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DJing DnB on Pioneer CDJs
Module 1
DJ Hardware Fundamentals
1
CDJ-3000 Primary Controls: Functions Explained
Identify the function of each primary control on a Pioneer CDJ-3000: Play/Pause, Cue, Jog Wheel, and Pitch Fader.
Identify the function of each primary control on a Pioneer CDJ-3000: Play/Pause, Cue, Jog Wheel, and Pitch Fader.
2
DJM-900NXS2 Primary Controls: Functions & Features
Identify the function of each primary control on a Pioneer DJM-900NXS2 mixer: Channel Faders, Crossfader, Trim/Gain, 3-Band EQ, and Master Level.
Identify the function of each primary control on a Pioneer DJM-900NXS2 mixer: Channel Faders, Crossfader, Trim/Gain, 3-Band EQ, and Master Level.
3
CDJ-3000 & DJM-900NXS2 Pro DJ Link Setup
Connect two CDJ-3000s to a DJM-900NXS2 mixer using audio cables and an Ethernet cable for Pro DJ Link.
Connect two CDJ-3000s to a DJM-900NXS2 mixer using audio cables and an Ethernet cable for Pro DJ Link.
4
CDJ-3000: Loading and Playing Tracks from USB
Load a track from a USB drive on a CDJ-3000 and use the Play/Pause buttons to begin playback.
Load a track from a USB drive on a CDJ-3000 and use the Play/Pause buttons to begin playback.
5
Setting Your First Cue Point
Set a main 'Cue' point at the first beat of a track using the Cue button.
Set a main 'Cue' point at the first beat of a track using the Cue button.
6
Mastering DJM-900NXS2 Headphone Cueing
Use the DJM-900NXS2 headphone cueing system to listen to a channel before it is played through the main output.
Use the DJM-900NXS2 headphone cueing system to listen to a channel before it is played through the main output.
Module 2
The Art of Beatmatching
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Mastering 32-Beat Phrases in DnB Mixing
Identify 32-beat phrases in a DnB track using the CDJ-3000's waveform display and explain their role in structuring a mix.
Identify 32-beat phrases in a DnB track using the CDJ-3000's waveform display and explain their role in structuring a mix.
8
Phase Alignment with the Jog Wheel
Use the jog wheel to manually nudge a track's phase to align its beats with another track.
Use the jog wheel to manually nudge a track's phase to align its beats with another track.
9
Beatmatching with CDJ-3000: Tempo Control
Use the CDJ-3000's BPM counter and pitch fader to match the tempo of two tracks.
Use the CDJ-3000's BPM counter and pitch fader to match the tempo of two tracks.
10
Phase Alignment with Jog Wheel
Using two copies of the same track, practice maintaining phase alignment for 16 bars using only the jog wheel.
Using two copies of the same track, practice maintaining phase alignment for 16 bars using only the jog wheel.
11
Manual Beatmatching for DnB Tracks
Perform a complete manual beatmatch by combining tempo (pitch fader) and phase (jog wheel) adjustments to sync two different DnB tracks.
Perform a complete manual beatmatch by combining tempo (pitch fader) and phase (jog wheel) adjustments to sync two different DnB tracks.
12
Stacked Waveform Beatmatching
Use the 'Stacked Waveform' view on linked CDJ-3000s to visually confirm beat and phrase alignment.
Use the 'Stacked Waveform' view on linked CDJ-3000s to visually confirm beat and phrase alignment.
Module 3
Crafting Transitions
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Basic Beatmatch Transition Techniques
Perform a basic transition between two beatmatched tracks using the channel faders and the crossfader.
Perform a basic transition between two beatmatched tracks using the channel faders and the crossfader.
14
EQ Knob Effects on DnB
Describe the audible effect of the Low, Mid, and High EQ knobs on a DnB track.
Describe the audible effect of the Low, Mid, and High EQ knobs on a DnB track.
15
Low EQ Bassline Swap Transition
Perform a transition by gradually swapping the basslines of two tracks using the Low EQ knobs.
Perform a transition by gradually swapping the basslines of two tracks using the Low EQ knobs.
16
Filter Transitions with Sound Color FX
Identify the 'Sound Color FX' section and use the HPF/LPF (Filter) to create a smooth transition.
Identify the 'Sound Color FX' section and use the HPF/LPF (Filter) to create a smooth transition.
17
Exploring Sound Color FX: Space, Dub Echo, and Noise
Describe the function of the other 'Sound Color FX' (Space, Dub Echo, Noise) and apply one to add texture during a mix.
Describe the function of the other 'Sound Color FX' (Space, Dub Echo, Noise) and apply one to add texture during a mix.
Module 4
Digital DJ Toolkit: Rekordbox & Performance Features
18
Rekordbox: Import & Organize Tracks
Import a track collection into Rekordbox and organize it into a playlist.
Import a track collection into Rekordbox and organize it into a playlist.
19
Rekordbox Track Analysis: Waveform, BPM, and Key Data
Analyze tracks in Rekordbox to generate waveform, BPM, and key data, and explain the purpose of this data.
Analyze tracks in Rekordbox to generate waveform, BPM, and key data, and explain the purpose of this data.
20
Beat Grids: Understanding and Correcting in Rekordbox
Explain what a 'beat grid' is and verify or correct the beat grid for a DnB track in Rekordbox.
Explain what a 'beat grid' is and verify or correct the beat grid for a DnB track in Rekordbox.
21
Beatmatching with Sync: Pros & Cons for DnB
Use the 'Sync' button to automatically beatmatch two tracks and discuss the pros and cons of its use in a DnB set.
Use the 'Sync' button to automatically beatmatch two tracks and discuss the pros and cons of its use in a DnB set.
22
CDJ-3000 Hot Cues
Set and trigger 'Hot Cues' on the CDJ-3000 to jump to pre-defined points in a track.
Set and trigger 'Hot Cues' on the CDJ-3000 to jump to pre-defined points in a track.
23
CDJ-3000 Loop Mixing Techniques
Create a 4 or 8-beat loop on the CDJ-3000 and use it to extend a track's intro or outro for mixing.
Create a 4 or 8-beat loop on the CDJ-3000 and use it to extend a track's intro or outro for mixing.
Module 5
Advanced Mixing Techniques
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Harmonic Mixing with the Camelot Wheel
Explain the concept of 'Harmonic Mixing' using the Camelot Wheel.
Explain the concept of 'Harmonic Mixing' using the Camelot Wheel.
25
Harmonic Mixing in Rekordbox
Use Rekordbox to organize a playlist by key and perform a mix between two harmonically compatible tracks.
Use Rekordbox to organize a playlist by key and perform a mix between two harmonically compatible tracks.
26
CDJ-3000 Key Sync: Harmonic Mixing
Use the 'Key Sync' feature on the CDJ-3000 to match the key of two tracks and evaluate the sonic result.
Use the 'Key Sync' feature on the CDJ-3000 to match the key of two tracks and evaluate the sonic result.
27
Beat FX Controls: DJM-900NXS2
Identify the controls of the Beat FX section on the DJM-900NXS2 (Select, Time, Level, Assign, On/Off).
Identify the controls of the Beat FX section on the DJM-900NXS2 (Select, Time, Level, Assign, On/Off).
28
Beat FX Transitions
Apply a time-based Beat FX (e.g., Echo, Delay) in time with a track to enhance a transition.
Apply a time-based Beat FX (e.g., Echo, Delay) in time with a track to enhance a transition.
Module 6
Building and Performing Your First Set
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Mini-Mix Energy Progression Planning
Plan a 15-minute, 4-6 track mini-mix, arranging tracks for a clear energy progression.
Plan a 15-minute, 4-6 track mini-mix, arranging tracks for a clear energy progression.
30
Setting Levels for Clean Audio
Set up and perform a level check to ensure a clean, non-clipping audio signal for recording.
Set up and perform a level check to ensure a clean, non-clipping audio signal for recording.
31
Crafting Smooth Mini-Mix Transitions
Record the planned 15-minute mini-mix, focusing on smooth transitions.
Record the planned 15-minute mini-mix, focusing on smooth transitions.
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Self-Critique Your Mini-Mix
Critically listen to your recorded mini-mix to identify areas for improvement in technique and timing.
Critically listen to your recorded mini-mix to identify areas for improvement in technique and timing.
33
Crafting a DnB Mix: Rekordbox Playlist Design
Select and arrange 20-25 DnB tracks in Rekordbox to create a one-hour playlist with a logical energy curve.
Select and arrange 20-25 DnB tracks in Rekordbox to create a one-hour playlist with a logical energy curve.
34
Cueing Your First 15 Minutes
Annotate the first 15 minutes of your planned set with cue points and transition plans.
Annotate the first 15 minutes of your planned set with cue points and transition plans.
35
Mastering Tricky Transitions
Practice the most technically challenging transitions planned for your one-hour set.
Practice the most technically challenging transitions planned for your one-hour set.
36
One-Hour Mix: Live Recording
Perform and record the complete one-hour planned mix in a single take.
Perform and record the complete one-hour planned mix in a single take.