Basic basic mixing question
Basic basic mixing question Posted on: 20.09.2012 by Latina Samon So I've been practising for a while now and I'm slowly getting there, but I decided to read up on a few books to improve my knowledge on mixing and the like. Up until now I've been using the channel faders to mix and pretty much leaving the cross fader dead centre which is a way I was originally shown, but reading another book it suggests leaving the channel faders at 3/4 (to allow for volume adjustment, it does say this is optional though) and using the cross fader to bring the next track in. I assume both are acceptable methods but wondering if there is any reason to prefer one over the other? I'm sure I've seen top DJ's using the channel faders more. I'm on an S2 if only having 2 channels has anything to do with it. | |
| Tera Baragan 20.09.2012 |
Originally Posted by photojojo
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| Latina Samon 20.09.2012 |
Originally Posted by ksandvik
Originally Posted by manchild
Originally Posted by deevey
--------------------------------------------- Gonna keep trying it each way and go from there then. I take it once you find which way suits you best you tend to stick with it every time? |
| Latina Samon 20.09.2012 | So I've been practising for a while now and I'm slowly getting there, but I decided to read up on a few books to improve my knowledge on mixing and the like. Up until now I've been using the channel faders to mix and pretty much leaving the cross fader dead centre which is a way I was originally shown, but reading another book it suggests leaving the channel faders at 3/4 (to allow for volume adjustment, it does say this is optional though) and using the cross fader to bring the next track in. I assume both are acceptable methods but wondering if there is any reason to prefer one over the other? I'm sure I've seen top DJ's using the channel faders more. I'm on an S2 if only having 2 channels has anything to do with it. |
| Ira Alsadi 22.09.2012 | I do both depending what I'm mixing. The more minimal stuff I mix with the volume faders because of the extra control. The whole fader for volume as opposed to half the cross fader. But as everyone has stated, you do what works for you. |
| Latoria Kavulich 22.09.2012 | practise. practise more. drink. win |
| Margie Pavell 22.09.2012 | do whatever you need to do to keep the levels proper... |
| Estrella Rozzo 22.09.2012 | Actually believeing of turning off my crossfader functions in Tratkor, as I've had more accidents with it than uses. |
| Freida Leash 21.09.2012 | I pretty much use the up faders for blending, leaving head room at about 3/4 for older tracks that need more boost, and use the crossfader if quickly cutting between two tracks, or beat cutting, or playing with scratching (which is just playing at my lack of skill level). This feels better for me control wise to mostly leave the x fader in the middle. Lately the EQ has been getting more use in blending than the up faders. |
| Cole Maroto 20.09.2012 | for me it would be odd to use the crossfader to control the volume of tracks. it seems like it would be too sensitive and just not stiff enough. if you accidentally nudge it, your volumes would get all awkward in the mix. if you find that you enjoy it though, go for it! i just have mine turned off since i don't really do any scratching, quick cuts, or fancy tricks. if i was playing something like dnb i would probably turn it back on though, cause djproben has a point with some fun things you can do in certain styles. i spin mostly house music these days and i do a lot of eq mixing. i know a lot of people like to use mostly the channel faders but i got used to using solely the eqs to mix on my first (and pretty much only mixer). it was cheap, and my faders would emit awful scratchy noises when i moved them, but would be ok if they stayed in place. now i use a combo of mostly eqs and a little bit of channel faders with my vci400 as i feel like i have more control that way. |
| Danae Dumler 20.09.2012 | I dig the crossfader for scratching and for sharp cuts. It's a great tool once you get used to it; channel faders for actual mixing and the cross fader with a sharp cut so you can turn one channel on and off on beat if you're into that sort of thing. Sometimes it can be fun to go back and forth between two tracks, assuming they sound good together. You can do some cool things if you practice different patterns of cutting. |
| Tera Baragan 20.09.2012 |
Originally Posted by photojojo
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| Leeanna Ayla 20.09.2012 | I never touch the cross fader, in fact I don't even have cross fader right now. |
| Ciara Cuttill 20.09.2012 | Honestly it's up to your style, some people prefer using crossfader for smooth or sharp transitions of two tracks. I prefer using my upfaders for transitions, since I tend to layer tracks over each other. I rely heavily on the frequency knobs. The only time I touch my crossfader is for filter effects (A&H mixer). Different music styles utilize different mixing styles, find one you are comfortable with, and rock out! sidenote: 500th post!!! |
| Latina Samon 20.09.2012 |
Originally Posted by ksandvik
Originally Posted by manchild
Originally Posted by deevey
--------------------------------------------- Gonna keep trying it each way and go from there then. I take it once you find which way suits you best you tend to stick with it every time? |
| Rolanda Clodfelder 20.09.2012 |
but reading another book it suggests leaving the channel faders at 3/4 (to allow for volume adjustment, it does say this is optional though)
As the man above says there's no hard or fast rule, personally I use the channel faders at 100% and the channel gains to match the volumes when blending which is the majority of the time. I just use Xfader for sharp cuts on a breakdown if needed. |
| Addie Engbrecht 20.09.2012 | I do my blending w/ channel faders, mostly cause my x-fader is always set as sharp as possible for scratching. No set rule, what ever sounds and feels best. |
| Celine Surico 20.09.2012 | Use the method that you prefer. The only rule in DJ:ing is that if it sounds good, it is good. |
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