Intro To - Level Up: DJ
Introduction guide to learn the basics of DJing to be able to make your first enjoyable mix with confidence!
If you have a lack of confidence while mixing, or just don't know how to mix altogether, then this is the training that will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to begin producing solid DJ mixes!
Examples of covered topics:
- No controller? No problem!
- Basics of mixing with no DJ controller or turntables.
- DJ controller recommendations based on budget and preference.
- Basics of mixing with no DJ controller or turntables.
- Basic setup of controller and software.
- Where/how to find and obtain tracks.
- Song structure
- Tips for organizing your collection of songs.
- Basics of mixing within song musical key(s).
- Basics of tempo matching 2 different songs.
- With and without sync feature (using software as a guide)
- Basic transitions to create a seamless, continuous mix.
- Learn where to do basic transitions
- Learn how to do basic transitions
- Learn when to do basic transitions
- What to do when you aren't actively mixing.
Covered Topics
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StartOverview
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StartAudio Setup (1:59)
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StartOutput Routing (1:09)
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StartInput Routing (1:28)
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StartLoading (2:13)
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StartTransport (2:43)
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PreviewDecks Layout (3:07)
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StartTrack Decks (1:36)
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StartMixer (3:08)
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StartGlobal Settings (1:24)
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StartEffects (3:05)
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StartBroadcasting (2:51)
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StartBrowser Details (2:59)
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StartFile Management (5:00)
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StartAnalyze Options (1:22)
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StartController Manager (0:53)
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StartController (2:30)
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StartOptional Settings
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StartLayout Basics (24:27)
Your Trainer
Hello, I am Aeon!
I have put in over 800 hours learning and experimenting with what works and doesn't work with mixing music (documented on mixcloud.com/aeonpsych as well as twitch.tv/aeonpsych). As I originally taught myself (through watching other DJs mix, watching tutorial videos, YouTube videos, searching forums, etc.), I found that it was actually really difficult and/or time consuming to find all the specific and relevant information I needed to learn certain techniques. Combine this with a decent amount of interest from others in learning from me, I figured it would be more efficient to consolidate all my knowledge on the subject into nice convenient and easy to follow training packages.
Realizing I also have knowledge on a variety of other subjects people would be interested in learning, I figured it would be more efficient to just incorporate all of this into 1 place. As a result, I have invested many months putting all of my knowledge together into individually packaged courses on this site for your enjoyment!
Dream big, achieve bigger, and may all your dreams become reality!
-Aeon Psych