How to DJ with Traktor Pro 2: Part 12 – How to Beatgrid Tracks with Intros

June 7, 2013

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to beatgrid tracks in Traktor Pro 2 with intros or sound elements before the first loud kick drum.

VLOG: Warping in Ableton Live is Hard & Remembering Warpsauce

June 6, 2013

Warping tracks for DJing can be difficult and time-consuming for new Ableton Live users. In 2009 a website called Warpsauce tried to deal with the time-consuming part by allowing users to share their warp files. In this VLOG, I share my thoughts on warping in Ableton Live, Warpsauce, and a movement to elevate Live’s status within the Digital DJ community.

Ableton Live Tutorial: Understanding the Session & Arrangement Views

June 5, 2013

Ableton Live distinguishes itself from other DAWs by being dual-focused. This duality is centered around Live’s 2 view modes: Session and Arrangement View. Watch this video to learn about Ableton Live’s session and arrangement views and how they interact with each other.

Traktor Pro 2 Tutorial: How to Create Effect Presets with MIDI Mapping

June 4, 2013

Traktor Pro 2 allows you to save an effect snapshot for each of its effects. It’s great, but you’re only allowed to save one snapshot per effect. Watch this video to learn how you can use midi mapping to get around this limitation.

Ableton Live Tutorial: How to Install Custom Skins

June 3, 2013

If you want to change the look and feel of Ableton Live’s interface, consider installing a custom skin. Watch this video to learn how to install Ableton Live custom skins.

The Month of Maschine 2013 Recap

June 2, 2013

A recap of The Month of Maschine 2013: 13 video tutorials focused on Native Instruments Maschine.