DJ Courses Online – DJ Techniques II

MIDI Mapping in Serato Scratch Live In this lesson, we talk about how to map an external controller to the Serato Scratch Live application using MIDI. MIDI mapping will enable you to use an external device to control or toggle various parameters within the software application, assign and trigger cue points, add or change effects on the fly, and more! (6:54)

MIDI Mapping in Traktor In this lesson, we talk about how to map an external controller to the Traktor application using MIDI. MIDI mapping will enable you to use an external device to control or toggle various parameters within the software application, assign and trigger cue points, add or change effects on the fly, and more! (5:15)

Introduction to Cue Points In this lesson we explain what cue points are, and how they are used in DJing. (1:09)

Cue Points in Traktor Learn how to use cue points in Traktor to set beginning and end points in tracks and loops. We’ll also show you how to use cue points to indicate important spots in a track (e.g., intros, verses, choruses, bridges, pauses/stops, etc.) to tighten your mixing. (6:50)

Cue Points in Serato Scratch Live Learn how to use cue points in Serato Scratch Live to set beginning and end points in tracks and loops. We’ll also show you how to use cue points to indicate important spots in a track (e.g., intros, verses, choruses, bridges, pauses/stops, etc.) to tighten your mixing. (4:35)

Introduction to Looping In this lesson we explain what looping is, and how it is used in DJing. (0:42)

Looping in Traktor Learn how to use cue points to create loops in Traktor for continuously playing a portion of a track. (5:37)

Looping in Serato Scratch Live Learn how to use cue points to create loops in Serato Scratch Live for continuously playing a portion of a track. (7:30)

Looping on the Fly in Traktor Take full advantage of Traktor’s looping features by learning how to loop on the fly. We use the Traktor S4 device in this lesson, but if you own a different controller, you can still perform the looping techniques covered in this lesson by using MIDI mapping. Review the videos on MIDI for more help. (2:03)

Techniques with DJ Effects This video is a hands-on demonstration of using effects in an interesting way. After practicing these techniques, you should feel very comfortable coming up with your own set of effects for use as transitions between songs or remixes, or as layers on top of songs (e.g. as an added element to your own remixes). (5:35)

Intro to Scratching In this video, our DJ Courses Online instructor introduces you to the basics of scratching. Even if you’ve scratched before, this is a good guide for reviewing the fundamentals. These are critical to being able to scratch. Scratching can be added tastefully to supplement a song in a live performance, used as a solo, or in between. Just remember to really master each technique before attempting to perform live. (9:35)

Transitions (Part I) In this video, we’ll take you through three different mixing transitions. These are important techniques to add to your live sets. The subtle, yet tasteful, use of transitions is something that can set you apart from amateurs. (2:41)

Transitions (Part II) In this video, you’ll learn some useful transition techniques that are demonstrated on a digital controller, and can be emulated across many different devices including regular mixers or even iPad DJ software. (4:08)