Creative Uses of the Remix Decks in a Real Dj Set.

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[@irollerblade13]

I've had this mixer for 8 years stopped djing for the last 6 years but just now learning what I can do with after getting back into djing shows again. This was a great demonstration of how to use this. I never used to even touch the remix deck this makes me wanna have fun with it.

[@djmcdazur]

This set looks so powerful, unlimited possibilities and so much fun!! I'm seriously considering trying it out coming from rmx1000 zabiela style mix

[@irollerblade13]

I've had the S8 for 8-9 years and it still has more creative possibilities then most Dj's equipment. You can probably get one for like $350 nowadays. I recommend it.@@djmcdazur

[@DjMaagOficial]

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[@maverickbutcher4627]

Another way I use the remix decks live. I do 1 shot vocal stabs I chop out of tracks and accapellas and vocal loops. that way I can do remixes and mashups of tracks live on the fly and set sounds different every time. I have a lot of fun with that. Especially bringing old classics back like renegade master and pump up the jam etc.

[@Dj76d33p]

stems yo! yes.

[@jaja87]

I just experimented with that today. Accapella of the vocal of my next song with filtered delay so you didn’t actually hear the words but more of the vibe of the melody, as I got closer to the transition, let up on the filter so the words started coming through. Loved it. Gonna try more of it.

[@lenniwenn]

I always use du assault samples! You should try it

[@soulcastdj]

Same here! Check some of my videos apply this technique! This controller is some next level thing!

[@juanalvarezdeneyradegregor5829]

¡Gracias!

[@futuregootecks]

I just wanted to say thank you for all your hard work over the years, Ean. You are a god amongst men!

[@RYOKER]

I'm in love learning tips from Ean. Such class man!

[@JohnKitterman]

You gave me a couple ideas for when I head home from work. Very insightful vid - thanks!

[@geoffreymartin2714]

Just picked up the Traktor Kontrol S5 from my Tax return it's quite the upgrade from my Numark Mixtrack 2, These videos are quite helpful in learning my controller. I'm loving the onboard screens that I can just close the Laptop and just play right on the controller

[@thecasualreviewer2148]

I'm from Mississippi. And man, I wish these people liked Techno the way I do.

[@skttls]

Great video again Ian and DJTT team! This demonstration helped get my inspiration flowing and I think I have dreamed up a few tangent ideas that you seemingly overlooked (maybe you decided they weren't worth mentioning). Including, but not limited to: 1 - a grid of one shot synth samples (gotta make sure you have ones premade for the correct Key) for soloing on the fly (A "Mad Zach Sound Pack Lite" if you will) 2 - acapella loops of recognizable choruses or repetetive house vox loops to augment the song or really help glue together a transition 3 - dropping in an acapella to usher out one song into a new song (on the fly mashups in general) 4 - use a loop of another song to acheive the same effect^^^ 4.5 - (Continuing from the idea above) Creating a new build up to the drop for the next song. I imagine the heavily filtered and oh-so recognizable intro from Daft Punk's "One More Time". 5 - personalized, yet playable, DJ intro. A sweep, a couple vox samples, a couple other wierd sounds and another outro sweep to play as soon as the song starts. 5.5 - a similar breakdown for ending a set or transitioning between different genres/tempos. I will make a video in the next couple days to demonstrate what I am thinking of :) Awesome post again! Please keep'em coming!!

[@sinny8076]

Man,this is the reason why I want to get S8,you can do whatever you want!

[@Inferno77665]

wow this was helpful. ive been djing for 5 years and i still watch these videos... very cool. Im excited to upgrade from my s4 to an s5/f1.

[@TheOlavarria49]

Long time no see, and I noticed you have a new haircut. In another note, I see you still educating your audience the right way, like always. This is awesome!!!

[@jean-baptiste9230]

I am not a pro and have little experience, i am happy i found all the ways you are showing to play the remix deck, it's a great comfirmation i am going the right direction, i didn't know this fighter twist can do sequencer, omg, i also could had 2 more ways to use the remix deck....thank you so much!

[@bjornssondj]

Loved the one where you dropped the sidechained noise!

[@adamlewis7588]

wow this is such a strong tool. only people living in the past would not appreciate this :)

[@precisionsoundworksstudio]

Great vid, Ean! The quality of the video production is excellent and your content and delivery are top notch. Thank you for posting!

[@muxima2004]

@George- to record loops or the full song to the remix deck first play the song on deck A or B which u wanna extract the loop, loop it 4, 8, 16 or 32 as you wish, then press shift on your remix deck and capture, then select the deck from where the loop or song will come from (CA or CB / DA or DB) C and D are the remix decks in where you wanna record the loops. thus select which pad you wanna drop your loop or full song.

[@synapticrush]

I got mine today :0) Excitement. I will start setting up my loops. I can already see doing pretty cool stuff with this grown-up toy. Started mixing in 1990 (never cared for CDJ's btw, to me they're a bastard transitional phase from vinyl to truly digital, an adaptation that lasted way too long). I remember when Traktor came out, being told that "digital" would never catch on.. I was like "WTF" of course it will ;0)

[@MrPowtron]

I have been using my F1 for these fills and low end boosts since I got it last year...I love it.

[@Tw1x5000]

can you recommend the f1 besides a midi fighter twister? do you own a twister, too? because maybe i want to buy a f1 for my deck C while i have my decks A and B controlled by my reloop beatmix (2-channel jogwheel-controller) and deck D by my midi fighter twister... but i don't know, if it's really needed, if i have the twister... thanks in advance for your detailed answer!

[@otomaatmusic7864]

Interesting and useful video: just mapped my Akai APC Mini to play sequences. Not so easy at the beginning, but very challenging and satisfying once you succeed!

[@EltronOfficial]

Thanks for putting this together Ean.

[@TONAH]

Just got my Traktor S4 MK2 a week ago :) Everyday is Christmas!

[@DJPeeweePrimero]

nice!

[@KendellWyattMMA]

I'm really leaning towards this for my first purchase do you recommend?

[@recsund]

As a producer I got this controller to allow me to goof around, in a way I wished it had even more goofy around stuff. As tool should never style the performer but the visa versa, but hey it's a DJ controller (6 years later)

[@ModernMaestros]

Thanks for this. I only have the S4 but will be trying some of these ideas out tonight.

[@freedinner886]

Im goofin around with my traktor effects up there

[@chaz-e]

Haha.. Same

[@McClane_Motors]

Excellent, like allways. I hope i can see you next time in Ibiza.

[@michaelschenkel7350]

I use the remix deck live in every Set if live set or DJ Set together with The complet kollektion. Okay live into tracks from Pads till Hooks! Native Instruments are for me the best

[@DriftaBeatz]

This is dope you can in essence make a hole new song lol.

[@OutcastCuraduria]

Severo tutorial ñero ese traktor es re guasaaaaaa gracias mi papá por tremendo tutorial más makiaaaa

[@djdiamante7]

congratulations !!!! always I like to watch all ur new videos and soon i will get my traktor s8 Im still saving money!!!!! greetings from ca usa my friend!!!

[@obr5248]

Thank you so much for sharing 🙏

[@jaygreenakajackstax9345]

Love this video. It really helped me. So great 👍

[@kevinkramer4310]

Nice video. I think I'm going to get myself a Midi fighter twister in the near future

[@micka4434]

great and inspiring video. THANKS!

[@OlaOla-so3il]

Great tutorial! Thank you so much! :)

[@liammay7756]

With a kaoss pad 3, on the fly, you can accomplish quite a few of these effects. but this device clearly can do much more.

[@mikerigler40]

thx for the review. very interesting points in this one for me.

[@precisionsoundworksstudio]

This is awesome. Top notch all the way around. Just got Traktor software. Thank you for posting!

[@muxima2004]

as a big fan of traktor, I love this video well explained

[@stonylov5708]

This dude is so awesome, nice vids bro! Cheers

[@willvargas4477]

I use the remix decks for mixtape intro. In the beginning of my mixes for about three minutes it's called crazy edits. I use vocal stems and 4 second loops. Dj Will Vargas on Mix Cloud April Mix. For example.

[@gupta2424]

Thank you, it works perfect!

[@astropsyhe8089]

Great video!

[@LChatburn29]

Much appreciated Ean! Great video.

[@fresquer]

Remi decks are super creative. I like it a lot especially to make a continuity in the mix. I think that it's wird feature but it's works very well. I'm opinion has more sense with loop samples than the shot samples...

[@mdjfusion]

I agree, I prefer using loop samples instead of one-shots.

[@FiSHY4D]

retroFuture it all depends on what the sample is i guess, i have remix sets of both, one shots to add into the loops for a more diverse sound then just the same loop, and other sounds for one shots like vocals and what not.

[@joohad]

Hello guys, How can I erase a pad on the remix to free space?

[@ruffarootsreggae]

Thanks for the vid!! What is unique about the midi controller fighter twister thing? Is it the fact that each button also has the rotary aspect so you can change the volume of each part? Or is there something I'm missing?

[@Tw1x5000]

the unique thing to the midi fighter twister is, that it has its own step sequenzer built in, which syncs up to traktor, that means you can sequenze a whole drumkit without even touching any button (once the rythm plays). additionally you got it right, that you can change the trigger volume of each step and sound. furthermore you can hold these 2 middle buttons right and left on the sides to get up to 4 pages of 16 pressable encoders, so there you can map own stuff like fx and let the sequenzer play while using these pages! so you got 2 basic ideas in one little controller, for me it's just an awesome controller besides my 2 channel jogwheel-controller (reloop beatmix) I recommend it without any drawbacks!

[@12xx12100]

I use a clap + reverb T3 + gater + filter to create something like a sidechained white noise

[@LJM2stepspain]

lol, I've had my s8 for like 4 months now and use it every single day. How did I never see that there was a capture button? I guess I get too into my own groove and never explored what else this controller can do.

[@palasako8732]

DJ TechTools I can see this working with deep house and tech house and any other minimalistic house. But what about tracks that are already full? such as electro?

[@Dzsonib]

Then you can use loops of the tracks and layer, and specially use it to make new tracks on the fly. Whatch Roger Sanchez layering with CDJs

[@robertgarvansnyder4665]

people still play electro? ;)

[@palasako8732]

Robert Garvan Snyder I play what i like. Not what's popular.

[@FiSHY4D]

i play electro as well and what i love to do is find the tracks that have no vocals or any vocal builds, or even a simple build that seems to be lacking and add my own sounds, find some cool vocal track, chop it up and get a good 4 beat vocal and loop it (everybody everybody everybody everybody every every every every everybody make it bounce [for example]. Another thing that i love doing is adding a kick build or snare build, most tracks have them but if you have any rhythm or drumming experience then you could pull of a kick or snare roll. Your possibilities are endless if you think about what your options are. A little secret i'll give you is instead of loading an acapella onto a deck and play it along side your other track, do what Ian said and move it to the remix deck, load it there and play it from there, chop it up by the section and you can play what ever part of a songs vocals wherever you want, great for mashups. If you play any hip hop or trap and know that producers put in snaps claps and vocals like "hey - hey - hey -hey", add those samples to the remix decks and taadaa!

[@palasako8732]

***** Thanks. Sadly since this comment i switched to serato. :(

[@birdsiview6845]

If you create your own stems, why wouldn’t you use remix deck, you would be creating all original music, I don’t care about remixing “hit tracks” I care about originals and so should you! Out there in the either! Great video! And don’t limit yourself to thinking you have to use a stem for drums, a stem for bass, a stem for sample, a stem for synth, infinite possibilities

[@RockapeandRolla]

Can we see some examples with different genre's Ean? Not just with this video, but a lot of DJ Techtools videos seem to centre about fairly minimal techno type stuff. We understand that your sound has progressed since your earlier videos, but it would be good to see some other music making an appearance, even from the other guys of the Techtools crew.

[@AxelShaw]

Thank you for the inspiration! :)

[@djmaverick]

Great video! Where is the best place to get drum sounds for the remix decks?

[@randomclyne9938]

I found that beat port is a good spot

[@Tw1x5000]

Randon Clyne but beatport is really expensive if you look on tracks (djshop.de has it a lot cheaper...) and i can imagine that loopmasters or something like that has also good stuff for remix decks, maybe a bit cheaper... actually idk, but beatport is expensive at least with tracks.

[@FiSHY4D]

there are sites that have remix decks made professionally, which isnt very difficult to do but theres also sights like loopmasters that often has free ones, im pretty sure the traktor forums has an entire section dedicated to user made remix sets. But I feel the best way to get drum sounds into remix sets is to get a DAW like ableton and make your own remix sets, that way you have the ability to adjust anything you dont particularly like about a downloaded remix deck.

[@Its303AcidBass]

The midi fighter sequencer is cool but can you add swing to the patterns? They're too tight. We want to loosen them up.

[@sasafurian]

Im not an S8 hater but I wouldn't choose this hardware if I had only 1 option. Would be fun to have the S8 at home or some private party and It would take some time to learn it also. Most probably in a club you will end up playing on Cdj's. But definitely has alot of options and features like never before and it's worth a try. I would recommend this if you got some extra cash... I rather stick to the jogwheel and the classic pitch fader.

[@akinkunmicook2977]

Great video! I see now why getting that twister/seqencer might be better for me than buying maschine with my s8. Thanks!

[@bboymac84]

Great video! I would like to use the S8 but I want figure out how to make it a master deck and sync it to the regular track decks from the controller.

[@UWARIX]

Hi! I know its kind of old video. But from where do you download these Basic Drum kits.

[@djsinny5186]

Amazing! keep going! full Support!

[@frattuncbas]

I get my first D2 last week and i have a couple questions.. 1-i cant loop my samples,but i can some of them,why? I want to use only triggering my remix deck loop samples,but i have problems with that,i couldnt find why,any help?

[@STaylorHRCC]

I've been using the S5 since it came out, and although it's missing the faders and a few other features. The only issue I'm having, is applying effects independently to STEMS/Remix Decks. I've had a difficult time finding any info on the S5 online. Any suggestions? BTW, The Midi Fighter Twister will be my next purchase. I think that's going to make a really nice addition to my portable setup!

[@NicolasBergmann]

Nice Content about the S8. Maybe you could make a Video about the S8 in other Genres than House. What are the Pros there?

[@skttls]

I see what you are saying, not everyone DJ's tech house and techno. And correct me if I am misinterperating your question, but the pros of demonstrating with house tracks on the minimal side of the spectrum allow for the viewer to hear and differentiate the application of the software, samples, effects, and techniques better than say, Dubstep or Big Room. But I agree that a proliferation of the genres used in the demonstrations in general would be useful and appreciated. Maybe even help DJTT appeal to an even larger audience. Good insight :)

[@NicolasBergmann]

***** Thats the point bro. I am a cross genre DJ and i need something that suits every genre. It would be very interesting to see some Turntables plugged into that thing or the standalone mixer section with cdj's and turntables :)

[@skttls]

I don't see why that couldn't be the subject of another DJTT video- they have plenty of gear. *cough* IAN *cough* ;) It sounds like you are a multi-format DJ as well? I think a hybrid turntable set up with the S8 could open a lot of doors to new creative possibilities- especially with the additions of remix decks on the controller. Side note: OMG a nice person with constructive comments on KZbin?!?!?! :D

[@NicolasBergmann]

Same to you dude :p

[@FiSHY4D]

i feel the reason he used house to demonstrate this is because of houses simplicity and structure. You can loop a 4/4 anything and get it to sound good with house, so why not experiment with a genre that is simple to explain vs. a track with sounds on off beats, that requires song knowledge and understanding/practice, which is more personal. But i totally understand your question, which i believe he should have touched on and said something like what i just explained to avoid these kinds of questions.

My problem - the remix decks don't actually run in sync with the track decks - the sync button has been turned on and the correct BPM number appears. Nevertheless, they do not run correctly - what else could be the reason ?

[@usdjxavi]

wow ian great video

[@Ephortless]

Awesome

[@ggavalon]

Hello Ean this may be a stupid question but on my remix deck how do you route individual effects to the send/return knob/button on FX Section #4?

[@DJPSYTRONIC]

tanks man realy good video

[@misterbeetv]

Still don't have pass on S8. Still on S4 with two F1. I thing it's way more flexible than an S8. Can u give us your feedback about it ? I mean, u are using it. on the S8, u can only have access to 4 sample at a time. So for life performance, it's quite complex to remix live, using a lot of sample. Till the time, it's a beat, a snare, a drum.. finger in the noise. but when it's loops, beats, accapellas, break downs, effect, ambiance, and when u have to control all of it it's becoming complex with the S8.. I think

[@JekaLihtenstein]

what a tracks playng?thnxxx

[@juancarlosacosta5111]

exelente!!!

[@nomadic4130]

Great tips on how to use remix decks, the only concern I have is when layering a low kick underneath, wouldn't you have to match it to the key of the track? Thoughts on this??

[@Dj76d33p]

it's a-tonal, no tuning will put it in or out of key.

[@twelvespanka6738]

Good Stuff!

[@lashaqebadze]

Pls make video for remix deck map settings

[@Born2WinBIg77]

QUESTION: If I do a live performance on a remix deck within the S8, will it record into another remix deck so that it can save?? Can I do that live without Menu screen surfing? (Meaning: Going through multiple folders in the men to pull this off)

[@leonardoalvarezquintero2445]

I have been reading about its possible handle the Remix Decks with any MIDI controller. So, is it possible control the Remix Decks with an Akai MPD 24 or 26? Why not?

[@oskarikalevi5455]

I have a problem where if i put anything in a remix deck all the samples play at the same time. If i try a drum beat like in this video kick, snare and the bass would play at the same time

[@maadmum9409]

A cool setup would be a synthesizer on one Deck and the remix on another one. so two tracks (A and B) to mix and one remix deck and one Synthesizer deck (Hardware-synthesizer)

[@DJMaschinen]

best tutorials for traktor

[@skymakai]

Just ordered an S5... I'm curious about the quality of control I'll have for the Remix Decks, which are one of the best new features of Traktor Pro 2.

[@cwzimo]

Hii Ean, I've been looking around for a basic drum kit remix set like your using in this demonstration, and can't seem to find one (looked in soundcloud, beatport, NI). any ideas? p.s thanks for sharing. your knowledge has help me immensely.

[@overlordghs1081]

+cwzimo If you want, you can create your own drum kit (as well as MANY other sounds for use with the sample or remix decks) using something like FL Studio. This lets you create custom kits (always nice to tell people you actually created the drums you're using) and you can be sure there's no copyright or restriction behind the kit you are using (most DJs don't know and download some free kit but don't realize they can actually be sued if they are making money off of the free samples). If you want high quality loops you can always purchase some from loopmasters and I don't think those have any strings attached. I suggest becoming familiar with a program like FL studio and exporting your own loops. It is very simple and satisfying in the end. I think all DJs should be familiar with programs like mashup, audacity, and fl studio as well as their DJing sofware.

[@cwzimo]

+Overlord Ghs hey, thanks, I'll look these app up.

[@MrDjpete1]

Hi been catching up on all your video's and was just wondering is that MIDI Fighter Twister ok to use with RekordBox as i use two cdjs and a djm850 via midi.

[@TheWrgraphics]

But you can do all this Stuff with Maschine. Except Recording and looping with Remix Decks. But can also be done with a much larger Setup (Allen & Heath xone 92 & Focusrite Saffire Pro 40) & Maschine (or with any Setup including a second Output and a second interface).

[@AnselmeM]

hello ! nice post. how do you record the traktor interface to show us what your doing ?

[@MrJoshkopf]

+Anselme M I think with a screen capture program?!, just google screen capture and you may will find a lot of diffrent software. Sry for my English ^^

[@travisacker1157]

Ean, where did you get that awesome mirrorball stand?

[@crhettbuttler1]

Ok my problem is that it is very difficult to control the tracks in the remix deck, I know where and why to use them, but they keep playing or cutting without me having full control over them. So, I basically do this beautiful undertone of whatever I want, now, I want to move on to the other part, these things are still lighting up or have gone on a loop without me hacing set them up ...

[@andnegr]

Genius!

[@GrisbyChannel]

Should be all basic stuff... but it seems, some People need more Imagination. Nice Vid. ;-)

[@euskryhtbnfvse4i7ehs4hnvf]

Terrace - 916 Buena Avenue.... where can I get this version of it?!

[@002LL]

What is the midi controller?

[@Jorge.O85]

My friend please explain how to record loops into the remix decks, and how long they can be. 4,8,16,32 bits ??? or may be a full song ? could u explain that please. thanks

[@lukedavis944]

I know this is an old question, but in case anyone is wondering: the capture button on an F1 records the loops. While holding Capture, turn the encoder to select the deck to record from. When released, you can use the encoder to select capture duration. Then press one of the pads to set that section to the button. To load a full song into a spot, enter browse mode, and press the button you want to assign it to when the song is highlighted

[@jhoncaballero669]

Buenas noches saludos ,, tengo un problema con mi traktor s8 , las dos pantallas se quedaron en el logo y no e ayado manera de que vuelvan a su función normal , incluso intente presionando los botones S y Q pero lo único que hace es ponerse en modo demo , espero me puedan ayudar 🙏

[@frederick_l]

Is it possible to get the remix set? Its awesome!

[@adamobrebski1648]

Where can I get this package of sounds?

[@MarkyBuk]

@8.05 how do you do that ? please (capture selected deck) .. i can not seem to replicate ?

[@MarkyBuk]

Found it !! whilst pressing Capture turn dial to select Deck A Deck B Loop Recorder :-)

[@MarkyBuk]

How do you ? > delete captured samples to clear ! to leave blank or overite ?

[@Dj76d33p]

what controller are you using.

[@Sklang32]

I do not know why people have such a beef with the remix decks. I am a breakcore/hardcore producer and I sample my own beats from my drum machines into the F1 and Holy Shit! 175-666bpm in your face. It's too bad that most people are not creative enough or imaginative enough to do anything that does not make them jump up and down with joy while using this gear. Oooh well, sucks to be them.

[@krismelendres3266]

Hey Ean, Where Can I get that side chain? =) Please

[@beaupais6508]

Any idea ?

[@ZERMELOmusic]

Buy effects sample packs from sample companies like Sample Magic or Vengeance.

[@KhSora1998]

how can i swich from deckA to B with keyboard? i mean every time i try to capture with z,x,c etc i always get a deckA loop,when i use ctrl+z it records from deck B but it's not a loop

[@ricshmitz83]

program your keyboard in the settings to switch decks

[@joselopodecarvalho6177]

Can I do everything you just did with the F1 or does it only work with the S8?

[@RfloX87]

Yes you can man.Cheaper too if you already have an S4 or S2.

[@joselopodecarvalho6177]

Royal Smith thanks!! Yeah i have an S2 and want an f1!! The S8 is too much for me...

[@RfloX87]

José Lopo de Carvalho I don't know your mixing style, but an S2 has has two channels. An S4 or S8 or S5 lets you have 4 channels to mix with. Just a heads up. or you can get An X1 (I think it is) to mix 2 more channels and an F1 for your remix decks and stems.

[@joselopodecarvalho6177]

Royal Smith well, i use it on a recreational way and the F1 would be exactly for stems and remix decks! My s2 does the job perfectly as far as effects go, channels, etc... but i definitely want to explore more the remix sets and actually saw the F1 also serves as a stems display so that got me excited about it! Quick question i'm sure you'll be able to answer and its probably a bit of a n00b one but what the hell... using the pannels i can expand the F1 to 16 slots but can i have 2 sounds from the same line but different pannels playing at the same time? Thank you!

[@RfloX87]

I can't really understand your question man but, You can have a total of 64l different samples loaded into a remix deck if you load/ create your own remix set. You cannot play each row vertically ( going up or down) at the same time, but you can play 4 samples at the same time horizontally (going across). Also,you can find custom mappings that will let you use the F1 as a designated FX controller which is pretty dope. If you only have an S2, I'd look at getting an X1 then an F1 or vice versa to practice with. Peace!

[@GalamgiaMUSIC]

can somebody help me get that sidechain noise sound?