It's funny how DJ'ing goes through phases. When it started it was a all juggling, scratching and turntable trickery. Next it was those long mixes, then it was mixing in key. Now it seems it is about, use of efx and efx combos. You don't even need to actually beat match the songs. I think this trend started because a lot of producers were asked to DJ at festivals after they had a big hit song, but they didn't have that DJ foundation because they were a producer. They had to find other ways to transition, so they relied on what they were familiar with: EFX they use when producing. I feel like this has been going on for three to five years or so and we just had the lock downs. I wonder what new sound is going to emerge next in all this? Will be interesting to see.
THIS. Thanks man for the wonderful comment. Totally agree with you on every point you made! At the end of the day, DJing just keeps evolving and i'm pumped for what style of DJing will come next! Thanks for sharing your thoughts :)
And also some of the techniques comes from Open-Format DJ’ing. There you have diffrent BMP and you have to juggle all the stuff. One example is James Hype.
This is a very interesting comment. As I have only recently learned to DJ. Though I started by studying the things I was already aware of "old school scratching and juggling techniques." But quickly realized DJing is now a COMBINATION of all of these phases you speak of....which I think overall takes DJing to the next level...it is an exciting time to learn and grow within this craft and also exciting to see once nightlife returns, what live DJing is going to look like in a few years. I personally am DJing for live crowds already. So I have already implemented more of these new kind of technical blends in public. I have received quite a bit of praise for how I have learned to mix so fast. Just the era we live in. Lots of learning material available, lots of great music available... Once the businesses are thriving again. It is a GREAT TIME to be a DJ... if you are willing to put in the work. I am loving it personally!
DJ-skills-wise, Zedd doesn’t really do anything world class (or even above average really). Where he shines is in the studio and to an extent, pre planning his sets.
You’re the man Carlo! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Btw, I love the level of technical detail you get into (well, duh)… I mean all the way down to setting up the “vinyl break” config on the diff software etc etc. As someone coming from the vinyl world of the mid 90s, that transition trick alone was a go to lifesaver to get from one extreme bpm to another (like before mixers came with effects, etc). Once I got a DJM 909, I developed a 3/4 Roll (Beat Effector) trick to “smoothly” go from house and techno (typically 125 to 128 range) to dnb (170s to 185ish bpm), setting (via bpm taping) the echo to the dnb’s bpm… I say “smoothly” because sometimes it was easier said than done. Anyway, I feel all deejays used a lot of different creative tricks back then, some more complex than others… with the main thing being how the deejay was able to figure out and use the available technology to express their creativity. To me, that was part of the art of being a deejay and I don’t think that has changed all that much… the internet and better technology are the two driving factors now. So I do really appreciate people like you (and a few choice others) that help demystify the cutting edge aspects to the art-form technologically speaking, and show your fan base how it’s done. This shouldn’t be downplayed or understated IMO. This is the kind of thing that helps push the form forward. The more people that know how to do these various tricks and techniques, the more variations will start popping up and eventually evolving into more and more creative techniques. Also, even though they aren’t considered technically difficult, all of these kind of transition tricks are what I used to dream of being able to do on the fly back in the mid 90s when I deejayed a lot but the technology was still in the stone ages comparatively speaking. ⚡️
Ha, I think I‘ve reached a point where I‘m underwhelmed by those first two techniques 😁 that third one though… amazing 😮 and I guess it‘s also more about knowing when to apply which technique to keep the crowd going and less about how fancy/complicated said technique is. 😬 Really cool though to get some insights on Zedd‘s techniques - he‘s from my hometown 🥰 Keep up the good work Carlo, any breakdown video is appreciated, no particular DJ request from me⚡️
thanks man! totally agree with your comment there about his first two transitions, but the 3rd one indeed is another level! thanks for the feedback! more breakdowns to come :) Thanks also for watching till the end!
The irony of this is that both tracks can be mixed in key as well so this transition actually sounds pretty good. Carlo, great job breaking it all down. I'm more of the DVS type DJ who still loves his 1200s and always will but it's interesting listening to a lot of these guys be creative with effects and stuff because technology allows us to be even more creative so why not use it? I understand it's not for everyone, but respect to these guys for rocking a crowd no matter what medium.
I should frame this comment. Right?? Fact is, at the end of the day, if you're rockin' the crowd, and your audience loves it, then you're doing your job as a DJ! In the end, it's all about everyone enjoying the vibe!
Hey Carlo! I saw this trick in other channel I think :D Thank you so much for mentioning me here! Your video was better than mine, with any doubt man. All the best for the next videos! Love from Spain
I don’t know what to call it this technology makes a lot of theses guys look like awesome djs but put 2 1200 with a crate of vinyl and we will find out how good these guys really are
I just don't understand comments like this. You don't have to mix on vinyl to be a good DJ I've seen a bunch of DJ's mix on vinyl here in New Zealand and 99% of the time it just doesn't sound good. Their transitions are very long and samey, and the sound quality of the overall mix is usually poor (probably due to amp issues). It's also incredibly expensive. If I were to buy the latest Drumcode record on vinyl (Alan Fitzpatrick & Joel Mull Feat. Frangie - We Don't Know Anything Yet) it would cost me $30. $30 for two tracks is incredibly expensive. If I were to buy them both on Bandcamp it would cost me $2.51. I imagine most people watching these videos are beginner DJ's (whilst I've been practicing DJ'ing for 5+ years I'm definitely still a beginner) and after you've purchased a turntable, a decent cartridge, a phono amp, a bunch of records, your looking at being thousands of dollars in the whole. You can pickup a decent Rekordbox controller for $400-500, plug it into your PC and be mixing in 10-15 minutes Don't get me wrong, I still love the feel of vinyl. I have a Reloop turntable myself that I adore messing about on. If your a DJ that can mix well on turntables your an absolute legend. But if you can't your still an amazing DJ too.
@@matthewthechalk my brother my issue is not mixing with or without vinyl my issue is not doing either and being considered a awesome or a great Dj. Check the initial performance in which this comment originated.
As always, your break down technique is probably better to watch than the original (I didn't see them, until your vid :). Hats off to you and the DJ that got broken down. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Hey man, thanks for the video. My girl really likes your two fluorescent tubes in the background. Do you mind telling me where to get them? Appreciate the tipp and everything you are doing for learning djs. Best regards
I'd love for you to breakdown James Zabiela's crazy mixing/scratching techniques without the use of his very expensive gear. I'm a Serato user by the bye. I have a Reloop Neon added to my gear on which I can simulate 'bout 25% of what he does though. Since I got this little thing in 2017, I never do shows without it :)
@@djcarlo Superb. What he does in his livesets is absolutely amazing. Check out his vids of Boiler Room, Love Festival 2012 and more (EFX500 / RMX-1000 stuff).
@@drinkashoey Haha true that. I really wonder what happened to him. I never see any video montages of him anymore. I know he occasionally hits a gig, but that's it. Anyone ?
Are there any DJ channels that focus on melodic techno, melodic house and progressive house. Feel like I would learn more if I actually enjoyed the music...
Hahaha, so many people asking for DnB! It's not a genre I'm overtly familiar with, so I can't really do much with it and at that BPM. We'll see what the future brings though!
Kuya, these "how to" vids might be a good opportunity to make a paid instructional video. IMHO I would show the easy mixes free and sell (somehow) the advanced mixes
That's the thing about these loops and effects! They sound like magic to the audience, but there's a science and a bunch of formulas to them. Believe me, these tricks used to blow my mind back when I was starting out too haha
I'm on old school DJ influenced by the 90s R&B Hiphop and House. Started with SL1200s. Now I only use laptops for a clean mix I usually do on vinyls. Don't use decks for the shitty transitions.
I lead an EDM community where the majority of my subscribers passionately follow DJs like Illenium and Excision. I made an attempt to get them excited by showing them a highly technical DJ Jazzy Jeff set. **Crickets** 🦗
@@djcarlo Hey Carlos thank you so much for your reply. I live your content. I have Xone PX5 A& H mixer and on the effects sections I have knobs 1 for decay, 2 for delay and 3 fro level. I just got this mixer, so I am not sure if one of this functions are the same as the Level depth you use on the pioneer to make this effect trick.
Don't care what they say buy I love to use sync when I need to speedup and I'm mixing 2 songs at the same time and then exit the sync I'm more an underground dj so I find kind of tacky those kind of transitions, I prefer to do smooth transitions and always do a new version of the tracks mixing them
This is alot like the style of mixing your average wedding DJ from the 70's used. They had to deal with big changes in tempo, diffrent styles of music and the fact nothing was digital and without the aid of pitch control. Sound effects where used alot then but called jingles of which the dj created himself or stole from another dj.I prefer to still beat match and blend but do now and again use a filter.
Same thoughts on that bud! The 70's were a very different time, so the transitions back then might not appeal to the current crowd, since beat matching and blending became a thing.
Tbh,not all producers are good DJs, as most DJs are not good at making music, it's a shame that people who are good at djing were doing the job, unfortunately just making music don't make you enough money to get by.. cause if it did, festival's and clubs would have better line ups and DJs,,, instead of FXs twiddling producers.to hide the fact they can't mix properly.
There's a massive tipping of scales when it comes to the producers vs the mixers. Some can actually do both, but not everyone! (I'm actually sick of people asking me to produce full on tracks for them hahaha, that's not what I do). It's true though, making music isn't enough to "sell" the music too. Gotta promote your beats somehow!
