Alesso Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 What are DJs do during the first song of the drop when they mix in the second? I see them put their headphones on doing something but they also put headphones during the second drop which is where they attempt to beatmatch and mix... Also when they EQ or beatmatch they seem to have many buttons to press or something... (They look so busy) Not sure if im just a noob but I take half the time they take.... Thanks!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatPartyGuy Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 i've seen DJ's that are just looking busy twisting imaginary knobs and just flicking cross faders on channels not in use. using maschine's that don't even exist roflwhen i play... i'm looking for the next track, finding a good spot in the track to mix into, cue it, fix gains if need be (i don't normalize my tracks rofl) and just repeat. also doing the typical waving around and jumping behind the booth, not my choice rofl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 You need to make micro adjustments to the bass/treble etc with such fine adjustments that nobody can make out any difference. All the while pulling the hand away from the knobs in a sharp motion, in time with the music. I believe this is the last skill you learn in intermediary DJ school before moving to the advanced cake toss. But in all seriousness I don't know either. But I'm an extremely average bedroom DJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I personally don't do a great deal. Once my second track is cued up I sometimes tinker with effects or the EQ. When I was playing in clubs id just dance around haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupe Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Yeah I get too bored between tracks and lose my shit when I know the next track I've got cued up is a massive one.So I might try to mix it in a bit earlier while the current track is playing - might try this a couple times, if it fails I stop and wait and drop it when it's meant to be mixed during the outro of the playing track.That would probably make me look busy.Or skipping through tracks to find one that works.Tinkering with highs/meds/lows/effects.Preparing my cake etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Me and Mitch usually drink beers and work out what song to play next.If I'm wankered I press all the buttons, depends on the night really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Me and Mitch usually drink beers and work out what song to play next.If I'm wankered I press all the buttons, depends on the night really.Andy normally presses lots of buttons But seriously, what I normally do:- if I have 3/4 decks, I'm preparing the next 2 tracks (or loop/acapella)--this is picking the track, setting the loop etc.-adjusting EQs and volume-utilise the fx to work the track to the crowd-refuse all the requests -just be a general DJ God I can be busy constantly if I have 3-4 decks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 -refuse all the requestsPersonal favourite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxyKon Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 -refuse all the requestsPersonal favourite2nd, yeah i don't ever do anything once the next track is cued, maybe play with the effects a bit or attempted to drop the track in earlier, or take advantage of drinking my beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatLeSS Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 It's like star craft players constantly clicking their mouse when they're not actually doing anything.. It's keeping your actions per minute up, keeping you warm and ready for action for any point in the mix.Lately when I play out, since I don't have much practice under my belt not having any gear of my own I just aim for smooth mixing, track to track, not much effects/EQ'ing. If I've got shit beatmatched, it's time to give the floor some energy by getting em moving the way I move to it! With the mid tempo weird stuff I'm into, beatmatching takes a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alesso Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Wow I now see why!!! Thank you so much all!!! One last thing, when this dude drops the song at 7:51 and hits play and beatmatches.. why does he press cue and play it again and beatmatches at 11 bars.. Is he just bored or something? Also here as well... at 5:00 and he presses play and beatmatches and then presses cue and then play jsut before the drop and beatmatches again.. whats the whole point?! Thank you so much for your time guys..Cant afford to donate so ill just constantly click on ads lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 People set up cues at different points. I don't think there's any real reason for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolDios Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Could have also not liked how it was mixing and tried it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alesso Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 O thank you all! \:D/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zedx Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Well it depends what your doing i guess.I tend to use the queue buttons abit and skip around into the track and set queue points. Listen to the incoming track over the outgoing track before i mix it in. Gives you the ability to analyze the incoming track so you can understand much high/mid/lows to use at certain points. Determine if any of the ranges clash against each. Also gives you a better idea when to swap basslines etc. It's not like your just hitting play then SEE WHAT HAPPENS Sometimes i muck around with effects in queue so i can see what a high/low pass might sound like before i do it live. Certain fx sound different in some tracks so i guess it can be handy to check. Sometimes it takes a while to find a track that suits the current track, im sure we've all had that happen... 1 min to go and no track selected! then your busy hitting loop and mashing the track up whilst trying to find another just to keep the beats going.Otherwise they could just be lining up future tracks or... the DJ could just be on acid and doesnt actually know what hes doing! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxfiend Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 When im playing a set for an mc, I generally don't do much, sometimes i'll load a double of the instrumental and just scratch the first kick drum occasionally at the end of the verse. Otherwise if im playing my own set i juggle the intro, cue the next track and wait impatiently for the end of the chorus so i can drop the next track.Scratching some random yeah or awww sample quietly in the background keeps me entertained aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 When im playing a set for an mc, I generally don't do much, sometimes i'll load a double of the instrumental and just scratch the first kick drum occasionally at the end of the verse. Otherwise if im playing my own set i juggle the intro, cue the next track and wait impatiently for the end of the chorus so i can drop the next track.Scratching some random yeah or awww sample quietly in the background keeps me entertained aswell.Somehow I don't think this question was aimed at vinyl DJ's. Nobody questions why you guys are busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 When im playing a set for an mc, I generally don't do much, sometimes i'll load a double of the instrumental and just scratch the first kick drum occasionally at the end of the verse. Otherwise if im playing my own set i juggle the intro, cue the next track and wait impatiently for the end of the chorus so i can drop the next track.Scratching some random yeah or awww sample quietly in the background keeps me entertained aswell.Somehow I don't think this question was aimed at vinyl DJ's. Nobody questions why you guys are busy.i think all turntablists are exempt from this question lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichoKidd Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I'm usually chatting to the DJ next to me, cuing up the next track. Beatmashing the f**k outta a drum kick, looping something, giving a shout out or Facebooking/Twittering.Thats a whole other subject though, is it rude to be on the phone while you're meant to be mixing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxfiend Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I scratch the word "ahhh" or "fresh" coz im bored shitless lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 is it rude to be on the phone while you're meant to be mixing?i spent the better half of wednesday night on the phone lol it probably looks unprofessional but yolo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Phone while mixing at club means you're bored, and doesn't look professional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolDios Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Thats why at weddings I have an ipad with a special stand etc so it looks official. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 It's the pub gigs when I whip my phone out. Clubs are completely different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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