CD Beatmixing - DJ'ing for Beginners - Using CD Players with Pitch Controls

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djbolivia

djbolivia

Күн бұрын

This tutorial explains the basic theory behind beat-mixing for DJ's, and then takes it a step further with a hands-on demonstration on pitch-controlled CD players. The theory behind this video is also applicable to DJ's who want to mix vinyl records. I'm doing a second video right now that uses vinyl for the hands-on examples, and that should be online here by the middle of next week..
All music used in this video is music that I own copyrights to. You can download the tracks for free if you want from my SoundCloud page:
Bolivia - Global Underground (Gregg Morrish Remix) - Vocal Trance:
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Bolivia - Global Underground (DJ Nard Remix) - Tech-House:
/ bolivia-global-undergr...
Bolivia - Global Underground (Cozmic Cat Remix) - Vocal House:
/ bolivia-global-undergr...
Bolivia - Global Underground (Pitched Senses Instrumental) - Tech-House:
/ bolivia-global-undergr...
Bolivia - Global Underground (Gruman & Piller Remix) - Vocal Prog:
/ bolivia-global-undergr...
Bolivia - Global Underground (BassQuake Remix) - Vocal Tech-House:
/ bolivia-global-undergr...
Bolivia ft. Mike Allison - When I Grow Old (Radio Edit) - Indie/Folk:
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This is part of the "Learn To DJ" video series by Jonathan Clark, who is well-known in the industry as DJ Bolivia. To see a list of other DJ-related tutorials by DJ Bolivia, go to:
www.djbolivia.c...
Unfortunately, as of early 2014, KZbin annotations are not visible to mobile viewers, only to users watching on desktop browsers. I use annotations quite frequently to post clarifications and additional information during the video. For the best educational experience, you might prefer to watch this video in a desktop browser rather than on mobile, unless KZbin eventually fixes the mobile annotation deficiency.
On a side note, I get a lot of requests from people who want me to review their DJ mixes. Unfortunately, I am extremely busy. I'm already turning down paid projects, and I don't have time to review mixes. I wish it was otherwise.
You can also learn more about Jonathan Clark at these sites:
Main site: www.djbolivia.ca
Facebook: / djbolivia
KZbin: / djbolivia
Soundcloud: / djbolivia
About.Me: about.me/djbolivia
Music Blog: djbolivia.blogs...
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@M00n3ch0
@M00n3ch0 8 жыл бұрын
I've been DJing for about 4 years now and time and time again, I like to watch videos on even the basics just for fun. I wish I had discovered your videos when I was learning. After watching your videos, I felt like we became friends. Your style of teaching is clear, easy to understand and informative! Thank you so much. It would be awesome if you made a video on spinning jungle/drum and bass.
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words :) Do you play dnb yourself? I've only ever played a few DnB shows, although I love listening to it, and I have quite a bit of old DnB vinyl. It would be fun to do a video about mixing that style someday.
@jeremyhumphrey341
@jeremyhumphrey341 3 жыл бұрын
@@djbolivia No much Bubb CB onion o noon look nonunion n onion nonunion
@KnifeBSting
@KnifeBSting 10 жыл бұрын
Best beatmatching explaining/tutorial out there. Most tutorials out there only explain how to go about beatmatching. There is so much more to this. You not only explain how things are done, you explain WHY things are done - something no other tutorials out there do. Great job. You have certainly helped me not only understand beatmatching, but can now more effectively go about mastering it.
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words.
@cristi0291
@cristi0291 8 жыл бұрын
Man this must be the best beatmatching tutorial video I could find on youtube, thanks a lot and keep up the good work! :)
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cristian.
@SuperWatcher0
@SuperWatcher0 10 жыл бұрын
Hey Jonathan - By far the best tutorial I have enjoyed to date. I am a 56 year old beginner DJ and I totally understand beat-matching now. Also thanks so much for your environmental work. :) You have made this world better.
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 9 жыл бұрын
+Alberto Contreras Really glad to hear this Alberto. Enjoy your music!
@gb4double
@gb4double 11 жыл бұрын
this may be the single most helpful video on the beat-matching by ear process I've seen. It explains it just like how you actually see it being done with the pitch fader (regardless of medium, CDj, controller, tables), adding the understanding to it. Good work and thanks
@alejandria_soy
@alejandria_soy 3 жыл бұрын
I've learned so much with all your vids!! I hope you keep doing material!! You've been silent for too long and the people need you. Regards from Argentina!!
@tristan8940
@tristan8940 6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video!! 27 year old DJ, spent a few years doing nothing but cheating on digital, and now have been getting nothing but frustrated on vinyl. That bit on the whiteboard where you showed the line getting closer and closer to the matching beat was particularly encouraging; when I practice, in my head, all I’m thinking there is “wrong... still wrong... still wrong... wrong again.” I’ll be getting back at it shortly with these principles in mind - God bless you and your endeavors!!
@rexfarell
@rexfarell 10 жыл бұрын
This guy takes teaching seriously.
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric. If I'm going to take the time, I may as well do it right!
@dta1974
@dta1974 11 жыл бұрын
What such a nice way to explain and cover everything. You seem like a very nice person. I really appreciate it. Thanks for your time and effort.
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 11 жыл бұрын
I actually enjoy putting these together, which definitely helps!
@iPhonePhixer
@iPhonePhixer 4 жыл бұрын
I know right, I know I am late to the game, but this dude does seem like a very nice person, and my my, 6 years, imagine how times have changed. I;m getting into DJing cause of quarantine.
@velimir.l.georgiev
@velimir.l.georgiev 4 жыл бұрын
@@iPhonePhixer... like me, a long term dream become real. Just both an old Gemini Ctrl One, Gemini mic and soon to swap for set of Pioneer DDJ400 with Active Speakers and Headphones.
@hugomiranda5895
@hugomiranda5895 6 ай бұрын
god bless DJBOLIVIA,your golden grace amazing teaching the ART OF DJ,love it an love all your videos,i learn self taugh since i was 11,i'm a universal dj,play all style dance music an learn all diffrent bpm,but i do it by ear an never mix in key,my idea also is to teach children to dj,love all your beautiful videos,your education is golden to the ART DJ RIGHT,thank you for the blessing of all your videos,god bless my friend THE GREAT DJBOLIVIA sincerly your friend HUGO MIRANDA
@ericmasta
@ericmasta 4 жыл бұрын
Still helping beginning DJ’s 8 years later! Thanks for the great video.
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 12 жыл бұрын
That's a valid way of looking at it, for sure. If you can figure out what part of the track you're in from listening to it to figure out the start of a section, then you can just as easily drop the beat right there. I think beginners might "miss" that drop point pretty often, but it would get easier with a bit of practice.
@lostpattern9407
@lostpattern9407 9 жыл бұрын
I'm djing for the first time in 2 weeks and just found your awesome videos ! Thanks man, great explanation ! Cheers from Morocco.
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 9 жыл бұрын
+Lost Pattern I'm really glad that some of this information is helping people in so many different countries!
@lucaswitdalidov7655
@lucaswitdalidov7655 6 жыл бұрын
Wow bro although I do appreciate the history lesson. I do u really have gone into depth, n I can appreciate that bit of knowledge. First of all vinyl has been around a little over 100yrs but the phonograph of that era was only really afforded by the wealthy. Therefore the market for recorded music was small. The late 1910s was when they first became affordable enough for the modern home. The pitch fader was actually added in the mid 50’s n was so radio DJ’s could play songs slightly faster to so they could play a block of music in a timely fashion while still making their quota for sold air time and advertisements. The actual blending came from the early Jamaican moonstomp parties. Ska the predecessor of reggae was designed for the DJ or sound system selecta. It was also a Jamaican American immigrant who later laid the foundation for what would become the hip-hop DJ. A man went by the name of Kool Herc. In the late 60s he invited what he called the peek a boo technique. Which is what is now known as break beating. Using 2 small pieces of the same track n extending it. Later in the disco era is when they began layering their drum patterns. Hence the title disco mixing. Today there is about a thousand different ways to DJ. Controller interfaces r completely expressive to the point to where u can truly envision the turntable device as an expressive instrument. They deal with Harmonies n Rhythms. U can fully structure a song with changing scenes nearly on the fly. Keep up the good work homie.
@Hurdstah
@Hurdstah 11 жыл бұрын
these are by far the best DJ tutorials I've ever seen on YT!
@houstoner
@houstoner 5 жыл бұрын
Well made video man. Been DJing for quite a while now, but still like to watch these kind of tutorials and absorb new perspectives. This is all timeless knowledge. 6 years later and these concepts still apply.
@KishoreMassKumar
@KishoreMassKumar 11 жыл бұрын
Sir you are best teacher and I but my heads down in front of u as a sign of respect for the way and the techniques you use to grove the stuff in to me . There no words to describe you are simply the best and u are my hero and this the first time I wrote a comment on KZbin where I would have seen more that 1000s videos on KZbin I just cant leave without praising u sir .......
@RosssRoyce
@RosssRoyce 12 жыл бұрын
You make the world better place by sharing your passion and competence freely-transmitting to others as you do! Thanks!!
@Netheryard
@Netheryard 11 жыл бұрын
I've recently moved from laptop (traktor+x1's) to cdj1000's, and i've been practising like a mad man, but found that I try to "cheat" with looking at the tempo-readouts. When you gave the tip to cover up the tempo-readouts on your mixer and cdj's i immediately ran to my setup to cover it up. This really helped, you get forced to listen instead of try to cheat your way out of it.
@Bradders1986
@Bradders1986 10 жыл бұрын
Massive respect for this video..Very very much appreciated for taking out so much time to make videos like this
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brad! It's actually fun to make them, so I can't really call them "work" at all.
@dbeauchamp25
@dbeauchamp25 10 жыл бұрын
awesome tutorial djbolivia. Great skills in bringing the theory and practice together... one of the best vids out there. Which that I had found this earlier. GREAT JOB and thank you for sharing!!!
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 9 жыл бұрын
+dbeauchamp25 Thank you!
@efeskaachtzehn5153
@efeskaachtzehn5153 7 жыл бұрын
This is by far the most comprehensive and most informative video for DJ-beginners.You are a really good teacher and I would give this video a thousand thumbs up if I could to show my appreciation.
@churchillcoins8519
@churchillcoins8519 7 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, this is a Master Class on DJing 101 including music theory, equipment tutorial and step by step instructional. Bravo DJ Bolivia, great job. Thank you.
@richcali707
@richcali707 11 жыл бұрын
I believe that beginners should learn how to mix on a laptop and midi controller combo. Its cheaper and does everything plus more than cdj's. If you can mix on a midi controller you should be able to mix on standard club gear eventually. I like the tip you gave where you hide the tempo on your equipment when first learning. I really liked your video and learned a lot. Thank you.
@FreshaLOTts
@FreshaLOTts 11 жыл бұрын
Just wanna say: a BIG THANK YOU for this astonishing piece of class that you put here ! awesome video !
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for writing ...
@Slizeoflife
@Slizeoflife 11 жыл бұрын
Great vid... I was trying to figure out when to bring in the next song and you explained about counting beats and bring in at the beginning of a new section... That's the piece I was missing in me knowledge base... Thanks awesome job on explaining...
@kevbrown94
@kevbrown94 9 жыл бұрын
I have just brought my first piece of equipments for my journey of becoming a Dj, Your Videos are very educated and I really appreciate your time and patience in breaking down the steps and procedures.
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 9 жыл бұрын
+dkevster sample Thank you for taking the time to write.
@camillah602
@camillah602 8 жыл бұрын
You are so thorough and sincere and listening to your videos is like being at a lecture of my dream studies! :D Thank you!
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind words! Did you have any luck with learning to actually do any beat-mixing, or were you just watching these out of curiosity?
@DJEzraLive
@DJEzraLive 4 жыл бұрын
Gotta say I feel very lucky to have found this video, just became a big fan :) I'm a beginner dj and I learned a lot from this content, so I can't wait to check out the rest of videos! Be well my friend!
@daveleemans894
@daveleemans894 10 жыл бұрын
Again perfect video for learning, great teaching. Enjoying it and learning from it, perfect combo. Looking forward for more! Grts Dave
@Shuffleking96
@Shuffleking96 4 жыл бұрын
Just learning, seen many videos but you explain this the best and im so glad i found your videos. You take everything into consideration which is really important. I dont want to use sync like many djs i wanna do it properly. Legend, time to practice..
@rapoldschoolhiphop
@rapoldschoolhiphop 3 жыл бұрын
omg, you are like one of the nicest persons ever met on youtube. keep it up!
@seanjackson8274
@seanjackson8274 4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed watching that even though I've been mixing for 30 yrs or so as we never stop learning. Bringing in the new tune with a little extra mid is a killer tip, even if it's not a vocal line it's the frequency most friendly of the new thing coming in to the listener for sure, followed by treble>bass. Yeah loved it, a pleasure to watch and thanks again DJ Bolivia
@jabazmi
@jabazmi 12 жыл бұрын
One of the best DJ tutorial i have seen. Great tutorial with technology involved.
@takashikashiwase3461
@takashikashiwase3461 8 жыл бұрын
precise, metaphorical, soothing, academic approach, guess no one didn't ever do this approach. like every precise step-by-step precise approach, some of us can't go along with this approach. of course this lecture is good
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Takashi!
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 11 жыл бұрын
Good point, intuition comes naturally after some practice, and the production in that last bar of the section is a subtle clue.
@Felsenherzz
@Felsenherzz 11 жыл бұрын
I am trying to learn beat mixing right now and here are my questions: As cool as exercises to improve rhythm capabilities are 1) is beat mixing of real value to a DJ ? Because, usually I know for each song exactly where I want to fade in and fade out and the chances that I match the songs at these specific points is almost zero. Usually I jump to some cue point inside the next song and stop it at a downbeat. When the current song reaches the desired position I start the new one so the down beats of both songs are synchron...this requires only listening to current song. 2) Most of the songs I like are 128 bpm and if they are not, I will know that and just adjust the pitch faders accordingly without any hearing checks involved. 3) If they are off by more than 10-20 bpm, it is anyhow not possible to adjust pitch without destroying the nature of a song. 4) If it takes me 20 seconds to perform beat match I can´t do other stuff meanwhile like using filters or samples or any stage presence. 5) Beat matching is a skill that is not appreciated by audience...tracks have to be in sync and that is all about it.
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 11 жыл бұрын
Beat-mixing is definitely something that is not appreciated by some audiences. I think when you decide if you want to invest the time to learn to do it, you need to take a look at the venues that you hope to play at, and the audiences that you expect. For some venues and audiences, knowing how to beat-mix is an absolute necessity. For others, your methods will work.
@DJkitchenmixer
@DJkitchenmixer 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you great video, well explained. I can relate to what you are saying, I started learning mixing in 1993, back then youtube did not exist, nor internet, at least not as we know it now. I learned mixing the hardway, and as you said, some are naturals and for some it takes weeks to grasp it. I am hooked on house and mixing, stop since 2001 and I am picking it up since a year. It is like ride a bike, once you learned it, you not forget it easily.I watched your video, to see if I did not get sloppy overtime.... Thanks from NL
@MrZiomek332
@MrZiomek332 11 жыл бұрын
BEST TEACHER EVER!
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 12 жыл бұрын
Usually they will both be the same, if they are using 8-bar sections you can overlap so they are at the same point within the 8-bar phrase on both. But if they end up being slightly different, you can do either. Don't be afraid to break rules once in a while. Sometimes I'll mix in a track a bar early or a bar late on purpose, just because it gives the dance floor some unexpected variety. Don't do that too often, but it sounds right sometimes.
@conikee
@conikee 11 жыл бұрын
Excellent lesson and loved the groove driving part .. Thanks for creating ...
@kojifresh
@kojifresh 12 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate you taking the time to break this down in an almost 2 hour tutorial. Too many DJ's told me this kind of stuff comes "naturally" by playing hours on end, but I honestly can't agree. I'm definitely going to check out your video on effects in hopes that there are some tips for their uses. Thanks again DJ Bolivia! #subscribed+1
@drollos
@drollos 12 жыл бұрын
in my opinion what djs do is keeping the transitions short/not too long so its more fail-safe , a short mix from one track to the other which has nice impact and power most of the time sounds better than when u try to beatmix for like 1 minute or so and doing load of things there
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 12 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very much appreciated!
@mystery5055
@mystery5055 4 жыл бұрын
I need some of these funky tunes lol.. where can i find the tune at 1h 22mins plz pal.? Thanks for the tutorial..
@DANRYX
@DANRYX 7 жыл бұрын
To this day, my favourite cd dj mixer is the tascam cd302. 100% tempo AND pitch control. It has offered me the flawless transition of any genre and gives your talent complete, un-molested control of the music. I actually never pre-mix a set, i feel the connection with the crowd and adjust accordingly. The only dissadvantage is lugging around 300+ cds but the result of absolute unique sets that are always fresh and live. Its more enjoyable and rewarding when you get those mixes perfect on the fly. Love your breakdown in this too, your breakdown is immaculate, would love to mix with you sometime!
@alvaf4116
@alvaf4116 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks A LOT! ITS so hard to find good free extensive tutorials on YT. Thank you so much. Saludos desde Argentina
@arthurmacedo8989
@arthurmacedo8989 8 жыл бұрын
geez man, just wanna say thanks for doing that video hey! perfectly explained with all the patience and details required, a big cheers for you buddy! made me a lot more confident about learning all that stuff ;)
@djtrishm
@djtrishm 5 жыл бұрын
I'm a CD dj and have been for many years. Folks enjoy seeing psysical media as opposed to just a laptop even though it more to carry
@reverse_stereo
@reverse_stereo 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your tutorials ,they are really, really helpful !!!
@lucasocampo9722
@lucasocampo9722 10 жыл бұрын
Man your videos are great! You are not only so teaching, plus is noticeable you known of the matter and the fact that you love what you do. I'm going to subscribe to keep learning from your videos. P.D:sorry about my english and greetings from Argentina
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 10 жыл бұрын
Gracias, Lucas! Your English is great, I wish my Spanish was as good. Thank you for writing. I am away from home now but I will be starting to produce more videos by Christmas. Hasta pronto ...
@evanrandall1675
@evanrandall1675 3 жыл бұрын
Hey man I don't know if you're still active on this page but I really enjoyed watching this and even though I thought I knew all of this information it was good time for a refresher. Turns out I learned a bunch of things I appreciate it
@marm6649
@marm6649 11 жыл бұрын
Great Videos by the way,you are a great teacher sir,I learned a lot from you!!!
@michaelmccluskey7386
@michaelmccluskey7386 8 жыл бұрын
Great work. Thank you -- looking forward to checking out some more of your videos in the future.
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael.
@segelboy95
@segelboy95 11 жыл бұрын
I really like this part in the beginning where you talk about the history of DJing :) Very interesting!! I've never really thought about that... this progress in technology is insane :D
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 10 жыл бұрын
It is. I wonder what we'll be using in ten or fifteen years!
@Chillos100
@Chillos100 11 жыл бұрын
Thanks a million! This is the most clear, consice, understandable tutorial i've come across thus far! Well done. Keep up the good work please.. I'll continue to study your video's..
@rahularora2716
@rahularora2716 5 жыл бұрын
Man this is real teaching annd from the guy who knows what he is doing
@Dannybel1
@Dannybel1 3 жыл бұрын
Great explanation, enjoyed it - thanks DJ B!
@simonprice7441
@simonprice7441 7 жыл бұрын
Sir you are a genius... very easy discriptions clear, concise, simple .... thank you..
@Unt-ib4cz
@Unt-ib4cz 10 жыл бұрын
Very good video. Impressive thorough information ... Thank you for making this video.
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 10 жыл бұрын
You're welcome...
@leeh6532
@leeh6532 6 жыл бұрын
Mate, your explanation is fantastic, keep up the great work, brilliant
@warrickfehi
@warrickfehi 10 жыл бұрын
I understood fully the part where you explained they may have to be +1 and +2 to be matched. It's because the playing track's original tempo (when it was recorded) is faster than the cued track's original tempo, so in order to make them match you speed up the cued track's tempo more than the playing track's. Thank you very much for the video!
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 10 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@jaycz4a
@jaycz4a 11 жыл бұрын
Best video I've seen so far, lots of good tips and very helpful
@aminex
@aminex 11 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Probably one of the best on youtube. Thanks!
@cresptonoshua7565
@cresptonoshua7565 6 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! I really enjoyed the section,a big thump up 👍from South Africa
@ankitsethiya
@ankitsethiya 11 жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial! Going to try the groove riding! Never mixed that way before. Just a couple of thoughts I wanted to put in: During the mix, I always bring the lows of on going song down instead of new song That way, I can give a feel to audience about the new song coming! I don't usually touch the mids at all unless vocals are super loud/low. Thank you for putting time and efforts in sharing knowledge! Cheers!
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 11 жыл бұрын
That approach definitely works too. I should have covered more alternatives instead of just going with basically one way to get started. But I think a lot of people will experiment and find different ways that work for them. I just hope that by not mentioning things like your suggestion, some beginners might think that it would be a "wrong" way to mix.
@nathanwilloughby7137
@nathanwilloughby7137 7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video thank you so much. New to DJ'ing and will for sure be using all your tips in this video.
@dropperjams
@dropperjams 9 жыл бұрын
the first truly helpful video I have ever seen. THANKS !!
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 9 жыл бұрын
+Anthony D.James (ADJ) Thanks, Anthony.
@gjzgodd
@gjzgodd 9 жыл бұрын
love these tutorials ~ love how considered you are when you're talking, BUT protip: crank up the speed to 1.25 or 1.5 during the talking :V
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 9 жыл бұрын
+George Goddard I know. I don't talk this slowly in real life! But there are a lot of people watching these who aren't native English speakers, so it's a dilemma. I wish I had the time and resources to do two versions ... a speed-talking version for native English, and a slower version for the rest. I've been dealing with this same issue tonight for some other videos that I'm doing right now for our government here in Canada. I have to be careful with my speech because a lot of non-English (people whose first language is French) will be watching them.
@chuwang7176
@chuwang7176 9 жыл бұрын
+djbolivia I appreciate that you can think about people who don't take English as mother language . Really good introduction . Thx from China Beijing
@riteshst
@riteshst 10 жыл бұрын
Very nice video. Keep up the good work man.
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ritesh...
@mcjun21c
@mcjun21c 11 жыл бұрын
Great video! Big Thank You Dj Bolivia
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 11 жыл бұрын
You're welcome...
@robertvandeneijk1284
@robertvandeneijk1284 6 жыл бұрын
A like wasn't enough. Thank you very much for your time and effort. You're a great teacher (and nice guy)!
@velimir.l.georgiev
@velimir.l.georgiev 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience with all of us!
@1985goldie
@1985goldie 10 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Really helpful. Look forward to watching some of your others now. Thanks 👌
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for writing. I'm glad you found it to be useful!
@gruzmusic
@gruzmusic 10 жыл бұрын
Great video man. Very helpful and informative. Thanks so much
@sodemo12
@sodemo12 10 жыл бұрын
You sir are awsome! This helped me alot, especially the part where u covered the bpms. I will practise like that next time =)
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 10 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's so much better to learn to do it with your ears instead of relying on the electronics to give you hints. Because when you get to a place with equipment that doesn't have beat counters, you're in trouble.
@roogematt8682
@roogematt8682 8 жыл бұрын
Hi mate im matt, this video brings me back in the day when l used a twin dj cd mixer with mixing electro streetsounds ... old days best
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 8 жыл бұрын
Nice, thanks for commenting.
@barclayfernandez5865
@barclayfernandez5865 9 жыл бұрын
thanks djbolivia, very helpful intro video for begginers!
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 9 жыл бұрын
+Barclay Fernandez Glad to hear this, have a great weekend.
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 12 жыл бұрын
Exactly. I guess that for beginners it's still useful to count bars, but I'm glad you wrote this here, it's good additional info.
@qraCz
@qraCz 6 жыл бұрын
You are the boss, I really wanted to say thanks, i've been thinking for a while to buy a controller and start getting into DJing and after watching some tutorials i stumbled on yours and this is the one, you are so patient and put the thoughts into words and examples so good. You really make this easy to understand. I appreciate this so much. Btw, my mother is from Bolivia, any funny story about your nickname?
@djkoz78
@djkoz78 7 жыл бұрын
Another suggestion for a video you could do is the importance of volume mixing when bringing the incoming track over in the mix. Rarely do i see tutorials explaining how important this is. As a deejay I've made many a mistakes bringing the track in too soft or too loud. The PFL meters are there to help you gauge it but I've noticed even when you have the PFL meters synced up that the track can still be too low or loud. Learning to mix using the EQ's on the mixer is extremely important.
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 7 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea. I've just added it to my list of projects for next winter. Thanks!
@djkoz78
@djkoz78 7 жыл бұрын
djbolivia great video btw.
@MoatazHisham
@MoatazHisham 11 жыл бұрын
great explanation and i love the history part, but can you make more in depth beat matching video ? with more mixing techniques, it'll be extra great. anyway thank you for this info helped a lot.
@nW-ru4jt
@nW-ru4jt 7 жыл бұрын
thank you mate. nice tutorial. thanks for sharing knowledge. great sounding set at the psytrance event too !
@hardmember
@hardmember 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great videos Mr. Clark
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 9 жыл бұрын
+hardmember Hey, no problem. I'm glad some people are finding them to be useful. Enjoy your weekend ...
@fx1574
@fx1574 11 жыл бұрын
DUDE YOU HAVE NOOOO CLUE HOW MUCH U HAVE HELPED!!!! THANK U!!
@Psyfenetic
@Psyfenetic 9 жыл бұрын
so much knowledge, given in a very comfortable way... your videos are PRO, thank you.
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 9 жыл бұрын
+blazibboy Thanks, Blazibboy.
@jackcass5584
@jackcass5584 8 жыл бұрын
thanks djboliva i have learn't a lot from you mate your a great dj :)
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 8 жыл бұрын
Cheers, Jack.
@agustincilloillo
@agustincilloillo 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bolivia. Really appreciate it
@iamolafs_
@iamolafs_ 8 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks for making this!
@ande18rhcp
@ande18rhcp 11 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH... YOU ARE A GREAT INSTRUCTOR MATE, GREETINGS FROM ARGENTINA :)
@siyabongangidi6843
@siyabongangidi6843 8 жыл бұрын
i find this tutorial helpful for me...thanks djBolivia
@pedrohenriquepozza7685
@pedrohenriquepozza7685 10 жыл бұрын
thank you VERY MUCH!! Really helpful and didactic. Great songs as well, kudos!!
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 10 жыл бұрын
No problem, glad you enjoyed it.
@JL-Breaks
@JL-Breaks 6 жыл бұрын
You are a really awesome teacher. Thank you for this.
@hankypanky9380
@hankypanky9380 5 жыл бұрын
excellent tutorial! Very helpful and informative. Thanks so much
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 12 жыл бұрын
Yes, with CD players, it makes sense to do both at the same time. I guess it's best to learn both ways, and then combine them.
@rickmage8655
@rickmage8655 11 жыл бұрын
I do like your videos. Very informative for those new DJs.
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 11 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear. I'm going to be releasing a lot more videos starting in early January.
@swayamj
@swayamj 10 жыл бұрын
Hey DJ Bolivia you are a very good teacher... Thanks :) Greetings from India
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 9 жыл бұрын
+Swayam Jaiswal Swayam, thanks for taking the time to comment.
@swayamj
@swayamj 9 жыл бұрын
:)
@visiondt6017
@visiondt6017 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your good work sir. with your tutorials i got all i ever wanted.
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 9 жыл бұрын
+Vision DT You're welcome.
@galvera
@galvera 11 жыл бұрын
thank you for all the knowledge for free :) great videos
@djbolivia
@djbolivia 12 жыл бұрын
This is very true. The only DJ's who usually go with mixes longer than 45 seconds long are the trance and progressive house DJ's. That's a bit of a generalization of course, but for many other genres, shorter mixes work just great.
@drollos
@drollos 12 жыл бұрын
by the way i enyoy watching your tutorial and thinking back at all this that i hd to find out about djing also KUDOS for you dj bolivia
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