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@DJ_312

vinyl vs. digital: it's a blessing and a curse

Back then we spent hours in record stores
and then couldn't even get the music we wanted.
This is a snippet out of: The Black Madonna on Michael Serafini:
(Smartbar / Gramaphone Records Chicago)

"As the popularity of their dance stock increased, Gramaphone hired a who’s who of Chicago’s dance music legends. Ralphi Rosario, DJ Sneak, Derrick Carter and half the DJ’s that you love worked the counter in quick succession. (...)
“They are very nice people now, but back in the day they were notorious for buying only four or five copies of a record until it was broke by them and their friends and then stocked in the store regularly. They have lots of little tricks that they used to do back in the day.”

https://web.archive.org/web/20150603025742/http://smartbarchicago.com:80/michael-serafini

All comments from YouTube:

@brandonunger1689

6y↑12

I spend more time preparing my library, crates, setting cue points, setting saved cue loops, fade markers, adjusting beat grids, categorizing music, setting playlist order, then actually playing. But once you do all this preparation work, executing a set is all downhill. You can actually enjoy yourself and have just as much fun as the crowd, instead of wondering which track to play next, how am I going to transition, what mixing technique should I use, what EQ/FX to use, etc etc. It's ALL about music preparation!

@hot4futureyears2come

6y↑26

i spend a lot of time going through BPM record pool looking and searching for songs that i use to play back in the day. also spend time listen to the new stuff (two hours) i only download what is very hot at the time and stuff i like. YOU have to put in the time. one day to get your music, and then just mix or listen to the music you downloaded for the week. set whatever cue points you need. and do it whenever you have a chance (bus ride, waiting room, while your cooking) and then repeat the process next week. the reward is a understanding of the music you are playing and that will make the experience more fun for you.

@djTLMtv

6y↑5

100% It really helps and makes it a lot easier to perform when you know what you have in your crates, and that takes time and effort

@jaycarmona

5y↑1

My first headlining gig I had put together about 1300 songs. It was such a headache trying to read the crowd and scrolling often for 2 - 3 minutes at a time trying to find the right song. Since then I made 3 folders. Two warm up folders with about 50 songs each. And a “party folder” with about 200. Since that change, MAN my gigs have gone a lot smoother and I’ve actually been able to relax and enjoy myself more. There’s never a need for so many songs in your gig folders. Just get the hits, and a few warm up songs you KNOW are going to help build a vibe and you’re set!

@Ireful

6y↑6

Thank you. I learned a lot from this episode. I have a lot of songs in my collection and it tends to get overwhelming. The approach I'm doing now is to make 2 to 4 different playlist of songs I would play, each list for different scenarios it be with different styles or mood. I also plan to download small chunks of songs and take the time to know them instead of just downloading tons of songs at once. It's nice to carry a large selection of songs to a gig, but not having a plan makes things difficult to figure out what songs I should play. Having up to 4 different playlists helps and I can add or take away songs when I feel is needed or even switch to a different playlist of the current one isn't setting the right vibe for the crowd.

@djceejaay

6y↑12

I've been DJing since 1982. No matter what has happened, no matter what technology has made us adapt and change and over come...regardless, in my opinion there is one thing that hasnt changed. And that is - know the music. I agree very much with what has been said here. As a DJ back then I LOVED it when I could educate a crowd...take them a place during the sets where they would hear something and experience some new music that made them never forget that night they came to the club. I'm not sure if today's culture and dance goers really want that. Sure, some software has a way to show what songs will "match" with whatever you're playing, but unless you've heard it...practiced with it, over and over and over again, to me, that's just not the way. I was in the Navy during most of those years and for me, since I was deployed at lot, practice made perfect. My fellas and I were always playing music in our barracks rooms, or at the bbq cookouts and things. And I started getting gigs, I'd work on sets at least 2 weeks on what I wanted to do. I made a strong habit of LISTENING to the music...finding what songs I liked and went well together. Hell, sometimes I started with about 100 12" and album records...and I'd throw EACH one on the 1200s, to listen...and select only the best. In the end I'd have 3 or 4 hours of playlists and variations of my crates in my head. In summary, your advice is really true and to the point. Knowing the music is most important. You don't need cue points in all of the tracks but you should have some idea...of how that song works for you (and find the one's that don't and take them out the crate(s)). When you put in the work it really pays off. Today, at 55 years old, I'm not getting as much work DJing that I used to...but for sure, I'm still listening and sharing the love of music with all of those that come into my life. The love of music for all of us will never, ever die. Peace! ✌🏿💯

@djshockafrica4330

I know right? Educating the crowd is the most exciting part. In my country it is the seasoned DJs who started their careers on turntables, that get the most respect from clients, mostly because the clients grew up listening to these seasoned guys. I started on turntables too but more recently (2003)

@g30jack

Blaze, I'm a little older than you but you have it right. We love what we do and love music. It's part of what makes us who we are.

@Dan1Micek

Damn bud. You’ve been a dj as long as I’ve been alive. That’s awesome! 😄👍👍

@ClectaSkiMusic

6y↑8

Out here in the Caribbean we play all Genres from Hip Hop EDM House Dancehall Reggae Soca Latin just to name a few... I have like over 23,000 tracks very well Organised on my DJ laptop but my personal library at home is like well over 50,000 albums! There is no way I will ever use those for DJing thats just my personal music collection. The 23,000 tracks though im pretty sure I use 90% from time to time depending on the gig.. Club, Wedding, House Party etc.. & YES it does take alot of time to organize but if music is something you really LOVE you will find it a pleasure to bury yourself in music rather than it being a burden!

@andykaterson8392

6y↑2

ClectaSkiMusic For real. Because if the type of gigs I do, the crowd is so diverse you got to be prepared for anything. And this preparation/practice is indeed a lot of fun. Before you know it, hours will go by when you're in your zone.🇹🇹

@djTLMtv

6y↑2

That is a lot of work no doubt! But like you said, if you're doing all these types of gigs you need a wide selection of songs.

@TheAshishDdaviddShow

5y↑1

your videos are so helpful. thanks so much. im returning to djing as a hobby and passion and i was facing this same issue of not knowing my music library - i figured there was no point adding a truckload of songs to the traktor library, so what i do now is add only songs in playlists that i once scan and enjoy, using my iTunes library. it might take a little time, but trust me, when i play or prepare playlists/sets - it will be a whole lot easier and will make me feel more confident when i perform!

@lewiscampbell8973

6y↑2

Share the knowledge is definitely my favourite series of vids from you. Never disappoints and always a rewarding viewing experience. Thanks for keeping it straight with us man!

@djTLMtv

Great to hear. Are you also checking the podcast? Because the videos are just parts of the podcast so not everything makes it to YouTube. I drop a new episode every Monday on iTunes, Anchor and Soundcloud.

@DjDubStak

I need to join that podcast

@andykaterson8392

6y↑2

TLM.....great advice as usual. Most DJs i know started DJing because of a love for music, regardless of genre preference. And that love made practicing fun. The only was to improve is to dedicate the time to perfect your craft.....PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE

@djTLMtv

6y↑1

I couldn't wait to get home and jump behind the decks to practice!

@richardottley4611

6y↑3

knowing your music library is a major key

@criib

6y↑4

Knowing the music is very important, especially as a club DJ. I can say from my experience that I have never had any trouble playing in clubs where the music that I grew up with, or the music I love, has been demanded. It becomes difficult when you play mixed music and songs you have, but not really knows.

@djTLMtv

6y↑3

Yeah, it's a lot more challenging when you don't know the music. And even when the technical part isn't an issue (because we can mix tracks we don't know and make a good transition), chances are that the flow and vibe won't be as good because you're more likely to throw in a track that doesn't really fit (energy wise) with the other track

@criib

You can not describe it better. I have to admit, you talk to me in many videos just from the soul. My recommendation to all DJs: Play the music you love. I can say from my 15 years of club experience that the best results are achieved with the music you love. Do not let others bend you. A DJ is not a jukebox. Even if it is difficult in the beginning, but in the long term you have more success. Know the music, love it and show it to the crowd. The best transitions are from freestyle DJs. You only become freestyle dj if you know the music well. #ShareTheKnowledge i like ...

@xxm3516

6y↑11

Im glade you said practice is not always fun but a process.....learning beat juggling is not easy which makes practice not fun but so necessary when i get it then it will be fun 🎶🎶🎵🎵

@djTLMtv

6y↑1

Of course, you will have days when you're not really feeling it, but if you really want it you must put in the work. And yes, once you master the technique it is a great feeling!

@BoonE909

Very well said Practice Practice Practice. Allen Iverson even said Practice you talking about Practice. Excellent knowledge Thanks again

@juicy_rickys_world3273

6y↑2

I play a lot of vinyl and I tend to treat my digital stuff the same-I never buy too many tracks that I couldn't listen to all of it in a week. Quality folks, not quantity. It all adds up over time. Better to know your tunes.

@shacaloc84

6y↑13

Ppl, take your time and do it right. If you rush you'll flush. Don't embarrass yourself. It took me years to get a good DJ setup and it was not an easy process. Now I am confident that I could hold a party down or rock it. Keep in mind mistakes are always good too because that's how you learn.

@djTLMtv

Yes!

@eddiewalker2155

TLM, was this a response to the email I sent you?

@RUBENAGUILARIII

You hit the nail on the head. When I buy music I burn onto a c.d. and listen over and over while I drive to and from work. People now a days just want to buy the top 100 whatever and then they're drowning in music. Its a waste money, time and hard drive space. I love what you said about cute points not being part of the game back in the day. When I first started spinning, a girlfriend of mine taught me how to read the grooves on vinyl and use it to find the breaks in the music. I thought that was the coolest thing ever!! Thank you for the video!!

@Dan1Micek

4y↑1

I feel thanks to you TLM, my learning curve has been shortened significantly. Every video I’ve seen has been so easy to follow. Thought maybe counting music was going to be hard. You made it sound simple. You truly are an awesome teacher, and so bloody happy I came across them. TLM you truly are one of the greats. Keep up being awesome bud. 👍👍 btw, I’m actually having fun with setting up cue points. 😄

@djTLMtv

That’s great to hear bro! Have fun!

@BoonE909

I started with a numark mixer in 1988 @age 17 being 50+in age now I'm putting a serato DJ home studio. I appreciate your time help & experience I'm feeling like I did in the 80s Music never ends

@JimLigon

6y↑2

I practice freestyling. I add cue points & adjust the beat grids as I go if I play a track I haven't edited yet. Practice is always fun for me. Great video, TLM! 👍🏾

@DjDubStak

Jim Ligon I still don't know how to adjust beat grids. I don't use sync so I guess it don't matter. But it would help with loops

@isharaperera9866

6y↑1

Such positive advices should be appreciated! Thank you mentor♥

@denniswilson9227

When I download tracks to my library, I do take the time to listen to each track. What I'm doing at that time is studying the songs make up, When does it start, when does the first beat drop, because you do have some songs where the lyrics start before the first beat and I have to determine when that happens on the one or two, etc.etc. I listen for transition points and even beat drop out points. I have to say that DJ TLM said something awhile back that stuck with me to this day and that was "when you become a DJ, you no longer enjoy music as you once did as a consumer". True, I now hear music for tempo, cue points and even what can I mix into or out of the track. Being a Dj is a journey and on this journey there are lots of things that need to be learned and mastered. Right now, I am enjoying the learning process. Reading comments from other DJ's can also give great insight as how to better a process or task.

@dolphinbuc

Great points sir. Everything I have, I've analyzed over and over again. Kinda like establishing a personal relationship with your tracks.

@frankiefakeera4642

6y↑2

I recently bought my first controller after using vinyl for 20 years. What I noticed with vinyl was that even if I don't know the artist or track I remembered what the vinyl cover looked like. it's not so easy with digital music. I knew the track just by looking at the cover.

@djTLMtv

6y↑2

Most DJ software does give you the option to display cover art. That way you would have that visual help. You probably would have to add artwork to most of the songs.

But I know what you mean. I could recognize a lot of tracks just by seeing a little corner of the sleeves

@suspectshot23ballislife6

6y↑5

You explain everything thing so well.

Big up ! 👍

@djTLMtv

Good to hear!

@Djsmoothwill

Yes That’s key To Know Ur Music & Be 100% prepare When it’s time to perform. It Took me 3 years to Organize my music in my laptop with all my cue points & Bpm But at the End its all worth it👍🏽

@corywilliams458

You are speaking the truth on "Cue Points".....& PRACTICE!!.....DJ'S ALWAYS PRACTICE!..I started with a stack stereo system...hold tape button....tape phono 4 a fader!..

@georgemapp2855

2y↑1

100 % correct TLM who needs a cue point for a Mix in point To versus a hook a echo and you’re out

@kielhall8363

6y↑1

Yes this great information ✅💯Thank you peace

@djinsanne

3y↑1

Well said..🙏🏾💪🏾😎

@gamematicview2217

Of all the videos posted, this is djing 101. I've never considered myself a dj, but I can play a lot of genres as well as mix several genres all in one flow for hours. I know music well, so much to the fact that when I hear a song for the 1st time I am already thinking of where to drop it in a set...lol

@DJTeddyJetts

2y↑1

My head swelled when you said what you said about cue points! I rarely use cue points. Though I have prepare many and have some auto prepared from MIK software (cheat code I know...) i always know where I want to mix out when I listen to the song. 2nd or 3rd chorus. Or if there is a good breakdown for mixing out. Some breakdowns need to ride and I will start the mixout right after. I do like setting cue points to skip boring parts of songs. Or parts we could just do without at the time. Example. Ex factor by Lauryn Hill, once she hits her first chorus I cue to the last chorus before she goes into the 'care for me' hook. And I mix out there. I always switch it up but it is my favorite when I feel like I can mix it into Nice For What by Drake...cause of the sample. The crowd loves it usually because its awkward at first as I speed up the song more than 10bpm....but then drake comes in with "EVERYBODY GET YOUR MF ROLL ON, I KNOW SHORTY AND SHE DOESN'T WANT NO SLOW SONG." AND the crowd goeS NUTS lol.

Millenials. Haha

@djTLMtv

2y↑1

Yeah, that works for sure!😁

@nightlifeking

I made the mistake early on, putting my whole iPod collection in Serato, 10s of thousands of songs (just to brag and say that I had everything and because I didn't trust my own taste in music so I wanted to have a ton of options), but what ended up happening was I was playing songs too long and missing mixing points because I was scrolling through thousands of songs trying to find the next song (I didn't even have songs separated by genres). Now I only put in Serato songs that I will ACTUALLY play categorized by type of vibe/genre and BPM. Changed my life. Now I can do quick mixes, I don't play songs too long and I get a ton of compliments. I generally only create cue points on-the-fly while I'm preparing the next song. If I know if a great place to do a creative mix then I'll go back and mark that cue point for future sessions.

@djtee1336

Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

@Nonayurbzness

6y↑3

You need to know that music. Spend the time it’ll be worth the effort.

@josephfilipow

Hits the nail on the head here...

@jeremiahstgerard876

6y↑1

Mixed in Key program is a life and time saver when it come to adding cue points

@djTLMtv

6y↑1

The new version automatically adds cue points right? I haven't tested it yet, but the only concern I had is that a lot of times I place cue points at specific parts of a track that I want to use and those aren't the standard structure points Mixed in Key looks for.

I set a cue point at the beginning of the track, first beat and the rest is mostly aimed at specific sentences that I might want to backspin or scratch, or parts I want to loop for a special transition.

@djmiggy8332

6y↑3

I started djing at the point when cdjs were first coming out. I had some numark axis 8. Which didnt have screens, and only take c d's. *not mp3. I had to go through every song and write the bpm, length, and other info on a sheet of paper that i kept in my cd binder. Cue points were the last of my worries cause back then you had to mix by ear. Alot of djs need to see wavelengths these days to know when to drop in the track and even to scratch. Keep that in mind!

@djTLMtv

I never wrote the bpm on my sleeves back in the days. I saw some DJs do it, but I never understood why. Now I do ;) I just "knew" which tracks would work together and you had a general sense of the tempo of all your tracks.

But what do cue points have to do with mixing by ear? All the cue points did was help you get to a certain point of the record faster.

@djmiggy8332

djTLMtv some ppl use cue points to know where the best part to mix in and out.

@djmiggy8332

djTLMtv my comment was towards the person who asked u the question lol

@mv8897

Back in the days DJs put markers on their vinyl ...that's cue point!@@djTLMtv

@edenconnell4322

6y↑1

You rock brother !! Thanks so much for this !!

@djTLMtv

No doubt, my pleasure

@g30jack

6y↑1

Back in the day (way back... like 1980...) I could tell you every intro, break, and outro(length, any tempo change, etc) for every 12 in my working collection. But I was spinning in a club 5-6 nights a week for years. Somewhere around my 3rd year this became almost automatic and I rarely had to give it a thought. Listen to a track once or twice and have 20 mixes in and out already in my head. For most clubs I would have 4-5 Peaches crates worth of music at any time. At a max that's 600 songs. I'd swap out old tracks and put in new stuff every week or so to keep it fresh. I had, at one point, 30K 12 inch singles at home. If I'm doing an 80's Night club gig I have maybe 1000 songs max on my laptop or CDJs. I can get by with a couple hundred absolute bangers if I'm not taking requests. Depends on the crowd.

TL;DR, I agree. Know your music.

@extrashel

Wow man, you are so badass, 30k singles on vinyl. Where do u deposit all of them man? How you take em with you? How much money have u spent on it? From where did u got all those money? Why are u not famous right now with all your badass skills?

@SLIMKUTT

6y↑3

That's why I still prefer vinyl...I know my records very well^^

@felixnunez623

5y↑1

i had fun cueing/looping <----(where I could) and organizing all 130 gigs of music in my library. id say it took me months and months and months but i acheived it and it worth it. im super prepared! Recent i opened up for the remix king dj Ted smooth, mix tape king gbo the pro and legend kool dj red alert. go figure! always practice, stay humble, stay up to date with music and technology and know your music! be ready for whatever!

@TiniLShadesofTL

6y↑1

I love how realistic you are...

@Jonth93

6y↑1

I usually just set que points every 8 or 4 bars(depending on the song + genre) till the drop of the song. I've but macros on my keyboard so i just 4 bars with 1 key press and another one to make a quepoint which makes this process really fast if i want it to.

@simonprice7441

Bang on buddy the more you take I think the HARDER it is slimline down your collection... weather vinyl cd digital. I went thru my c.d collection (I'm on discs.) If it wasn't in top 20 gets left at home... Less certainly is more..
Keep up the good work buddy.

@TallPaulswall

Good thing about learning to mix and getting your beats on is starting with vinyl as it starts to cost you money for tracks that you might play so I tend to stay away from those records..

@earljaxfl

great Video TLM thanks bro

@DeathShooterXD

6y↑2

I'am from germany and your Tipps and videos are very very good.
And i think too so.

@DeathShooterXD

6y↑1

Its very difficult to find videos like this. About Djing and so real nice tips.

@felixkg8118

6y↑1

Yes you are right

@djTLMtv

Well, I have a lot more :) Thanks!

@flatline4ever

6y↑1

Knowing your music as well as having a great music management system is the key. I use Itunes Smart playlists to manage my 40,000+ Library. I personally don't put anything in my library that isn't cued & normalized, music doesn't touch a folder unless I give it certain keyword (metadata is always filled). From there, It won't see my PARTY ESSENTIALS folder without being Rated. I can go from 2500 songs in folder/crate to 250 songs just by adding a few keywords and Ratings (no dragging or dropping either!!!!). If I'm just listening to music from my Itunes Library (hardly ever), I have folders setup to exclude Intros, 8bars and so on but that's not really important to me because any song or album I truly love is most likely on my phone or SD card for everyday listening.

Developing a Sorting/Organizing structure that works for you is tedious & annoying but It's ultimately your lifeline (congrats to you if you can play from the "All" folder all night..lol). DISCIPLINE & DEDICATION!!

@pleitch30

Always class brother

@djwolfville290

Djn is work work work. If you want to be good, you have to put in the work. Don't worry about how much time you put into practicing, worry about your results.

@DJDRFUNKJUICE

I feel you on this one bro I need to paid attention to that cause my music library its super pack so I think in the next summer i'm going do its work on that so I can work around so I can have a clear view eye so when I do gigs,radio,live stream so I can get things move around so I think I need to start doing that I been lazy so I need to step it up so I can be ready for stuff to play and what not to play great tip TLM.

@andrewgjordeni

6y↑1

But it is easier to make some markers with cue points on a prepeared playlist. ‘Couse it’s not possible to remember the structure of all tracks especially when u play exclusive releases, new remixes and stuff... i agree that the structure in house, edm etc. are maybe the same but again, to be precise on a mix i don’t think it is a bad idea! Thanks for your videos man!

@MrInternationalSound

6y↑1

Very informative

@josephky-mani

What happened to people preparing playlists? On cue, one drop, chorus only, intro beat then switch track... etc, one can come up with multiple folders of playlist for a gig or two

@djse

6y↑3

Spend more time to organize your collection instead of puting cue point. If your collection is really well organize (using smart crate or personal genre name and comment) you don't have to know every track you have, you can play a track and know how it sounds just with the place you put it in.

Also for the practice time, just look how most of the track are structured instead of learning how you can mix specific track with precise cue point. You'll see that most of the track in modern music (can be edm, hip hop, dancehall, techno...) have the same kind of structure and pattern, and if your collection is well organize, you can just take a track from any genre and know how it will sounds and what you can expect, without even looking at the waveform. With practice it will become a second nature (and the waveform can still be a good help too, think about our generation from the 90s who have to guess what's coming just by looking at the vinyl in the dark with a shitty half broken target light)

And if with all that you still want to have cuepoint of every track and still keep a big collection, you can analyse it with program like Mixed In Key, the new version put hotcue point for you and work with Serato and Rekordbox (not Traktor apparently). It's good for edm and "drop" music in general, not sur if it is for hip hop, but at least it give you a starting point when you discover your track on the spot :)

@djTLMtv

6y↑1

But keep in mind: organizing your collection also works better when you know your music.

@richardottley4611

6y↑1

usually when you download music from a record pool it may some cue points

@traum640

6y↑1

You are soo right

@MAJAYTEST123

5y↑1

At 1.27 the questioner said it makes music not fun, well music and playing should always be fun imo , I started mixing in the late 80’s and it’s just as fun now

@djTLMtv

Indeed, playing music should always be fun!

@RiddyOnline

6y↑2

You should still be able to set cue points on the fly while you're DJing...it shouldn't take you more than 10-15 seconds at the most to listen to the next track, find a good starting point setting the cue and bringing it in. Once you have the ear for music, it's pretty straight forward. But definitely take the time to go through music you'll play often ahead of time..but outside of that, just get used to/practice setting cue points on the fly and you'll be good

@djTLMtv

Setting cue points on the fly is cool for standard cue points like the first beat, etc. But more specific cue points can only be made after you really listen to the song

@jonathanvillalobos7994

+djTLMtv Whadd up homie?I'm still waiting for your reply, to the comment you made to me on DJ digital tips.

@mv8897

Beat grid might not be accurate so setting cue point on d fly is risky, if the beat grid is wrong then d cue point is useless in my opinion

@cashmerefunk2077

6y↑2

CASHMERE IN THE BUILDING WHAT UP FELLAS THAT MY DJ NAME.

@Niksa011

5y↑1

What watch are you wearing?

@djTLMtv

That was my Polar A360 (if I remember correctly). It died a while ago though

@ChiraqVet

6y↑1

What up TLM. Im still spinning on these 1200s, now with this thing about the M44-7, i ask whats a good cartridge to use. All i ever used was the M44-7.

@djTLMtv

You should try the Jico replacement stylus for your M44-7. That way you can continue to use them. Otherwise, look at Ortofon

@ChiraqVet

djTLMtv thanks bro. Ill check them out

@bboymac84

6y↑1

Crayon cue points.lol

@everydaythings2016

6y↑1

When people are trying to book you they say, Uh it's nothing just for to hours...What they don't know is that we spent hours and hours of practice,creating the libraries, preparing the sets,listening music,fixing cue points,beat grids,scrolling and listening songs on the Dj pools,etc. So it is taking forever yes,but that is what i love to do...So maybe the guy with the question should find another hobbie or ocupation... Thank you very much and see you soon... i have to check the record pool... :) :) :)

@DjCBlaq

6y↑1

I only set cue points on the most popular songs. Not all. That’s ridiculous. I freestyle way too much and have too much music to do that.

@corywilliams458

.....& then Radio Shack appears!!.....(sunrise sound effect)

@georgemapp7180

These new Djs are to regimented .

@kuldeeppeare

5y↑1

is pioneer ddj 400 is good for beginners?

@djTLMtv

I have it right here and I’m testing it this week, but it is a nice entry level controller for sure

@RadINation

6y↑1

This may sound weird but I know what I have and don't have and in my opinion it can be bad because if some ask I have a song and I know instantly I don't have it and I say that I look bad

@djshockafrica4330

6y↑1

I'm guessing that DJs who have to put a cue point on every single track are not using their headphones? Headphones are convenient and can save a lot of time, during practice and events too

@djTLMtv

6y↑1

I would say headphones are a must, but if you want fast access to a specific part of the track, nothing beats a cue point

@KPhlowTV

GREETINGS TO SIFU DJTLMTV.

I REMEMBERED THE IN-OUT LOOP FUNCTION ON CDJ500s WAS A GREAT TECHNOLOGY TO DJ EQUIPMENT AND I REMEMBERED I WAS STRUGGLING TO BLEND AND MIX WITH NINTENDO RENDITION OF JOYSTICK ON VESTAX DJ CD PLAYER.. HAHAHA.. TO NEW DJS STRUGGLING WITH CUE POINTS, ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT ALL A GREAT DJ NEEDS IS A PAIR OF EARS WITH GOOD HEARINGS TO NAVIGATE THROUGH MUSIC.

P/S : SET THE CUE-POINTS IN YOUR HEAD. STOP LOOKING AT THE WAVEFORMS ON YA SCREEN. DIVE THROUGH THE WAVE AND STUDY THE STEREOTYPICAL STRUCTURES THAT PATTERNED A SONG AND DO THAT FOR EVERY GENRE'S OF MUSIC.

THE FUNDAMENTAL (FUN-TO-MENTAL) OF DJING

@12inchRules

6y↑1

I don’t use que points. Knowing your music is key. The problem with the digital age. I used to buy records, a few each month. So I know my records. And these days a lot of house music sounds the same and is so easy to mix you shouldn’t be needing que points. Just use vinyl, you’ll value your music way more.

@mv8897

People put cue marker on their vinyl back then....cue point is not new, it was called cue marker then, it makes your workflow easier.

@12inchRules

6y↑1

brian pikkov Perhaps for the scratch dj. I am more a beat match kind of dj. A marker has no function for me. I think it’s a bit inherent to the style you play.

@jnc30001

I would say it maybe a grind but why not use all the tools available for you to use.

@rct3isepic

My method is, i mostly only spin music i wrote. So i know where everything is just in case my cue points don't sync. And i only really use cues for start points.

@djTLMtv

6y↑1

So you're basically an artist/DJ, playing your own music right? That makes it easier to really know the music, but it does limit the amount of music you can spin. Or do you have a lot of music you produced?

@rct3isepic

djTLMtv a lot. 2 full length mixtapes, 2 albums, 1 EP, and a bootyfull of remixes and edits. Never have I ever run out of music I know at a performance. And typically I leave annoyed that I didn’t get to play certain songs I feel are bangers. Come to think of it, do you have any advice on that? Making a set feel complete?

@DjDubStak

6y↑1

So u saying u make remixes or edits of songs u like and spin those at events?

@rct3isepic

6y↑1

Dj DubStak pretty much.

@DjDubStak

That's what i want to get in to doin but I have no knowledge on beat making and remixing

@quinlaing2479

5y↑1

Bro sometimes setting that cue point make no sense that one track u will cut in that track so many different ways trust me vibe with your music

@amarjeetpooni8021

Always think that you are using real vinyl's

@jmilewil4

6y↑2

At a minimum you should know your music. That just rule #1 type stuff

@djandreatkinson8671

6y↑1

Jamile Wilson that person sounds lazy af

@freddyhypenewefx6255

WHAT THEY NEED TO DO IS DELETE WHAT THEY DONT NEED FROM THE FOLDERS THEY USE.

@corywilliams458

U kids dnt knw how good u got it with ur cue points & your tera-drive -bytes!....(& yes stay off my lawn)!....lol..jk!...Realistic 4 ever!

@DJ_312

@eddiewalker2155

Tlm, did you ever get my email? (bigbro784)

@spacemizzele

6y↑2

Bruh. It literally takes less than 5 seconds to find your 1 and set a cue. Alot of this music now basically starts on a 1 kick. If you are in the mix and you have a track that you have never listened to and you want to put it in the mix then you don't need to be DJing. Preview your music and find your first kick. It ain't that hard.

@djTLMtv

6y↑2

It's not hard, but this person had the idea that the entire collection needed cue points and in that case it is a lot of work. But of course, there's no need to put cue points in every track of your music collection ;)

@mv8897

All tracks needs to be analysed before you mix and check the beat grid otherwise Your mix will be screwed and while you are doing that u might as well set 1 or 2 cue points by doing that, you know more about the music in your library, colour coding your cue points helps, just looking at the track, u know if its 4bar intro or eight bar intro or no intro at all as the case maybe.

@MrWoodysteel

6y↑1

Sound like this dude who submitted these questions is mad lazy. He's not willing to put the time in.

@djTLMtv

I think a lot of people underestimate how much work it actually takes 😄😄

@bigvladpthebastard

6y↑1

Whatever happened to locking yourself in a room with a vinyl box. Kid asking the question sounds entitled to be a dj.

@djTLMtv

6y↑1

Different times. Back in the days you couldn't build a collection overnight. It sounds entitled, but they don't know any better. That's where we can come in to guide them in the right direction. A lot of them are misguided by the images they see which makes them think it's all easy when it's not ;)

@jnc30001

I would say it maybe a grind but why not use all the tools available for you to use.

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