DJ Mix Tutorial. Be random to get noticed!

DJ Mix Tutorial
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right cdj Yeasayer " Madder Red" the golden filter remix
left cdj Mercedes " Shock Absorber" tonkas hypermodern diaco mix

[@raishallan]

His pitch control technique is quite interesting. Moves it quickly then back again. I very rarely do that but he appears to do that as his main approach to beat matching.

[@DJBremen]

No phones and no readouts and hes nudging the bpm the hard way! That takes practice.

[@KeeperAudio]

Ellaskins videos are the best. Guys has some superb points/gear and knows what he is talking about !

[@ellaskins]

@Cephiroth lol,,, nomm, nommm!!

[@RevelCris]

lmao sometimes i just scroll down with the knob and click play and mix it on the fly. best way

[@Turbo_Tractors]

I don't really care too much for this stuff but it's bulk entertaining.. ha

[@priyonjoni]

the title says it all, you are so right, keeping the crowd interested is the key to getting booked again

[@heshoots9999]

OMG!!!! that was amazing :L totally didnt expect that

[@TubeSocksMalone]

your a genius I have learned alot from you I have only been mixing for about 2 weeks but I catch on pretty quick lol its still going to be along road I find its harder to scratch and mix than when I learned how to play the guitar

[@TheTigero]

Hey brosef, where would I find the song shock absorber? I found the original but the remix you used I can't find online :-(

[@DannyPolDiaz]

I love this guy, before I even got into DJing this guy was so entertaining, now he's like a wise no bullshit guru lol This past week I started making new tracks that I wasn't too sure where they were going, mostly because I was lost and I forgot my own style. After 6 years, somehow, I got lost in new ideas and sounds. But yesterday it clicked back into order, and I remembered " Oh yeah. Im original, I just need to put a twist to it with my new influences"he just consolidated that into my brain

[@Amg123june]

@DKF22 yeah just go into your options thier should be a tab to keyboard shortcuts. theyre preassigned already but you can customize it however you like -DJSOLACE

[@MaxiPCX]

guys I didn't mean a 1 piece lol I meant something like CD DJ IN A BOX with the numark NDX200. I know its not the best, but I want something to play around and get used to it. Perhaps if I get better I would upgrade to a system like a pioneer or something :)

[@JasonJebezSam]

you are epic man... i really wanna mix but i just havent got the money to get equipment. what would you suggest as a pretty good inexpensive setup for a beginner? or even some advise on things i could do to prepare myself before worrying about the gear?

[@Acelera89]

GREAT VIDEO JOHNATHAN. UR AN INSPIRATION ! IM GLAD YOU MAKE THESE FUN VIDEOS. I'VE LEARNED A LOT FROM YOUR VIDEOS. THANK YOU - PATRICIO

[@JacknifeCreations]

@ChannelRVB Im a fellow Hardstyle lover myself, but no matter what music he deals with, J is still the best DJ Tutor on the planet! :D I quite enjoy some good softer styles like this also a bit.

[@JacknifeCreations]

@Akillesefourtwenty yes its a great app, but do you think your ready if someone gives you a chance to mess about with a real CDJ / mixer? theres a big difference between software and the real thing.

[@VJbasti]

Every single video you upload is motivativing me more and more to deejay! But not only that. Your videos motivate me to deejay different. own style ftw. ! :) Thank You Y! :)

[@SmallWonda]

Yea, I guess the secret is to make something come out sounding unique which works... Almost so the folks go home wondering just what that was - I used to be like that all the time trying to find a particular mix some DJ had played, but of course it was of his OWN making, drives us (now X) clubbers mad as some moments were pure MAGIC & you wanted to listen to them in the car/home :( Part of what kept me going back... :) SO MISS it :) Great work, sounds like Bristol to me. Thanx for sharing

[@OmegaGlow]

I've been through ups and downs, mostly all I have right now is what I'm making on my soundcloud. And I've been doing this since I was 16. I'm 26 now, so yes, I've been going on with music since I was a kid. I've been trying to go pro, and right now my main hinder is the lack of a set of turntables since the ones I had were lost by a shitty roomate after I moved to Oregon about 7 months ago. You want to hear stuff? Look for exKyre on Soundcloud.

[@TheRoosterOfficial]

hi guys, some weeks ago i uploaded a track witch i made with FL studio (i produce music for +- 1 year now) i putted a lots of hours of work in it, but now 3 weeks later it has 50 views..... i know i hate these comments too but it is the only way to get seen on youtube. It would be really great if you guys could check it out! and tell me what you think i would really like to hear what could be done better, Thanks a lot!

[@AricRey]

Really? Where is your stuff? I would really like to check out some of your mixes especially someone with 10 years of experience

[@mechreports1]

yes! looks like a good messabout and doing things random acctually is experimenting and seeing what works without even trying :P

[@Jenseitsreality]

man you are awsome very good videos, they are funny, well explained and interesting. How many years of experience do you have?

[@teknastyk]

ur pitch bending technique tells me you've got a loooot of miles behind the decks... How come U do only tutorials for beginners and not playing arround internationally.. ...Just a quick tought of mine :)) Many djs out there getting payed a whole lot of money to show basically nothing technical

[@Olgierddd]

@3S0JJD YEAH!!!! This is very important issue! How do you care about the harmony? I mean, U choosing particular part of chewns? (this is the easiest one way) without to much harmonic sounds, only drums, or using eq, rotarry/switch kills, or any other ways? JUST MAKE MOVIE ABOUT!!!!

[@GU-RP]

and then, you play the second track. And you wait till the end of the second track and then you mix the beginning of the third track in with the second track. *YAWN* howiejjmnfhngg. In other words, you just do the se. root kfff! FORGET IT! be random.

[@allstar930]

Killer tunes.

[@Factory051]

great video talking about random mixing, but can I ask what the CD is that's covering the right deck. Image looks like a road sign for crossing the road in France. Sorry this is off topic and completely random in itself.

[@BceReuphoria]

dude i am just so amazed how tuned your ear is to the beats its going to take me ages to get that good to beat match always watching your vids much respect you need an mbe or something for your contributions to the dj world

[@moasto02]

playing randomly is the best. i tend do do better when i havnt heard the whole tune and even when i dont monitor the tune in cue. its really fun and sometimes its better than thinkin too much about the next tune.

[@MischaahcsiM]

i know what u mean.. thank u that helped me a lot for my next set! another idea to push the track over^^ cheers

[@warhuskerify]

wow. that last part about 90% of dj are in the cube (and all that jazz) really hit me, thank you. that made me realize i wasnt doing what ilike, i was doing what other people pressured me into. thank you.

[@djrafstar]

Ellaskins I have been watching your videos since I first began 5 years ago. I want to show you where I'm at right now. I'll send you a video response now. Thank you for everything. You're great :)

[@OmegaGlow]

Man, you fucking rock. Just saying, I've been trying to make it as a producer/DJ for almost 10 years now and I never stop learning from you. Ever. Keep these vids up man you're a great help.

[@HendersonDJ]

this is really good check out laidback luke for some of this style! here is one i done, i suppose you could call it random soundcloud com/shakedown-glasgow/shakedown-november-minimix-shakedown

[@DKF22]

Man, thanks alot for the randomness advice. Al thought I don't have any decks, just a PC and VDJ, I love watching your vids! by any chance anybody knows if there are any sort of keyboard layouts for VDJ?

[@22jLee]

Dj tutorial you've opened me up your like a wise Buddha for djs or sumfing lolz! thank -you it makes me more confident & not afraid of be more creative in any type of music. cheers!

[@MrVideoinvaders]

fuck, this man made me re-pick up my turntables after almost 10 years under dust...I find his tutorials the more helpful than any other on the tube really!! Respect from Italy

[@djmufassa]

does this work for all genres. I have tried mixing it around like crazy playing happy hardcore and find it difficult. Can you please show this as a mess around with hardcore. Thanks.

[@Maxminibn85]

Oh, i just like you and your video stuff. Allways making me laugh and pushing my confidence. Following your channel since a while (: i give you 5 ... thumbs :D

[@RIP857]

There were 4 things in here that you showed that I probably never would have even thought of. Dude, this tutorial is the best on youtube, hands down.

[@allanxpoe83]

@eppik i just played randomly for 2 hours straight today and did fine but i did arrange them in a crate today....im gonna see what happens tomorrow lol

[@helmettilt96]

thanks so much for spending your time teaching other in need keep on doing what you are doing through good times or bad, you are a god thanks

[@MPapeleu]

@mixindave1 do you NEED higher quality? i can see perfectly whats going on.

[@tejasvaniya2664]

i really want to know that From where you collect your music Because ever fucking song you choose become in my fav list of i-pod !

[@eNeRGySers]

It would be awsome to use filter at 7:42. All the way down, and then, slowly back to it's normal. Thanks J for your awsome tutorials

[@Dtctr010]

man i shouldve seen this earlier maybe i couldve gotten a place in the mixvibes contest

[@mrbrandondavis269]

on the left did he just set a loop then bring in the right is there a cd for loops and scratches also appreciate ur comment

[@ohyaimcoolest]

nice mixing, like the vibe. could you do a mash up video, like one of your personal mixes? that would be really great.

[@AyminnrDj]

Hey Jonathan, I was wondering if you could make a video about how to do some tricks on the CDJ 350. Greetz Anthony.

[@RevelCris]

ellaskins could of been the top dj if he wasnt so selfless lol but he decided to teach us all instead, god bless you

[@regio81]

thanks to all your videos i have fun and enjoy djing much respect and admiration to you ellaskins from dallas tx

[@DjOrigins]

good stuff man, this video really made me respect you just for giving this advice for everyone who needs it.

[@codysanders3513]

Okay, just a random question, which is worse: mutant zombies or zombie mutants? (reply to the comment)

[@Wildstyle23]

can someone explain to a noob like me what is he adjusting at the bottom right of the right deck ? thx

[@austinscorpio23]

I really dig your innovative approach, man. Creativity is the difference between great and average.

[@allanxpoe83]

i swear i do better when i play randomly than making crates on serato and then playing off the crates

[@gavingillies1]

I have been doing all this for years but unfortunately being in the highlands is a big set back

[@petef15]

@Cephiroth it's a metaphor about 'wanting to be 'up here''

[@3S0JJD]

Can you make a video about harmonic mixing? What's your take on it.

[@DFRDRIFTPIG]

are 350's good enough to use in clubs? i wanna become a DJ and dont know what to buy first

[@texlyon]

My advise! Get your own style, don't try to copy. just try out, have fun and mix around:D

[@BrokN9]

what would you reccon for a starting dj? Equipment-wise.

[@pictureBigger]

dude your timing is fucking perfect. let the rest of us know when jesus is returning.

[@lshasha90]

What a great piece of advice, i totally agree, keep doin what your doin Ellaskins!!

[@knifenewbie456]

i honestly just watch your videos to listen to your mixes... THEY ARE AWESOME!!!!!

[@godjp821]

@joerock00 so they can hear what's coming out of the speakers

[@runekey]

Your DJ skills really shine through in this video!

[@freshgino]

This may actually be one of my favourite videos...Love your sense of humor dude!

[@djdmc2k8]

Great video... Have you got shorter in the past while? Decks seem rather high!

[@DanYeAMAN]

ah man this video is awsome pease keep on making them.....for ever and ever

[@chouchouchann]

@SirMaximus21 hmm i think you shouldn't get that..it's not really good =/

[@JHpr0duction]

@Wildstyle23 check his Beginners tutorials! :)

[@michaeldiruocco]

very good. works great. and your completely right about being yourself.

[@MaxiPCX]

I know what I am getting for christmas... DJ IN A BOX!

[@lucashansen]

could you make a mix ? :D would love to listen to your style :D ^^

[@olatundeolorogun]

you are the best I practically wach all your videos

[@GameplayandTalk]

Awesome :)

[@modernwar2ghostrp]

how do you get song with the same bpm cuz i cnt change mine easily

[@marjacu3809]

How on earth do you have so many turntables and mixers and stuff?

[@Proffesi]

best tutorials by far i love ur style man! thanks for uploads :)

[@djnthando]

Less talk and more action. You are good. Show us, dont tell us!!!

[@mixindave1]

why are these videos stil shit quality? its not 2008 you know lol

[@jeankende]

Got stucked for a while. But now I can continuer. Thanks man!!!

[@smokejc]

seventeen thousand four hundred and sixty three

[@iamgreatish]

Have you seriously just fucked off the 2000 set, so to speak?

[@gromitj]

How come you cover the screen on the CDJ?

[@smokejc]

He's still a DJ, and books gigs regularly.

[@aDJis4life]

Amen to that J!! wise words m8 as ALWAYS!

[@R83TV]

watching in 2013 and you still blow my minds and make me think in different ways! Thanks J

[@josefkun7466]

Blay hello from 2016 :D

[@bits._]

anyone know where to find the songs?

[@gaproducts]

Oh i know!!! ooooooooh oooooooooooooooooooooooh ooooooooooooooooooooh

[@djscottdog1]

@Cephiroth i think he is neilling

[@cgg808]

Always helping thanks.

[@elfurby68]

you are an excellent teacher and ofcourse a dj

[@ChannelRVB]

If his style was hardstyle i liked it mutch more

[@oQueen6ix]

@DKF22 u can make your own

[@Sketcher86]

cool mix... as usual your always good at mixing

[@MTBnorfolk]

what are the 350's like please reply someone :)