How DJs Prepare Their Music the RIGHT WAY

[@DailyHotTopic]

3 Que point locations A - 32 beats / 8 bars before the end of the Intro B - 32 beats / 8 bars before the end of the Chorus C - 32 beats / 8 bars before the end of the Outro Start the 2nd song at its A location, on the 1st songs B or C location To mix fast - position B. To rush the song, to move on quickly. To mix slow - position C. To extend if the crowd is enjoying the song.

[@djcarlo]

Correct! Thanks for laying it out!

[@YLYLMR]

@@djcarlo All song the same? Not for pop songs

[@kraddoomsters]

Regarding C, he said beginning of the Outro, not 32b before the end

[@shaqielramlal2489]

Bro tysm i watched it like 10 times and i couldnt understand it, he says do it 32 beats then proceeds to place the que points a little bit back i was so confused

[@BigBry4n]

@@djcarlo is it 32 beats before the end of the outro? or at the start of the outro. because in the video you did the start of the outro for C. love the videos man. newbie here.

[@LODIN]

Set loop markers at the end to trigger just in case you need extra time.

[@djcarlo]

Nice catch! Thanks for sharing!

[@romydomdom]

Yuup recently started doing this. It's a life saver

[@ademarmneto]

oooooooooh man, thank you for this tip!!!

[@beaujenks3849]

Wow I would get bored if I played full songs and looped the end. But I get it.

[@romydomdom]

@@beaujenks3849 you must not be a mobile DJ lol

[@timbell8279]

I think, for beginner DJs, this is hands down the most important video to watch. Opened my eyes like woah and its relatively simple. Great stuff Carlo!!

[@ShravanDwarka]

Indeed!! I agree, this makes a lot of sense!

[@liamblu]

Hey Carlo, great Tutorial again. My workflow is this way: - downloading - getting rid of unwanted mp3-Tags in mp3-tag (with self-created macros) - importing to iTunes - sorting in iTunes - synching playlists in rekordbox - analysing new tracks (easy to sort, they have no CUE or 'locked' tag) - controlling the beatgrid for every new song and manually correcting it if nessesary - setting memory CUEs with keyboard shortcuts (first beat, intro, vocals, climax, drop, outro) - coloring memory CUEs with keyboard macros (iCUE software for Corsair keyboards) - jumping through memory CUEs to set Hot CUEs - coloring Hot CUEs with keyboard macros (this one is difficult because rekordbox is a pain in the.... for effeciency and macros as well as playlist organization) - sometimes naming the Hot CUEs (also with macros like "4 b4" -> "play 4 beats before" - learned that from Laidback Luke) - playing around with Hot CUEs to make sure they are well set Pretty heavy work, but I keep saying:: 90% of a DJs work you will never see.

[@KoiFabiosa]

I make it a point that I analyze all my tracks, make sure that the beat grids are on point, place cue points and hot cues as markers and place an emergency loop at the end when able. I also rate each track on Rekordbox based on the energy of the track. And lastly I segregate each tracks based on their respective genres by placing them on folders.

[@denomenopl]

Hey isn’t Rekordbox analyzing new tracks automatically anyway. I am wondering if I have to do it manually then :)?

[@iamrubenmes]

Legend

[@max-alfonsoliverbengtsson9227]

Hey, uhm, just want to let you know that you inspired me to have djing as a hobby. Since August last year I am actually playing on some big clubs and geting paid for it. Thank you for all the help and motivation ☺️

[@djcarlo]

Yayyyy! This is great news! I’m proud when subscribers’ careers take off! Cheers to everyone’s success!

[@DJmattress]

I started spinning back in 98. Man I sure wish these videos were available back then. These are perfect for the beginner or advanced DJs how to mix and categorize properly. Keep up the great work Carlo!! You rock 🎶🎧

[@djcarlo]

Thanks Mattress! Indeed, I couldn't find tutorials like this back in the day, hence my desire to make them! 😆

[@djstyxxsuriname]

Hey, i still think that the best thing is to know your songs. Every time i download a new track i listen to it a few times and after that mix it with different tracks and maybe even different genres, just to really know what i'm working with. But i love what you do, much respect....

[@ToddBryantsr]

There is a lot of music coming out -- and a lot of it sounds very similar. For me using a standard notation of cue points ensures that I know how to treat any song that I've heard before.

[@djstyxxsuriname]

@@ToddBryantsr DJ Carlo might hate me after this, I only have one cue point. But I'm old skool, when the shit was Technics SL1200. What sounds similar should get your own flavor. Never be a "computer Dj", be different

[@rickewilde]

Before the days of digital an accomplished DJ once told me Know your music and Practise Practise Practise

[@neilmaile2442]

Yes now its a joke

[@jimmeeGray]

If you practice spelling "practice " its even easier.

[@rickewilde]

@@jimmeeGray thanks jimmy.the alternative way is also acceptable.i think Practice is the US way but with 'ise' is ok too.

[@jimmeeGray]

@@rickewilde oh really, i've owned many dictionaries and they all have "ice" Anyway, no stress the English language is so fukt up almost anything goes the days.

[@Carloscda40]

@@jimmeeGray Really dude? The adults in the room know what he ment!

[@guillaumecapizzi2243]

Massive thanks to you mate ! I just bought the DDJ-400 to upgrade from the Hercules DJ Control Instinct P8, and i tried your preparation technique on random EDM songs to see if i could work this out : it's a huge time saver ! Stay awesome man.

[@djcarlo]

Great to hear! Nice one! Glad you manage to work those EDM songs! Woot!

[@pbee73]

I come from the era of Tech 12's and vinyl, you took the record home and listened to it and knew right away if you had to make adjustments when blending. Your brain did the analyzing and learning all the different records BPM, amplitude, tonality and equalization before you put it in rotation. I calculated the BPM with a stopwatch and then labeled the sleeve and placed it in my crate in BPM order. Sometimes I would only count for 15 seconds and then multiplied that number by 4. I made many errors near the end of a 90 minute cassette tape only to have to do it all again. Beat matching was done by skill not a computer but those were the days though. There are a couple of rules of thumbs when mixing tracks... 1) Never put words on top of words 2) Always blend where both songs have minimal instruments (i.e. break beats or at least one has a break beat going).

[@djcarlo]

Thanks for sharing your experience! As well, as tips! More people can pick these and learn from them!

[@kalandemumba4970]

This is a really great technique. I used to rely on chance to get my mixes that smooth. I could beat match but I knew my transitions needed some work. This vid is just what I needed. Thanks!

[@g30jack]

To answer your question at the end of the video, I'm semi-obsessed. I need the tracks to at least be analyzed and have an accurate beatgrid. I usually have 2 or 3 cue points per songs, sometimes more. I still mix as I did in the '80s and pretty much stick with mixing 8 or 16 bars or a simple drop on the 1.

[@DiMS_Production]

My newest 'hack' is to listen to music using DJ software instead of f.e streaming services. Helps to learn my playlists and adds the possibility to try out new ideas/mixes. I find it to be a great way to get more practice and also inspire my kids to mess around with music (we often play different percussive instruments along the music, mainly to develope sense of rhythm and coordination, body awareness and overall enjoyment of music). As my oldest is 2.5y.o and likes to go to concerts, sing and play different instruments, I feel I must be doing something right 😊 As I do mainly long format sets (4-12h) my main focus is on the flow of the whole event, reserving most of the 'jocking' for the prime hours.

[@djcarlo]

That's great man! It seems like you've got your methods down already

[@lmatthewsmusic]

I have so much music in my computer and everytime I get a new one, my first impression on it is analyzing it and hot cue them to be easier when I'm DJing Live! Great tips! I already new almost all of it but you explain things so good and I learn a lot with you! Keep awesome work bro!

[@lmatthewsmusic]

@@djcarlo Thank you!!

[@denomenopl]

Hey isn’t Rekordbox analyzing new tracks automatically anyway. I am wondering if I have to do it manually then :)?

[@jamesstanbridge5794]

Thank you thank you thank you. I've watched dozens of intro videos and none lay down this key concept as cleanly as this video. A genuine 'click', 'eureka', 'aha' video. May you go forth and prosper, majestic human.

[@victorflores4269]

Much respect for Carlo, love what you’re doing with the Dj community. Love you bro, thank you 🙏

[@BeachLookingGuy]

as a beginner I've been making a process for myself. I decided to choose about 10-15 songs i want to practice creating a set with (Knock2, RL Grime, seven lions, EDM). make a list of the order I might want to play them in and start finding the best spots to mix them at. once i find two song i like mixing i will set up a bunch of cue points to help me remember at what moment i want to be doing certain things. then i will go over the transition, resetting the songs and trying again and again. even when i get it right i still run it back to get another rep and maybe experiment with different frequency changes, loops or fade out effect like a delay. also pressing the cue button allows for a quick reset so you dont spend time looking for the right exact spot of the song you need to run back. I also have a note pad on my phone with all my songs in order and details how i want to mix them. my notes mostly consist of how many times i want a loop to play live with the other song. one of my recent discoveries that i learned on my own is making muted loops and beat matching asap so the transition is already set up.. making a 16 bar loop, playing it early in the mix and muting the track allows you to practice beat matching without having both songs live. when it's time to have both songs live they are already perfectly matched and sometimes i can bring the loop in early to tease before the first song ends. having cue points really helps me keep track of what im doing and allows for cleaner transition. loops give a lot of flexibility with how i can mix songs together. one of my favorite things is when you find a song that has a great loop section near the end with just one sound/rhythm playing and you find another song that mixes right ontop of it perfectly. really fun with hiphop music.

[@djcarlo]

Yo, that's a great process! That's good prep work right there, and it's a method that keeps you busy (or entertained hehe), and works for your mixing!

[@EazyTDJ]

There are quite a number of scratches and combos I always wanted to learn. Been following your channel for and found you break the techniques down. Never thought scratching would ever be this easy. Thank you!!!

[@djcarlo]

You're welcome bud! Glad you were able to take in the techniques to start scratching from my videos!

[@welchimusic7953]

The number one mistake (top of mistake list) is buying 100 tracks of totally different genres and hoping it sounds good eventually. Pick one genre. Mix 20 tracks until it sounds good.

[@djcarlo]

That can be a very good way to practice!

[@droydmusic2660]

I have a sort of different DJ style... I mix different genres like house, breakbeat, dubstep, electro, trap. Surprisingly They sound really good together because they all have one similar theme: dark and heavy but also party oriented

[@davidreynaud7614]

Too true

[@deltahomicide9300]

My nOOb mistake was thinking all my favorite hip hop songs can go back 2 back in one set ☝️

[@scorp888]

Whilst is can be a mistake, 100 tracks of 20 genres is exactly what event and wedding DJ's do every night!

[@onowuizuchukwu7257]

You are not only a DJ but also a great teacher

[@djcarlo]

Thanks bud! Really appreciate those kind words!

[@alex25561]

Im just starting and this is so useful for me. Greets from Puebla, Mexico.

[@neilmaile2442]

Rather start by buying turntables and purchasing vinyls if you want to be a special dj from the start

[@JorgeDjManrique]

@@neilmaile2442 everyone it has a different way to learn, for me vinyl & turntables are the past...a controller is a better option nowdays...i know its hard to say goodbye, but the future is here!

[@seandhuna6613]

What a g I didnt know where to put the hot keys and I struggled to learn this as I would either get it or get it wrong and he made it soo simple. The luv is there

[@Incorrigible_Bastahd]

I agree with this, and ALWAYS set Cues on new tracks. Another thing that might be recommended would be putting your set list on your phone, in your car, and in your devices in general, and scrubbing all other music until you've mastered anticipating every change in every song. I trick myself into mastering my tracks by making them the only ones I have to listen to in every format possible... You should start covering Engine Prime software and start including Denon in your mentions and tutorials, I just bought the Prime 4 and this thing is going to eventually murder the competition.

[@djcarlo]

Thanks for sharing these tips! Awesome!

[@radiotrancegaming4089]

Im been folowing for for almost 1 year and still learning something new.thank u for supporting us with new information

[@radiotrancegaming4089]

@@djcarlo another top dj or producer dj trick

[@DJFelixer]

Thank you DJ Carlo, I never miss your tutorials,.. with love from Kenya.

[@XXTJXX17]

Not knowing this information has been holding me back from actually starting to DJ. Thank you for sending me down the right path👌

[@matthewk956]

Wow, didn't know this whole thing about cue placement. Fantastico! Thanks so much!

[@DJYagga]

My work flow is as follow: 1)Download tracks 2) Process them in Platinum Notes 3) Add to a playlist & Analyze tracks in Rekordbox DJ

[@OGGalleryCrew92]

Analyzing does not always beat grid correctly and serato gridding is different to traktor as it may be off by half a beat, You are better going tho one by one checking your gridding ! And the best advise to make cue points is know your songs inside out, back to front, up side down like i do with the old skool uk rave tracks i play from 88- 93 on vinyl too !

[@china89dmz]

it 's a big help if done correctly, the audience will notice it and you will hear their appreciation when they meet you!

[@DJArchJnr]

You are awesome DJ Carlo :), Please teach me how to scratch :).

[@DJTechnoboom]

bump! this for DJ Arch Jnr!

[@shaelgovender8606]

DJ arch is from SA. SA for life🇿🇦

[@TimmyTheSnail]

You should’ve figured this out when you were at least two years old. You put your nails against your skin and move them up and down on the same spot

[@AKEZ_076]

@@TimmyTheSnail lmao

[@djmanicheick648]

S'IL VOUS PLAÎT AIDE MOI À AVOIR UN DDJ SB3 POUR L'AMOUR DE DIEU

[@NoriInSFTech]

I will do my first DJ gig next week. I even don't know house music structure, what the cue pint is. This is the video I want to watch!! ❤ Thank you so much!

[@djcarlo]

You're very welcome buddy! I've got a few other videos that may help you out as well around the channel. I'm sure you'll do great at your first gig!

[@signoreloya5317]

This is literally the secret formula to djing, omfg

[@djcarlo]

Bingo! My channel is all about that bizz hahaha

[@V_Jay_TheNinjas]

I probably thought I was obsessed with my tracks because i pre-load all of them as soon as i download, but it wasn't always like that i adopted it as a preventative measure because I use a core i 3 laptop so it does not take the processing load pretty well especially when video mixing, so now i'm proudly obsessed with pre loading. Thankx man👊👊👊👊

[@djcarlo]

Woot! Glad this helps! Nice!

[@fredbissnette3104]

Heres how we did it in the 90s , you went to record store, you found record on shelf , put record on turntable , played record into headphones, took record to cash register and said " I'll take it"

[@djcarlo]

Oh! Thanks for sharing that nostalgia!

[@fredbissnette3104]

@@djcarlo and playing them on 50 thousand watt rigs was tricky too patio stones on top of sandbags sometimes for feedback hehe , cheers!

[@patrickhameister8266]

@@fredbissnette3104 well luckily we dont have to carry crates upon crates of music around either! get over it and learn a new get with the times. with people like you around we would still be back in the times. Music should be ever evolving because it is a direct representation of us. It is important for the DJ to stay up with the times and he himself should constantly look to evolve and better himself and his product.

[@fredbissnette3104]

@@patrickhameister8266 I have serato too , played on cdjs too , had many club residencies where it was cdj 2000s , I started in the early 90s and still have my wax and turntables

[@gabrieleboy6408]

set an hot cue at the beggining of the track if it has a part without vocals so when you make a transition from a strong beat song to a less strong beat song, you can use the hot cue with a loop and filter if necessary to layer them, so you have a smooth transition

[@djcarlo]

That works as well! There are so many ways to prepare music

[@KoriePrince]

Love it Carlo! I just picked up the ddj 400 and 800... honestly it feels more natural for me to listen to the tracks and feel the transition but idk?

[@sockdip69]

Old skool bro..

[@pgrzybek]

I'm a newby dj, but maaaan, that is the best piece of advice I ever got. Now I know how to get out of songs I see nobody is enjoying :-) Thank you :-)

[@jyunth28]

Wow I used to think that DJ's always used to do do James Hype kinda transitions for literally every song! Lol now I know that it isnt necessary for every song, man I was so stressed

[@sebastianfernandez5617]

I’m just start on this world, and is the Best thing I’ve Done in my life. this video will help me a lot, THANKS

[@sebastianfernandez5617]

@@djcarlo excellent

[@Nosh_Feratu]

oh no, 'how do you know when and where to mix without visual cue points?!!!" I remember when we used to really learn our tracks and got to know their structure and characteristics, usually by listening to them a lot....that might still work

[@Nosh_Feratu]

@@djcarlo I genuinely think some people these days buy tracks not because they love them, but simply because theyre popular, so they never really listen to them and get to know them. Like I was saying, we used to buy a track because we couldnt play a set without having it in the crate, so we bought it because we loved it, which means we listened to it a lot and played it a lot because we just loved the damn track. Seems like the best thing has always been to just to buy music you love, that way you'll have your own style and sound, get to know all the little details... its worked for me for the 30+ years ive been DJing...

[@bobjangles6224]

@@Nosh_Feratu If you are doing advanced mixing with like 4 decks and picking out bits and pieces of them to create something very new this type of prep is necessary even if you listen to each of the individual tracks all the time. Many of the best djs of all time do this. The issue only comes when you do it to just do what you said and phone it in and not try and expand. These tools and this technology allows you to do stuff you couldn't do with just 2 vinyl decks and a basic mixer unless you had 4 arms. If you use it for that then this is a good thing to do.

[@Nosh_Feratu]

@@bobjangles6224 yeah agree, I actually think now is the best time to be a DJ and I probably prefer todays CDJ approach to the traditional vinyl set-up if im honest, ignoring DVS. Todays set-up grants you time where you have so much more room between tracks for live experimentation, simply having cue points and loops on tracks means you can really focus on the technical aspects of your mix a lot more and play around, get creative...but again, you only really benefit IF youre properly prepared.

[@anastasiiamichel7614]

i do not use cue points, this is real boris for me.i feel freedom when i am not using them and i do not feel free when i am using points.

[@Nosh_Feratu]

@@anastasiiamichel7614 I like having them there for when I get carried away during a track with the external fx or maschine, to me having the exra option means I have more freedom to experiment so each to their own and all that...years ago i'd have to run doubles or limit my experimentation so its good to have the option there now, you dont have to use the cues but theyre a nice to have if you have other equipment to incorporate.

[@twenty4beats940]

i followed a online cursus by crossfader about beatmatch and this is that little thing i didnt know thank you i know what i can learn now i asked myself how to this mixing song after song but now i know i practice this and it worked on the way i wanted best vid about dj i ever seen THX!

[@ilay8740]

Ey carlo can u make close up crossfader scratching tutotial/how u do cuts on the controller?

[@johnnychipello919]

Thanks for breaking down the section on the wave form...that helped me so much you can't imagine!!!

[@djcarlo]

You are so welcome! Don't forget to hit subscribe!

[@harry_bonkers]

im super obsessed with my tracks :D preparation is key to a great set

[@erwar87]

great service to humanity, thanks !!

[@djcarlo]

For sure Jose! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@christiancanseco8579]

Thanks for the another weekly tips Dj carlo Godbless you always ❤🇵🇭

[@omdirt]

Hey Carlo, as a new hobby i got myself a DJ Controller and I was worried that it'd totally blow my mind, but thanks to you, all adapting process is going soooo smooth, thanks for your tips, time and efforts to make these videos man!

[@djcarlo]

Glad you're adjusting well to the DJ life Onur! And for sure, I just want to make sure the world learns the art well!

[@leylatire1899]

Ooo onur

[@omdirt]

@@leylatire1899 he

[@sounddrone8]

I'm so happy my friend told me this is important before I started to DJ

[@Ujjayofficial]

Amazing how far this has come... I remember doing my cue points on the CDJ1000's mk3 on the night as I'm about to mix it in... Gets the blood pumping that's for sure.

[@ΑΘΑΝΑΣΙΟΣΧΑΣΑΠΗΣ-β1η]

Thank you very much. You help me . Sakis from Creece.

[@ΑΘΑΝΑΣΙΟΣΧΑΣΑΠΗΣ-β1η]

@@djcarlo and I love your videos. Thank you

[@crazyCatFam]

That’s amazing, thank you so much for this tutorial. I’ve just started learning how to dj and the most challenging part for me was to understand when to start a new song. This technique is a game changer for me. Thank you

[@djcarlo]

I'm so glad you think so buddy! Keep up the practice!

[@ishanghosh4053]

This tutorial video helped me a lot. I used to mix at the wrong points by just eqing and it used not end up very well. Now I applied your technique and my mixes are sounding a lot better. Thanks carlo! You're a genius! Salute!

[@ishanghosh4053]

@@djcarlo thanks bro!

[@lilu41]

Hi Carlo, thanks for making all those videos; they’re super helpful! I just get a bit confused on cue pointing tracks. You’re talking about ‘32 beats away from the intro section’, so when do you know when you’ve reached that point? Hope to hear from you! 🙏🏾

[@djcarlo]

You've just gotta count Lilu! Try counting in either 4's or 8's, and the more you practice, the more it becomes second nature

[@y4gonzo]

Totally obsessed!!! I spend so much time putting cue points on all my tracks. I find it helps me getting to know the track better and then I can then mix most of the time just by ear...

[@djimma5080]

I have 30567 tracks on my hard drive. Traktor crashed the other week and it wiped everything and factory reset everything. It took me just under two weeks to get everything back to where it was. If your gonna use DVS or software and your just starting expect shit like this to happen and don't let it crush your soul when it does and please resist the urge to smash your laptop into the wall. Other good tips for noobs. -turn your WiFi off and then your anti virus as these two things can cause load issues and alot of people don't realise it these causing the problems for example when installing the Pro 3 upgrade it kept failing to install from NI and it was just my anti virus treating the software as a virus (apperntly NI are looking into this) -allways make sure all your tracks have a "genre" if you do have problems with things being wiped organising everything into genres is the quicker way of getting everything back into playlist

[@NeongreenbeasT]

Hey Carlo, I really like your videos in general. They are very well-made and your charismatic personality makes it a pleasure to watch. At the same time I feel like you're acting very much and it feels inauthentic. I think people generally like when they feel that you're really being comfortably yourself. :)

[@mistaish]

1 trillion songs and still can’t move the crowd. It’s not the music it’s the user.

[@SoulJuce]

Sometimes if you’re real unlucky you’ve got a dead crowd

[@Rataldo20]

i watched this video looking for anything to help me keep improving as a begginer DJ but i was kinda glad that everything you said on this video is something i was doing by my own so i feel like im truly moving forward with this!!

[@iUranium]

Me too, before doing my first ever live set, i cue pointed, organized my songs, and then learned how to sync (and i used the sync button when needed ofc, but who doesnt haha). We just naturally good 💅🏽

[@sibasishchoudhury4086]

I never ever miss your any one single trutral it's vry vry vry vry imp to me nd others also u r brilliant nd your trutral feel like my brother teach me thanx it's very important

[@sibasishchoudhury4086]

@@djcarlo thanx brother 😍❤

[@djtrainwreck3141]

Awesome video! I'd have to say that I'm moderately obsessed with keeping my tracks properly labelled. it just helps me out which in turn makes less time in the browser, leaving more time to try to be creative, read the crowd, etc.

[@vicjames2011]

For the $125/hour I charge I could give less than a *&^% about judgement for using sync. And, on a few occasions i've gone off and done 15 minute quick-mix session of sometimes 40 songs blended perfectly and the crowd goes insane hearing something NEW, not the same old radio dj mixes they've become so acustom to. Carlo is absolutely correct, once you've graduated to beat matching manually and no look mixing, you've proved the theory and can now move up to the next level of mixing. I look at it like this. If you can do long form math in high school, guess what now you can use calc app on your phone.

[@viaMikeLawson]

show at a bar tonight! 250 songs analyzed and ready to go. transitions aren't up to par, but that will come with time. wish me luck Kuya!

[@djcarlo]

Hope you had a blast Mike!

[@viaMikeLawson]

@@djcarlo i had my first dance floor; so stoked!

[@ILoveOlSkoolMusic]

I am very OCD regarding labeling my tracks. Which can be time consuming but I believe I can access them quicker.

[@jordonlavery9913]

Michael McKenzie sorry to bother you but could I ask how you organise then

[@ILoveOlSkoolMusic]

Jordon Lavery I use iTunes which isn’t everyone’s choice. I organize based on artist name, album artist, year, genre & group. The DJ software will take care of bpm and key. Don’t fall into the trap of having too many songs in your library. It will slow you down when playing out. I have tried making playlists or crates for specific events but I end up in my library searching. Bottom line is try out different methods til you find a method that suits you.

[@jordonlavery9913]

Michael McKenzie thankyou, I am a Total beginner and just a bit confused about a few things. Thankyou for helping me

[@ILoveOlSkoolMusic]

Jordon Lavery you are welcome. If I can help you on your DJ career just ask

[@jordonlavery9913]

Michael McKenzie thankyou I can never seem to find anyone that helps me 😂😅I’ll make sure to come back to this video each time I need help 😂

[@dj_fredmax_soundit]

Thanks very much DJ Carlo. Sometimes i actually do it fast or too late. More when am performing. But when I do mixes on my own it usually go well.

[@keithgraber]

I'm having trouble finding a DJ pool with acapella and instrumental versions of tracks available. Any suggestions? I'm especially interested in 80s & 90s music.

[@MrVengaza]

Franchise Record Pool

[@AdornationMusic]

I didn't know about all this stuff when i started but i learned it people are so lucky to have you man to break it down these basics 😀i never used key/cue points i just assume on the basis of the length of the tracks 🙃 it works !!👍🏿

[@desmonetizados5434]

the number one MISTAKE DJ’s make: prepare a pre-set before the party

[@centralelectronica7534]

@Tophi Antonio Being a pro-dj means you do not take any song requests...

[@asdgasdgsdgsdgsgasdg2755]

Yeah I don’t really consider this a huge deal. You bet your ass if you ask 90% of the dudes playing at EDC, if they have a set list, they do. And they probably have practiced it for months. Maybe they don’t use every track pre set in order, but going in blind is asking for it. You need to have a plan. And even with the plan I’m sure they still shit nervous bricks. I’ve played parties and followed some headliners like 2K, I couldn’t imagine doing EDC without some prep. Id much rather prepare a set list and focus on the crowd more, doing awesome effects and awesome drops and awesome transitions, than fiddling my way through 2 terabytes of songs, listening to 5 before one actually sounds good.

[@schlommolommo]

well, that's not what the video was about, right? Rather, preping your tracks makes you more flexible in selecting tracks, because you can rely on being able to mix them smoothly.

[@mmmaxxx__]

The reason you shouldn't rely on a prepared playlist is that the crowd's mood is sometimes unpredictable and you might need a different energy at a certain point to bring the mood down or up depending on what you've been mixing, time of day, amount of people, audience attention and retention and crowd feedback

[@hudziszeq]

@@mmmaxxx__ Well it doesn't really apply to all kind of DJs.. I'm techno DJ and I work in underground clubs that don't allow any commercial music at all. Trust me, reading crowd is the last thing on my mind when I DJ because people who come to join our parties know exactly what they come there for and will bounce to any techno and its sub genres we drop. If on the other hand you're a DJ in a regular bar/club where all kind of music is played ranging from rock, through pop, disco, indie etc, thats when you actually need to play live and read the audience.

[@roguedragondraksis9114]

I’ve known about analyzing tracks. And the cue points. But everyone gives different places to put them. Love this method. Three, Easily recognizable cues. Will definitely be trying this method

[@The_Top_Striker]

Where do I put my hot cues? My intro is 32 beats. I’m super lost on where to put em... please help🥺❤️🥺❤️

[@Nikkotiosan]

depends bro, usually rnb and hiphop musics has 16beats even less!! so hiphop styled dj usually put their hotcue on 16beat, while edm style music has 32beats and more. the point is, it depends on the user itself. how comfortable are you in this tutorial,there are 64 beats. which mean you can put your hotcue on 32 beats and play it 2x

[@Alpha-ro8sc]

Thank you for another useful video! Made this exact mistake when I switched to digital...during a gig. Clicked on a track that was not prepared/loaded & it wouldn't play while other track was in outro! Nothing ready as a back-up. Talk about SWEATING. Every passing second felt like an eternity & shook me off the vibe.

[@Alpha-ro8sc]

@@djcarlo Thank you Carlo! That was 7 years ago & believe it has not & will not happen again. Every experience is an opportunity to learn.

[@andrewdcleft]

I'm just tried this technique and it works absolutely amazing but I have a question some intros have 2 intros some courses have 3 courses where is the correct position of the 32 bars Example should I put my 32 bars away from the second chorus or the third chorus

[@istdoof]

Just binged watch like 10hours worth your content lo. Really awesome for beginners. Thank you so much!

[@djcarlo]

Dang! That's probably most of my channel at this point! Thanks bud, and welcome to the DJing world!

[@djathan4970]

I’m really confused on where to put the que points still

[@leonivanov1319]

The most important video for new DJs in my opinion.Thanks for your advices and for your time doing those videos! Appreciate you✌️

[@carloliesplanux6223]

is this the Pioneer DJ DJ Controller (DDJ-400) just askin?

[@djcarlo]

Check the video description! All the info is there!

[@SherwinBajao]

Great, simple explanation for preparing and cue pointing tracks!

[@Jagosvault]

To answer your question, I cue my songs to hell just so I have back ups on back ups and the most info possible! But it has to be noted I started a week ago with DJing so this is subject to heavy change!

[@boogieeweb3]

Thank you for being my mentor! You have helped me get good gigs and have fun leaning techniques and tricks!! Your the best!!! Thanks for your help!!! I have my first headlining gig this weekend!! 🎉 2 hour set ❤

[@djcarlo]

That's awesome! So excited for your set!

[@djshamfrommajafigga]

School them because some youth feel like you can play two song an mix them think he\she can play it takes a lot of work

[@djshamfrommajafigga]

@@djcarlo so true

[@egkaitouni]

Man thank you so much of all your videos and tricks. Cheers from Morocco 🇲🇦

[@jnfe]

We didn't have any of this before the digital age. We just had to know the records and adjust accordingly.

[@Necrosaw]

Fortunately this is not the case anymore :)

[@DangOlZane]

This has been BY FAR the most helpful video I've seen picking up this hobby. Thank you thank you thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@djcarlo]

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate this remark! Stay awesome!

[@juicy_rickys_world3273]

...until you show up at the function and have to play on some cdj 900s and all of this is a waste of time 😂

[@juicy_rickys_world3273]

DJ Carlo Atendido no the video is great! I do a bunch of prep like this and end up playing on old gear half the time. 😤

[@jonathanf3604]

Thank you so much for this! I just picked up a controller and have been struggling to figure out when to transition between songs. This makes it so clear, and I like your explanation at the end of when you might use one cue point over another.

[@djcarlo]

You're welcome bud! Glad you got some good takeaways from the video!

[@jonathanf3604]

@@djcarlo will definitely be watching more of your videos :)

[@jonnylaris]

Some sound advice but the mixing was pretty bad. Never mix at the start of a breakdown!

[@djcarlo]

Sorry about that!

[@4791_]

In some situations, you use the start of the break down to mix in to the next one. Like when crowds doesn't like breakdowns. Trust me, there are clubs like that where djs only plays a very short period of time like 30-45 minutes only because there is a back to back band. I use this method to keep the crowd get goin till I hand them over to the band. You adapt to where you perform. But basically you don't mix at the start of the break down in a pure club setting.

[@jonnylaris]

@@4791_ well yea I mean if you are short on time I guess you have to rush stuff but if your are doing it properly you should try and avoid it.

[@FeelLikeGastly]

When should you mix if not the start of the breakdown? Wait for a bit of the breakdown and then begin?

[@JoseGuerrero-jt8fv]

This is an awesome tutorial. I learned the hard way about preparing my tracks a few weeks ago. I noticed that the songs took a while to load. Now I have analyzed all my music on rekordbox and I have started to use cue points on the tracks that I use the most. Thanks again for the tutorials!

[@harrymcennis1808]

Stop telling people to press the sync button 😔😔😔

[@seanp2k617]

if you can use sync effectively it’s fine, but I agree with the overall sentiment of learning how to mix without it. I’ve heard enough openers at clubs train wreck when they should have just saved themselves with sync. Like any tool, if you can deploy it effectively to make a better show that is more entertaining for guests, it’s a W in my book.

[@Del-Blanco-Diablo]

Shut up if its there use it..

[@PB72UK]

Complaining about the use of sync has been done to death , get over it .. and don’t use mp3s , don’t use anything but a pair of vinyl decks .. its not DJing otherwise … yawn .. cant you see how silly this sounds .. technology changes .. anyone would think its hard or major skill is needed to manually beat match .. the fact is .. its not .. and doesn’t .. but it takes longer .. so as long as a DJ has that in their pocket, why shouldn’t he / she also use sync when he / she feels the need? 🎉

[@djCaliKev]

That sync button has created so many more DJs and also helped build up their confidence lol

[@mcgritty8842]

Stop telling people not to use the sync button. Being pretentious is never cool, except to other pretentious people.

[@lilkillerboy94]

I'm a beginner DJ still learning alot! You're channel's tutorials are so in depth and organized. Good work with the edits very much appreciated! Hands down my favorite DJ channel!

[@Exterconz]

0:12 LOL Haha #Cool

[@thisisdjprana]

It's a job to analyse and cue point the songs but so helpful, specially on stage and under pressure!

[@saschmully]

Mixing should not be so clinical in my opinion. It takes away from the soul and feel of it all. It's more about knowing your music - I never mix in key intentionally. Also everyone should learn to mix on vinyl first ;-)

[@jimcastre6873]

Only good about some good vinyl records is the feel of the sound, not because vinyl is better than CD or CD is better than vinyl, unless if u need a large platter to feel more comfortable because u got big hands or a different perception of creativity of that art. Me I like more mobility but I hate mp3 sound well I have not much choice for the sake of convenience. And when it comes to creativity things that u can do with an awesome controller, vinyl left behind. Don't get me wrong, again a good vinyl records can be well appreciated to listen to.

[@marksj4ever]

Best DJ tutorial or even Vlogger very helpful to every beginner Dj. Thanks to you Dj Carlo you're the best!!!

[@nelsonmercado100]

First thing you must do practice on vinyl and learn how to beat match by EAR THEN respect yourself before you call yourself a Dj.

[@djcarlo]

On point! Thanks for sharing that! Cheers!

[@MayteraMarble]

I plan on covering my computer screen while mixing and doing everything by ear.

[@allanb1713]

Setting up the cue points like this is way better than what I have been doing👍🏼🔥

[@neosean9984]

Dj Carlo, this vid is great for those who are just starting out. I was going to link this to a few friends, but was curious if there is any point of an update to any of this. If not, I'll send it! Honest, I feel this is current but you stay on top of this stuff better than I do

[@djcarlo]

Send away! I've got a few more update videos, but these lessons still do stand on their own :)

[@TheHouseCommunity]

Best tutorial I have seen on youtung. Super simple and easy to understand. Rock on!

[@salman_babar]

Thought would share how I personally fix cue points for mixing all songs any genre, any BPM ;) and works like a charm every time. And since I’ve been using Spotify to DJ with Algoriddim DJay Pro, so I had ONLY radio edits to work with. But the same principle works for club edits. Here it goes: Cue 3 = Where I want the new song to be the main track playing out. Cue 2 = 4 beats before Cue 3 for quick drop of new song. Cue 1 = 16 beats before Cue 3. Not every song has it but then it’s as many beats 4, 8, 16 or even 2, 1/2. Using this cue structure I loop in every song coming in. First sync the new song same as older song and then either reset or slowly go to second track BPM. And just for extra cool, the song going out is looped 1 beat on the 3rd last beat and is slowly faded away. Your welcome 😘

[@djcarlo]

thanks for sharing this!