Beginner vs PRO DJ - Transition Techniques Explained

In this video, Jamie breaks down an advanced DJ technique into simple, easy-to-follow steps.
Let's teach you how to mix well using Pro DJ mixing techniques. These techniques will help you become a better DJ and make your mixes sound better than ever before.
If you're a beginner DJ and want to start making your mixes sound professional, this video is for you! I'll teach you how to mix using Pro DJ mixing techniques, and by the end of the video, you'll be able to mix like a pro!
Timestamps
Intro & Demo 00:00 - 01:24
Timing & Phrasing 01:24 - 02:53
02:53 - 04:21
Loop Tightening 04:21 - 05:26
Using 3 Decks 05:26 - 07:36
Acapella Chops 07:36 - 10:23
Outro 10:23 - 11:18
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[@Crossfader]

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[@POLITICALSTALEMATE]

Would be awesome if you did a video on playing “Doubles”, it is something I still do to this day that always adds more thickness and beafens up tracks that I already hold in high regard! Dj’s like Mark Farina, Gene Farris, nd many more extremely krafty Dj’s.. David Alvarado (Live on London🔥🔥)… It’s an awesome addition to any Dj’s kraft. That Flange effect is just the tip of the iceberg

[@paulsayer7344]

Done the beginner and intermediate courses and can definitely recommend Crossfader - both for course content and the way the lessons are taught. There is so much that as a 'newbie' you just don't know that you don't know about and the courses solved that and got me up and running so quickly. The Crossfader team are clearly passionate and knowledgeable about helping others develop DJ skills, with a support team that are so helpful when I had a couple of queries/requests which they couldn't do enough to sort out. Thanks Jamie and the rest of the Crossfader team. Looking to move to 4 decks now so will soon be taking the advanced or transitions course.... decisions, decisions! 😂

[@Crossfader]

Really appreciate Paul! Thanks for the kind words. Glad to have you as part of the CROSSFADER community ❤️🙌

[@lpfan94ify]

Thank you for those awesome tutorials

[@thestylishapex782]

Dope breakdown using loop and cutting 💥🔥

[@user-tr2hi7gv8l]

Thx, gives good perspective. I would be particularly interested in advanced techniques for house or techno music, more stuff that plays in underground scene and acapella or effects are less used like in edm. Any plans to make videos for such genres? Or do the same techniques apply?

[@danieljohn2080]

same here !!

[@marketeagle4508]

uppp

[@filiprangus5826]

Demo is 🔥🔥

[@djdenyc]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jasonlegister2277]

As all ways amazing, well broke down. hoping one day to do at least hafe as good.

[@d-jemme]

I'm just glad you called them "extra" skills. I've only been at this for a year in earnest (as in "practicing every day") but I just do not have this dexterity (yet). 3-4 decks is the one thing I've got down, that just works with my brain really well.

[@richardhill6824]

Absolutely amazing!!!

[@Crossfader]

Thanks, Richard

[@JorgeGomez-ef1ze]

I miss this kind of videos from crossfader Channel, thanks jamie 👍

[@Rynonaut]

That's impressive, and just makes me realize how much more I have to learn.

[@markcaulfield6449]

Thanks Jamie, another excellent tutorial, absolutely love the way you break it down, I think I need to invest in your course, I feel I’ve gone as far as I can go learning with KZbin video’s and need to somehow advance forwards to next level

[@Crossfader]

No problem Mark! We have a sale on right now, no better time to start!

[@rodrigoestebantofinoramire4317]

Thanks!

[@OneElevenClub]

Great video Jamie , my transitions are getting stale 👍🏻

[@zikiwiki]

I love how this videos are edited. I do think the acapella did not sound good like & it would also sound better with introducing it little later on & not immediately when the drop comes but l guess you wanted to just show how to do it & it was really nice 👍❤️

[@cristianangheluta9643]

Thanks

[@chenelius]

Jamie... incredible lesson. one question with regards to the renegade master acapella chopping... when you've set the top row of hot cues to drop - are your hot cue buttons set to Gate or Trigger ? and how have you got the two cue buttons on the bottom row to activate two separate loops without changing the effect ? i have a denon prime 4, could i set it to do this and how ? id be interested in taking up one of your corses, i am beyond beginner but looking to advance to the techniques taught in the lesson. which course would best suit please ?

[@arvindbhunjun6555]

Hi Jamie, was wondering if it was possible 4 u guys to do a tutorial on krk studio monitors, how 2 set them up, optimise and get the best out of them? Would be most grateful. Thanks

[@Music2NightPlease]

Tak!

[@daniellekeane7904]

Can you do a video for some smoother eq transitions like a few basic tricks ?

[@wezzdj]

Hey guys. What templates do you use to transition from one scene to another? :) I really love the elements.

[@devonbeeman8804]

Amazingness loved this, I just wonder how you would get to that point

[@ThisDJ808]

practice!

[@devonbeeman8804]

@@ThisDJ808 is there such thing as practicing the wrong thing to get to it? Or do you just keep doing it the wrong way until you get it like this?

[@ThisDJ808]

@@devonbeeman8804 absolutely check out my mixes they were dreadful a year ago now im mixing in time using 4 channels, but still got a long way to get to where i want to be but i practice everyday and upload even mistakes so i learn from it.

[@devonbeeman8804]

@@ThisDJ808 I’ll for sure go check them out right now thanks 😊

[@djzeekingsworld]

Full likes on this

[@karbofos32]

cool

[@chrispyfade]

a backspin on the third deck would've been really nice to close the mix

[@trip5497]

Would these courses be useful for NeoSoul and/or old school classics with live drumming like Funk?

[@DJPhilip47]

can you make a video on how to mix old songs like disco,funk,reggae

[@ankitvij1984]

Hey Jamie, I want the same headphones :D

[@arvindbhunjun6555]

Where can you get the renegade master acapella from?

[@zeng58]

What controller is that i am looking for a 4 deck

[@nasa9439]

So where can I get the acapella chops?

[@oscaraparicioholgado4536]

Hi there! thx for the video!, i'm thinking about to pay for the intermediate rekorbox course, are it subtitled? i'm from a no English country

[@gabbythegab]

What DJ Controller does he use in the beginning of the vid? Anyone knows the name of it? Thanks in advance!

[@steveanderson1539]

Hey Jamie...forgive me for the rookie question, but what are you adjusting when using the left jog wheel at 9:46 in the vid?

[@RJ-bp8oc]

Hes not really doing anything. Just speeding up the middle track. I dont see why hes doing since there isnt antthing to beat match but🤷🏽‍♂️

[@DJAmyLauren]

Love this tutorial! 🔥🔥 Banging tunes 🔊🔊 shout out to @highdeftracks 💙💙💙

[@Crossfader]

Ayyyye! Thanks , hope your good Amy!

[@iambadd]

How many beats are the transition effects normally set to? 1/4, 1/2, 1 etc?

[@jpburguete8466]

It depends on the fx that you are using for example for echo I normally use 1/2 beat. But for roll I use either 4 or 2 beats.

[@geraldfer]

Hello and good day. I'm kind a old with this yet "advanced" but not truly a pro level. I came from wax on techniques 1200's then CDJ Denon's at the radio station and now here...with a Pioneer DDJ-200(back-up) DDJ-400(main) and have both VRDJ 2021, Rekordbox and Serato onboard. I've been watching since 2021. Where should I start??

[@dweltmusic]

James hype

[@LAULAU-tk1ys]

Thanks for this specific video It helps me very much But how can you wear such an hot pullover The temperatures are exploding here in Austria 🇦🇹

[@Crossfader]

It’s always cold in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 😂

[@LAULAU-tk1ys]

Ok I understand…

[@d-jemme]

@@Crossfader I need to move there. The older I get the colder I want it lol...

[@Leosmadeos]

Nuce

[@NomadBlack]

Is it bad to use sync? Saves me from anxiety

[@RISKE_LIFESTYLE]

As a beginner learning I thought you weren’t suppose to use the fader or use it all to mix into the next track.

[@SpaceTribe01]

I don't think Traktor will let you tighten up a loop like that with the jog wheel, may have to custom map something like that in Traktor. Not sure if that would be worth losing the jog wheel initial function.

[@luukipuuk3537]

It’s actually really easy on traktor. If you have a loop selected just turn the loop knob to the left to divide it in 2

[@SpaceTribe01]

@@luukipuuk3537, this is understood, but I don't think this loop truncation is happening only with continued half loop each time, it seems to be a much smoother tightening process. I could be mistaken, but seems like this technical use is different. At least to my ears...

[@Spek7]

A ddj1000 or a prime 4?

[@s_t_e_n]

Has anyone else got issues with channel faders on ddj-1000 since latest firmware update?

[@s_t_e_n]

All of my channel faders dont stay fully muted when fully down.

[@rojdancam1676]

idgi you left the lows up

[@emiresparza]

T H A N K S

[@daniellekeane7904]

I don’t get why you cut the track so early on cutting and phrasing? I can understand that you wanted to bring the next track in on more of a stronger beat but I’d never cut a track after a huge build up ? But I play a lot of techno I dunno it’s made no sense 😂

[@mmastery2378]

Hi, thanks please by traktor s8

[@DJSigmarMuuga]

I think James Hype got his skills from here

[@djresource717]

I need a macbook pro, all I am using is a ipad Pro and DDJ-200, but I,ve had 1.k views, and 39 subscribers.

[@djresource717]

Been practicing for 6 months.

[@blackout2able]

Name his haricut and win ddj1000

[@dj5teviem193]

There are no "pro" DJ techniques. If you understand basic music theory, you can figure this all out on your own l. 🥂

[@wyatt5531]

[this is just a james hype type beat]

[@prouddaddyofdos]

Wack!!!

[@jtm71]

Sounds like a poor mans James Hype mix