know more about scratch techniques you used to drop it on the one. What scratch is that? could you do a video explaining scratches you can use to dropping it on the one please.

[@Bogeyflo]

Hey @WarStorm666 , did you find a tutorial video where they teach these scratch techniques like the ones TLM used? :)

[@ashtonsingh8464]

I've also been looking to learn how go scratch in on the one like around 2:10 and 3:20. Anyone find anything ?

[@leandrodagondon9148]

wow what a great no your a great DJTLM every single word worth it thank you very much

[@djTLMtv]

Thanks

[@DJCroBar]

As someone that primarily mixes boom bap, one thing you'll have an issue with are lyrics, a lot of the time there's not a lot of space in the latter part of a record where there's no lyrics, then a lot of tracks start with a vocal hook or straight into lyrics after a bar, making it messy if you go for a long blend, just ends up being cleaner to drop on the 1, or in the case of boom bap I find most of the time, the 8.

[@juanarango4436]

Thanks TLM. Much Appreciated.

[@gixxerboy555]

Bro...u're amazing...thanx for all your great work..

[@theofficialshapeshifter6239]

you make my day better, I'm 17 and I'm a DJ/Producer. I have been offered a residency in zante this year, which my friend who has 3 years experience me secured me. He told me i need to mix all genres to show I'm a good dj to get the job but i don't like mixing all genres i prefer house and baseline. what should i do? i feel like giving up and that I'm getting nowhere. help me please TLM

[@djk.i.d392]

Dj TLM ... I hope one day you make a video about dropping it on the 3 or 4.5 etc... vocals that start before the ONE

[@Desuetus]

In this example the mixing version sounded more spectacular than the drop-on-1.

[@Wes-Evans]

Thanks for all your good advices it helps a lot !

[@Chopchannelclick]

GHOODTIME ...checkin in on TLM. I call it mash up i dont do that tho i like to blend my music so even if it goes hard it sound very smoove...yep

[@pabloroc]

Thanks, TLM!

[@TalentOverHypee]

Thank you bro.... you really help boost my game up

[@cope.3696]

Thank You for your videos they are very helpful

[@risenlewis6441]

U are a inspirational human being thanks bro God bless

[@Djpuzzle]

Not that it matters but I always used the term "blending" instead of beat matching and "cutting" or "quick mix" instead of dropping it on the one. Anyway nice channel you have here. cheers

[@chikunjala6521]

Good job mate . I can watch your Q&A 247 .

[@djTLMtv]

***** Thanks

[@taylz1200]

Excellent advice!!! Reassuring, actually, because sometimes I feel like a failure when I don't blend. I drop it on the one when the bpm's are far off. It seems like it is all that I can do to make a good transition...

[@lupojacobo9892]

Thanks for the tutorial

[@tonyfinau8795]

you are the man dj tom

[@crlgtmlb]

thanks for your advice big homie! its really inspiring content and helpful. Bless up! Much respect!

[@Destroy170]

Thx tlm, u r always a good Point To get some nice Info.

[@djTLMtv]

Fast Money JJP Thanks

[@timclansey9720]

lovin these video's - I mix a lot of between 123 - 130 using Drop, but some times there's tunes (sub 120) that when beat matching are just out of reach (because of the +/- 5bpm rule) this is a great method of letting loose those low BPM but banging tracks (practice practise practise) :) keep'em coming T

[@Ex0rz]

the +/-5 kinda applies to beatmatching. If you change the tempo of a track too much, it might affect the key of the tune or so. So you shouldnt beatmatch and mix tunes which tempo differs too much. Thats about what I have heard.

[@notectrl]

it will always affect the key of a tune, it's one of the cool things of not having master tempo buttons :]]]] there will be detuning or new keys altogether

[@AlexandreSantanaRBG]

Awesome explanation! Thanks Bro.

[@hot4futureyears2come]

Good lesson, bro, way to teach the young cats. I do agree with you. also i mixed like that when i was in my DJ prime

[@DJB1PlanetFunksville]

So happy that I'm already doing this and just needed confirmation lol respects

[@lorenzosclips]

thank you for doing what you do.learning alot. i got a ddj sz2 and want to start doing partys asap .you been a big help. djbigL

[@abdulhalimbake9524]

keep it up bro , thanks again for sharing the knowledge.

[@djcaravante]

Hi DJ TLM i'm starting learning how to be a dj , and i whatch your videos a lot what you use to make your dj drop i was on your webside and i listen to your mixtapes there so cool thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@marclemar2635]

I'm not even a dj but to me you use both techniques throughout the night

[@dvme7497]

fire tutorial bro thanx for tips fam

[@MrMmdbeats]

LOVE THIS GUY EVERYTHING HE SAID IS ABSOLUTE TRUE!!!! I DO EXACTLY WHAT HES TALKIN BOUT

[@Kevin-vf8dv]

Very informative and helpful...thank you.

[@JoJo-iv9bi]

😆 DJ TLM, it looks like you’re making love to the music when ya djing 😂 I love it!! 💕

[@magicmagician444]

Thanks man ! I know that already but its a good refresh ! :D

[@oshkomontes7594]

When will you get an xdj-rx? So you can review it, and play with it. You're the best instructor on the web!

[@djc4676]

love the fact dat his educating the up coming dis keep up the good work man

[@rushentertainment]

WOW 3 haters, I guess they must be incapable of learning. You make great videos.

[@josejoubert4395]

thank you - i feel im almost there perfecting my set - just a hair off - on the one

[@yuniorsantos9673]

Very helpful thanks

[@patricksmits8174]

Dropping the new song on the 1 without transition sounds really great on hiphop music. Or the harder styles edm.

[@ericcox4448]

Great info

[@EscapeAwayBeats]

Smooth transition :)

[@deejayadamz256]

Thanks bro🙏

[@djTLMtv]

👍🏾👍🏾

[@rjDeol]

beats, bars, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA!