Tutorial DJ - Como utilizar um terceiro CDJ na tua performance
Using a 3rd or 4th CDJ in Your Performance
In this tutorial, José Oleiro from ProDJ shares ideas on how to use a 3rd or even a 4th CDJ to make your performance unique.
Using DJ Drops or Samples
- Use the 3rd CDJ to make your performance unique by using DJ drops or samples.
- Create an audio file with hotcues and spaces between them to avoid unintentional playback.
- This will help your audience remember you as the DJ with that certain sonority.
Playing Acapellas
- Use the 3rd CDJ to play an acapella at the same time as two tracks that you're mixing.
- Acapella is a version of a song just using voices.
- It's a great idea to bring something familiar while playing tracks that the audience may not recognize.
- Everyone enjoys listening and singing along to something known.
Creating a Bridge Between Tracks
- Use the CDJ as a bridge between two tracks that are not too compatible or don't have an intro/outro.
- The bridge should be a beat loop with enough energy and bass to keep the audience dancing but not enough for them to recognize it.
- The goal is for it to play temporarily and "clean" the audience's memory before transitioning into the next track.
Extra Tip: Preparing Next Tracks
- If you have access to more than two CDJs, use the extra one(s) to load and prepare next tracks even if you don't want to play more than two at once.
- This will give you extra confidence and who knows, you may even be willing to try mixing more than two tracks once they are available.
Conclusion
José Oleiro shares some great ideas on how to use a 3rd or even a 4th CDJ to make your performance unique. Use DJ drops or samples, play acapellas, create a bridge between tracks, and prepare next tracks in advance. These techniques will help you stand out as a DJ and keep your audience engaged.