Why Beats Drift Apart on CDJS

[@gaddaitherage8204]

Interesting video! I once dj at a club and the beats were drifting faster than usual, despite the numbers matching. In the end I even hit sync and even that was drifting. Later I realized that the bass is so strong at the booth that the vibration is nudging the wheel 😂

[@djdeemz7651]

DVS users have this issue that was phase has become so popular with turntablists .. when on a big system the bass vibrates the needles and starts causing wav issues in the software

[@Charliesgirl88]

That is so hilarious lol

[@MrJmhess77]

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[@BogotaBeats]

One of the most useful beatmatching videos out there 👍 that exercise putting bpms 1 unit away, then .5, then .2 really trains your ears to get comfortable identifying the drifts and correcting them 😮 just mind blowing thanks Andrew! You’re the best 🤌🏼

[@promovisualdesign4544]

Hi dear Andrew, so happy and thankfull to see your video after some time 🙏💥 No idea how your chanel is not way way more succesfull cos you my man are the best educator and the most positive and honest energy out there. Thank you for helping so many of us to spread the vibe and dance the crowds ✨❤️

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Wow, thank you. I should probably post more!! Thanks for your support.

[@heavybism1]

As a DJ myself i appreciate being at a festival and hearing the DJ actually beatmatching. That means sometimes it comes out of beat and they fix it back on beat. Love it because this is a craft in my opinion.

[@weaponlogic]

Dude you are always such a vibe. Thanks for your awesome videos and for these drills, much appreciated.

[@Drewability]

There's a very easy way to eliminate or substantially reduce the drift. If the bpm is at 140, set the fader to 140.1 and then VERY slowly to 140. This should put the tempo at 140.00. This works especially well if you set the tempo range to low.

[@adrock0801]

Yes, BUT you have to make sure to approach your wanted BPM from the same DIRECTION. E.g. you pitched track on player A from 135 BPM up to 138.0 BPM, now on deck B you want to pitch a track from 142 BPM down to 138 BPM, you have to pitch it down to let's say 137.9 (or less) BPM first, and then slowly up to 138.0 BPM. Why? This is because the BPM is only displayed with one decimal place and pitch steps are usually 0.05% (on CDJ 3000). So otherwise it may happen that track A is playing indeed with 137.96 BPM and track B with 138.04 BPM. Both will show up as 138.0 BPM on the display, but you will see drift as the difference is almost 0.1 BPM.

[@thecookiegamer748]

This is the information no one ever taught me or told me. Ive played three sets and one of them was on an XDJ 700s which are wack anyways, and the my first one was on a set of 3000s and i had no clue what was going on. I just finished my third set on the 700s and it kept happening i didnt know wtf was going on and ive been up all night researching why and how and now finally. I have confidence in being a DJ again

[@mgoad]

This answered a lot for me thanks andrew for helping me clarify in my head what went wrong on a set i just made ❤

[@IamPreacherMan]

I actually appreciate this little exercise. I’ve been DJ’ing for years. I beat match very well. I nudge my platters regularly. But I’ve been playing on other ppl’s equipment lately. Switching from Denon/Serato to pioneer/rekordbox is a pain but the overall feel of beat matching is…..different. I just need more time on pioneer gear. Think I will do this nudge exercise tho on an RX3 tomorrow. I feel like sync works differently on pioneer gear than it does on my Serato/Denon kit. Anyway….good job…great vibes.

[@oceanbronze8399]

With tons of repetition and practice, eventually it will become an automatic process( that’s what it should feel like at least) At the highest level of manual beatmatching, you can just place your hand on the pitch fader while listening to both songs and the tempo matches without even you thinking about it. I’m not totally sure, but it may be related to the ideomotor effect experienced with an ouija board. You, in essence, become the sync button.

[@DJTHORR..]

Nice video Andrew great tips..i noticed on CDJ's playing tracks that have further apart bpm percentage values of more than +or-5% tend to drift more like if i have a 150bpm track and then wanted to mix in a track that has a say default bpm value of 135bpm even tho i have the tempo matched to 150bpm on the track im going to mix in its likely going to drift faster and im going to have to adjust it on the fly...Always trust our ears❤

[@-TimZambra]

Sync is great, but it tends to exact quantise where sometimes you want the second track to be slightly behind or ahead of the beat and that's all about feeling the tracks.

[@gmazpeitia]

Awesome video man, and great energy. Subscribed!

[@U2BROTHR]

Quality advice here. Just because rekordbox did an analysis and just because you pressed synch, sometimes the algorthims do not link up. A good DJ needs to be able to make the adjustments necessary. Even when synched, you can still adjust the jog wheel.

[@gavinbroughton]

Maybe there is some sound engineers out there loosening sync cables 😂 I actually think learn with sync first, because track selection is the MOST important thing. When you're smashing that, get more technical, because manually syncing is a more technical skill.

[@stephaam_music]

Great one, man! Thank you!

[@christianbauerakac4nrg891]

A mix with beatmaching and this little drifts makes a dj set more organic and interesting. A full sinc dj set sounds for me boring. I love this and that's also my doing in mixing drifting tracks. Thanks for your nice video ❤

[@Michael-ul3rx]

Hearing, every so often, a micro beatmatch get fixed live is soo satisfying to hear

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

I really agree with this and know a lot of people that feel that way, it really is like driving a manual car, more control, feels organic, love it - but I get too many speeding tickets in a manual lol!

[@themenace3145]

I agree with this , it’s like mixing on vinyl , grafting like mad to get it absolutely seamless is such a beautiful sound when them two beats collide perfectly . Great video mate

[@Kirbyluver2]

Really? I find this odd. I HATE hearing offbeat tracks when im at a live set. MFs so allergic to sync they’d rather have the crowd hear offbeat drops consistently over pressing a button

[@Michael-ul3rx]

@@Kirbyluver2 enjoying a train wreck isn't for the weak. it's an acquired taste 😆

[@liftedaura99]

I like your funny words magic man !

[@LePerrit]

Very nice tips bro!

[@Aidyba81]

There’s a tolerance with the BPM, move the pitch control to have the whole number. I.e 131.1 and move back 131.

[@Hslaw.-]

That’s an old technique used on technics slide the pitch

[@AT-wl9yq]

If you go into the settings on your DJ software, some have a feature where you can change between one and two decimal places.

[@djdeemz7651]

I don’t use cdjs so don’t really know as I’m a turntablist and I use Serato but if I’m having issues with tracks drifting most of the time it’s because Serato hasn’t analysed the bpm correctly and it’s added 00 vales so for example in the track is 100bpm it’s will have it set at 100.05bpm and this is what causes the drift if your using sync or the bpm display because the grid is out but it doesn’t make a difference if I’m mixing by ear because I’m not relying on that grid - I’m not sure if RB or CdJs do the same with the bpm values but if your having issues I would suggest check the Bpm values and make sure they are set right people always make on a round number so it should always have a .00 value

[@swiftnevisonbushwrangler6905]

I suggest learning with vinyl first

[@WorldMixNation]

❤️🎧❤️

[@brickowens2662]

this is interesting cuz even using serato and my basic controller this happens for me but I guess it’s for the better if it’ll help me on cdjs

[@littlemisskitch]

Same. I'm on serato and it keeps happening. So I just use ears and hand on jogs constantly

[@biancatregurtha635]

This was me last night, constantly having to adjust the platters 😅

[@brandonfloreslewis]

He said "Micro Beat Matching" and my brains went 🤯 that sounds like a damn challenging skill to learn

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

You've got this, thanks for watching

[@LucasAres]

Thanks

[@ravien6794]

Great video as always 😀

[@Trippple917]

Easy solution, go from 136,9 to 137.0 on both songs. I use this on cdj 900, these dont have a decimal at all.

[@adrock0801]

Yes, this. You can then even mixing exact without any decimal places.

[@justino9042]

What i hate the most is when the songs are variable bpm cause the grid is just wrong and everytime i try to fix it i make it Even worst and is just Bad to blend that happens a Lot with those mashups and multi genre songs that progressively goes faster or progressively goes slower and the software just analyze them wrong. That's why a Lot of times i just decide not using those songs or just use the part that is more convenient usually i can't use the whole song because of that or when i want to do a double drop just doesnt work because of that.

[@ravien6794]

Ohh i know that feeling and you try to fix it ant it gets worse and Worte:-)

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

I agree, the path of least resistance is easiest - you'll have to do your own mash ups on the fly :)

[@earthlyng_official4599]

I mix dnb and i never use synch… but the micro moves is a constant if you’re going from 170-175 and all inbetween

[@pudlah]

there are some old italo house tracks (early 1990s) on Beatport which bpms increase during the track. Anyone come across these tracks like these ?

[@CCTH-86]

Of course! I have a lot of Eurohouse tracks from the early '90s to the 2000s. Bought so many of the digital tracks online, especially from Beatport, and bought CDs of them. They do increase while the track is playing. The most important things I've learned are: know the tracks from top to bottom and learning the timing of the tracks. Oh, and ear training while adjusting the BPM and practicing mixing. Still learning, but it's a lot of fun mixing these tracks.

[@sensationdeep...5935]

it's always better to learn the basic and don't use the sync button all the time... like you say in the video, when something is wrong with the 2 or 3 players, you are yappy to know how to beat match and save your face in front of the audience 😅 Thanks for the video 🙂

[@l-dj2436]

Hello ! How crazy is the universe, I faced that problem 2 days ago, when you published this video :D However, I still have a question. You said early in the video that you would talk about how to make those micro adjustments without the crowd hearing it but the only solution I got from this video is to loop the coming track to anticipate the drifting and knowing which way to nudge. This doesn't feel as an end solution to me because it would mean having to do that for every transition, while the problem occurs only really rarely... Even more, sometimes the drifting is so slight that it could still occur only after you brought the track in even if you did beatmatch for few loops, and in that case we haven't been able to anticipate which way to nudge. Hence my question is, is there a way to know which way to nudge if I get SURPRISED by the drifting (wether because i didn't loop or because it drifted only after i beatmatched the loop) while both tracks are playing out to the master ? I think I am able to hear the drifting very early, so if I nudge the right way on the first nudge, it's clean and nobody notices it, but it's if I nudge in the wrong way that then it is terrible....

[@AT-wl9yq]

You look at the waveforms. When you see them start to drift, make the adjustment until they line up again. If you adjust the track that is behind, turn the jog wheel clockwise, or go the other way for the track that's ahead.

[@l-dj2436]

@@AT-wl9yq Yeah I can definitely do that since I play on XDJ XZ which has one screen for both decks. But it is not my point, if you play on CDJs you don't have the waveform on the same screen, so you have to do it by ear. That's why I am asking this. So far the only solution I can think about is to distinguish which track is drifting and in which direction by ear and that's all... I am not sure someone can be good enough at beatmatching to reach this level ? Am I imposing self limitations here ? Any beatmatching god can answer this please ?

[@Tacoma0ridge]

This was awesome to see that it exist and I wasen't crazy vecause this can happen in the mix and it's an esy to ust nudge the mix back in to place. I was also wondering would using the decimal values after the bpm help the tracks from sli[ing out of place since one is eathier on beat of slowy moving away from the beat?

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Yes you can play around with that too. I guess this is more on the fly feel thing about nudging the wheel and fine tuning your ears - makes it kinda fun :)

[@jmrub06]

Hello 👋 do you have any videos specifically on mixing with CDJ’s?

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

I have one called controller to club perhaps check that out :)

[@annamcclaccen1860]

Really showing my age here, This is just called DJing. I guess now it’s called “how not to use the sync button“. I can’t believe you had to make a video about nudging a platter with some of the work I’ve seen you do. Really a sign of the times. I wouldn’t be making this comment if this was titled beginner video 101 beat matching but you literally said advanced. This is embarrassing for the dj community. Learn your craft people. This is why people think DJs don’t do anything because you don’t.

[@timburke4297]

Word is born

[@OHM.R1210]

Back in the day, we would start off on belt-drive turntables. It would prepare you for direct-drive tables. Then, we'd mix on three and take it from there. Not to mention learning how to scratch, beat-juggle, etc. Doing away with building skills made everybody and their momma think they're real djs. Technological advancements are great but can also be detrimental.

[@thisguyrools2807]

How’s a cdj 900 nexus in 2024? Currently learning on a Denon SC Live 2 but further down I want cdjs, looking into some cdjs 2000 nexus or cdj 2000 nexus 2. The only dealbreaker about the 900 is it doesn’t have hot cues.

[@lavenderllamamusic]

i'm also thinking of getting a pair of 2000nexus or 2000nexus 2's when i can afford it. Currently have no interest in the 3000s. What I'm trying to save up for now is an XDJ-XZ, but the former 2000s are the goal for me when it comes to actual CDJs These 900 nexus he uses look like great practice in the studio/bedroom, but not sure how well they'd bode in a live setting during a gig. Then again, it's best to adapt to all models i guess. Old and new

[@thisguyrools2807]

@@lavenderllamamusic apparently pioneer is releasing a new xdj controller with more modern features. The XZ might go down in price hopefully 🤞

[@lavenderllamamusic]

@@thisguyrools2807 woah! can i get a source on that if possible? i'd like to read up as i haven't seen anything about that recently

[@thisguyrools2807]

@@lavenderllamamusic google AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ FCC leaked diagrams

[@XTrobXx]

Would you do this with Master cue and incoming track cue or just incoming and the booth speaker?

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

Master cue and incoming cue :) Good question!

[@XTrobXx]

@@ClubReadyDJSchool Is this how you mix in Clubs as well? I find it challenging to mix with the booth. Any tips?

[@jmrub06]

Take away, bring your own CDJ link cable to ensure beat sync works 😂

[@ClubReadyDJSchool]

haha what if the link cable input is faulty - I have seen it - it's not the cable itself but the input's loose lol!!!!

[@CSdjcdog]

What happened to Doing it by ear alone. When I first started DJ, we didn't have All this technology that many d j's I feel almost totally dependent on. In my opinion, learn the craft. Then take what you've learned and apply to the technology. And by the way, if i'm only transitioning between two tracks, I never use the sync button But if your life depends on it, do you lol

[@embracedmadness]

Beatmatching is advanced? 💀

[@oldskoolbeats1989]

It's the basics of being a DJ. For me that's the fun part of DJing. Following the groove and rhythm.. mind you I only use vinyl and 1210s

[@ronanp9245]

Having sync still on the gear. Is just putting useless djs with big followings (Insta, tik tok) on big stages. Grimes springs to mind. So annoying

[@justino9042]

Who needs to use sync when You can just watch at the screen to play the track in the exact point 🤷.

[@justino9042]

And also if watch the screen is cheating nudge the songs is also cheating using that lógic.

[@TheRunapc]

Maybe u should try to mix with your ears!

[@djtingler808]

Proper djs use vinyl

[@atiegs]

Not anymore!

[@luisrodrigogarciaortiz7285]

That's as asinine as saying proper musicians play real music.

[@bogdanazarov804]

херня

[@OHM.R1210]

We used to beatmatch and pitch ride on 3 turntables. Cdjs are extremely easy and quick. It's almost too easy.