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  • February 4, 2013 at 5:39 pm #36175
    Sunjalo
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    My advice would be to try and beat match on the high hats instead of the first beat – so usually will be on the 2/4 – i found with dubstep and dnb type genres this is easier – for me anyhow

    so instead of cueing on the 1 cue on the 2 (with highhat) and then drop onto the 2 of the track playing – hope u find this easier too 😀

    February 4, 2013 at 6:29 pm #36177
    DJ Medik
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    I too am learning how to mix Dub Step and I’ve found success with just overlapping breaks of two tracks for my mix. Or even timing one break over your current track so the drop in the new track corresponds to when the drop of the current track would have played. I use my hot cue buttons as well to bring me back to a break loop on the old track so I can mix out of it once the new track is in full swing.

    February 5, 2013 at 1:58 am #36185
    DjDemonick
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    I’ve never come across any dubstep that doesn’t follow a constant beat (clue me in please?). If you really cant find a pattern in the kicks, look for it in the snares.

    Its kinda basic, but practice counting measures at 140 bpm, and try using cues to drop on the 1.

    February 5, 2013 at 2:46 am #36188
    Dizzle
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    Yea I’m pretty sure 99.9% of contemporary dubstep is quantized. (the beat is regulated by the computer) Just because the Bass drum isn’t playing quarter notes doesn’t mean that the beat is irregular. Just practice counting the beats. Or try putting a track into a DAW like ableton or audacity and use the metronome to play at the same tempo as your song. If you practice counting along to the song you will find that most dubstep follows a standard composition with builds, drops and breaks in about the same position.

    I wouldn’t recommend trying to drop tracks in on any count but the 1 at first, that’s definitely a more advanced technique that I think you will find even more difficult than dropping in your new track on the 1 count.

    The learn to digital dj fast course would help greatly with this… you should check it out if you haven’t already…

    February 7, 2013 at 11:58 am #36346
    Richard Driver
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    one two three four, two two three four, three two three four, four two three four. one! whats the prob? follow the first kick drum. dj 101

    February 10, 2013 at 7:55 am #36495
    Steelo
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    Echoing whats said above, electronic music always has something keeping the beat going whether its a kick drum, hi hat etc. In the breakdown if there is no beat then use your brain and ears to keep a mental note. Count it out as DJ R. driver said above. After lots of experience you will be able to just sense the beat.

    March 4, 2013 at 12:43 pm #37551
    DevilsCaretaker
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    Dubstep was my first choice in DJing because of its energy and I’ve been mixing it the longest of anything. My biggest tip for you or anyone else needing help is to match the snares…! They are the consistent feature in most songs. EQ your bass on the incoming track so it’s not present then on beat (8 count) swap basses and on beat again do what’s best for the mix to remove the outgoing track. Practice a few times and you’ll hear it’s the technique you hear in some of your favorite mixes by the big boys. To here it in action check out “Devil’s Den 4” on my site.

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