DJing
Producertech
Beginner's Guide to the Beatport DJ Web App
The Beatport DJ Web App brings song browsing and software DJing worlds together, allowing users to not only prepare and practice sets, but even perform them! On this course, you’ll learn the basics for using the app to confidently carry out DJ sets in the default sync mode, whatever your experience level.
Going right from the very beginning, senior tutor Rob Jones provides an overview of the app, from initial signing in to performing a simple mix using the player in compact mode. After a brief explanation of the auto mix feature, he then starts expanding on each area, looking at some fundamental aspects of the player and track timing, including master tempo. He then moves onto the mixer controls, comprehensive explaining the level controls and even dipping into Ableton Live to provide a quick lesson on EQ.
Later lessons include a rundown of the common structure of electronic music, and the way songs consist of a number of bars and beats. Theoretical knowledge is combined with various features in the software, to show the different ways that the technology can make the mixing process easier, not simply having to rely on your ears and memory but also the various meters and controls within the app. There’s also a brief intro to the included deck FX and how to use a MIDI control surface to operate the software.
The course ends with a detailed look at how to prepare for your first set, from different approaches to track browsing to compiling a suitable playlist. Following this is a 2-part module that goes through some of the fundamentals of mixing, including intro analysis, choosing the right time to mix, balancing levels, using EQ and filters, and lots more!
Signing up gets you immediate access to the streamed tutorials and downloadable pdf document (from module 9 on the course). Check out the sample modules before signing up for an example of the course style and content, which will have you confidently DJing with the app in no time!
£
14
.99*
Producertech
Beginner - Intermediate DJ Course
Our Beginners-Intermediate course provides students with all the knowledge necessary to start mixing right away. As well as being guided through all the different types of DJing equipment available, the modules also provide more detailed information about each stage of the mixing process, such as how to setup decks and a mixer, how to cue tracks, choosing the right track to play and knowing when to mix it, how to set levels and EQ, as well as more advanced effects processing and mixing techniques. Furthermore, exercises are provided, with accompanying audio files, to enable students to improve their jogging and beatmatching skills.
The course has been designed and presented by our very own certified trainer, music producer and DJ - Rob Jones, and is presented in a series of online videos that you can watch where and when you prefer - with a full complement of accompanying downloadable materials for your future reference, which consists of comprehensive written notes and customized mp3s for you to practice mixing with.
Included with the Beginners-Intermediate course are a collection of DJ mixtools from Loopmasters, for practicing your basic DJing skills.
If you own some DJ kit, or even if you don't yet, and you want to learn all the skills required to DJ with ease, take our Beginners-Intermediate DJ course today and you'll be mixing in no time. We offer a free sample module that you can watch to see if you think our online video training is the right solution for you, accessable from the Media tab.
£
39
.95*
Producertech
Beginners Guide to Traktor Pro
Following on from his highly successful Beginners Guide to DJing course, senior Producertech tutor Rob Jones returns with another high quality DJ course, this time focusing on Native Instruments’ Traktor. The course provides a clear and concise look at the fundamentals of one of the world’s most popular DJ software platforms, and will have you mixing like a pro in no time at all.
With over an hour of carefully written tutorials, Rob efficiently covers all the basics of the software in his concise yet detailed style. Starting off with a general overview, Rob then goes on to explain the track browser, giving invaluable tips on how to organise your music collection. He then takes a look at some of the essentials of the software, including the track decks, and discusses vital features such as setting cue points and key controls. Rob also gives an insight into the mixer section, teaching how to use EQ and filtering to create seamless and smooth mixes, before covering a few of the multitude of FX available within Traktor, demonstrating how they can take your mixing skills to the next level.
The course also comes with an extra bonus module that explains the technology behind Traktor’s new stems concept, which is a recent development from Native Instruments that provides DJs with multi-track mixing possibilities. With support from DJs such as global megastar Carl Cox, stems looks set to revolutionise digital DJing!
The videos are available to stream from the Producertech website 24/7/365, and are available immediately after purchase. Accompanying the course are 2 free DJ Mixtools stems tracks in Deep House and Neurofunk styles for you to experiment with, both courtesy of Loopmasters. Make sure to check out the course page for the trailer, sample module and more information.
£
12
.95*
Producertech
Bundle - Essential DJ Courses Collection
A bundle of courses for anyone wanting to kick off their DJing journey. Whether a complete beginner or someone with a little experience already, this collection of tutorials will cover all the basics, on a variety of common DJ setups, as well as dedicated lessons on some of the most popular software, such as Ableton Live and Traktor.
£
69
.95*
Adam Goodlet
Ableton Live DJ's Guide
Ableton Live is not just a hugely popular and powerful DAW, but also a highly effective and intuitive live performance environment for DJs. Whether you're an experienced producer, a new Ableton user or an old school DJ looking for a powerful new creative tool, this extremely detailed course from Adam Goodlet, founder and owner of Re:Creation Studio, will fully equip you to step up in front of an audience with Live at your fingertips.
In the first half of the course, Adam demonstrates how to set up Live with all of the functionality of the most popular hardware DJ mixers . You'll learn how to build a pioneer-style channel strip; add effects including loopers, delays, distortion and reverb; how to customise a cross fader and assign a cue output and how to lay out the mixer for maximum control.
In the second half of the course, you'll learn the best way to work with samples and how to break down a track into stems for further manipulation, hugely increasing your creative possibilities. Next, you'll be given an insight into the most popular 3rd party plugins and hardware MIDI controllers in use today, as well as the complete setup that Adam uses to take his DJing to the next level. Finally, you'll be shown how to record and edit a mix that you can post online.
This comprehensive course is available in the new Producertech Academy, and can be streamed from the web 24/7/365. The tutorials come with the completed DJ template for Live built during the course, a channel FX rack for shaping and glitching tracks and 100MB of bonus FX samples courtesy of Loopmasters. Check out the trailer and sample module in the academy now!
£
19
.95*