Videos
Cross DJ: How to Create Smartlists
July 19, 2012
Smartlists make managing your track collection easy. With just a couple of filter settings, you can create playlists that automatically update each time you add new tracks to your collection. This can save you a bunch of time that you would otherwise spend manually adding tracks to your playlists. Watch this video to learn how to create smartlists in Mixvibes Cross DJ.
Traktor Pro 2: Scratching with the Gater
July 17, 2012
Traktor Pro 2’s gater effect mutes the audio at adjustable rates. Watch this video to learn how you can create a pseudo-scratching sound when you substitute the audio with noise and adjust the rate of the gate.
How to Use EQs in Your DJ Mixes
July 16, 2012
Want to improve your DJ mixes? EQs can help. EQs – or equalizers – adjust the loudness of sound in a range of frequencies. This video is an introduction to how you can use EQs in your DJ mixes to create more seamless transitions between your tracks.
Native Instruments Kontrol X1 Review
July 13, 2012
The Native Instruments Kontrol X1 is a controller built for use with Traktor Pro 2. It comes pre-mapped with the most important software controls so you can start mixing as soon as you plug it in. I personally use 2 X1s to control 4 decks and effects in Traktor Pro 2. Watch this video to learn more about the Native Instruments Kontrol X1.
How to Use Filters in Your DJ Mixes
July 10, 2012
Learn how to take your DJ mixes to the next level with filters. This video starts with an explanation of the controls that you would find on a typical audio filter. Afterwords, I introduce the Filter effect in Traktor Pro 2 and demonstrate how you can use filters to create more interesting transitions in your DJ mixes.
Loopmasters DJ Mixtools: Complextro Sample Pack Preview
July 9, 2012
Complextro is the latest sample pack in the DJ Mixtools series that bundles sounds and loops designed to enhance your DJ mixes. This sample pack contains pre-warped elements from 4 tracks, but you can of course use the wav files in any other audio application.