How To DJ On The DDJ-400! Absolute Beginners Guide

[@DJPhilHarris]

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[@h3941]

Dear Phil I’m so lost on what you meant with aligning the tracks !!!

[@geraldfer]

Still cant get my mic to be heard on the stream...help please

[@sierraconner175]

This tutorial was super helpful, thank you!! Definitely subscribing

[@raheemjames447]

How you doing, DJ Phil Harris.

[@djgnocchi4743]

#downtownfvmilyy

[@thomaspym8645]

I have just got the DDJ-400 great video Phil. I am 54 and just starting to learn to dj as a hobby for something to do as I had a heart attack and stroke. I have subscribed to Beatsource Link also to get music. Keep up the good work top tutor and top man

[@aser_001]

this is so cool ❤️

[@Onlymskeisha]

Good luck

[@MichaelKline]

DJ'ing is so fun! I started as a hobby as well and learned so much from this video! I use Beatport Link. I love the charts and curated playlists there. always learning, getting better.

[@terrywatson4133]

I just decided to get into the DJ scene myself. I'm almost 51 and want to set up something that I can work towards when I can't do back-breaking labor anymore. How are you coming along after nine months of learning? I'm not sure how long to expect it to take to learn enough to start djing for family and friends.

[@mophemewapitori3747]

@thomas pym, I am also 50 from South Africa doing the same as you as a hobby. Let's treasure life mate

[@bsuli76]

"There's four beats to a bar - this is ALWAYS the case" This made my day :) That said, this video is one of the bests out there to explain DJ'ing - well done!

[@JcDenton86]

I'm a beginner DJ with a brand new DDJ-400 and still learning the curves, and to tell you the truth your tutorial is the best so far by far. I feel like that I've learned like 10x times more over the course of 36mins than in 10 different videos added together. Really appreciate your work!

[@JcDenton86]

@DjPhilHarris. Really?

[@charlietreefrog8020]

Your style of teaching is so good - the perfect amount of information and easy for absolute noobs like me to follow along without it being condescending or too much detail :) love your work thank you so much keep it up!

[@Jlind28]

This video was perfect for me. I’m a beginner but have somewhat of an understanding of everything on the board. The rabbit holes you went down to explain everything in more detail was so helpful for understanding how and when to use certain features. Feel like I just made a huge leap from where I was at just from watching this video!

[@halukanlar]

Thanks, Phil! My ddj is on its way yet but I already feel like I have learned a lot thanks to you :)

[@yannleguerroue2883]

Best tutorial, I've only watched this video a few times and I was able to mix at my friend's party for 2 hours straight ! Had so much fun and I can't wait to our more to do better mixes !

[@ab1577]

great!

[@shenaazalisha4657]

Q

[@jwold11]

I was a early 2000s vinyl dj and left the craft behind because digital started taking over and it was very overwhelming thinking of having to put in the amount of time learning all over again. Your videos really make it easier and way less overwhelming!

[@jakobalbrecht7]

Damn that’s a shame. Many great vinyl DJs are still around and rocking the clubs…

[@midnighttrucker19]

I'm picking up my DDJ 400 tomorrow. I'm soaking all this good info in

[@jamescoplen9309]

How is it now that you’ve had a day to play with it???? I have mine sitting in my passenger seat on my way back from Guitar Center right now🤣

[@midnighttrucker19]

@@jamescoplen9309 got mine from guitar center late last night. Didn't get a chance to play with it. Headed home now. Got all weekend

[@midnighttrucker19]

@@jamescoplen9309 I'm about a week into it. I'm learning how to mix a little. Starting to get my timing and learning some of the side effects

[@zachjones7031]

Just ordered a DDJ-400. Watching this video on repeat while I wait for it to arrive. Awesome video.

[@aether_fae]

THANK you for this video and thank you for explaining all the little bits so eloquently.

[@iamallanfig]

The DDJ400 is a great bit of kit. I use it for all my mixes.

[@p0wertiger]

I got a DDJ-SB3 a year ago and I've spent most of my time listening to music and learning it :D I guess that's the part which takes most of your time - know your music and prepare it beforehand

[@FOTTONI]

I watched several videos in my language (Brazilian Portuguese) until find your channel and really understand in a simple and objective way how to create the first effects with my DDJ-400. Very good teaching, thanks and success, your effort is noble.

[@KhanAbyss]

That's my new baby! I absolutely love my DDJ 400!

[@frankiespankie86]

Yoooooo!!!!! I’ve had mine for 4-5 months, and it is absolutely awesome!!!!!!! It’s great for beginners like me, I’m hoping to upgrade to a bigger controller or deck

[@djjcentertainment5083]

Mine too

[@napalm.bopper]

Me three ☺️

[@nxs6musique140]

Im about to get the 200. Should i just get the 400? Im a beginner.

[@neilcoleman3062]

@@nxs6musique140 get the 400 if you can..

[@meshachrozario3925]

This have never watched an entire KZbin video without fast forwarding... but this video made me watch the entire thing.. and I totally understand this whole video. I'm going to get me a DDJ 400 and try this out, i want to be a DJ.. Thank you so much.

[@clemens2002]

Got the FLX4 last week and couldn’t find a good free tutorial, this one really helped me. Thank you for making this video really helped me out and i like the way of teaching. The mumbling to explain the equalizer had me laughing. The video is still really useful after a year also for beginner with the new DDJ FLX4!

[@djcrystar]

i've been dj'ing since 1981...it's so easy to dj now, not having to carry 500lbs of records around, you just put your whole library on an usb stick...not having to buy $600 turntables, $150 needles, slipmats... but it's fun and everyone should enjoy it...

[@nazarnykoliak4987]

I was able to play my first set for my friend birthday party just in a first week after I bought my controller, all because of your tutorial, thank you so much for your work and explanation !!!!

[@zzestty]

Hands down the best beginner tutorial out there. Really appreciate the simplicity and theory behind mixing. Also the rabbit hole discussions were awesome. Instant sub.

[@shaaaggy100]

If been djing for 30plus years Phil.....but I still found myself watching this ALL the way through......obviously I didn't learn anything but your learning technique for noobs is fantastic. Well done mate.......not sure we have the same view on memory ques though. 👍✌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@mikewagner7041]

This would probably be my first set of decks. Have a friend who's willing to teach me the ways of the force. Glad I found this video, this is what I needed more in depth stuff when learning. Lots of other channels just ramble through it. You're great at what you do, DJ and teaching. I'm doing my best to follow along.

[@smokecloud73]

Do you get the leads from laptop to decks with the decks. Or do u have to buy them

[@steveharrison9780]

​@@smokecloud73 they come with them

[@glen.s9860]

Phill , I have watch a lot of tutorial video on here and I have got to give it to you. YOU ARE THE BEST OF THEM ALL

[@consumervouchers]

What an awesome group of guys.......I've been dj'ing off and on for more than 35 years. I feel comfortable saying my age here.....lol 61 and counting .......fortunately.....more about that later. I still have most of my equipment from all the years of technology changes with hardware and software. Still got a pair of Pioneer 1200 turntables and stacks of records in the basement. When cd's hit around 1986 or so I bought a unit to plug in to my setup just for the slow jams and jazz sets as you could not beat match because there was no speed control and no pro dj cd players until years later. My first mixable dj players were Pioneer CDJ 100's. A few years later I returned the turntables and went full time cd's as I started to not on purchase more cd's but started burning my own compilation cd's......that was an awesome time in a boys life LOL. Sold the cdj 100's when I purchase Pioneer DMP 555's around 2002. Pioneer priced them at $1300 each....heck no I didn't pay that. I was on a Pioneer forum way back then and there was a conversation about them being liquidated by a local music store chain here in the Atlanta area Guitar Center for the tune of $300 each. I contacted the 3 stores and bought what they had. So I had 10 before the word got out. I sat on them a few months and then started putting them on Ebay and kept a pair for myself which I still have today in pristine condition like most of my equipment.....now that controllers have been the rage a few years now and I have back issues from hauling crates of records over the years.....I'm just starting to get a little itch in my scratch to do some mixing.....after a major vehicel accident and then a blood clot a month or so afterwards, I'm lucky to be alive........I ran across this channel and am glad I did because a lot of you guys are mature like me 🙂. I didn't mean to get long winded but.....am wising all you guys new to dj'ing and the vets much success. Music gives me life. #carryon

[@superstardj66]

Thank you

[@illegalLettuce]

Total beginner here and I just bought the ddj flx4! The blending part at the end of your video was exactly what I needed to learn. Thank you!!!

[@stuey1987ify]

I've just bought the FLX4 too, can't wait to get onto that because it has more stuff for me to play with than the Party mix I started on

[@ashkanrmp7442]

Got my dj400 set , couple month ago andohil have been the only youtuber i kept following because he knows how to keep it sinple and nice!i i even bought hos dj course and I had no regret!! I learnt alot from this guy

[@jakecan68]

bro, you're an amazing instructor! thank you.. all the best from Istanbul.

[@laynee7630]

This has to be the best beginners tutorial on KZbin. I've learned so much. Thanks

[@letlaka8812]

i just bought the DDJ 400 today, Thank you for this Video.

[@viper-sh9ys]

This video pushed me over the edge... Bought this Deck. It arrives in two days. Thanks Phil.

[@x0ltrix]

How's your learning journey so far?

[@viper-sh9ys]

@@x0ltrix Slowly... work/family life have been busy lately. This video and the built in Tutorials are great though. Enough to get me feeling like can do something.

[@zeerzakelijk2535]

Same

[@donnycollins1797]

My SB3 arrives tomorrow. Woohoo!

[@BennyVibes]

Just got myself a DDJ400 to DJ at weddings after I finish singing and this is by far the best and most helpful video I've found so far. You got a new sub, thanks man.

[@davefromcave8202]

Thanks man, I am looking at getting the DDJ 400 and will definitely sign up for your course. I just went from knowing absolutely nothing to knowing a little bit in this one video

[@myjachisable]

I'm a beginner and this tutorial helped me a lot. thanks for guiding me at the start of my journey as a DJ.

[@ketaMingo777]

good luck❤️💪

[@n8mogan]

Sir, this video helped me seal my decision on buying a DDJ-400. Thank you for an enlightening lesson on basics. I’m super excited to experiment. Much appreciated Phil! ❤

[@jeanmosquea9539]

You are far better than the course I paid for on crossfader!

[@OmarMonroe-vx8lu]

thank you Phil, i'm still learning to use the controllers, I have the RANE4 and many moons ago, we just use to mix with turntables, I'm basically a beginner again

[@gjcenten]

Wow, nice tutorial. I'm amazed what the software can do for you now a days like providing key and BPM. When I was DJing in the 80s/90s I had to figure out those things by myself. After buying a new record (Vinyl) I determined the key and BPM and put it on a small sticker in the upper right corner of the 12'' cover :) Want to go back into DJing. Tutorials like this help a lot. Had a Hercules RMX for a couple of years but I think the DDJ-400 in combination with RecordBox is probably a better option. Thanks for the Video, Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@klintthornburg3396]

So excited to be able to find you so quickly. I sure appreciate the free DJ trainning. It not only helps an intermediate DJ like myself little tricks that are often very useful.

[@sdot3358]

Your videos are so informative and easy to understand compared to alot of other videos on youtube. Thank you sir! 👏🏾

[@jasonmcbain15]

Have to say, this matby a Billy basic tutorial, but it's a bloody Godsend to a novice DJ..Nice one Phil.👍

[@riyaadosman1086]

Thank you Phil. Your teaching skill is just great. I have a 400 but I have been mixing the second track far to early. The 16 bar allowance in the intro and outro of each track is a huge help to get the mixing right. Great tutorial ! Thanks man.

[@loughy934]

My first cd dex been on vinyl for over 20 years looking forward to playing with them

[@christiangafner1200]

Dear Phil, today my ddj 400 arrived at my office. Day one on this. Looking into the future of making sound.

[@hiphophippi2646]

Ive watched this video at least 8 or 9 times.... and still learn something new each time... Thank you.

[@AaronMcNany]

PERFECT level of detail.

[@ryanbarker3729]

Brilliant tutorial. Watched a few and this is by far the best one. Can’t wait to get started now

[@lTSAPANDA]

got me the ddj400 a month ago. This video helped me so much!! Gretts from Germany!

[@nervmichnich]

6:15 interesting example. You chose Cm and Am that go very well together as they share exactly the same notes.

[@namiraofthehunt2606]

I just picked up my own DDJ400 and this video was wicked helpful!!

[@emmashaye]

this is the BEST video i have seen on this! thank you so much!

[@huey8431]

Great tutorial! It’s a little more challenging at weddings where you have to cater more to the client requests than a club setting

[@stevenbrown6997]

I really enjoyed this video. I have a ddj 400 and I can't wait until I play with my DJ mixer. First thing I got to get me a laptop 💻

[@marcmaillet7449]

I just bought a DDJ-400, Phil. Your intro was extremely useful to me. Thank you very much !

[@matthiasbalkarran1431]

Where do you buy one

[@djengiznevzat7471]

Best explanations i have ever watched Thank you very much ❤

[@jas3.3.3]

This was absolutely fantastic. You're such a good teacher. 11/10

[@Jamminn555]

Man, such a great teaching style, Phil. Easy to follow and entertaining. Thanks so much for all of your videos!!

[@scorp888]

Interesting comment on one folder - however one folder with your tracks with the right genre, year etc works just as well as folders but you have to trust it and key,it's much easier to reduce duplicates down

[@sakky29]

Fantastic video, complete beginner and this makes a lot of sense, waiting for my DDJ 400 to arrive and will give this a go!

[@DJDoolie]

After a 2 year Covid break I finally have my first gig again in a couple of weeks on my new DDJ-400 and I'm a bit rusty and turned more into an Ableton studio DJ than a real-live one but your tutorial was a good fresh start to discover what I can do with the 400. You're a great tutor! Thanks a million :)

[@melmac4129]

This is such a helpful video, packed with all the right info I was confused on, and explained clearly, but not dumbed down to a demeaning sort of way. Definitely saving this vid and subscribing. Thank you for all of this and keep up the great work! :)

[@candeezymarie9827]

I started watching tutorials on this DDJ because I want to start making mixes. Not going to lie this made me realize I can do this! Thank you!

[@ilhanozgur5974]

best dj instructer on youtube

[@dermolado3351]

Teaching skills top notch...video editing skills even better

[@מתניהגזי-ג7ק]

its the best beginners Guide !!!! thank you my freind !!!

[@joey.b5478]

Best dj channel on KZbin i swear🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@sw1ftyrange1]

Phil: “there are four beats to a bar, this is ALWAYS the case” Every other time signature: 🧐🤨

[@mathewwinter1662]

Best video i have found on youtube. Thank you

[@lewisgarrison860]

Holy shit. best intro vid I've seen so far thank you for this. I plan on watching more from you.

[@luqueymartinez5260]

My god, you're an excellent teacher!

[@mistym00n.]

This video helped me so much! Everything I need to start in one place! Thanks for putting this together.

[@jaksasevo1]

WOOOOW TNX A LOT, now I understand much more details

[@scootaboygazza8214]

I dj with cd's, or i did, my equipment has just had a fire so i was thing about going digital. You make this look easy, but the music i play all in the same evening is Northern Soul, 2-tone, Ska, Mod, Punk & Indie. You do make it look easy, but i'm 55 and probably too old as it still looks like the cockpit of the space shuttle compared to my old CD decks.

[@ninja4O5]

Legend 🛐

[@terrydennis22]

I know you posted this last year but this was great. Thanks Phil!

[@rasulkhan4926]

BEST TUTORIAL..WAY OF TEACHING IS GOOD

[@aridorfman2822]

Loved the video. So helpful. All the little in-depth side topics you went off on really helped to put a better understanding to the main topic you were talking about. So don't feel sorry for them! Thanks so much.

[@dogwalk3]

picked up a couple hints and i wouldn't have figured out on my own. thanks for this!

[@zeusdavid4104]

As a music producer, I just need to learn the buttons. I feel blessed

[@bestdeath9995]

Best beginner video ive seen after watching loads!

[@ryanperrault8174]

Thanks for making this...I make music but have been thinking of starting to DJ as well..I think it will help my production. Awesome video.

[@sebzeyt2327]

Best tutorial i've ever seen!!

[@sriharsha5036]

I got my DDJ-400 end of last year after watching your tutorials! Much love Phil!

[@elmaracon]

Son says, “Loved this … it really helped!” (Aspiring

[@saumgames874]

thank you very much for this info it's amazing, just got my DDJ 400 :-)

[@attilapalko2072]

This is the best... THE BEST!!! tutorial video i've ever seen.

[@hollyannefinucane8880]

Thanks Phil, you make everything super clear and easy to understand, thank youuu! I learnt loads from this video :)

[@esteepoichot2796]

Thank you for this video, I’ve had the DDJ 400 as my first deck for a few months now and you explained everything so well! Some of the things I had been struggling to understand were made crystal clear. So thank you so much for your hard work, I’ll become a regular on your channel.

[@matthewjernigan8041]

Super helpful - great coaching style!

[@pablogarcia2019]

Thank you so much, the headphone and cueing part was so helpful. You rock sir

[@davidburner6233]

Loving this guide..... So many take it for granted that everyone has a knowledge....I know a bit..... but this is perfect for an absolute beginner.... well done !!!!!!!!!

[@Vengapat]

this video was so helpful i cannot thank you enough

[@fuzzoner]

Incredible! Thank you! Maybe it the tone of your voice but man I got it all in one sitting! Amazing thank you

[@millersadventure]

Man this is an excellent video. so well put together even the muffling of your voice, haha. I was a dj for 10 years and had 1210's cdj 500's and 1000's all antiques now. I'm just getting back into things and this has been a fantastic refresher and clarified for me that i need to start with the ddj400 because its the nice inbetween the pro stuff and the old equipment i had. fantastic video i got so much out of it , lots of clarity on the new features that i can create cue's and looking forward to getting back to the clubs.

[@sreevinvinod500]

Hi Phil, your teaching is simple and the best 🎉❤ Thank you 🙏

[@lowlowlowisa]

Hey big props for you. I´ve watched a lot of videos here but I´ve liked yours the most cause you have such a chilled and calm way of talking. Really learned a lot cause youre explaining everything on point. Makes it easy to understand. So Thanks for that!

[@jamessheen3959]

I just purchased the Beginner DJ lesson and I so wished you were using the DDJ-400 (with Rekordbox) for more streamlined learning. I will go through it and cross my fingers I can still learn/follow along.

[@jibbyjabby7499]

Fantastic. Had mine a few weeks and didn't understand what some of the buttons did. Very clear thanks. 👍

[@Z7W_Official]

I was considering on buying a new DDj-400 as a beginner and just want to know what else should I need?

[@jeeBzii_on_daBeatz]

This is why i need to get into school for music production engineering!!! so i can learn how to make my cover songs with a dj n sound pad