How to Mix PsyTrance: 4 Basic Transitions - DJ Tutorial

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Since there aren't many tutorials on psytrance mixing, I've decided to make one.
We will be going through 4 different basic transitions between 2 songs using EQ, filter and the loop function. I used Traktor Pro 2 and a Denon MC3000 to do the tutorial, but the transitions can be made with any software, controller or even CDJs. This tutorial is meant for those who already know the basics of djing but are a bit lost when trying to mix psy.
While these are basic transitions, the idea is to show different kind of mixes than the old boring intro/outro mix.
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[@dnsala]

Lets be honest, there are so many of us here that would have lost interest in mixing Psytrance without this video. The raw basics presented in 7 minutes. It is so good. In my opinion you don't need more and maybe you shouldn't even watch more, its the foundation to create your own style.

[@DJ2NGlenn]

Totally agree. Typed "psytrance transitions" into a search bar and found this video on a reddit post from 8 years ago. Still relevant. Adding echo on the FX and using crunch on the hi-pass also do wonders too as just layers onto this foundation.

[@hypnoticatrance]

There is of course a lot more to know :) 1. Use the right tracks for mix. 2. You need to know about harmonics. 3. you need to have a feeling for rythm. Not only about 4 tact. 4. You need to feel the party people. And then you need to build your own mixing stile. Bevor you be able to be a good Psytrance DJ, you need to train a lot and you need to have a lot of high quality tracks also.

[@Technoholic1000]

Super Psychrobatic! Big thx for the nice basic tutorial here mixing psytrance!. Even i have learn something that makeing much amateur psy mixes for fun with mixmesiter :D Keep up the good work dude!

[@Dre4mTube]

Dude i thank you so very much ! Exactly what i was looking for. Great Tutorial, great Video quality, nice skills. Love and peace ! Keep it up :)

[@Gamadoify]

I dont think that he is realy professional psytrance dj.... Check out my mixes, learn what is REAL transitions www.mixcloud.com/BlazzR/

[@Yntec]

@@Gamadoify Really? And then you link us to some third party side? If you want us to learn what is REAL transitions go ahead and make us a tutorial like this one. We have listened to awesome transitions in the past, we need them to be explain how things work, like in this video.

[@MysTiRiasmusic]

great tips, you explained it really clearly too, props man!

[@diogoraimundo9882]

thank you soooooo much. I'm learning and this is really come in a handy!! ty!!

[@BountyB0b]

Great video... I really enjoyed that.

[@lesmedulistes4413]

Thanks for that tutorial !! It's super clear, I'm gonna practice now !! 🤓

[@PanGamingHD]

amazing tutorial bro

[@MiguelFlores-bm9gf]

these tracks were in the same key right? what if they were in different keys?

[@Sychro]

Sure, but you can try whatever software works for you. Just try them yourself and decide.

[@blacksunaccounts]

i listened to the last transition that 4x. cool sounds man big ups. Would it be possible to get a track listing for the last song you transitioned into? I would really like to hear it. Please and thank you.

[@deonashdra1581]

thankyou boss!

[@Obrigadooo]

great vid, but tracks are very similar, so sometimes first two transitions will not work properly

[@nyovilla4766]

Crazzyyyy

[@acidbubbles419]

That last transition impregnated me

[@abdsnomadicescapades7773]

So how's the bebe

[@acidbubbles419]

@@abdsnomadicescapades7773 I've been carrying for 4 fucking years now I think its some kind of alien

[@abdsnomadicescapades7773]

@@acidbubbles419 yeah maybe it is 👽 🕉️ ey your channel is awesome I'll def vibe to the music you've curated.

[@airwick262]

Yeah okey i need some practice

[@nah2860]

This how tutorials should be. Straight forward, really laid out well and written instructions with NO talking. Thank you. I will subscribe!

[@Sychro]

Well if you are used to listen to psytrance (or any electronic music) you will clearly notice when a new phrase comes in. Every 8 bars (32 beats) something happens, sometimes is a big change in the track, sometimes is just a new sound added and sometimes is just a cymbal crash that's telling you "HERE starts a new phrase". Start paying more attention to what you listen and you'll get it easily =)

[@joaovitorlopescapi5040]

my problem on finding out this new phrase coming in was IDing what a phrase was! lol btw, on 3:00 did you really mean 8 bars before the swap point? it seemed much more to me but I'm not literate in music xD

[@joaovitorlopescapi5040]

amazing video for beginners btw, much thanks! :)

[@Psiger]

Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@Sychro]

🔥🔥 Hey, thanks for watching! I'm working on new tutorials on psytrance mixing. Be sure to *subscribe* and *hit the bell* for more! Stay tuned 🙃

[@Tonka_the_cat_Tonkat]

More please... KZbin is seemingly devoid of psytrance tutorials

[@luvielmo1147]

Please make a tutorial how to mix more agressive tracks (progdark, forest, etc)

[@PsyWalks]

Honestly. Perfect You didnt tell us your whole lifestory or how psytrance djing was invented and what so many people do wrong and whatever You just deliver quick Thanks!

[@bboymac84]

I feel these techniques can be used in other genres too. Great lesson!

[@Beatboxerskills]

depends, tried the lead swap on deep house, but most of the buid ups are just to weak in order to make it smooth

[@jamesedwards6589]

Trance in genral it can be used. Good exsample is hard dance or hard house.

[@jnevercast]

I've seen these techniques all work with the right DnB tracks. Though the phrasing is longer with DnB usually.

[@francastag]

hey this is great help for me, really apreciate it! :) where can i download progpsy tracks to practice and mix? i can't find any :(

[@Jacob-Pogicat]

that last one was smooth

[@issamferhat3620]

Jacob J

[@Psiger]

Nice one we want more :D (0:00): Track Preview (1:07): Bass Swap (2:28): Lead Swap (3:44): Progressive EQ Mix (5:04): Loop Roll Build Up

[@PsyWalks]

hello

[@Sychro]

The Denon is the one I use. It's very solid, nothing cheap. But you can start with any midi controller. I started with a cheap Hercules mp3 E2, so yes... just be sure it has the Traktor mapping, so you wont have to build it yourself.

[@Sychro]

Sure mate, just keep thinking out of the box, keep experimenting. These are just ideas I'm showing. Make your own way. And listen to psytrance, is freaking amazing !

[@ShaneelChanderpaul]

How did you know that track A was 8 bars away from drop?? I can never get that.. Psychrobatic

[@Sychro]

You have the basics here, just experiment yourself. Last transition uses the filter to slowly hi pass the track while the other is building up. You can also try mixing only with the filter. For example, start highpassing A, while slowly add some low-end from B (start with the filter at full left position)... then slowly turn both knobs clockwise.

[@ak-mj1fs]

Thank you, video 11 years old still hitting, helped me a lot!

[@Sychro]

Next step: you get over this old and boring subject =)

[@boomforests]

You are a god. Thank you so much for these transitions

[@UralaTAO]

Thank my brother :)

[@eryonzane]

the last one was fucking amazing!

[@mikewright7964]

The final is amazing, but as a beginner I think I'm going to go for the second one. Love that.

[@Sychro]

Well, that's part of the job right? To find tracks that mix well together. If tracks are very different then it's pretty obvious that any mixing technique would not sound as well as you'd want. That's exactly why I don't like to mix bananas with potatoes ;)

[@Tranceformer-ZedX]

Nice video man. Simple 😊 I generally use the first three types. As I'm mostly playing uplifting tracks. Generally I prefer the progressive mix type you have shown here. *runs away to drop some psy tracks*

[@guitarfreeeekjeuh]

Cool video! But quick little tip for anyone trying that last transition, start the loop 1 bar (or beat) later so you don’t have that constant ringing cymbal/crash. That way it isn’t as obvious that you’re transitioning another song.

[@UralaTAO]

You're my man.

[@Sychro]

Yes, they can work with songs with vocals, as long as you don't overlap both vocals together, that will probably sound bad. Regarding other genres, I haven't experienced too much mixing other stuff, but yes, probably. Why don't you try it yourself and let me know? =)

[@caldillus]

5 stars video! Thanks!

[@Sychro]

Thank you. Yes, each bar has 4 beats, so 8 bars are 32 beats, a typical phrase. Regarding keys, search "harmonic mixing" on google. I don't like call them "rules", there are no rules. A tutorial on mixing progressive is coming, but to put it in a few words, the transitions in progressive are slower than full on. Slowly and progressively (duh!) mixing the next tune in. Stay tuned for the next tutorial. Thanks!

[@SpicedSkooma]

The last transition was so dope !! O_O

[@dadmoo12]

cheers for this, simple, easy to learn and fun to try

[@samoberoichamp2000]

thanks a lot if you have some more time than please help me out with some more psy mixing videos. namaste hari om bholenaath

[@Sychro]

The MC3000 works just okay with Traktor Pro 2. You need to download the mapping from Denon website and then import it into TP2. DJ Software is a matter of choice, but I'd definitely go for TP2 instead of VDJ. Go to Denon website and ask in the forum if you can't make it work with Traktor.

[@stefanstefan686]

According to the Bass switch - how do you know when the cue point on deck A is 8 bars away? And of course thanks for the amazing tutorial !!!

[@KiselevSash]

Good Job!

[@Sychro]

I just don't like to over-categorize stuff but I'd say these could be something between night and hi-tech full-on (definitely not morning).

[@Sychro]

Thanks mate! When mixing psytrance you have to think outside of the box as it's not a "standard intro/outro structured" genre. Just go crazy and experiment with it. Yes, I've used mixmeister a lot in the past, but just to prepare a mixed playlist for a party. I still use it for that purpose, but only when doing "normal" parties. In psy raves I like to mix it live, much more fun. Don't be afraid of buying a cheap midi controller and start mixing with Traktor/Serato/Whatever. Good luck! =)

[@Sychro]

Yes, they are in the same key. This works also on harmonic compatible keys, like 1 fifth above/below. But if they are in totally incompatible keys you would have to do quick cut and drop or find 2 tracks that really go well together even if they are not in compatible keys.

[@qwertyytrewq7635]

Thanks for video, especially for last one method) i'll try

[@Gamadoify]

I dont think that he is realy professional psytrance dj.... Check out my mixes, learn what is REAL transitions www.mixcloud.com/BlazzR/

[@Sychro]

It's the Raycotek's mapping with some modifications. To jump 8 bars, you need to map the button to Deck Common > Move > Beatjump and there select -32 or +32. Good luck!

[@pablomarincola1916]

Man this tutorial is amazing! Thanks from Argentina, can you do a tutorial about basics on traktor? how you set your cue point, and things like that? that would be really helpful for the noobs like me in the dj world

[@Beatboxerskills]

there are alot of utorials like these already just type in "traktor tutorial"

[@pablomarincola1916]

+ExtaSe please tell me some of them so I can learn more!

[@Beatboxerskills]

Pablo Maríncola here is a full PLAYLIST of videos where every bit of traktor is explained: replace the DOT with a "." wwwDOTyoutubeDOTcom/watch?v=uj_Afs3y5_Y&list=PL8B4D22ABB7D0F1F0

[@davidstreet431]

Great tutorial!! I just perfected my loop mix! Thanks m8!

[@hannespi2886]

I just visit once in a while to witness this last majestic transition

[@SunkaWicasa]

Great video brother qui difficult ro find people with good skills more of them think havnv pro dj gear buy the skills too lol

[@Sychro]

Thank you! The last transition can get better by adding the right effects =)

[@shivalikfire9302]

how to beat jump +-8.... im using raycotek MC3000 2x2RD mapping.... please help me out.....

[@ConkersSquirrel]

fuck.. you're good

[@lmac9648]

Bang on with that last transition. I always hear them but it's amazing to see how it actually works

[@Gamadoify]

I dont think that he is realy professional psytrance dj.... Check out my mixes, learn what is REAL transitions www.mixcloud.com/BlazzR/

[@itstheazorean]

Thanks for the quick answer. Also, the tracks you used in the video are astonishing. :) What sub-genre of psy would you categorize them? seems like full-on. But is it full-on night, morning, hi-tech or what?

[@zinudigarap05fficielle29]

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[@XESexperience]

This is all good.. thanks for taking time and effort... im familiar with all of these... what about Goa Trance mixing... that is bit of a challenge... could you try making a video on that. thanks in advance.

[@Oysterdelic]

Ok even for traktor dj'ing the last loop and filter out transition was f'n badass! Cheers from Denmark! 🤘🏼🎧

[@brunocorrea5024]

Thank you..This tutorial was very good for me to get excited about doing psy remix.

[@cosmicsea666]

This was cool! I've been mixing PsyTrance for 13+ years and I learned something from this. I appreciate this video. Thank you.

[@djbanger1527]

Mixin' Psytrance is a difficult to mix and a unique than any genres, Cuz there are tracks the kicks in mid area are clashing and doesnt sound good with the outgoing track. So heads up ! I recommend listen to each track carefully and play it in my cue in headphone if the tracks got kick is sound good enough with the outgoing track so play it. Anyway if the kicks are clashing drop mix swap the mids I mix these tracks on 10 oclock mid and high but make sure the song close in 2 semitones than each other that it'll be sound correct

[@akashbinu0077]

nice tips💙

[@dwaipayansenchowdhury4171]

Fukkin brilliant bro, simple yet effective.... Plus, to actually execute the 3rd is not at all how easy you made it look... Respect!

[@Sychro]

Whatever your bugdet allows.

[@12giri]

what abt DARK psy!!

[@vivalasexy]

+Giridharan Selvaraj Dark psy or nothing brother

[@PapuGuapu]

Its the same actually the limit in a mix is your imagination, just let it flow

[@Gamadoify]

I dont think that he is realy professional psytrance dj.... Check out my mixes, learn what is REAL transitions www.mixcloud.com/BlazzR/

[@LORdXRaytHe1st]

@@Gamadoify exactly the Type of comment which makes me not click in a link

[@pcoyote3]

lfs 1 exactly

[@Sychro]

Sorry, what about cue points? 8 bars is what a musical phrase lasts, so every 8 bars something happens, somethins a cymbal crash and repeat the same loop for another 8 bars, and then change to something else. Not sure what do you meant to ask about the "8 bars thing" and cue points.

[@Hitesh-yj1nw]

I don't understand why you have your "gain" knob turned down on both decks !! Can you explain why ?? Though, appreciate you taking the time for this bruh, good job

[@Pinzarossa]

the less gain the better quality

[@hiteshom5213]

Yea but shouldn't it be default 0 rather than minus figure !

[@harisporic2629]

How much can you change the bpm in psytrance and make it still sound decent.. lots of house du has told me that u shouldn't change more than 5bpm when beatmatching songs? Amateur questions btw

[@anselinlohner2268]

God I really liked the last one, nice job here !

[@millso]

Would u consider doing a tutorial around the use of the effects whilst mixing, I use traktor myself and play mostly trance and oldskool trance but don't have much idea how to use the effects properly.

[@asd45043]

I just watched another video of yours and things are much brighter now..I didn't asked my question good because i can't put it right in English :) Don't worry, i figured it out. thanks

[@vladaZer0]

Great video! I have 1 question, how u made that que points which are also the guidelines, could i put them while track is on ? Thank you!

[@youngpervola]

how exactly do u map pitch bend to jump back 8bars? when I Add in/Add out - Deck Common - Move - Beatjump - it does not give me option to select how many bars...

[@djgustavvo]

Your video is the best on this subject on all youtube, congratulations!

[@nekke57]

I'm sorry, what exactly do you mean by '8 bars'? :D first i thought you meant 8 beats on the waveform but clearly its much logner :D sry im confused

[@sannii2222]

I don't see the cuepoints on the first transision, kinda stuck on how to do it cuz I don't really get the part with the beat jump and the cuepoints :/

[@IsraeliTrancer]

the best idea is to throw up all your tracks and put them in your daw after each other and add to the entire Master channel Slutter Edit effect plugin and also some synths connected to your midi so you can trow some nice synths and some pads in the background....

[@hypnopt]

this just confirmed me I was doing things right, I wish I had this information earlier because I spent some time figuring out how everyone did :) Great tips man, was just searching for some new techniques since I'm doing a small gig tomorrow =)

[@1samwhich]

Thank you! This was really helpful. Was getting tired of my limited Psy mixes.. Thanks for your time in making this tutorial :) Peace

[@christianloserkid]

Bravo. Nice simple transitions, and nothing overly complicated.

[@asd45043]

No problem,really you explained it very good and showed in mix..What about Cue points?! Do you always go with that "8 bars thing"?

[@youngpervola]

how do you know when the track on the right is at 8 bars to know to push play on the left so that they align perfectly?

[@maranathashalom9402]

Exactly what I wanted to see right now. Great video!!!

[@AftermathRV]

Yo how do you kill the sound completely? even with killswitch in, when all things are turned down to 0, its still there a bit.

[@theezonn3544]

fuckin Thumb for the last one! thank's buddy

[@marcosviniciusrodriguessil2716]

very cool man thank you you opened my mind and i finnaly beginning to understand how to mix thank youuu

[@samgdj]

Great lesson mate! I have just got back into DJing after a 10 year break and found this really useful (especially the last one!). I always mixed vinyl and have just got a DDJ so good to see how its done digitally! Keep up the good work and Thanks Again!!!!

[@xavierdavies1983]

Nice vid :-) if anyone gets a crackling sound whilst micing with software, turn your wifi offand it should sort the problem

[@Nectula]

hey which mapping do you use? i have the same controller but i dont know how to make the pitch bent jump 8 bars haha

This was very helpful, thank you!

[@nash6277]

Where to download Trancebeats for virtual dj

[@dominicg9167]

so nice man u r... i can see you only use less keys to mix!!! is it how it is ?? how does effects work like ??

[@germanyBooster]

Thank you man, very accurate and good tutorial!

[@criss201]

so all these transition are for after the tracks are beat matched right?? sorry for noob comment xD

[@totallyill]

Very nice, thanks a lot, mate!