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What does Sync enable YOU to do? Posted on: 22.04.2013 by Doreen Schurle So here's a question which has been floating around my mind for a little while; for those of you who use Sync on a regular basis, what SPECIFICALLY does it let you do that you wouldn't/couldn't do when beatmatching manually? In order to avoid this turning into one of "those" threads, here are some quick and simple tips with regards to contribution. People who should contribute to this thread: Those who use Sync Can beatmatch by ear/visually Choose not to Have a specific reason for doing so People who should NOT contribute to this thread: People who don't use Sync People who use Sync JUST to make things easier Anyone believeing about posting a comment just saying "Sync is for pussies" or something along those lines Anyway, with all that out of the way, I'll kick things off Personally, the most significant thing I find using Sync enables me to do is drop a track with the channel fader UP, as I know that with properly prepared beatgrids, it won't sound "off". VERY useful for bringing in a drum beat into track B, right when the break in track A occurs. Anyone else?
Lilliana Perris 23.04.2013	Originally Posted by haze324 Someones got to have a good mix they can breakdown for us on using sync with multiple decks/layers/loops. You welcome to check out my PSY mix I did about a month ago in the club, which I recorded. I played 2 decks...normal tracks and then had deck C with a potent hat loop and Deck D with a couple samples. I overdid it a tad...a bit messy...but you will get the point. RAGED on the dancefloor. https://soundcloud.com/djsarasin/sarasin-4-deck-psytrance-2013
Lilliana Perris 23.04.2013	Originally Posted by keithace no sir...had no idea... KEKEKEKEKEKE.....Square!...FUDDY DUDDY! LOL!
Matt Kane 23.04.2013	i use the sync-function a lot since i love to do transitions with tracks that have totally different bpms. like from 130 up to 180 or from 180 up to 220 (110) and so on.
Zachery Eenigenburg 23.04.2013	I only use Sync when layering techno with 4 decks+, i would would never use sync for A-B mixing. I have 2 cdj 2000 nexus and i have tried the sync to check if its as tight as traktor (which it isn't) and found it easier to use my ears. So imo using sync for 2 decks is just lazy there is enough time to choose, cue and beat match 1 track.
Janyce Henningson 23.04.2013	Let's be honest people use it because it's easy. I know I do. Anyone who says different either post an example of what you do with all your spare time or tell the truth.
Alphonso Deitchman 23.04.2013	I'm asking for examples of how people here make use of sync. How does that imply that I should be the one to provide such examples?
Ervin Calvery 23.04.2013	Originally Posted by makar1 I got the impression that the topic was oriented to what people on the community use sync for, rather than what professional big name DJs do. Lots of people say how it helps them but noone ever seems to give samples of their mixing. Why not set the example then?
Alphonso Deitchman 22.04.2013	I got the impression that the topic was oriented to what people on the community use sync for, rather than what professional big name DJs do. Lots of people say how it helps them but noone ever seems to give samples of their mixing.
Ervin Calvery 22.04.2013	@makar1 It seemed to be exactly what you ordered. Is that mix not something that sync enables one to do?
Alphonso Deitchman 22.04.2013	Originally Posted by botstein Check out this video I'm sure we're all aware of what the pros can do, but I was looking for something more relevant to the topic title.
Ervin Calvery 22.04.2013	Originally Posted by makar1 +1. Some real world examples would be great. Check out this video, about seven minutes in. It's a tutorial in harmonic mixing, but Endo uses sync, quantize, keylock, etc in it to great effect, and is pretty great just generally. It sounds good to my ears. Originally Posted by lucidstrings It appears most of you are missing something it's not just sync it's quantize that helps you lots. Turn off quant and just use sync bet you miss your drops lots... Yeah, right. I bet not. I'm glad you like it though! Originally Posted by DJ Abide I've been doing quite a bit 4 deck mash-ups where A & B are down-tempo instrumentals and C & D are 4band/XOne EQ made Hip-Hop acapella. I'll Sync A & C to adjust both decks tempo simultaneously to then manually launch the next instrumental waiting in Deck B with or w/o sync, sometimes immediately into the next acapella in D w or w/o sync. Sweet! Which of your mixes are like this? I'd like to hear some.
Trista Karle 22.04.2013	It appears most of you are missing something it's not just sync it's quantize that helps you lots. Turn off quant and just use sync bet you miss your drops lots... Reason is quant along with sync allows you to drops right... I enjoy traktor for quant like really quant is what you really are taking advantage of. Sync is only partially useful:.. You can layer tracks and cue jump without sync as long as quants on. Turn off quant and try it then try sync without quant. Snaps a really useful tool if you have the patience a to manipulate it lots.
Alphonso Deitchman 22.04.2013	Originally Posted by haze324 Someones got to have a good mix they can breakdown for us on using sync with multiple decks/layers/loops. +1. Some real world examples would be great.
Iluminada Vandevoort 22.04.2013	Instead of wasting time beat matching I can go ahead and transition a new track, use all 4 channels, make sudden drops a lot easier, allows me to take time to pick the perfect track to play since song selection is everything
Malka Wickerham 22.04.2013	I'd say the most useful reason to use sync is for looping and beat synced effects like delay. Maybe helping you drop a track at exactly the right time as well with quantized cues and loops.
Lashay Walchak 22.04.2013	I've been doing quite a bit 4 deck mash-ups where A & B are down-tempo instrumentals and C & D are 4band/XOne EQ made Hip-Hop acapella. I'll Sync A & C to adjust both decks tempo simultaneously to then manually launch the next instrumental waiting in Deck B with or w/o sync, sometimes immediately into the next acapella in D w or w/o sync.
Irmgard Sandness 22.04.2013	Originally Posted by sebastiannz Good topic (if it stays on topic) 1) And most important, gives me time to find the right tune. The tune that out of my whole library will fit most well into the mix and fit where I want the set to go. 2) Gives me more time to do the best mix I'm capable of. I was going to write, smooth, but that's not always true. Sometimes you want to bang it in, and you can do that because as someone else mentioned, you can drop on cue with the volume up. That's cool! 3) Do more creative stuff like mix in accapellas, samples etc. I never do any of this stuff because I am laaaazy and also because I'm focused on 1) and 2). I like having the option there though. And sometimes I do do it. That shit was impossible when I was doing normal beat matching on 1210s. All of the above. And regarding point 3: Yes, exactly. As someone who learned on 1200s, when the only option was to learn to beatmatch and then babysit it for those long mixes.. The stuff we can do with sync now is just mind-boggling in comparison.
Julissa Serrone 22.04.2013	Originally Posted by haze324 Honest question -- can we get some examples to listen to. I don't ask this a non-sync troll question, my curiousity is wanting to hear what sound "good" when layering tracks. Normally that is the argument for sync --- I have a bunch of things layered. I've seen Hawtin and others live and understand the concept, but my real curiousity is those that are not at that level (as I am not, and figure most guys here are on par with the average club DJ) I'd like to hear how the average DJ uses it. Especially intrigued with using Machine, I've thougth about using The Bridge with SSL and have heard some really good demos from some very talented guys. Perhaps point out what you are doing so we can learn something vs. just saying "I layer multiple decks" Someones got to have a good mix they can breakdown for us on using sync with multiple decks/layers/loops.
Lanelle Panarella 22.04.2013	For me using sync gives me more freedom to use effects, loops and samples without really stressing with time constraints and having beat matching issues with the main track/s. I guess for me it just free's up more creative time!
Kellie Myrum 22.04.2013	Honestly I believe it wasn't the best. I couldn't grid all my tracks perfectly in sync and needed to bend a little in a while to keep them in beat. Pro fixed it.
Addie Engbrecht 22.04.2013	Originally Posted by Stewe It was sync when traktor became pro version. Traktor 3 was beatmatching. I'm guessing this means you beatmatched when it was 3 and started using sync when Pro came out......cause I was a lil confused. To anyone thats concerned, sync was alive and well in 3
Kellie Myrum 22.04.2013	It was sync when traktor became pro version. Traktor 3 was beatmatching.
Leeanna Ayla 22.04.2013	To be better than I was in 1985 with a whole lot less effort. That's not just sync, but DJ software in general.
Latoria Kavulich 22.04.2013	when they do that punch them in the face and say "hey doof doof i'm a boxer!"
Merideth Garnder 22.04.2013	Originally Posted by DubluW Stopping drunk people knocking the mix out when they fuck with the jogwheels going ''Heeeey Wika wika im a DJ'' when i turn my head for one second! Lol! This happened to me once when I get a reached into the booth and touched the platter on one of our decks.....security escorted his ass out quick status....
Javier Rowinsky 22.04.2013	Originally Posted by DubluW Stopping drunk people knocking the mix out when they fuck with the jogwheels going ''Heeeey Wika wika im a DJ'' when i turn my head for one second! Best reason yet
Lillia Datson 22.04.2013	Stopping drunk people knocking the mix out when they fuck with the jogwheels going ''Heeeey Wika wika im a DJ'' when i turn my head for one second!
Ervin Calvery 22.04.2013	Originally Posted by The Mighty FV It's english for 'roll a spliff'...thought that was known elsewhere too. I had to google it.
Javier Rowinsky 22.04.2013	Originally Posted by pastabox bring in a track with a reverse beat roll, fade or filter in from 1/4 loop -> 1/2 -> drop, all in perfect time really fun Whaaataaaaaat. #mindblown #tryingwhenigethome
Peggy Gabrielson 22.04.2013	Good topic (if it stays on topic) 1) And most important, gives me time to find the right tune. The tune that out of my whole library will fit most well into the mix and fit where I want the set to go. 2) Gives me more time to do the best mix I'm capable of. I was going to write, smooth, but that's not always true. Sometimes you want to bang it in, and you can do that because as someone else mentioned, you can drop on cue with the volume up. That's cool! 3) Do more creative stuff like mix in accapellas, samples etc. I never do any of this stuff because I am laaaazy and also because I'm focused on 1) and 2). I like having the option there though. And sometimes I do do it. That shit was impossible when I was doing normal beat matching on 1210s.
Margie Pavell 22.04.2013	Originally Posted by The Mighty FV It's english for 'roll a spliff'...thought that was known elsewhere too. no sir...had no idea...
Joesph Kasian 22.04.2013	Originally Posted by keithace and what does "skin up" mean? It's english for 'roll a spliff'...thought that was known elsewhere too.
Lauretta Ehrhorn 22.04.2013	Not sure if that's tongue and cheek Keith. It involves some rizzla and other ingredients ;-)
Margie Pavell 22.04.2013	Originally Posted by Nicky H Skin up between tracks and what does "skin up" mean?
Margie Pavell 22.04.2013	Sync allows me to drink more...
Yong Aptekar 22.04.2013	I only use sync when I'm running out of track, and cannot get the next one in time. Generally, when I've had too much to drink.
Leon Albornoz 22.04.2013	Sync enables me to have a free Midi button so I can map it to anything I want
Neil Kenig 23.04.2013	I only ever sync if I seriously cannot match the beat. But I have nothing against syncing.
Janyce Henningson 23.04.2013	Originally Posted by mdcdesign What does Sync enable YOU to do? Skin up between tracks
Brianne Duvoisin 23.04.2013	bring in a track with a reverse beat roll, fade or filter in from 1/4 loop -> 1/2 -> drop, all in perfect time really fun

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