DJ-ing: What To Mix NEXT?! 5 Ways!

[@SherwinBajao]

As an open format DJ from the '80s that never mixed in key that recently came back, mixing in key makes mixes sound so much smoother and I'm a huge fan.

[@nik_glas]

Helpful as always 🙏🏻

[@brayant152h]

Laidback Luke B2B James Hype.... Mic drop

[@TboneMetallic]

youre straight up the best at this,

[@macelius]

Really appreciating someone from the old school taking a reasonable approach to digital mixing re. mixing in key etc.

[@ArtimusDragon]

Luke, you're awesome.

[@alexeydmitriyev8519]

I'm just starting with Dj'ing and watch tons of tutorials and tips about (MiK, Genres, Energy and etc.) but this 20 minutes video gave me answer that I try to find all that time!!! Thank You so Much. Mr. Laidback Luke.

[@Fiasto]

a video on my birthday, thanks luke

[@williamnally6109]

Gr8 work and glad you opened a can of worms about mix in key

[@majik1135]

Mixed in key does give you the energy levels too though - so you can pick similar energy levels

[@rooh143]

ALWAYS HELP FULL MAN THANKS FOR SUPPORTING FOR UPCOMING DJS MAN APPRECIATED

[@sporknaut]

This is probably the most helpful tutorial you've made-explaining the WHY behind what song is played next. I feel like the final point about storytelling is what you should keep in mind as you're thinking about what genre, elements, and energy should come next in your mix. If there's no story happening within those elements, it's hard to know what direction to take the mix next. Thanks Luke! _||_

[@ickaraoke5527]

Wow this is what i was looking for i love techno and EDM so now i can practice my mixing ......thank you

[@BarakaDJ]

Excellent video Thank you Yes we want more DJ advices, always. Please, a video for... Matching and mixing accapelas on live bootlegs

[@osh241]

How good does this Denon setup look 😎😎😎😎

[@LeoxDJ]

Tnx for advises🔥🔥

[@djjesse1294]

Right on the needle!!!! Thanks for info.

[@CatherineSunday]

always great, thank you :)

[@RyanMorgan89]

Awesome tips!

[@constantinerocky5352]

Real hard good stuff thanks laidback Luke🙏

[@ApolloWarAiNation]

Just slammed the key debate... ENERGY! AGREED. Still love this guy, and as a martial arts guy, Energisizing people is awesome.

[@zenepow]

Free DJ lesson that we're all needed

[@danecustance2734]

Thanks very helpful LL.

[@chriskennedy2491]

Great advice Sensei Luke

[@konkontos6012]

Most helpful dj in the world big respect 😁😁👍

[@msemokingdom]

dope stuff

[@shubhamlad2102]

Nice

[@craigparry282]

Loved this video. Very insightful and informative. Great work as always 🙂

I love these! Thank you for sharing your knowledge for free, Luke :D

[@djinfinity1363]

Thanks luke i like your videos ✌😍😍

[@gunjabeans]

Hey Luke, in the same vein as “Elements” you could link the concept of Rhythmic Patterns. I mix a lot of breakbeats and if the kick patterns mesh well, it helps make for a smooth mix. You can hone in on similar high hat patterns, or bass rhythms that help the transition from one song to another be as graceful as possible.

[@paulo_vadinho_oficial]

very impressive Luke!

[@bartnewt]

100% agree!

[@djroem1]

R. E. S. P. E. C. T. Shout out bro.. From Philippines

[@mohammadafandi8506]

Thanks that was very helpful

[@DJThunderOfficial]

Great tips, can't wait for nightclubs to open back up again!

[@matorb4683]

This videos are so underrated 🔥🔥🔥

[@evantut]

Luke!!! You are such an inspiration. I remember the vibes yiu brought to the pool deck on Holy Ship! Back in 2012, and your DJ class on board as well. I can't believe its been 10 years already! Any ways....that's besides the point. In your classes, would you ever consider teaching production?

[@ls4life544]

💯% agreed 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@ТимурТабетов]

So helpful information. Thank you, sensei.

[@David-ib8ek]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@djcarlos-cl]

This Steam function was already had by Traktor a few years ago, but I think last year Virtual Dj also dj jay pro released a version to separate live steams both options are good

[@jasmineperez5695]

Quality Energy 💚

[@Dutch-Clogstar]

Great Video, i'm learning alot. thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.

[@laidbackluke]

It's my pleasure Roy, thank you for watching!

[@zeqianlin7155]

The last element story telling is really enlightening! Hope that there might be more details into this.

[@YakAttack915]

Very informative video with great examples. Extremely clear and sets the foundation for solid Dj'ing. Would love to get a more in depth video on how to read a crowd, and ways to navigate the energy, types of crowds, and challenges that happen while playing. Thank you!

[@laidbackluke]

That's a great suggestion! Happy you enjoyed this, thank you!

[@mickharrison90]

Great vid. Seen the piano book in the background and wondered if your still doing lessons? I remember you saying a while back you had been doing lessons for a few years

[@fuzzykeuh]

Tbh i found that the key mixing is often turning out to be a big temptation. I feel it takes away some of the creativity or hard work i used to put into finding a great next song, because the easy option is always right there. Especially when you are running out of time to find a next one, too often i find myself not bothering and picking the easy option, because it's a certainty not to fuck up.

[@matej22]

quick tip for serato users.....label each track with a certain colour depending on its energy/vibe: PURPLE - heavy bangers, loooot of bass and energy (ex. Henry Wallis - Tumble) RED - BANGERS, LOT OF BASS (ex. DJ Snake, Tchami, Malaa & Mercer - Made In France) YELLOW - LOT OF ENERGY, USED TO PLAY IN PRIME TIME (ex. FootriX & VAGAN - Impossible) BLUE - WARMUP and uplifting TRACKS (ex. Meduza feat. Dermot Kennedy - Paradise) GREEN - EASY GOING TRACKS FOR LETS SAY EARLY WARM UP, BARS etc. (ex. Meduza feat. GoodboysPiece Of Your Heart) Cheers :)

[@MetroBassTV]

Great tips Luke!! but that Denon DJ package behind you though.... ;)

[@marknarain6617]

backdrop picture I want on where can I get

[@ilovemusic_365]

感謝！ 👍

[@amptechno9079]

Great tips. I love seeing DJ videos!!! Good perspective to have for all DJ's

[@JamesPatricioMusic]

That mixer is flashing like crazy

[@youngkey3051]

When is the best time to switch genres? If the crowd is into it, do you play the same genre all night?

[@atypicaltracks]

What you're comfortable with is what matters. Creative DJing with fun transitions is purely about knowing your tracks really well, if you know them well you can use key words, phrases or similar patterns in a song to transition , these kind of transitions work best if you wanna switch up the genre during a set.

[@SherwinBajao]

Unless you're pulling in the crowd into the club, you're paid to play what the crowd wants.

[@youngkey3051]

I’ve heard that you should switch it up because there may be people who like other genres and that will help to satisfy the audience across the board. This is why I asked.

[@youngkey3051]

Plus it’ll break up the monotony and give people a chance to rest.

[@MattRaeburn93]

As per usual, fantastic video! Absolutely loving the content, please keep it up. Really appreciate it as someone who is trying to pick it up!

[@laidbackluke]

Thanks very much Matt, much appreciated!

[@SherwinBajao]

Is your far right fader crooked? lol It's bugging me.

[@ShreyamTaneja]

I wouldn't say I prioritize key over everything else when mixing but it is the first thing I see after genre when choosing what to mix next. In a live set there isn't enough time to find a track with similar elements or energy so I use key as a limiting factor to save time. Do you think that is a good idea and if not, can you suggest something better for live mixing?

[@SherwinBajao]

Great info as always. I think that is an unfair example of mixing in Key. Of course, you need to pay attention to energy, genre, etc.

[@djtish1]

Hi Luke great video! Whats the name of the track "back that thing up"

[@whostroubled]

Anyone know the Track ID @ 9:20

[@djmikesea]

love the mixer ! so many new mixers, have 4-5 light bars to view level, this is the way it should be on all mixers. whats your opinion on the prime 2 ? thanks for a great vid !

[@DCVibeEntertainment]

:P not a lot of superstar dj's and producers wanna open their secrets to public and help others learn! LUKE ur the man! always helpfull :) i started spinning not long ago and actually been using this technique on my own. couple of tracks of same genre and then hop into some other genre thats how it solid flow and not a weird trainwrack lol

[@georgemares2120]

Hearing the transitions sends me to head bobbing mode

[@djpollyester]

You're THe Best ! thank You d.j. discOworm S.F.

[@renatofigueroa8767]

Thank u so much LL. You're such an amazing artist!

[@laidbackluke]

Thank you for the incredible compliment!

[@vongdashlong]

Easy information to digest, thanks for the info Luke!

[@mmirceamano]

In the second example the key 🔐,is the drop,bpm and the base off the melody

[@nuurnwui]

I find that he makes quite a few mistakes in his real sets, but recovers well. Makes it better over all. Like a pro musician. Salut!

[@mixxtv1361]

Amazing

[@keithchegwin1222]

I mentioned about the story telling method on Digital DJ Tips only last month, the topic was about How To Pick The Next Track, not one person out of all the comments mentioned it. I got a lot of 'Likes' for me comment at least tho 😁

[@nicoleg1852]

awesome thanks luke!

[@Tommaso_Squarzoni]

♥️

[@Silkmaster4200]

I love twisted house. Will it be twisted techno ? lol Have a bass 23hz bassline with other layers of bass. Maybe the twisted part is the basslines for Twisted techno ? My idea dtk lol Thought to share.

[@laidbackluke]

Ha ha that sounds wild!

[@bentramer4281]

DNB is so much more fun to mix than anything with a basic 4x4 beat.

[@HarshKapadia]

This was super informative! Thank you, Luke!

[@laidbackluke]

Thank you Harsh, hope al is well with you!

[@HarshKapadia]

@@laidbackluke things are mostly fine! Need to get more productive and healthy though.

[@christmass2544]

Оооооо круууутоооо🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸👍👍🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@selenegajraj8663]

Laidback luke your my inspiration.You inspired me to become a dj/producer, i just wish that one day i can live that dream.And I'm always happy to see my dream dj set it's so cool 😍👍..

[@mmarussich3966]

I noticed that you drop your next track with the fader already open. Do you have sync enabled, or do you just hit the cue really just right and adjust if needed?

[@ln4ron1n47]

The latter and honestly thats much more fun than pre syncing trust me...keeps it much more live

[@ArjjunSingh]

Why was your face blurred in the Swedish house mafia movie?

[@DJAdrian.Esparza]

Nice vid. What is that cassette device above your gear?

[@TheSaabClinicUK]

Reloop Tape. Its not really a tape. Its an all on one box that records any analogue signal into 320kb MP3 on a micro SD card. Luke has been using it for nearly 10yrs.

[@DJAdrian.Esparza]

Thanks

[@jean-francoisvezine2536]

wy your mixer flash like that

[@garyfraser1020]

Luke, brother I have been a long time admirer. I still have" You Low" on vinyl. Much respect brother.

[@crystilomusiccomposer9249]

This Video is Really Helpfull

[@laidbackluke]

I'm very happy to read this!

[@SFHStarFromHell]

you play TWERK music ?

[@stephenmusic69420]

What’s the ID on that Show Me Love remix tho

[@Fr34k777]

I think I'm not the only one waiting for demo drops vid

[@xs8002]

You should have a chat with DVLM about story telling...

[@ShreyamTaneja]

hahaha that and their crowd control

[@savagehabitsproductions1004]

Seeing laidback luke doing kung fu reminds me of cobra Kai

[@eoinmelia3484]

@Laidback Luke What’s in the Denon DJ Box ?? 👀😱

[@pocosia]

21:22 I am not a DJ but as a raver it really frustrates me when the DJ switches from one genre to another and doesn't have a smooth flow building gradually the energy of the crowd

[@frankygers]

He’s not a DJ then. A DJ reads his Dancefloor. That’s the only skill needed.

[@phinds1]

Hey Luke,, that Lady Bee cover photo has a picture of the “metro” logo here in Montreal, Quebec here in Canada. Is she from Montreal?

[@laidbackluke]

Good catch! No, she's from Amsterdam : )

[@phinds1]

@@laidbackluke Ok,,thanks!

[@maxdeejaytrapanotto7019]

Kung fu atlete??? 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

[@roboticbeatz1103]

Luke: "This is a litte vague". Me: "Hmmm, I understand point 5 the easiest"

[@KessunRetale]

I have SC6000 and X1850 on my bedroom-DJ setup (Well i am Bedroom-dj). Had to make big step :D , BUT I LOVE DENONS!!! :D

[@bladesem]

i wold like you speak about storytelling more

[@the-d-man1013]

Not a bad video. But if you're going to try to play two genres that sound alike then just makes them to don't put in that fax or play with the buttons you kind of lose the audience about what you're really saying just my opinion. Keep up the good work🎚🎙🎼🎧🎛

[@frankygers]

Read your Dancefloor. Simple as that.

[@daviebhoy6794]

Denon box in the background. Wonder what new gear you're testing out 👀 My guess is a new mixer.

[@laidbackluke]

Hey hey! More news soon : )

[@daviebhoy6794]

@@laidbackluke look forward to it!

[@TheSaabClinicUK]

@@laidbackluke Some of us caught the model number on the sticker on your insta. ;-) Interesting indeed.

[@daviebhoy6794]

@@TheSaabClinicUK are you talking about the slave deck that was seen a good while ago, or is this something else?

[@TheSaabClinicUK]

@@daviebhoy6794 Cannot really say as that would spoil Luke's & Denon's surprise. Keep watching !.

[@jasonfrank5394]

I got scared when he said "Kung Fu athlete" 😂

[@djse]

In one of the best DJ set I've seen, the DJ wasn't using key mixing, in fact at some point it was even obviously out of tune, but it was one of the most emotional moment in his set, and it came a lot from the dissonance. It's a kind of blend that wouldn't exist in a set where everything is perfectly in key. Playing all in key is the same as locking your midi keyboard on one scale, it sound good, but it's boring and block you from a wider emotional palette for your music/dj set. But sure, when kids are only into playing bangers after bangers, only filled with "edm" kind of tracks, emotion is not something that will exist with dissonance. It join your last point with storytelling. Lot of DJs now play like "producer" and not like DJs anymore, in a sence that they are stuck in one subgenre (like some producer who play only their tracks and produce only in one subgenre). I think it's because now people discover club music and DJ set on youtube first, before going out in a club, and you only watch the peak time on a video, not the full 8 hours night, and same with festival who book producers that are DJ only because they can't play live and/or it's cheaper than building a real live show, they play one hour set with their hit and stuff in the same subgenre, and it make it look like it's only that all day, and young DJ reproduce that in a club situation, where you don't have other stage to turn down the vibe. DJ is more and more a lost art, people focus only on their transition instead of their story, and it doesn't seem to evolve for the better where "DJ" become famous for their production and not their DJ skills now (where it was 2 different thing in the past)