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  • #33242
    Hee Won Jung
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    Progressive House has a lot of synths and such to it so it is best to do harmonic mixing if you are wanting to do long periods where 2 songs are being mixed together.

    As well it is usually best to knock the bass out of the first track and have your mids and highs around 9-10 oclock so the highs and mids do not clash.

    Depending on how you want to spin…I find progressive house has way too long of a build…usually 128beats (32×4) and this can kill the vibe if you are on the dance floor.

    I usually start my 2nd track right when the build of the 1st track is going or use a loop point on my 2nd track so i always have a kick and snare going…the kick and snare will allow people to still have a rhythm and dance to while the build is well building lol.

    #33243
    DeeJay SiBoogie
    Participant

    A good way to practice digital matching is to set two 32beat loops and just when they matched knock the pitch fader on one to change the BPM then repeat. I use CDJs with quantized beats so the beat shouldn’t drift but they do so nudging the platter is needed. It’s like riding a bike once you get it you’ve got it. The rest is then like doing tricks on your bike. You’ve not said what hardware/software you’re using.

    As for the EQ start with a flat setting (12 oclock) then it’s really done how you want to ovelay or bring in and take the tracks out. Watch youtube and watch how the DJs use the EQ’s. Some of the Pioneer video’s are good for this, also DJ Tutor/Ellaskins a deffinite must for begginers. Then there this sites online course; register for the emails.
    You’re doing the right thing by recording your sets I record every one of mine and I’ll listen back to them over and over picking out the faults or noting how I could have done some better or different.
    Consider getting a key analyzer if you don’t already have one to allow you to mix in key.

    Library management is really about finding what’s best for you to help you find what you want quicker. I had several different systems over the years depending on what collection I was using. Currently I have a Genre folder and I can then sort/filter that folder by artist, BPM, Key,Date or Comment (This tells if High, Mid, Slow etc). I use RekordBox with my CDJs so everytime I play a history folder is created which if I want to save it I will. Some DJ like to use Itunes, I’m not one of them, it seems to slow and clunky to me nor do I use auto playlist. However, each to their own.
    Stick to this site and you’ll get plenty of advise and tips, the ppl here are a good bunch.

    #33250

    Three things that helped me.
    1) Look into harmonic mixing. Helped me big time. I love MixedInKey – which gives you the keys for harmonic mixing. And it’s pretty reliable – most of the time.
    2) Song selection… I look for tracks that vibe together really well. Listen for tempo, feel, mood, vocals, and any unique signature riffs, baselines and tones
    3) Phrase selection… I find it sometimes that starting off in the beginning of track is not always the best. Especially if the song starts with a big crash or huge vocals. But drop a cue point where might lend to a better transition

    #33270
    Steve Turner
    Member

    Thanks for the advice guys, very helpful indeed! I have been mixing key for a few weeks now and I definitely notice the difference, certainly seems like it is a must for progressive house.

    I have always set the cue point on the first beat of the track but judging by what some of you have said, it isn’t always the right way to go? I had it in my mind that it was must!

    #33273
    aaron altar
    Participant

    I always recommend intro/outro mixing for people who are new. But it’s not required and you can move on when you feel comfortable with it. That said, progressive tracks do generally benefit from that kind of mixing.

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