How to DJ w/ DJ Shiftee @ Dubspot | Mixing - Pushing & Pulling

[babalooney2]

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[spairpartsdealer]

I want to be a DJ, and mostly want to do house, dubstep, and mix other types of techno, and even do mixes of "pop" (shit) music. I'm almost 16 and I was wondering if anyone could tell me what would be a good way to start.

[BboyPh8]

in my opinion scratch live and the sl 2 is a good beginner set up @712nickfilm for effects and capability i would go with native instruments traktor. if you looking for price i would go with serato

[712nickfilm]

Im a complete beginner

No experience

What is a good software system and table set.... anything i need to get started fairly cheap i dont need top end please respond asap~

[mcsg27]

@712nickfilm you could easily start with the Traktor Kontrol S4 to do most anything you could ever want with professional results. Traktor is also the software that Dubspot teaches in the school in NYC and Online if you want to learn how to DJ

[712nickfilm]

@mcsg27 Thats exactly what im looking for but is there an alternative? thats a little out of my price range.... 300-400 maybe?

[mcsg27]

@712nickfilm Traktor Kontrol S2 is $599. You might not want to go lower than that because the jog wheel resolution, button layout, and software options aren't always as nice when you go lower end. Same idea as buying a guitar - you should start with a nicer one because it feels good, sounds good, and you will get more enjoyment playing it. Easier to start out and really grow if you have nicer gear. Just my 2cents

[Top40MashUpz]

@712nickfilm if you just wanna learn, start with software first. Traktor pro or virtual dj. if you like traktor after using it with a mouse and keyboard, you can try to buy the audio 8/6/4 box and then add the cd tables (most EDM use) or turntables (like video) & a mixer (whether 4 channel or 2 channel) make sure you get avg quality tables (stanton clone of the technics) or 4 ch- mixer (numark) or 2 ch battle mixer (numark or vestax). I have both Serato SSL & Traktor Scratch Pro

[KINGAudioProductions]

What kind of equipment is that? i need help with getting the right dj equipment and i'm not having much success doing this by myself

[Unit27music]

I'm still pushing and pulling in my deathbed

[pucimirful]

2:35 song's name pls :)

[basura2552]

can u tell me wat headphones are u using

[LilShawty105]

hey dubspot i want to be a dj but what r those white things that look like records called and where can i get some. plz answer

[RetardTV3]

@LilShawty105 Those appear to be Traktor Skratch vinyls. native-instruments(DOT)com/#/e­n/products/dj/traktor-scratch-­pro/

[Top40MashUpz]

@LilShawty105 you can get those white things from ebay.com, they are control records. I got my white ones from ProAudioStar, and they are located in NY. Shipping is free. To use those white things correctly, you need the software that reads them, in this case, Traktor scratch(but assuming you have teh equipment to use them already (turntables & mixer + headphones).

[Pavaragon]

lol dance moves are optional buuuut Enncourgared :D

[rainbowcolorsblend]

are you jewish?

[Mingioni736]

i wanna go to dubspot so bad!! you should open a school in maryland!!

[AFullPlateProduction]

omg haha, I laughed at the part where you said...ahhh the dance moves are optional...but encouraged hahahaha

[chrishaslam323]

hahaha siiick he used flying lotus' song $tunt$

[freshjdizzle]

which flying lotus song is that

[chrishaslam323]

@freshjdizzle $tunt$

[IamRegor]

which mixing system/turntables is he using?

[DubSpot]

@IamRegor he's using Traktor Scratch Pro and two Technics 1200s.

[VinylKeith]

Dancing is never optional, Shiftee! :P

[ccbam]

where can i find those needles?

[DeeJayHRave]

the dance moves are optional but encouraged.

[kwidg87]

@djshiftee does dubspot or you have a place where one could come learn how to dj like the scratch academy in NYC?

[DubSpot]

@kwidg87 yes, check out dubspot.com, we have a location on 14th street and 9th avenue in Manhattan, NYC

[black97sho2000]

Turntable Caress, hahaha awesome.

[beatjugglez]

slowing the platter is actually putting strain on the turn table motor, reducing longevity....lol if any one cares. i always slow the record instead of the platter :)

[DubSpot]

@beatjugglez thanks for the tip!

[DjRiches]

Traktor is a better software. Serato is also good almost as good as traktor. Serato is mainly used because it caught on quicker and better then traktor

[efsq]

"its demo time" lol

[efsq]

oh god he's so funnyyyyyy

[efsq]

"it's demo time" LOL

[andrewbouchermusic]

after watching this video my new catch phrase is "Dance moves are optional, but encouraged" lol great vid! keep them up

[zackamaral12]

yo shiftee, what are your views on Serato's Rane ttm 57 SL, i'm thinking about starting out on that puppy, i LOVE cue points and looping and seems like they really made it more user friendly, AND they are adding the bridge to serato, cant wait to learn how to use it at dubspot!!! you'll be able to control SOOOOO many different things at once

[DubSpot]

@zackamaral12 Shiftee uses Traktor and is sponsored by Native Instruments. However, if Serato is also a great platform. At Dubspot we teach both but Serato is our main teaching platform for people learning to DJ. There are definitely a lot of exciting things happening in the digital DJ space and the control you now have over your music and performance is incredible.

[DJDavverMusic]

hahaha dance moves are optional.

this is one of the first things that you learn when you DJ :D

[DubSpot]

@DJDavverMusic agreed. Dancing is key.

[WadeWestTv]

i want to work for you

[DubSpot]

@WadeWestTv we are accepting applications for video interns email forums AT dubspot DOTT com

[bustav13t]

Ahh, thank you DJ Shiftee, that was very informative!

[VVooDz]

This is actually one of the best ways to master beat syncing. As you get the feeling you are physically feeling the music and beats. Even better is to turn the platter of completely.

BTW.. Thx Shifty I really liked this video

[inormis]

pitch lock???

[Siinzx0]

what mixer is that?

[VVooDz]

@Siinzx0 - Pioneer DJM-800

[CeciDJing]

@Siinzx0 Pioneer DJM 800

[TheGemicore]

@Siinzx0 Its a Pioneer Djm 800 ! the best

[MERO812]

you guys should make more tutorials on how to make progressive house.

[DubSpot]

@MERO812 we have some production tutorials on our YouTube channel that you might want to check out.

[MERO812]

@DubSpot yea sure ill check them out.

[DubSpot]

Thanks for your comments guys @invazn9 we're going to talk about pitch control in our next video, but yes, you're right, that's a key part of the process as well. @kingklabe that's also a good technique. In this video we're trying to offer people a few easy to learn techniques to get them started so obviously can't discuss every different way. The goal is to help people get started beat-matching. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[invazn9]

Best to use the pitch control to match the records, then use push/pull after dropping from the cue point to fine tune.

[kingklabe]

There's another technique using the the spindle in the centre of the deck.

You can pinch it with your thumb and index finger to slow the record down and you can twist it clockwise like a spinning-top to speed it up.

=)

[blissful0ne]

@kingklabe I never found that to work for me! Maybe I have weak fingers lol

[kingklabe]

@blissful0ne Yeah it takes a bit of grip to do it with Technics SL1210/1200

[VVooDz]

@blissful0ne - If your turntable has a lot of torque it will be extremely hard to match tracks in this way. Technics 1200's have I'm sure has 1.6kg/cm, other decks like the Stanton STR8 has 4.5kg/cm.