This is half "what do you reckon on this tip" and half "arent I amazing for finding this out all myself" and half "another 'post your trick and tips here for novices like me' thread"
When mixing with my cdj's, I've got into the (bad?) habit of (assuming both the tunes are on the same positive or negative side of the 0% pitch slider) I press the 0% pitch lock for a few beats/seconds to make the tiniest of adjustments, thus not having to touch the jog dial.
In theory, it makes a much better gradual roll back to bring the tunes in line.
Only really, like I said, for really tiny adjustments. As I run the pitch slider on the -+10% setting, for long smooth mixes theres often a slight drift as theres a 0.05% difference in marks.
I suppose it's a 'better' digital version of the flicking the power off on (the quicker running) vinyl tt's to bring the tunes back into line
Anyone else do this/know what I'm talking about? Is it a common 'trick'?
Any more tips/techniques people wish to pass on so I don't feel this thread is too selfindulgent/all about me?
Also, with regards to looping, My tip, is a) practice, then B) get ready to adjust AS SOON AS as the first loop has ended.
The main thing you need to remember, is that (on the assumption that both decks are correctly time synched etc) if the looped deck is quicker (i.e. come back early), then instantly touch the side BACK (do this bit first to get the tunes back in synch) and then quickly press the "out loop" and then the search buttons right (may need only one touch so be gentle) to extend the loop.(remember to press outloop again to escape "edit loop mode"
Quite obvious, but then if you have the mantra
If looped deck comes back too QUICK> nudge platter BACK, out loop RIGHT
If looped deck comes back too SLOW> nudge platter FORWARD, out loop LEFT (to shorten)
In memory, then , along with muchos practice, you too can loop like the stars. 12 Minute drum solo's are yours forever!
When mixing with my cdj's, I've got into the (bad?) habit of (assuming both the tunes are on the same positive or negative side of the 0% pitch slider) I press the 0% pitch lock for a few beats/seconds to make the tiniest of adjustments, thus not having to touch the jog dial.
In theory, it makes a much better gradual roll back to bring the tunes in line.
Only really, like I said, for really tiny adjustments. As I run the pitch slider on the -+10% setting, for long smooth mixes theres often a slight drift as theres a 0.05% difference in marks.
I suppose it's a 'better' digital version of the flicking the power off on (the quicker running) vinyl tt's to bring the tunes back into line
Anyone else do this/know what I'm talking about? Is it a common 'trick'?
Any more tips/techniques people wish to pass on so I don't feel this thread is too selfindulgent/all about me?
Also, with regards to looping, My tip, is a) practice, then B) get ready to adjust AS SOON AS as the first loop has ended.
The main thing you need to remember, is that (on the assumption that both decks are correctly time synched etc) if the looped deck is quicker (i.e. come back early), then instantly touch the side BACK (do this bit first to get the tunes back in synch) and then quickly press the "out loop" and then the search buttons right (may need only one touch so be gentle) to extend the loop.(remember to press outloop again to escape "edit loop mode"
Quite obvious, but then if you have the mantra
If looped deck comes back too QUICK> nudge platter BACK, out loop RIGHT
If looped deck comes back too SLOW> nudge platter FORWARD, out loop LEFT (to shorten)
In memory, then , along with muchos practice, you too can loop like the stars. 12 Minute drum solo's are yours forever!
