DJ BETTER - HOW TO MAINTAIN THE ENERGY LEVEL

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[@grantsmith5226]

I've seen a lot of "beginner DJ tutorials" that are just people talking about conceptual things with no examples, or showing examples after they talk about the instructions, which leaves beginners having a hard time figuring out what's going on. The way that you tell the audience what you are doing as you do it is really nice. I'm not sure why more DJ instructors don't do this. But anyways, keep up the good work! You seem to have a great style and format going for these videos.

[@SoundofArman]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@nmoddentity8401]

A subject near and dear to my heart! This was a great tutorial. So many DJs including professional and veterans build up to a massive track but then let the energy level drop like a rock just when you want to go crazy. Or the energy level rollercoasters up and down because the DJ doesn't mix in the next track fast enough or at the right time. That said, it's a DJ's job to control the energy level and you don't always want a constant level. Here are some pointers I would add to yours. - Know the energy level of the next track, especially in the high end percussion. It's not all about where you mix in the next track. Sometimes the incoming track just doesn't have the same intensity. - Use a loop feature if you have it. Loop a good mid-level energy percussive section of the outgoing track just as the new one's coming in. Keep the two playing together for as long as you can, preferably until the new track comes to a break. This will really boost the energy between two tracks especially if you want to ride out a long groove. - Don't be afraid to drop the energy level. You still need to keep the crowd's attention so make sure you do it with a good track, but lowering the energy will allow you to build it back up again and make the crowd go wild. - Mixing out of tracks quickly or mixing over breaks is a sure fire way of keeping the energy level high. You don't always have to play a track all the way through. That said, when you've got a killer track going ride it for as long as you can. I hate it when a DJ mixes out of an awesome track so quickly I can barely get into it. Keep up the good work. Love your tutorials!

[@casper6125]

Hey Arman. Been watching your videos since before i bought my first controller 2 years ago. You've helped me out A LOT to get an in depth understanding of what I was doing. I still return to your channel to see if there's anything new I can learn from, even though I proudly feel like my skills have exceeded the beginner/intermediate level videos you're doing. So I just want to thank you for doing what you do. Also, a video on the general structure of electronic music (roles coming in/disappearing after 16/32 bars) and counting bars would be great! I have improved my mixing skills a lot since learning that.

[@cool24164]

Love your dj better series, you’re very sincere, knowledgeable and really know how to tell by showing. Thanks a lot 👍

[@andrewfurtado4875]

You have no idea how long I’ve been waiting for a video like this.... this is gonna help thousands

[@Jack2000B]

Excellent practical technique. With each one of your videos I feel my DJing skills and performance keep improving. Your delivery is awesome as well, with clear explanations as you go along. Thank you !

[@peterbsims]

Appreciated. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Peace

[@Davidljim]

LOVE YOUR CONTENT MY MAN! SALUTES FROM COLOMBIA!

[@kendekoeijer4825]

Arman, your tips are so great! Keep up this good work!

[@harshkanojiya3686]

Brilliant stufff ... appreciate it man .. thanks for sharing all these videos.

[@SteveAldous]

Great video my friend! Always great advice and very well explained 👏

[@forbiddendoors7248]

Truely your skills are exceptional. keep it up Arman

[@rohinjassani6306]

Hey Arman, Was wondering if you could make a video on how to mix in/out tracks where the melody is constant. Maybe different techniques/methods we could use to mix tracks with prominent melodies through out?

[@OxygeneAirTime]

Informative as ever - thanks. In relation to 'know your music', it would be awesome if you could do a video on setting cue points for transitions

[@thelinhuk]

Thank you very much Arman

[@atulyapoonit3168]

Clearly explained 🔥👏🏻

[@des835]

Thanks for this.

[@luisji4588]

This is the video that beginners like me should watch 🙌

[@EmminaLollina]

Hmmm, idk but I sometimes enjoy little energy breaks on the dancefloor to recover from high intensity tracks, ofc these breaks shouldn’t be too long. A bit like breakbeat tracks that serve as mood-breaker or wake up call :D

[@yimmydeep]

Thanks for sharing!!👍👍

[@SirHefferlot581]

very helpful vids, thx! can you do me a favor and also talk a bit about bar/timing count? decision making at which bar do you start/go in please.

[@wpatterson82]

Thanks great vid!

[@j-star1]

Really cool tutorial, keep up! (Make one on how to mix tracks with .08 kinda tempos , thanks)

[@inso80videos]

Very nice video! I think, the energy depend mainly on the purpose of the mix. I don't think EDM is only for dancing (even if there's dance in the name). It can also be for relaxing, traveling, and so on. It really depend of the goal of the mix. I'm a beginner, but I really enjoy more the chill vibes in the EDM personnally. I started mixing, and I'm constantly trying not to hype myself too much because I want to stay in the "chill" spectrum, which is not always easy. ;-)

[@kif4863]

Even your “bad” transitions didn’t sound bad.. LOL I mean it’s super subjective everything. But I feel you and learned some cool things! Thanks

[@FOURJAINDOTS]

Dude your examples have helped TONS, Thanks for all the vids man! Ive got a mix up, can anyone critique it?

[@LiftingYouHigher]

Hi Arman, thank you for this video. I agree this topic is not easily found online. However, i am looking for even a higher energy mixing in progressive house.. like when the music is at it’s peak and need to mix in another song at a high energy point as well. It is usually when it is very noticeable the start of a new song and the end of the other.. i’m not sure i have expressed my self properly. It is also where usually the introduction of the 2nd song is fast, swiping is fast, sometimes swiping at buildups. In this example, i am not sure when exactly i should end song 1 and start song 2, keeping the energy high at its peak, using extended mixes. Thanks anyway

[@FBWFTW]

That vocal at 3:00 is my speed

[@xaero212]

Can you share name of tracks played, please? :-) Btw really great video with actual examples. Thanks!

[@drexelcanasa9069]

I found the oasis here. This is the best tutorial.

[@BrodieNeroTV]

VALUE!!!!

[@balogbogdan]

The videos you are doing are really helpful. Are you mixing in key? because it seems that the sounds blend really well together.

[@SoundofArman]

Thank you. Yes, often I am mixing in key

[@balogbogdan]

@@SoundofArman Can you do a video about the energy of the songs and how you must select songs in order that your mix to tell a story. I find this to be a big problem of mine, I choose good songs but at bad moments. Would really apreciate it!

[@joegadberry3924]

@@balogbogdan That would be helpful

[@adolfocruz1458]

my main problem here is when the track has a very big bridge. I play aggressive music so very often I want to maintain a high energy level, but very often too these tracks I like are made to peak moments so they have a super long bridge. I usually introduce new track in the bridge, but I don't really like that deaf kick sound in the first track bridge.

[@courbertluizborodj3911]

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[@D.Technical.S]

Hi Arman , what about breaks in melodic techno ? They have tipical long breaks in the tracks ,... How many breaks you play in a set ? Do you play the break complete and let the tracks do it's work ? Do you find that those breaks take away the energy in a set ? It's nice to get peoples attantion with a nice build up , but what is the ultimate balance ? Cheers ✌

[@Mago.-]

For me, is up to how you are feeling that day, and what you expect, and expected to play. At home, with friends, i think is mostly let the track do its work, as it is a more intimate moment. Outdoors stage, i expect big djs to choose 3 to 5-6 (Depends on the lenght of the set) tracks to let really work, and really work the moment, build it up slow and nicely, a moment where the dj kinda stands out more than the party it self, then start from where the previous dj left the dance floor at, and work up from there, then chill the last 2 or 3 tracks. Now, in a club, i barely want any drop in the nergy, specially if it is a techno or tech house gig. If it is a more progressive house, or melodic techno gig, then i guess some breaks are to be expected, as they are natural in this genre. Still tho, i really really love when a dj can mantain energy while prog, constantly. The changes in the groove of the base, the big synth leads changes, it really gets me going on the floor. It really showcases the dj skill, as it is a harder genre in itself to mantain the energy up there. With techno and tech house, is kinda always the same thing, lower the highs to aboid clashing, kill the bass with a hpfilter, give it some deelay at 1/2 to build something up, then bring the next track at the 1 after 8 or 16 bars, then boom. Nothing really special I hate sunsets, so i dont expect anything there, unless afterparty to end the weekend, then i guess some deep house and chilling, none too heavy

[@urs919]

What genre of music is he playing ?

[@ChamalOx9]

The first example worked really well but for the second one, I found the first way you did it waaaaay better than with the techinc you learn in this video. It depends on the way you prefer your mix i think

[@pryda_mau5]

what is this whole controller called?

[@maciejmajcher5493]

Name of female vocal incoming track?

[@nothereforthefame1588]

Now do it with vinyl to really impress us!

[@alejandrorafael1460]

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[@bricemathias6396]

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[@Savage_7_99]

Mixing this kind of music is waaaay to easy. You have all freakin day to beat match. If you want a real challenge try mixing vocal driven music like pop or hip hop. 👍

[@keithlane4705]

agree, it also leads to more creative transitions, rather than .. heres this song / heres next song ... yawn .... you have with the style heres this song & this song and what it sounds like together to get a totally new vibe. It's designed to be mixed, artist and DJ's thinking for each other and keeping a dancefloor going. Pop is very much screw everyone else, maximise the loudness and give no thought beyond a cheesy love / sex related song purly to make money. Hip Hop I have no idea, but as it's very vocal based, vocals rarely work on top of vocals so fast transitions as the melodic content is not the focus ?