The Only 5 DJ Drills You Need To Practice Everyday

[@Crossfader]

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[@JohannesNielsen]

I use a Reloop Mixtour Pro with DJ Pro AI . I keep the hell away from media players and Rekord box

[@Corruptness]

Did they update the screen on the XDJ-RX3? Seems like the waveforms are properly showing in sync now, whereas before they would look slightly off.

[@angusduncanson2603]

The last Tip makes total sense, as we all have so many tunes to choose from. Great way to learn them inside and out!

[@Crossfader]

Absolutely!

[@xwarrior1409]

​@@Crossfader sir I don't know the keys and camelot wheel so can u give me a tip for this plz

[@Lloydy_ltd]

Agreed. I’d never thought of it as having lots of little building blocks to bring together. Great tip!

[@MichaelSmith-bb6kg]

I just organized my library this week. Its time consuming but necesary.

[@Maxa_Veli]

Im a Dj with major ADHD and my library can cause me to overthink so much so for me the last advice --along with looping the intro and outro so you can work on EQs and creative filtering gave me life. Thank you !

[@starrchild99]

The last tip was great. I'm definitely going to try that approach to build blocks.

[@SantiagoSoria-hg2xs]

I loved the way you explained the 5 drills. Very clear and straight to the point in each case. Thank you mate! Coming to a selection of the one I found most relevant…Drills nu,miner 4 & 5. Above all, number 5, getting a solid 10 track list and working on it be able to mix properly those songs that really match together.

[@kereamohau]

Can I just damn! Number 5 is absolutely a must. I started doing this about 2 months ago but I'm gonna double down on this even more. I would love some more tips like number 5.

[@HarryHüttig]

the last one was the best ! Many thanks for your support ! and kind regards from Germany !

[@marmasan164]

Drilling over the same loops and listening to tweaking of different parameters, that's what's on my practising mind. And as a piano learner I know focused repetition is the way to mastery of one skill at a time. As a beginner Dj I'll be doing Drill #2 and #5 FOR SURE! Thanks a lot!

[@endo_paul]

Great video, recently bought a flx4 controller to start mixing and didn't have a clue where to start. Purchased the beginner and pro flx4 courses from Crossfader and within 2 months i already feel much more confident mixing thanks to the courses. Regularly practicing tip one to train my ears has helped massively i guess and i had already started tip 5 by organising small lists of tracks into what sounds good together into a mini set. Would highly recommend the courses for anyone who wants to start out mixing. 👍🏻

[@chrisnashfl]

Loved this video, very helpful & transparent. #5 is a great drill I, and as I can see in the comments, many of my peers have already taken up. Thank you Crossfader, you rule 💪🏼

[@bucky716]

Found this vid at the right time. Just got a new laptop and before i transfer ALL of my music to it I'm going to stick to 10 tunes and keep it simple!

[@giovanilima1]

This was actually an awesome video for someone who has just started DJing, really appreciate it

[@ThreepeatB]

The last two, with the crossfader and the playlist practice I found most valuable. All of them are things I will be working on, as someone brand new, but those last two I got the most from! Thanks for making FIRE content and always bringing great value to us newbies

[@DJLIVARKENYA]

Thanks for always sharing the knowledge 👏👏

[@DTENTERTAINMENT2DAY]

I love the part of the music selection on 10 songs to add in the set. I’m going to do that!

[@rocka_fella_8870]

The playlist drill was super helpful! I have inherited about 3000+ tracks from an experienced dj friend of mine and that section makes it seem way more possible to make a playlist/set that works well.

[@devashishpareek5642]

Amazing drills to do🙌🏻🙌🏻hats off to the detailing of the video.

[@williamknyff5203]

Great stuff here guys!! Being a drummer/musician since I was a kid gave me a little bit of a head start into the DJ world and I absolutely love it!! I totally agree with having little mini sets that work great together and having them stacked together in playlists. I usually practice for like 1 to 2 hours each night when I get home from work whether I have a DJ gig coming up or not. Just like being a musician there is always room to learn more. Never stop learning!

[@Crossfader]

Love this dude! Thanks for sharing!

[@Dzeccu]

Never thought of doing drills but got a lot of value going through these as a beginner ! Thank you so much 💗 will be doing these daily 😁

[@Crossfader]

Glad you like them!

[@DJGOTEMM]

Drill 5!!! I love that!!! Many blessings!!! I've bought 3 of your courses so far!! Thanks for starting my DJ career!! 🧠📝💪🏾🔥

[@Crossfader]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ziy_theguy8088]

As a more than seasoned dj I must say @crossfader you have hit the nail on those primary skillz... 💯 Big respect

[@Crossfader]

Really appreciate that!

[@rihamhagona8143]

I needed this video sooo bad! My practice sessions were definitely getting stale and this is a great refresher! Thanks Jamie

[@warren_a_dj]

I like the last one, subconsciously been doing that a long time, many of my gigs are 8 hours so when you hit thay mental block dive off to these areas and hang out for a bit of you time for 15 minutes, no need to over think and an active break, in that space you have some new ideas then back off to the races in a different avenue

[@fashioncat333]

Really nice ! 🎉

[@DJSchmink]

Thank you crossfader for these practice tips! I really like 10-15 song mini idea and the bpm matching by ear!

[@the_priest49]

Really liked the beatmatching, eqing techniques and loved the idea of narrowing down your playlist by focusing on 1st 10 songs first

[@evanbrown.24]

I’d like to add, beat jumping. Has helped me sm with learning to dj. Definitely something I recommend to everyone who does not already use it.

[@ItsEazzyBabby]

Another great video!!! Thank you everyone at Crossfader🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Crossfader]

Our pleasure!

[@wertyoomusic]

Love the last tip and excited to give it a go. Also, gonna add a couple steps to that drill and make sure to tag those tracks and mark tracks that go well together using Matching/Link feature. Thanks xfader 🙏

[@Ruby_Mullz]

I was doing a fun exercise on the decks the other day with a mate where one of us picks the tracks and the other mixes without looking at the software. Really good if u have a B2B partner as it tests your song knowledge and u just gotta trust they’ve picked a good track. On 2 channels it’s probably not as good but 4 channels with DnB and its pretty fun. Plus I can fully practice song selection with the Camelot wheel in your head, or see how someone else mixes routines you’ve preplanned out.

[@Bullster.]

Welcome to the 90's 😂

[@Crossfader]

This is an absolutely awesome suggestion! Will share the is with the CROSSFADER community ❤️

[@Ravinstomper]

We still do and call it a pick'n'mix session 🫶🏻

[@johnmcgarvey41]

I done something similar to this - There was 3 of us and we had a ~ 2 hour journey in a car - person in the back (also DJs) had my laptop picking songs and I had the decks in the passenger side hooked up to the cars Aux. First time I had DJ without relying on software in front of me or knowing the song choice coming up- was very difficult (especially with limited experience) but a lot of fun!

[@XmikeromoshX]

Me and my friend do exactly this

[@kcalumpit]

I’m like brand new, I Dug the tone practice with the crossfader, and the intro outro loop practice. And I will definitely be practicing them all. Thanks

[@Crossfader]

Great to hear!

[@9ngraven]

The best video I’ve ever seen on this channel, IMHO. One technique to the next using some of the best equipment you could use for only that purpose. Excellent!

[@raymondchan5290]

I've got to get better with using my crossfader...thanks for the drill exercise!

[@schmokingd]

Great drills. The last one is spot on

[@danileicapr]

Make sense tip 5, I'm always looking for new one's 😂 and never find 😢, I now know what to do, thanks !❤

[@Crossfader]

Sure thing!

[@iatimbo4]

Great video, but the last tip definitely a must for me moving forward. Thank you!

[@Crossfader]

You are so welcome!

[@ktill97kt]

Drill 3 is my favorite tbh. I love just playing around with the EQs when I mix without recording/experimenting

[@brolow2358]

Exactly what I was looking for

[@ItsEazzyBabby]

So glad I bought the full Dj course…lots of videos I can access right on your app🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Crossfader]

Enjoy!

[@fashioncat333]

At the end when he promotes another video but nothing popped up. 😂😂😅

[@RiKFSC]

remember doing things in drill 3 back using atomixmp3 back in the early days when vinyl dj's thought I was mad but they all using digital dj techniques now... great to see how much techniques and abilities have changed but the basics remain the same

[@RA-sw9ox]

Such a great advice I’ll try all of them next time

[@Crossfader]

Have fun!

[@chriscobb1570]

Thanks bro I really appreciate it 19:08

[@corianderseed]

Honestly, the first and the last tips were the best. Your job as a DJ is to select the tracks that fit the mood of the dancefloor. To create an atmosphere larger than you. Those two tips help build the muscle memory and the less glamourous order for you to instantly create the atmosphere you need for a pumping dancefloor.

[@cmel7284]

You offer some really good advice and training - thank you

[@Crossfader]

Pleasure!

[@glen.s9860]

J I like the way you laid out this video you deserved more than a thumb up so *****

[@martonjanos835]

Another very helpful video,defo will practise these. Cheers mate.

[@markuslinda244]

Great drills and clearly explained 👍🙏

[@MasterDj_vip]

No 4 and 5 👍 well done Jamie 👌

[@DjAgileStyle]

I learned to beat match on vinyl tech 12s years ago. There wasn’t any laptop digital displays or beat svnc. Kids got it made these days.

[@Василий-ш8ь8и]

Best video for a long time

[@danielgwillym9339]

Wow tip 3 is such a simple but good way to learn mixes!!!

[@Crossfader]

Glad you think so!

[@danielgwillym9339]

@Crossfader I was looping the in track and trying to time for the mix but I had to keep going back..seems obvious now to set a loop there!

[@broadcastedtube]

Thanks,that's great

[@Crossfader]

Pleasure!

[@kinggamer0925]

Thank you so much 💓

[@DJStitchProductions]

#4 and #5. I’d like to be better with the crossfader(and scratching) plus make some new routines and those were some good tips

[@poolman966]

Very helpful!

[@zzzz__lou]

trying to get my scratching down... that crossfader drill is clutch for anyone trying to get more comfortable

[@gitdawin2231]

Thanks

[@yakdogan35]

Brother showed us all his devices :D

[@sybmundybuildingnorthernri6049]

really great clip

[@theTOME02]

This is great

[@sirmarcus1]

Really great lesson, I only have one request. Can you use a different genre of music in your videos? because drill 2 isn't as easy with certain genres.

[@sylvesteri4101]

great information

[@Crossfader]

Glad you think so!

[@_JONGFIRE]

Essential

[@JamieRoss1980]

I usually lower the bass/kick to not confuse myself when a track is close in sound/key.

[@Crossfader]

Great tip!

[@Realfelitothex]

Thx 🙏🏽

[@Crossfader]

Any time

[@mehdibensaada2806]

Drills for using filters (Reverb) when mixing and intoducong the new track.

[@DJLyncho]

Looking more and more like David guetta every day my guy 😉😁

[@samba_djmusic]

N°5 for sure ;)

[@TerrapinCreations666]

So far I only do gigs for country and oldies music where these types of transitions just don’t apply I guess.

[@javier51256]

awsome !1

[@Xavier4243]

#5 just clicked it for me

[@groundhog7871]

Very interesting

[@dermotowens1977]

😊 great video thank you 💯💚🤍🧡

[@Crossfader]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@drshaileshbarphe4717]

Sir pls guide whether flx 10 is compatible with iPad recordbox app or not??? Which battery operated standalone controller you will suggest numark mixstream pro go or omnius duo?? As I am doctor with busy schedule not able to manage time for practice so planning for portable battery operated standalone controller. Please guide . Thank you in advance. Love from India ❤❤

[@estebangamonal5267]

Like It.

[@ROHANIN]

Beatmatching and Sampling

[@johnd25]

Drill #3 track ids please??

[@loveandro6074]

I have a question regarding CDJs and playlists. I use Serato so I’m used to having my crate of songs all in order for a set. I haven’t used a usb with the Rekordbox exported playlists (I hardly understand that part) so I’m wondering if the playlists are like that, or they’re organized only by name, etc? I couldn’t tell from different videos.

[@onedayapp3534]

I'll give you a tip, you have a sync button, you are not better dj if you don't use it.

[@marcusbinks2678]

Hey Jamie, With the finger drumming I noticed your acapella was exactly half the BPM of the looping drum part. Is there a rule/formula to get the BPMs right?

[@kogpt-dash]

Your content is fantastic, but why doesn’t your channel mention anything about music production? It’s obvious that in today’s scene, no one succeeds as a DJ without producing their own tracks, yet there’s hardly any content about production. Is this because of your values, business decisions, or staffing limitations?

[@taco_enthusiast]

I've DJ vinyl at parties and clubs for over 25 years. Beat matching is, after song selection, the hardest part of DJing. Why then do today's DJs insist on manually beat matching when the "sync" button gets it right 97% of the time?? You don't carry your USB sticks in two 50lbs milk crates on the subway hoping you don't get robbed on your way to the gig like when we had to carry records. You don't tape quarters to the jog wheels to prevent them from skipping like a stylist. Why stick to antiquated beat matching? If you go through your grids in Rekordbox (or whatever app you use) you can fine tune the ones that are off and be good almost always. Sure, it's a skill to learn for those times when a track needs a little push or pull, but all the time?! Seems performative to me.

[@sylvesteri4101]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Rasmusthall]

Whats the song title at 15:00 ? nice vibe!

[@Rasmusthall]

gonna practice drill 4

[@boogieeweb3]

2nd 🎉

[@lukas_wb]

i know u want people to watch the full video, but i'd love to see a keyword or 2 beforehand, to know what the drills are to make sure it's relevant to me. this way i ended up not watching the full video, because i don't know, if it's helpful or irrelevant to me

[@Tom_3108]

With tip 1, why is this relevant if you can use sync button?

[@TheEndorphene]

Multiple reasons.. - some songs don't sync properly when you import them so will be out of sync if you use the sync button. - If you want gigs, you will be asked if you can beat match. You will need to be able to do this at least visually and preferably by ear of your want to perform live. - If there is an issue with the software or usually hardware or the ethernet connection cables on cdjs then you won't be able to sync. - It's also a thing that DJs have needed to be able to do since before everything was digital and there was no choice but to mix by ear. It's carried over into the digital age and it's like proof that you can meet a minimum standard if you like...

[@hilkomenke8340]

😂

[@Tom_3108]

@ thank you so much for your answer!

[@Dhruvinator]

First

[@TheLiamMurphy]

04:15 Chipmunk vocals? What age are you?

[@driescools6939]

Drill one: buy real turntables!! Vynil to the bone 👊 This is not the real skill

[@Funky-FelineM]

100th like 0:19

[@VIDEOMAZTER]

All are helpful. I know some, but just do it my way. Cheers 🫡

[@tainoldv4308]

5th is worth doing every single time