DJ's and producers are not the same

[@egoshift_]

0:58 PLEASE do not ever play songs ripped straight from SoundCloud. The fact that it's stealing aside, it will sound terrible in a club set up. Only play mp3s that are 320 kbps!

[@nik_glas]

Finally, someone who talks about the difference!

[@PRtvHD]

N!K yes very important

[@saschapatisch3130]

N!K yes 😍

[@thegrim914]

Tbh its kinda obviously?

[@m.Xander_562]

Hey #laidbackluke some of us in the earlier comments had a debate on 129bps vs. 320bps can you give any type of feedback on this? Thanks!!

[@mottyze3843]

I hate when I say that I like to produce music and people look at me and go "So are you a DJ ??"

[@connerklein2704]

Mottyze lol when I tell ppl I dj, they ask if I make fire beats

[@ElectroFreedom]

haha yep same

[@rapidspectre7076]

Same my friends be like bro that dj is better than u whem I am a producer

[@KILAMUSIC]

Mottyze facing same shit here....

[@KILAMUSIC]

Jo Louie i like producing rather than djying....

[@qbikmusik]

DO NOT PLAY SOUNDCLOUD RIPS AT A GIG, I repeat, DO NOT PLAY SOUNDCLOUD RIPS AT A GIG. SoundCloud compresses audio that is uploaded and that audio loses the quality. If you rip from SoundCloud you are only getting 192kpbs mp3 quality which will sound horrible on most club and festival setups

[@lionr.9764]

QBīK still better than youtube rips lol

[@ShaniArshadMusic]

I am a producer and now I want to play my tracks on stage. I would love to see if you do a vlog on "DJ Homework". How Djs prepare their content for stage, fill up their USB drives. In one of your videos I saw you throwing an Acapella on a beat, the Acapella was a loop of a sample, so I wanted to know was that sample on loop through CDJ? Or a long audio file of a single loop? Also throw some light on adding sounds on the fly instead of just beat matching and scale matching. Regards

[@DJRichezRightzz]

In an industry where music is constantly evolving, how do you integrate new elements of new genres into your productions? For instance if someone specializes in dub step, or house, and all of a sudden their record label is selling future bass or future house how do you quickly learn and transition to that new genre? I'm sure you're familiar with this, Luke Cheers!

[@eliasbuebue]

Would be really interresting if you would show, how you manage the lights and visuals at your shows, do you always take someone with you to do it, or someone from the location? Also the big shows, how much is done live and how much is preprogrammed? Would be very interesting I think.

[@itsmethough24]

There's always someone at the sets, from the organisators, who's programming the lights n stuff

[@Mewzyc]

people like deadmau5, eric prydz, and excision have their own light guy. while others don't. I think you can tell based on how good , bad, or generic the light show is.

[@DAGOODVIBES]

Loving the drone work, sometimes I forget you're the one capturing all the beautiful air shots!

[@jimlund5078]

I was a professional drummer for 20 years, my wife and I have always loved clubbing. This year I started working with Ableton to produce electronic music. I also love to DJ. Your vlog has been hugely helpful! So glad you’re sharing the knowledge!

[@davidhuynhhh]

It was so good seeing you last night in Sacramento! You're definitely the dj we need in the edm scene.

[@losonoluna]

Luke thank you!! For the video. 🙏 you’re amazing Dj & producer. The most important is. The fame and the money never change the way you are. 🙌🏼

[@CFutego]

I started as a DJ and worked hard to become a producer as well. And I love doing both!

[@philragu5298]

So true. I personally use the dual title of Dj and Producer. I was so fortunate having been raised in the circles my mother traveled in during my formative years. Thanks to her friendship with Sylvia and Joe Robinson of All Platinum Records I pretty much grew up in the studio developing a fascination with the tools of music production. The patience of the producers and artists taking the time to answer my questions and showing me how the boards worked, how to layer tracks, bend pitches, overdubbing, deciding where to introduce another layer as well as why various levels had to constantly change instilled in me the raw skills to pursue a career as a Dj later in life. Artists like Harry Ray from The Moments introducing me to the power held in a bass track to stimulate your every heartbeat and drive your body to move on a primal level. Watching and hearing as artists like the O'Jays would go back and forth with the engineers about how best to express the sound they were looking for would be something I would go back on as I built sets later. Not to mention the catalog of amazing material I had to choose from by simply digging through mom's records when I was looking for the right hook for a mix or transition from one point to the next in a set. The speed technology exploded from the 90's till now is staggering! I can do more on my laptop now with Soundforge and some midi's than they could do in the studio back then. I have always been a technophile so I have stayed pretty concurrent with technology as it evolved, sadly I crashed and burned in the mid 90's because of bad choices and legal issues and never really made it back to where I was once on a trajectory to be in the Dj business. I spent a few years doing promotions but it just wasn't what I was happy doing so now I occasionally gig as dj, more frequently help to produce for friends and help make demo's for artists I believe are worth the effort of putting myself out there for. Nothing makes me more mad than putting in weeks of effort to help an artist or Dj refine their work and get zero credit for your efforts! Real crab move, I won't drop names but they know who they are, lol.

[@SamBass]

Loving the editing and production on the latest VLOG! Looking forward to more experimentation!

[@thiagovivaldi]

Well, I started only DJing and now I'm studying hard to become a producer too, I don't see any problem with that, since I play for real when I'm live. I think you forgot to mention that doing both things is a good way to increase your money income. You'll have difficult times like any other career, and if I'm both a DJ AND a producer, I'll have two different ways to "survive" those hard times. And last but not least, I fucking LOVE creating a track from scratch and having the possibility to see the faces of the people in the crowd listening to it is pure joy for me. Salute, master Luke :)

[@monkidiot]

hes both . one of a kind .. much love from Sydney Australia

[@bribri5458]

Really good vid. Like the explanation given between the two and how they can be used together. Pretty cool to hear all of the mixmash tunes used on the vids as well

[@westcoast117]

It might be interesting to see a part 2 in crowd reading covering the difference between club mixing and festival mixing?

[@nadeemshaikh5550]

One of the finest and most helpful DJ ever. Tons of love and respect #Laidback luke. Need more vlogs on production. 😊

[@tommuddiman]

There’s very few actual dj/producers but one immediately springs to mind, Giuseppe Ottavaini. Perform live sets from stems on midi controller in front of a crowd. Unique.

[@krizzcross4676]

Yo kuya luke u 🔪 it in SACRAMENTO yesterday! The energy in the beginning and middle was just insane! Bounce MUSIC! And the last 20 min was refreshing with your dark techno. Keep the groove alive breh breh and I what i always say "to begin a better world, we start with good music" salut!

[@DjValho1]

Luke, I would like to say that I hope you had a good time in my hometown of Miami. Your final thoughts about djs and producers is quite enlightening. I have been djing over 24 years and I recently tried producing. I did this thinking that I needed to do this to get to the festivals and stage shows. It's been slow learning but interesting. I have produced a few tracks but it no where your level of production. You have given me an idea that I can work with a producer that only produces. Now I will have to go hunting for a producer who has similar interest in music. Thank you Luke!

[@snake_venom1304]

I really love the idea of a due like Bassjackers (one producer & one dj) however, there is no greater feeling than making people dance with the music you create, and the music you love

[@profoundity]

I love watching certain producers who perform live. Guys like Paul van Dyk and Giuseppe Ottaviani really do a great job at blending the art of DJ'ing with the performing aspect of a producer. More producers should learn to play live!

[@jordanstevens3927]

Bro, honestly it is good that you put this video out because when people find out that I am a dj they automatically think that I make music. Its quite annoying because people do tend to put both producers and djs in the same category. Not saying that in a bad way at all but your everyday person does not know the difference between the 2 because they see a lot of producer/dj's at the festivals and stuff so I think that's where they get this notion from. But honestly, sometimes its questionable how many producer/dj's actually know how to dj because I noticed you do talk a lot about standing behind the decks and not on top of them and you honestly do see that a lot of that happens at the festivals and stuff so it makes you question, how many of these guys actually dj? cause I personally would love to dj for a producer at a festival or partner with a producer to get their music out there via djing all over.

[@YeesterEgg]

So I've been DJing for over 2 years now as "pandutch" and was thinking of learning production skills. I've always wanted to produce my own music, but I also love sharing others'! Wouldn't production technique help my DJ sets?

[@infiniteknowledgeproductio7604]

Luke, amazing video. One of my favorites by far! Do you think somebody can be both a Dj and a producer? or is that like chasing two rabbits at the same time?

[@tumejoryopodcast]

You should show what and who you carry with you everyday, to every city you go!! (Including the vlogging gear) BTW Thanks for the shoutout

[@nutekiTV]

@LaidbackLuke tell us please how you using in ear headphones? It's different from classic dj headphones use. I'm just tired from high volumes from the monitors.

[@RyRySoup]

I love what you had to say! I’ve been a DJ for almost 10 years now and production just isn’t my thing, but I love mixing and performing. I also wish more real DJs got to play mainstage at big events. I’m a HUGE fan of yours and I’ve been following you since 2007, you’re an awesome role model and I’ve always admired you. Keep making great music and thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! PLUR

[@CAS_ROC]

Performing live by programming new beats and adding synths and samples in to make a show a unique auditory experience is cool. I admire people for it as it’s a new way of performing electronic music different to a DJ like myself.

[@Laidbackjo]

Loving the vlogs luke maybe you should do one about your tees haha or also about how you started the scene but really dive in to the music then us growing up what you call house or techno was different in our time and how it’s evolved currently I️ still listen to all the ditching warehouse party music reminds me why I️ feel in love with music and how it’s influenced my life in abit way. Keep spreading the knowledge man.

[@jul3nzo998]

Jo Luke ! I would like a another Tutorial about your new Tune :) I’m in Love with your Tutorials and Vlogs!

[@aeronkellan2814]

First of all, so mad I missed you at Bijou and Hardvard, but awesome as always to see you in Boston and to see some local boys in your video! Second I’d love to see a vlog sometime on the trends in EDM especially since you’ve been in the industry so long. Like how it went from techno and trance to big room and trap. Now future bass, pop EDM and etc. I would love to see a video on your thoughts and maybe prediction of what’s next. Thanks for the video as always Luke!

[@djresqvideomix]

All those Keanu Silva tracks throughout your latest vlogs sound amazing Luke!

[@JaylynSnow]

Love these vLogs Luke, keep 'em coming!

[@mottyze3843]

I would love that one day your vision of producers and DJs collaborating becomes true!! So we would stop having producers on stage pretending they are mixing while they are actually trying to sync their jump off stage with the fire so they have a nice photo for instagram 😛 And we would have DJs getting more recognition!! Salute!

[@aemantk]

Bassjackers

[@diaconuvlad3080]

Your vlogs are amazing and very informative. Keep it up! Also, can you tell us your secret on how you manage to scratch so good?

[@djvjnigel]

Hey Luke, I've never been in the position to have a 'rider' but after playing with the Denon Primes's at BPM in the uk earlier this year I just had to have them! So the SC5000 are in and i'm busy getting my music library ready to play out with them while I wait for the X1800. My question is my favourite effect on the pio's is 'Sprilral' what the closes effect to that on the X1800 and if there isn't one can we put in the call in to Denon!! (Yours a hard working resident club dj who has never produced a track in my life!) Much Love Nigel :)

[@tabbylish]

You have inspired me to dj I’ve wanted to do it for years but never did it until now!! Keep up the good music and videos!

[@tiekemusic9737]

I've been DeeJaying for many years now and the problem was to get to the next level without having my own tracks. So I started producing, learning the basic stuff. My thought was that I was DeeJaying a lot (sometimes 6 or 7 gigs a week) and developed my skills with that, there are also producers spending so much time in a studio, time I don't have. Why not combining those 2? I'm still working on my own producing skills but it's good to have someone to cooperate with. Great to hear that you also support this way of working!!

[@mambabasketball24]

Amazing vlog thanks for sharing ur infos to all of us Luke, we need a vlog abt top tracks for this year Salut from Lebanon🇱🇧🙌

[@ABG1020]

I love your videos. Thank you for always keeping it real and for sharing your advice with us🙏🏻

[@amantecouture805]

Hey Laidback Luke! Huge fan here. I got a quick question. Which softwear is best for making mash-ups?

[@CevAura]

i've been producing since middle school and over the years I built up the knowledge of how to use plug ins and certain producing techniques you learn as you keep practicing but this past year I fell in love with DJing and everyday I produce and work on my skills to become a better DJ

[@MalteBhm99]

Thanks Laidback Luke, your tips helped me a lot. I'm "just" a DJ and needed a Vlog like this to get some new thoughts how to make me a name. Keep on going like that, you're great :)

[@yigitalpdemirkran3472]

Great to hear about this difference. Still waiting for new ''In My Mind'' videos.

[@kabirkhaneja]

hey luke, first of all its really great watching your vlogs and learning great stuff out of it! heres a request can you please teach how to mix non extended tracks or tracks which doesn't have kicks in starting or which have direct vocals I've been searching a lot of this but theres no tutorial of this. Thanks a lot :)

[@diegoartazcoz2390]

Interesting the final conclusion and it is actually a really good idea. It can be insane to have a duo between a DJ and producer. First you can produce insane tracks and then your festivals sets will be mindblowing. Imagine Laidback Luke with Marteen Vorwerk. Just magic.

[@alliver9645]

Cheers, Luke! It's been a while since you've done a production tutorial. How about one on Mixing or Mastering?

[@henryinnes11]

Fair enough Luke, I prefer the art of DJing far more to producing as I quite enjoy telling a story through other people’s brilliant music. I’m finding that I’m producing for the sake of furthering my career even though I much prefer creating interesting mixes instead. So taking your advice, any producers out there fancy collaborating in London, UK?

[@TheDjzaa]

I believe I have a good subject for you to talk about. Keeping your library in order. As you know, DJs are constantly getting new music but I have noticed they don’t know how to organize it in their library and you see them scrambling trying to find the right song for the right moment in their sets. BTW, I admire you and your passion for what you do tremendously! DJ Zaa!

[@woofa17]

loved the video luke! could you speak a bit of who are your best friends in the dj and producer scene? that would be interesting :)

[@R34LPL4Y3R]

Hey Luke, do you start your NYE with a goal list for 2018 too? I heard it's better to make a goal list for every quater year to be more flexibel. Would be cool to hear your opinion.

[@Yunikomusic]

Thanks for your vids man, always inspiring and sharing knowledge

[@zukathesweet2347]

Man it was around this time last year that i got interested in being a DJ i wish i had done my research first! I bought a SB2 not realizing that to get the full potential out of it i had to pay $100 (or $10 a month) for Serato. After doing a bit of research I got a Numark Party Mix in May and as a teen that does not have any source of income i had to work it off and do lots of chores around the house! As you probably can guess i'm still a Bedroom DJ perfecting my skills, and videos like these i really enjoy! They always pour very useful info into my head and make me want to keep on going, and i find it so impressive that a busy guy like you can spare some of his time to share your knowledge with everyone else thank you! (Oh and yeah i am hoping that the big guy in a red suit will bring me an upgrade! ;D)

[@iHyperdox]

Great Video! But Luke what software and plugins do you use in your music production??

[@harshilparmar877]

Expert in DJ'ing, Production & making Vlogs!

[@FrAuSkY125901]

Such a Controversial topic. Super glad you touched base with this! Love these informative vlogs luke

[@Oh22Yeah]

Some people have commented this before, but I would also really like to know how the collab process works. Do you actually meet up, or just send stuff back and forth. How do you determine who does what part of the track? Thanks Luke, love the vlogs!

[@deejayv-trakz221]

Dj's should be encouraged to create their own mash ups and edits since they know which tracks will work together and for the crows. I've been djing for 15 years now and it definitely does make you unique from other Dj's

[@bekkerthesokuangeldragon68]

Yo luke, what is your current DJ Set setup you currently use on each show? Like, what is the best and cleanest performance DJ system? I'm gonna be buying the white CDJ's 2000 nexus 2 and white DJM 900 Nexus 2 edition. (the white edition bundle for $6,500+)

[@aaronsteel9935]

Is it even an option for producers who want to perform electronic music to play the mainstages without DJing? The festivals that I have been to appear to limit the way performers play to only DJing. And would it even matter if you are on stage playing your ass off on a launchpad if you are behind a booth and No one can see/appreciate the long hours of practice it took to gain the skill necessary to perform?

[@VONNIX40]

I really like the time lapse feature you've been using. Have you tried it with your drone?

[@ImZck]

Dope vlog Laidback! At the moment I'm learning producing but in some years i would like to perform as a DJ too, meanwhile I will keep learning about both worlds

[@DJAFUNGANG91]

You sir, are a true inspiration to the new/next generation of DJs and producers. Thanks for pointing this very essential difference out.

[@jordanman0]

@LaidbackLuke when you rip off soundcloud, the quality is severely diminished. You end up with a 128 or 192 KBPS. Are you able to play those files in a loud big room setting? Thank you for what you do!

[@Humppasonni1972]

Damn, I'm an old timer producer just getting into the DJ stuff since that seems to be a nice way to show off one's music. I have had some thoughts bringing some other gear on stage along with the DJ controller so I promise to you that one day I will do that. I'll grab my Cyclone Analogic TT-303 Bass Bot to go with me on live :D

[@taugeedalexander1921]

Hey what's up Luke. Show us a producing tutorial on how to mix a track correctly when producing.

[@Rozartty]

Amazing vlog, i didnt know the difference between dj and producers. Love your track "It was me"

[@Rozartty]

thanks for explaining the difference

[@davidezaia7331]

Hey Luke great video, do you prefer the mp3 or the Wav format for your tracks?

[@DJ-FORKKA]

hey luke nice blogs as always, i hope you make a video about BEAT MATCHING i tend to do so and tips from your professional perspective are always welcome!!

[@lb4lbthebest766]

so many vids already available on ytube

[@icarussthekid1257]

Can u talk about the pro's and con's of being on a big label like owsla, armada, maximize, big beat, and spinnin' records

[@connerklein2704]

Thanks for the advice! Would love to see a video on whether there was any anxiety the first time u played a real gig and how djs can overcome the anxiety

[@GDHWL2001]

Luke, I got a quick question, how long normally is a live dj set? Btw love your vlogs! All the way from the Philippines!

[@lb4lbthebest766]

At his level: Festivals are about 1 hour, Clubs are < 2 hours typically

[@danceban1636]

Hey Luke, awesome to see your activity as a vlog format, you rocked years ago with your LL forums, now you do it with your vlog! My question: do you have any advice regarding djing that works alone in clubs all night long? I am such a person, and also need to control the lights, which are DMX programmed and controlled throw MIDI. Should I go this way more or look for time fixed set opportunities? Thank you!

[@melhorespod]

wowww, laidback luke doing a techno set... very curious about this one!! PLEASE UPLOAD!! i'm in nostalgic-mode right now! #ComeToTheDarkSideLuke

[@ryanpaterick8574]

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[@melhorespod]

Thanks sir, will check for sure!

[@dj_paultuk7052]

Checkout Lukes FlashFactory Mix from NY, Dec 2016. I think he posted it on twitter. Its quite big at 270mb. Brilliant Techno throwbacks.

[@dj-peterofficial2753]

Best vlog so far, and finally someone of your status telling the difference and what's what. Especially the part where producers should perhaps perform a little more :) . I've called producers who pretend to DJ other things but your way is probably more diplomatic :) . I for one, would love to see more DJ's on DJ Mag's top 100 to make it at least a little more credible. As for now it's a joke. Why not just make a Producer Top 100 as well? Wouldn't it more satisfying for producer to get the cred he or she deserves, even when they perform their music as DJ's?

[@saikrishnakakkat9254]

Great advice Luke!!!

[@maximeturgeon1136]

Since the debate on ripped tracks seems to be quite heated down here, what are your options for afordable high quality tracks ? Record Pools ?

[@brunosilva5843]

i dont think you need to divide it. Its absolut possible to combine both. Like you, afrojack, martin, armind.. etc .. If you want to do both, you can do it.

[@yamen7299]

God bless you man... I couldn't agree more!

[@krez1824]

I hope i can see u again in Spain, maybe dreambeach fest or something like that :D , i saw you on Marmarela and I took a photo with you, that was insane!

[@andrewpiriyakitpaisal3468]

Yo @laidbackluke, which program do you use to make/produce music. Which do you recommend? And can you teach us or have any tips to give?? Thanks -Andrew

[@sammoran3678]

Hey Luke what ear protection do you use if you use anything at all ?? also would you ever do a vlog on ear plugs/monitors or ear protection in general ? the reason why i ask this is i do dj 3 times a week in ireland and have certain ear protection and find that its hugely important

[@SherwinBajao]

Love the Talent At Rest sign!

[@justjovanimusic]

Thank you Luke for going through the differences. Though I feel like the points where obvious it's good to hear the depth breakdown and perspective from someone like yourself. However I disagree with keeping DJ and producers separate. Coming from a guitar background the roles of dj+producer are one in the same on that instrument. You play songs live with a guitar (producer element) and the songs can be original or a cover (dj+producer). Likewise you can improve the songs that you playing live and add something that isn't recorded (dj). I think where dj and producers miss the ball is that neither of them take enough time to become musicians. From the conversations I've had / listened in on , that always seems be the last point of never mention. But being musicians I feel ties both of these together really anything music related the core and heart of it is the musician or musicality of the person.

[@zacharywelcher5955]

So if you have been djing for a long time how do you get recognized?? I am also a sound engineer went to school for that because I love music and want more knowledge. It’s cool that you can do both Luke. I think you are an amazing dj. Have a great holiday.

[@aneromero1]

I know many people who started out as real Dj's and then later learned producing to be able to perform at festivals and so on. Same for producers, they started out producing and then later learned how to Dj. So it's vice-versa, I think its dope to see a person who is good at both skills like; A-Trak, Cashmere Cat, Craze, UZ, Z-Trip & of course Laidback Luke. But yeah you don' have to make a dj duo to be able to perform at festivals, just practice both of them until you become a beast!

[@bkleaderfull]

one of the best things about this vlogs its the music ;)

[@Vermilion909]

I want some tips and tricks on transitioning that is starting with the build-up of a song and ending with the drop of another song. Cheers! Enjoying your vlogs! 😆

[@rogermasc3659]

Tanish Kushwaha This is what you have to practice a lot. Know the 32 beats structure and just practice and practise. In the future you'll make this transitions naturally

[@MarveInc]

Can you do a Producing Tutorial again? Maybe about shytesizer, and how to creat a sound with it?

[@Meowblivion]

I gotta ask. Can you talk about DJ Gear?? And what's best for beginners??? And the difference between what the pros use and price differences??

[@JasonandaCamera]

Say you're playing a track at 120 bpm and the next one is 125. What's the best way to transition? Is it better to speed up the first track to 125, change both to 122.5, or slow down the second one to 120 and then return to 125 after the transition ends?

[@vladi_music]

I'm want to start playing in clubs, so how do I get in contact with the owners? Do I only need to send them an e-mail with a demo set? I would really like to know!

[@МарсельАкопян-ф7ж]

Dear Luke, what do You think about musicians? I mean, basically I am agree with You about team working, but what if the soul of one man wants to play on stage to feel happy and totally alive, what if a man is studying and training during the whole life, making music by DAW, knowing many instruments, can play in real orchestra but wants to be a Dj too, to feel the crowd and their mood, to show his own feelings them. Appreciations for everything You've done and gonna do for music.

[@zanthousproductions5289]

Pleaaaassse just please do more producer Tutorials!!!!!!!

[@RepublicAllegiance]

This is a modern definition, historically Urban Music including Hip Hop, and House there was a DJ and MC who are now the Producer and Rapper/Vocalist. #EDMisUrban #HipHopHistory #HouseMusicHistory

[@usernametaken3098]

can you hear difference between 128kbps and 320kbps music file? love vlogs!

[@spooku245]

username taken can you?

[@drifter402]

Absolutely. ESPECIALLY if it's playing on a big system. 320kbps mp3s is the fucking minimum for acceptable quality for a DJ.

[@thecjrockstar]

Yes, It's pretty obvious!!

[@usernametaken3098]

ToMascZx ggx sometimes, but as luke said about soundcloud ripping, it will drop in quality.

[@spooku245]

username taken yeah i know but what about converters that supports 320 kbps quolity For example mp3 fiber

[@xanthouszach166]

More Producer Tutorials Please!!!