Bundle - Essential DJ Courses Collection

Shows how to hook up a pair of vinyl decks to a mixer and amp or speakers, and then explains the basic controls in this setup, which are the fundamental ones you find in all DJing formats. Then, compares this to the controls you find in djay, a popular DJing app for the iPad.

Explains how to cue tracks with various DJing formats, to enable a complete understanding of the different considerations when using an entirely hardware or a software-based setup.

Teaches some of the musical considerations when mixing, to help students better choose the right track to play and know when to mix it. Topics covered include tempo, time signature and key, as well as swing or shuffle. There is also some information about how tracks are structured and an example of a standard song arrangement.

Teaches what the EQ and Filter controls on a DJ mixer do, so students have a better understanding of how to use them to change the sound of a track and improve your mix. Musical examples are shown through a spectrum analyser to enable a visual as well as aural demonstration.

Combines all the techniques learned so far on the course, and some new tricks, to provide some mixing examples.

Runs through some more of the effects you commonly find in DJing setups, including reverb, delay, flanging and gating.

Continues looking at more advanced DJing techniques by introducing cue points and looping, showing how they can be useful in various mixing scenarios.

Gives a summary of the main points that have been taught on the course, and then provides some exercises to help improve jogging and beat matching skills.

Provides a glimpse into the life of a professional DJ, by chatting with up and coming Berlin DJ and Producer, Santé.

Demonstrates the basics of how to scratch, showing how to setup the decks, the main principles and a range of different techniques.

The course begins with a quick overview of the Traktor software, explaining some of the key features and showing how easy it is to mix two tracks.

This second module takes a look at the browser, showing how to import tracks, search for them, and also how to categorise them into organised playlists.

This video looks at the main mode for Traktor's decks, explaining various features such as tempo sync, the beatgrid, and the phase meter.

This lesson teaches how to set cue points on a track, which can be useful if you want to mix in from a later section of the track, or check the track is in time before playing it out.

Setting loops and changing their length in Traktor is explained, and their usefulness when mixing is also discussed.

Rob takes a look a the Mixer section within Traktor, explaining the track faders and crossfader and providing guidance on how to use them to have complete control over the levels of a track when mixing in and out.

Staying within the Mixer section, Rob shows how to use the EQ and filters to create smoother transitions when mixing.

This module takes a quick look at the key lock feature of Traktor, meaning the pitch of the track isn't altered when the tempo is increased or decreased.

This video explains the available FX within Traktor, and how to apply them to create more interesting, varied and fun mixes.

This module shows how to set up external mixing within Traktor, which you may use if you have a regular hardware DJ mixer.

In this lesson, Rob takes a look at the monitoring options within Traktor, showing how to set up a monitor mix with different DJing setups.

This quick video shows how easy it is to record a mix within Traktor, which could then be uploaded to Mixcloud/ Soundcloud.

The course is concluded with a look at some more useful features within Traktor's preferences.

As a bonus, Rob takes a look at Native Instruments' new stems format, explaining what they are and how to use them to have full control over a mix, being able to effectively re-arrange tracks on the fly!

In the first module, Adam introduces himself and explains what you will learn from the course.

Beginning with the fundamentals, module 2 gives a detailed explanation about importing tracks, different warp modes and markers and organising your Project.

Adam continues by demonstrating how to build a Pioneer DJ-mixer style channel strip, with the gain, EQ and filter options optimised to improve upon those you'd find on a hardware unit.

In module 4, you'll learn how to add channel effects which let you alter your sounds in real time, with looping, glitching and modulation controls. Adam also shows you how to group effects and use macro controls, so you can control multiple plugins in an intuitive way.

In the next section, Adam demonstrates how to add send effects, emulating the buss FX units you'd often find in the booth including: reverb, delays and distortion.

In module 6, you'll learn how to set up a DJ mixer in Live. Adam explains how to duplicate channels and customise a cross-fader, including the different modes which you can use. Additionally, Adam discusses proper audio interface settings and assigning the cue output.

In the final setup module, Adam discusses global effects processing, as well as how to ensuring you have enough headroom, and how to set up a master buss limiter. Concluding the modules which show you have to implement all of the features of a hardware setup in Live.

In module 8, focus moves to the session view, where you'll learn about scrubbing and nudging clips, launch quantisation and using different BPMs for different scenes. Next, you'll be given an explanation about how to use clip specific automation and resampling.

In this module, you'll be shown how to create a sample-deck style system in Live, including importing and tuning of samples, applying FX and using groups and the drum rack to enhance your creative possibilities.

In module 10, Adam demonstrates how to break a track down into multiple pieces of audio, such as drums, bass, chords, vocals, so you can manipulate them individually. You'll be shown how to set warp points, and the best way to process them as groups and launch them from the session view.

In this module, you'll be given an insight into some of the most popular 3rd-party plugins available today, including some free plugins, from the likes of Xfer Records, Izotope, Sugar Bytes and more. Adam demonstrates how he uses these plugins to make his mixes more powerful, creative and exciting.

In the next section, Adam discusses the pros and cons of three different hardware MIDI controllers and how to add them to your DJing workflow.

In this module, Adam gives an overview of the Push, before walking you through his custom MIDI mappings for the Push which he uses in his DJing setup. He also describes how to use the Push as a drum machine, like some new DJ mixers are including, as well as some things to watch our for in a live situation.

Next, you're given an overview of the AKAI APC40MKII, and how to set it up to work with Live. Adam explains his approach to customising the controls and integrating it into the Live project built earlier.

In this module, Adam shows you how to configure the Xone K2 and integrate it into the DJ setup built earlier, including using its built-in audio interface.

In module 16, Adam brings together the different elements you've built during the course. You'll be given handy tips for organising the session, create keyboard shortcuts and remove unnecessary clutter from the view to optimise your DJing workflow.

In the penultimate module, Adam walks you through his Live and hardware controller DJ setup, using the Push and Xone K2 together. He demonstrates how to maximise your control over the session, without using an overwhelming number of knobs and sliders, ensuring the most important controls fall naturally under your hands.

In the final module, you'll learn how to record an entire mix in Live. Adam shows you how to correct any mistakes made and then export the final version. A comprehensive explanation of file types, samples rate and bit depth and using dither is included.

Guide to setting up and using the plugin in Ableton Live.

Guide to setting up and using the plugin in Logic Pro.

Guide to setting up and using the plugin in Maschine.

In this module, Rob shows you how to use any available banks, including the free Producertech bank.

In module 5, you'll gain a complete understanding of the filter gesture.

In this module, Rob demonstrates a second example of a filter sweep, delving deeper into the different configurations.

Recaps on the Filter Gestures and then saves them into a new Producertech bank.

In module 8, you'll be given a thorough insight into the powerful stutter controls that make this plugin so popular.

Creation of the second stutter preset, which is a classic build-up that doubles in tempo as it progresses.

Creation of the third stutter preset, which is a tuned, lead-style sound, ideal for noisy EDM tracks!

Creation of the fourth stutter preset, which is a fill that uses time-stretching and gated stuttering to glitch things up!

A recap on the stutter gestures and some final touches, as well as naming and saving of presets.

A guide to all the controls in the Stereo Delay section, explaining the range of effects they can produce.

Creation of the first stereo delay preset, which is a looping flanger.

Creation of the second stereo delay preset, which is gradual looping delay that builds in intensity, ideally suited for breakdowns.

Creation of the last 3 stereo delay presets, which are a variety of vinyl stops and scratching sounds.

Stereo delay preset naming and saving, followed by a quick demo.

Provides an overview of the Bit Reduction and Lo-Fi effects, before showing how to create a subtle, distorted send effect layer.

Introduces the other main type of gesture, the generator, showing how to create an impact FX preset, ideal for the start of a breakdown.

Shows another example of generator gesture creation, this time a longer riser FX preset, ideal for leading into a drop.