Beginner DJing VS Pro DJing

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[@djcarlo]

🚨Zero to Hero DJ Mixing Course: sellfy.com/p/ms3fx1/

[@ggpeteq]

If you think he’s doing too much on the 2nd mix, that’s the point. He’s bombarding you with techniques to show you what’s possible, not to tell you what you should build up to doing.

[@djcarlo]

THANK YOU! Nailed it right there

[@Dee.J.Mogfry]

There is no wrong or right way to mix...saying pro and beginner isnt right....nowadays if you ain't smashing buttons you can't dj...hmm! Never seen Sasha mix like this and he's the master of his art!

[@cashvault1996]

What sounds good is good....that's the point.

[@indegruv]

yeah everyone should copy each other lol this culture is pathetic in 2023. not about the music only about the ego trip

[@Dee.J.Mogfry]

@indegruv Djs were always ugly back in the dayz...bar Dj Rap, but even she proved her worth.... Nowadays it's about looking good behind the decks and the music comes second... Everyone seems to be copying the James Hype style and if you ain't you're a nobody.... Richie Hawtin one one of the firsts with doing more than just mixing when using digital....but according to this video, even he isn't pro nowadays....I get and understand the newstyle style and new gen of mixing but to reiterate there is no wrong or right way of mixing...and it also depends on what style youre mixing....

[@damasterkarej]

I have my first party this saturday. I am somewhere between nowhere and beginner:D

[@angeld7689]

Just blend your tracks in. No chorus over chorus on tracks you'll do awesome

[@Remy-lv5il]

good luck!

[@djcarlo]

You can do it Karej!

[@damasterkarej]

@@djcarlo I have to! My biggest fear - playlist.

[@takingafatdump]

@@damasterkarej 100% with you there. hopefully all went well but i can tell you come over prepared and do your research on what kind of music demographic you’re playing to. I don’t do weddings birthdays and all that, those guys will tell you to take a request list, what i do is I will ask the party organizers what are 2 or 3 top genres from past parties and go from there. i’m mostly in the club rotation now and i take that even more seriously, i will usually go for several nights ahead of my set and listen to what those djs play to get a feel for things if i don’t know the crowd or it’s my first time at that venue. set selection is the #1 most important thing as a dj and it’s something good djs work really hard at. good luck to you and your future gigs and hope the first one went well.

[@bornaradnic5329]

Had mine first gig this weekend i expected like 20 people to show up, but crowd goes nuts in one moment there was like 250 prople in the club

[@djcarlo]

Congratulations man! You've now felt the rush of being a DJ haha

[@Aliazra.]

I’m having my first gig on sat and I’m shitting bricks but we gotta push thru maté hopefully all goes well😭

[@plugmeradio]

​@@Aliazra.That's today I'm rooting for you, let me know how it goes that my dream as well but I'll start at lounge first. Go Aliazra, go Aliazra really let me how you did after tonight you got this.

[@ErikPelyukhno]

Hahaha that’s awesome!!

[@xxdeadxx6114]

​@@Aliazra.How'd it go

[@ericb8494]

Holy shit I just got a completely new appreciation for DJs. This is the fucking best

[@djcarlo]

Thanks Eric! Glad you enjoyed this little routine

[@poopbackward9124]

currently learning right now its a little overwhelming and a lot of constant thinking but its really fun these videos teach a lot

[@djcarlo]

Take it one step at a time buddy! It helps a lot 😄

[@ronniepatterson1351]

On the same boat with you!

[@DanielMortensen]

DJs so easy dude it’s gonna click!! Learn song structure and it’s so automatic, mixing becomes second nature and then you can get creative with it

[@ComatoseJedi]

It also depends on what kind of music you are mixing. All techniques don't work with every genre of music. I work in the techno genres (hard, psy-trance, etc). I find that too much in this, breaks the mix. But, hey, it works great with house type genres. Love your channel, Carlo.

[@djcarlo]

Different strokes for different folks essentially!

[@shashanksaxena2260]

That's what my gf told me too 😢

[@plugmeradio]

@djcarlo you are amazing I have been following you for a while I comment under my other page that's where I originally subscribed. I came on KZbin just now saw your short decided to comment under this post. I wish you were my instructor I need this so bad when I DJ it takes me to a feel good place that no one can it's an amazing feeling. I used to use turn tables many moons ago but my controller last year been practicing since

[@edubblesspirit]

I love that slip roll beat put together with the pads, that was sick

[@djcarlo]

Yezzir! Wanted to push that to see what it could do haha. Glad you like the end result!

[@LVIS-a]

Trust me, professionals can do the beginner move too just fine

[@djcarlo]

Of course! That's what professionals start with before elevating their techniques! 😆

[@djtosmightofficial3855]

@@djcarlo yes and professionals can still use it all depends on mood

[@djtosmightofficial3855]

@@djcarlo yes and professionals can still use it all depends on mood

[@sunman108]

Want MOAR like this! Comparisons. Simple examples with no or few talk. May be deeper explanations afterwards. You do amazing content! Thank you

[@djcarlo]

I do have a few of these! The explanations are in the full videos

[@MrG_DJ]

I’m definitely a beginner, but I always want to learn new tricks! Thanks!

[@djcarlo]

It's always good to want to learn more!

[@Dave7557]

Hello Carlo! Im watching your videos for like 1 year and i really like your videos, mix and tips. Im also DJ and that helps me much. Goodluck to the future. 😁❤

[@djcarlo]

Keep it up Dave! My videos are just tools for helping you, but you've got the music in you and the passion for the art!

[@andrebranney]

This is sick! I am going to practice this pro transition and fx. :D

[@fingymplayz]

this is actually wild bro! Keep up the good videos!

[@djcarlo]

For sure! Always got more of these videos coming up, and glad you enjoy them!

[@OiVinn-eq1ml]

Damn that second one hits hard! Won’t be a while till I’m that good 😢

[@djcarlo]

Practice is the key there!

[@RandomYoutubeUser717]

Hows it going now?

[@fausto412]

You do so much it's overwhelming. Can't wait to see what you do with different lating music.

[@djcarlo]

That's a genre I've yet to fully tackle!

[@fausto412]

@@djcarlo i want to see if all your techniques transfer over to latin genre. Most of the time latin dj's let the whole song play or they blend in the new song with minor effect or filter from what i seen.

[@adaygaming3638]

I’m hoping to get my first DJ controller for Christmas, and I’ve been watching a lot of your videos and I am super exited to start It looks like so much fun

[@djcarlo]

That's really exciting! What are you getting?

[@adaygaming3638]

@@djcarlo I’m planning on getting either a ddj flx4 or ddj flx6 but I’m not quite sure. I am aware of the price difference, and I’m wondering if the ddj flx6 is worth it or not

[@tomtats2]

In my opinion the difference between beginner and pro dj has nothing to do with technical skills (which btw you can acquire in less than a few days). Everything is in first, the selection and then : feeling, crowd reading and adaptability. And that takes years to master 😉.

[@djcarlo]

That's fair! Any DJ who knows their stuff really puts thought into selection before anything else

[@MuttModeler]

The best DJ I ever saw left the buttons alone and was the best because he perfectly matched every beat on technic 1200s. and his song selection was second to none .

[@djcarlo]

Song selection is number one for any DJ!

[@Pimmeeuh]

Pro doesn't not mean more useless effects as much as you can

[@djcarlo]

Okay, that's fair. I wouldn't actually do all that in a real club set. This was to showcase what's possible for a quick routine 😅

[@hypnorecords.]

​@@djcarloyou boring

[@nicopenaredondo17]

Can you do a full video for this ? Like a slow breakdown session step by step ? Thanks!

[@djcarlo]

A lot of the other techniques are broken down in other videos 😄

[@loisseru4352]

I was at a new years house party with open Decks and played hardtecjno from my SoundCloud for 2 Hours. Never touched a Controller before and the ppl liked it :)

[@djcarlo]

Hey, that means you may be a natural at it!

[@Salkinmusic]

I miss having a dj mixer. I used to play live like this too 🙌

[@djcarlo]

That's awesome! The crowd must've been having the times of their lives!

[@Salkinmusic]

@@djcarlo And so did I 🙌 Miss it!

[@engpeter4899]

Thanks for all the suggestions, it’s a great learning experience! May I ask why you cut the current song’s low eq instead of swapping eq’s?

[@djcarlo]

It's more of a stylistic choice really, but I prefer cutting the lows so the bass frequencies don't clash. It's much more obvious when you're in clubs, and you hear the kick drum getting louder haha

[@felipegugli9710]

Prefiero la primera mezcla la otra parece un video juego de los 80

[@djcarlo]

Hahaha, well, turntablism did start in the 80s, and that's how DJ battles started. I get your point though, it does sound like an arcade game from the 80s with all the effects and techniques 🥳

[@fausto412]

Waiting on my hp envy pc to arrive. Torned between the ev etx 18sp and the qsc sub for the house and potential gigs in the future. Right now this is a hobby for me. I think the EV elx200 18sp may be too weak. I know the qsc brings the heat but haven't heard an etx model in person yet. Money I'm not spending on American women. Speakers will still be providing joy 20 years from now and cause me zero stress.

[@djcarlo]

Ohhhh, I'm excited for you Fausto!

[@fausto412]

@@djcarlo thanks. I received the qsc ks118 on Tuesday night. Couldn't get anyone to go pick it up so i called an uber xl and put it in the back of a toyota highlander for 25 bucks. Who needs friends? So far I'm happy but it feels like the qsc subwoofer isn't even being pushed by the flx4 signal. Is this where a mixer helps unlock power to get more out of your speakers? The hp envy laptop is amazing and has been running flawlessly for 2 weeks now. My tops are ev zlx 12bt speakers. Sound system sounds great. Why did i choose the qsc sub or the ev one? Because the EV one limits early. Sound was very similar but at the store the default qsc at unity was as loud as the EV at first limit. So in the name of space and headroom to push i got the QSC. Just that at home i can't seek to get the QSC to limit even with the gain maxed out. Is this something a mixer helps with? To get more out of your hardware?

[@Xcixsavage]

I’m still learning your tutorial as a beginner, just betting on what desk to buy

[@djcarlo]

Check out my Best DJ Gear video series! It should help you out!

[@Xcixsavage]

Okay i will

[@ARoyal1987]

Save money by buying a good pioneer set , cuz thats what you eventually will want to have anyways

[@jheidn]

I don't dj but I appreciate the craft. Good stuff!

[@djcarlo]

Appreciate that man! Thanks for the kind words!

[@skamanderr]

Jak się dpadłem kiedyś do podobnej konsolki to wszystkie przejścia praktycznie robiłem launchpadami i tym glownym suwakiem co mixował decki. Jakoś ciężko mi wyobrazić sobie fajne przejścia bez robienia tego xd

[@djcarlo]

That's fair! Do what you need to make the awesome transitions happen!

[@djblack_eagle]

I do both depending on the situation.

[@djcarlo]

Always good to adjust to the environment!

[@christurner3854]

Judging by this video I'm a beginner DJ. But I watch your content to learn tips and tricks and keep practicing!

[@djcarlo]

Never stop learning Chris!

[@ErikPelyukhno]

I gotta learn beat slicer techniques!!

[@djcarlo]

I did a tutorial some time ago on using Beat Slicer! Such a great feature!

[@leoshahid2504]

Carlo can you teach us how to mix any progressive tracks please🥺

[@djcarlo]

I think the other tutorials cover those bases. Check em out!

[@plugmeradio]

I wish to know my DDJ 400 just the same that's was a hot mixed

[@djcarlo]

It's all about practice!

[@plugmeradio]

@@djcarlo You're absolutely right...

[@benjieigos7250]

Nice👏, I need to know how to blend music.

[@djcarlo]

Check out my other tutorials! They'll teach you how 😄

[@WillPak]

WHAT TWO SONGS R THESE THEYRE SO FIRE

[@djcarlo]

Sorry! I don't remember which songs I used for this video

[@AustinWestbro]

I’m just getting into this stuff, but I liked the first one better ngl

[@djcarlo]

Once you get better, you’ll appreciate the 2nd more as it follows the structure of the song

[@user-eb2nx8xz7i]

What dj set is this?

[@plugmeradio]

The crazy part on my practice time, I do great but when Inset up my camera and ready for the same playlist I put together I dropped the ball. Either I forget to press record on my controller 🤦🏾‍♀️ or my camera stopped when I finally get both guest what I screw up. I'm not giving up I love this dying it takes me to a place that no one can lol that's my high. Where can I get more of the EDM music that I also feel a lot I have a few but as much for a 3-4 hour party.

[@djcarlo]

Hey hey, never give up on a good thing! Just keep it up, and keep making those amazing mixes happen!

[@plugmeradio]

@@djcarlo Thanks for the reply and motivation, it's really appreciated 🙏🏽

[@dirtcreature3d]

I think a better comparison would have been phrasing and key matching. Mixing on phrases and reading the crowd are what signifies a pro DJ for me. Cool video tho FX are always fun especially when im sauced lmao

[@djcarlo]

Haha, thanks for that! Honestly, there's so much more to the beginner vs pro stuff, but I could only fit so much in here haha

[@sjj2428]

i fw you heavy

[@djcarlo]

Thank you! Appreciate that a lot man!

[@TheChocolatBlanc]

Damn , he’s good.

[@djcarlo]

That's practice for you buddy!

[@CollinBiedenkapp]

Would you not have some phase cancellation with two full volume tracks playing without EQ blending?

[@djcarlo]

There is, but as long as you don't blast at the reds, you should be okay.

[@NonnyStrikes]

HAHA maybe 5 months ago.... now I can't stop thinking of different ways to do it....... like adding in "I eat pieces of sh*t like you for breakfast" before the drop ends and then bangin it in.

[@djcarlo]

Hahahaha, that's the way to get creative with the music Johnny!

[@NonnyStrikes]

@@djcarlo \m/

[@fuego_jonny6528]

Sick after!!!!🎉

[@djcarlo]

Thanks Jonny! Glad you liked the showcase! Don't forget to check out the full video too!

[@oggeeygring0194]

Crickey moses that was litt

[@djcarlo]

I'm gonna start using crickey Moses from now on. Glad you liked the little demo buddy!

[@Ornox8]

Just to know the ddj-flx4 is the chippest version of the ddj-400 right ?

[@djcarlo]

It's the one!

[@andriyaniliev3344]

Yeah.. Thank you! ❤

[@djcarlo]

Glad you liked the demo!

[@reybrooks7339]

How do you dj like this? i wanna learn so bad!

[@djcarlo]

Tons and tons of practice! Haha

[@MrJmhess77]

I can never hit my slices on time ike you bro! Is there a secret or am I missing something

[@djcarlo]

Try turning on Quantize! Might help there.

[@EmilyHellamaki]

Which songs are you using in the first example? 😋

[@djcarlo]

I've unfortunately forgotten! Sorry!

[@theblackdiamondguy4606]

made that look easy

[@djcarlo]

That's what years of nonstop practice can get you! Definitely not as easy as some think haha

[@ChatswithSyd]

Me playing Beat Maker Once: 👁️👃🏽👁️

[@djcarlo]

Hahaha, eye opening by the looks of it!

[@ImNothingWithoutYou.]

Amazing. And i’m the beginner 🫡

[@djcarlo]

Really glad you enjoyed the little showcase buddy! More of these mixes coming!

[@FreeGurl13]

Determined to learn this shit!!! It looks so fun and interesting

[@djcarlo]

Go for it! It's totally worth learning the ins and outs of! 🤩

[@wick5956]

was that last track that JUST started playing space laces?

[@djcarlo]

I don't remember unfortunately, but I don't think it was

[@ratiborus5012]

Looks like djing is one of the most underrated skill, and i am still cant understand why its cool

[@djcarlo]

It is! Most naysayers say it's just pressing a button, but a lot of thought actually goes into it!

[@Choccolicious]

The 2nd mix 😍

[@djcarlo]

That's how you go crazy on the decks!

[@Choccolicious]

@@djcarlo I have been DJing for the past 9 years and never had my own decks. Been doing tricks like this on VDJ 😅 I'm hoping to buy my first decks this upcoming black friday

[@StevenTaff]

is that sample thing you did towards the end on rekordbox? or is this serato? It sounded sick and I wanna do it on my FLX6s

[@djcarlo]

This was done with Rekordbox!

[@MrDJMikieMike]

Sounds great but that would never fly at a Wedding or Grad Party!!

[@djcarlo]

Point made! Those parties need more straight mixing haha

[@TheHouseClassicsLibrary]

What pioneer controller is this ?

[@djcarlo]

That's the Pioneer DJ DDJ 400 :)

[@djjeccy]

CEO of controller 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@djcarlo]

If only I was the CEO of a company that made controllers haha, but I can dream

[@harlanpratama939]

Mantep

[@djcarlo]

Hope that means you liked it!

[@fiirasmusic5366]

I love experimenting

[@BlackHawkPlayz_Original]

THAT WAS SOO GOOD

[@djcarlo]

Thank you for that! Really glad you enjoyed the little DJ routine here! :D

[@honzahajnej3143]

😂😂😂 to určitě. Přímo profík 😂😂😂

[@djcarlo]

Straight pro all the way!

[@bigdorltv]

I’m learning on a ddj flx4 can I still your course to learn?

[@djcarlo]

Yup yup! The lessons you learn can be applied to multiple different controllers :)

[@snapztm962]

I‘‘ probably watching this video the 10th time haha

[@djcarlo]

Hahaha, don't forget to look at the rest of my videos too! These mostly come from longer mixes!

[@diegozuniga5898]

what is the name of those bangersongs, sooo cool bro

[@djcarlo]

Sorry! I don't remember which songs I used for this video. I renamed them a while back

[@onokpitejerry3480]

Please what DJ gear would you recommend me to get? im starting a career and budget isnt an issue

[@djcarlo]

Check my Best DJ Gear video Jerry! Should give you a whole slew of options that you can pick around from 😄

[@jantube358]

The DJs on the last parties I went to were worse than the beginner example. 😐 Maybe there should be something like a driving license for DJs.

[@djcarlo]

Yowza! What were they doing?

[@TheoDJ23]

Mixing music is an art form. Get out there and experiment without boundaries.

[@djcarlo]

Bingo! Never be afraid to push boundaries

[@LongboardPA55]

I don’t understand what you did with the second mix at all. The track you bring in looks like it’s not playing, but somehow turning the cfx knob and moving the fader did something… and the echo effect too but I know it could be set to the left track. Probably just missing something but very confused.

[@djcarlo]

Check out the linked tutorial to see how its done! The illusion of it not playing is just a side effect I think hahaha

[@DJLAWOLF]

Hey DJ Carlo I dare you to play a mix we're jamming by Bob Marley I find one of your tracks will match with that song because you can scratch them right and I know you can do those tricks it pretty sick

[@djcarlo]

Great recommendation! Though that track will probably get thr mix taken down from KZbin

[@DJLAWOLF]

@@djcarlo well you're still covering your videos because KZbin list the name of music under your description

[@user-kq7yb5zd3i]

Yes

[@djcarlo]

Indeed!

[@ramonhernandez4471]

👍🏽but always remember moderation is key

[@djcarlo]

Yup! This is just to showcase what a pro can really do, but not necessarily all at once!

[@rmac1828]

Im just happy to let the music play in and out

[@djcarlo]

That's fair too! Just don't forget to throw in some mixing in there

[@tiagocosta3370]

Can u share the effects that you have on the pads?

[@djcarlo]

Check out the full video, which is listed in the description! All the minute details are there :)

[@mohssenhaddad7365]

i love u broo thaaankssss

[@djcarlo]

For sure! Don't forget to check out the full tutorial linked in the video!

[@djcristh5124]

excellent dj very good

[@borussa8322]

song name?

[@amandagreen7259]

I can only do mixing in dj

[@djcarlo]

I mean, that is what a DJ is! 😄

[@MaidenMacabre]

Carlo I want to see you quad chop riddim 🤭

[@djcarlo]

I would love to, but, what do you mean by quad chop riddim?

[@MaidenMacabre]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKbbpnxspaaYmJI this is a triple chop but should give you an idea of what I'm talking about. I'd love to see what you could come up with c: @@djcarlo

[@MaidenMacabre]

You can do it with some other genres too bud Riddim/Trench is the most straight forward since it's simple and repetitive

[@michaelorr2628]

Which DJ set is the best for beginners?

[@djcarlo]

Check my Best DJ Gear video series! It should help answer some questions to that regard

[@user-eb2nx8xz7i]

What dj controller is this

[@djcarlo]

That's the Pioneer DDJ 400

[@GhettoWxzrd]

It's not the gear, it's the- Wait, My gear can't do almost any of that stuff...

[@djcarlo]

Oh dang! What kind of gear do you have?

[@Andy-xk4ud]

Can you teach how do you do it pls ?

[@djcarlo]

It's mostly detailed in the full video and various tutorials on the channel!

[@djlotussutol]

If I was at a club and had to choose between the two with everything else being equal I will choose the beginner.

[@djcarlo]

I wouldn't dare do everything at once in a club set! A pro *can* do all of that, but also knows when to actually trigger the techniques out in the field

[@valentincalpe9501]

How do you activate the beat slicer mode ?

[@djcarlo]

There's a setting on the DDJ400, but you'll need to remap your controller for most other controllers :)

[@radiospank]

Sometimes less is more, I prefer clean transitions and keeping the energy going with good songs, not really into djs playing sampler and all that❤

[@djcarlo]

That's fair! Different strokes for different folks. 🥳

[@hillz6315]

1st sounds better

[@djcarlo]

That's fair! It's what I'd personally recommend for clubs

[@wilikajaslahti5483]

Tracklist pls? :)

[@djcarlo]

I don't remember the original titles of the tracks. Sorry!

[@tamangavsek4321]

Master Carlo🔥❤️

[@djcarlo]

Gotta showcase everything I've learned!

[@tamangavsek4321]

@@djcarlo thank you for this ❤️you are great 🔥i got to know a lot from you. You Made me so Motivated.

[@razzu1520]

I prefer the first one 🤔

[@Daniel_de_lux]

Could you do that with psytrance???

[@djcarlo]

Possibly yes! Just apply the right tricks to the right parts!

[@Enoltra]

Hey, I am practicing on CDJ3000s on tribexr (I have an oculus) and I was wondering if there is a way to do slicing like this on the CDJs as well. Ive read somewhere that it might not be possible? So far Ive tried it with hotcues, but that fills them up pretty quickly! Oh and just play button with slip mode on for the vynil spindown

[@djcarlo]

It should be easier to do on a pair of CDJs, though I'm not sure how they'll carry over into TribeXR. It might be possible, but with some difficulty as you'll need to see your laptop to nail all the FX

[@wirowskitv2641]

wich song is it?

[@Thomas-xe7nw]

Super !!

[@djcarlo]

It's a crazy technique!

[@hazemblahtimeyyy]

Let's see who will win this battle...

[@djcarlo]

Pro of course!

[@Potencyfunction]

You have music battle? Than something must be wrong with your brain. You might just go, no need battle for music. Are you senior or junior ?

[@mathis6442]

Top ! Where do you find the Noise CFX on DDJ400 please ?

[@djcarlo]

It should be an option in Rekordbox under the CFX settings