How to make an Ableton DJ Mix
This feature covers 10 tips on how to make a DJ mix in Ableton Live.
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Ableton DJ Mix Transitions
When programming Ableton DJ mixes, it’s important to be familiar with a number of mix transition techniques. For this tutorial, we will be using Ableton Live in conjunction with Key detection software. We’re using Mixed In Key but you can use any software which analyses your digital music files and tags them with a key. …
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Harmonic Mixing For Beginners- How do DJs mix in key?
Harmonic mixing is the process of mixing 2 or more tracks together to create a transition whereby the notes in both tracks fit together harmonically. Lets work on the basis that most music is recorded in 1 particular key and therefore that song will contain some or all of the notes within that key. The …
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Make A Pro DJ Mix – Checklist
Whether you choose to make a mix with Ableton or record it live from your DJ set-up, devoting some time to listening back with critical ears should be part of your working process. We hope this gives you some decent tips on how to make a pro DJ mix. Try not to jump the gun …
How To Master A DJ Mix In Ableton Live
We’ve highlighted 5 key techniques for mastering a DJ mix In Ableton. If you master a DJ mix in Ableton correctly will make it sound loud and polished so that it stands up to the many DJ mixes available online. However, it’s important that you follow some fundamental steps so that you don’t ruin your …
How To Mix In Key? Harmonic Mixing For DJs
How to mix in key is a very common question asked to us by beginner DJs. Before the influx of key detection software, most DJ’s who dabbled in harmonic mixing would need a keyboard and a fairly in-tune ear to work out the key of a particular track. This practice could be hit n miss, …
How To Warp A Track For A DJ Mix With Ableton Live
How to warp a track in preparation for a dj set in Ableton Live. Here I show how prepare a track to program in a DJ mix in Ableton by teaching a technique called warping.
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