Steelo

Back in the vinyl days I got to know my tunes really well cause it was too expensive to buy more than a few records each week but now there’s so much music it can get harder. I used to know what tune it was from hearing just the first snare or kick of the track. I’ve started using the comments section in Traktor to take notes of anything I may need to know or suggestions for what to mix it with.
With a bit of knowledge about music structure and using your common sense you can usually assess on-the-fly what to do next.

Hmmm I’m not sure then sorry.

If you can midi map it so you can change which deck it focuses on then in theory yes. Not the ideal setup but possible if you can map it.

This is the 2nd thread about this…
Why do I get the feeling this is some scam website advertising?
Yes its probably to good to be true

1) If it sounds to good to be true then it probably is and 2) I would recommend getting some REAL DJ headphones. These are overpriced hipster garbage. Those things above are hideous.

You need to use your EQ’s to try counteract this. Reduce the bass of the song you’re mixing in. Reduce the treble and mid, although generally not to the same extent as the low. This is just one of the many skills you must learn. Keep working on it!
Unfortunately there isn’t much you can do about your predicament of having to keep the volume low although using studio monitors is the best route as they are designed to be used close by.

EDM is still in its infancy in the US. Its exploding now because there wasn’t really as much of a scene there (with a few exceptions such as Detroit Techno). Its just the next big thing but as D-Jam stated above, it will come and go. If more people are listening to dance music then thats a good thing, as far as I’m concerned, even if the quality isn’t so high. To be honest, the US will never “control” EDM…Europe will always be the leader. Lets not forget that the vast majority of superstar DJs such as Guetta, Tiesto, SHM etc are all European. Just because a lacklustre music scene is exploding in the US, it doesn’t mean it will ruin the scene everywhere else.

I’ve been catching a few games between a busy work schedule and binge drinking