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You could turn the filter in opposite directions for each track, so that one deck is only allowing through the bass and the other track letting through the highs.As the filter softens the sound, it works really well in ‘camouflaging’ the track’s frequencies allowing you to blend two tracks more easily. Using the filters is similar to cutting either the bass or the treble. The filters built into Traktor don’t have quite the same quality as the Allen & Heath filters, but they still offer a great sound in the transition. The familiar sound was harnessed really well by the Allen & Heath mixers with their High and Low pass filters. This has been the most common effect since effects were introduced to DJ mixers. The first and most obvious choice of transitioning effect, would be the filter. Once you have these four kinds of mixes down, you can start introducing effects over the top of your transitions. Keeping your ear on the mix, checking for the quality of sound and making sure nothing is muddying out or clashing.

Ride all the EQ’s – a really good DJ will be constantly monitoring ALL EQ’s during a mix.Levels are also important here so that the volume stays consistent as the next track hits. You need to know where the next track drops ( or use a marker), so that you can get it perfectly timed with the space, or end, of the previous track. For this to work properly, you really need to have your timing down and know your tracks. Quick Cut – this is a sudden swap of tracks.

The skill here is to listen to the other elements of the track to get your timing. Some mixers, such as Allen & Heath, have an option to leave the bass in the headphones, even though it is out of the main mix. This can be difficult on some mixers because when the bass is out in the mix, it is also out in the headphones too, removing the main kick that we often use to get our timing ( unless you’re using sync of course).

Leave the bass out of the track you are mixing in and then swap it out as the main bass line hits, removing the bass from the track you are fading out.

Sometimes too much bass will muddy the mix and you will lose some clarity. Limiting the tracks in this way will give you a softer sounding mix. This reduces the overall volume of your mix, because playing two tracks at the same time will increase the overall volume of the music. Maybe even drop the faders on both tracks a little bit too.

When playing two tracks together, drop the bass on both tracks so that they are both below the centre line.

Beginner DJ’s often overlook the importance of this and either crank all EQ’s too much, or don’t use them at all.Ī few tips in regards to EQ’ing before I touch on the effects to use in transitions: Getting the right blend of frequencies is paramount in making your mix sound good. The bass, mid and treble knobs are the most important knobs when it comes to mixing.

The best tools a DJ has at his / her disposal are the EQ’s. Whilst I do love using effects in certain situations, I feel that the focus of good transitions should be set to the quality of your mixing skills ahead of using any effects. Can you recommend what video I should watch, I want to learn what effects are best for a smooth transition between tracks. “ I love traktor and still learning all about it.