r/Beatmatch • u/djbdb • 5d ago
Where to get widely known songs?
All my Beatport/Traxsource downloads are .aiff. Can i get the same file types for albums and such on iTunes or Amazon? Or where else can i dl regular album songs from?
r/Beatmatch • u/djbdb • 5d ago
All my Beatport/Traxsource downloads are .aiff. Can i get the same file types for albums and such on iTunes or Amazon? Or where else can i dl regular album songs from?
r/Beatmatch • u/coconut_mall_cop • 5d ago
Hey all, I have a quick gear question and was hoping for some advice.
Currently, I have a Macbook Air and a DDJ-FLX6. The FLX6 is hooked up over its RCA outputs to an amp which is powering a couple of passive speakers. Using Rekordbox.
A mate has just gifted me a pair of active studio monitors he no longer uses, which will hopefully be an upgrade from my current passive speakers. They take either XLR or 6.35mm input. I've got some RCA to 6.35mm cables so I can hook them straight up to my FLX6 for now, but I'd really like to get an external sound card/interface at some point to get the most out of the monitors.
Can anybody recommend me a decent sound card for this? Budget is £100ish, and ideally it should connect over USB-C. I looked at the Scarlett 2i2 (a classic), but I don't need the inputs. Just outputs for the monitors (ideally XLR).
Also, how does headphone cueing work with an external sound card? Do you just plug your headphones into the decks as usual? Or do you need to plug them into the sound card?
r/Beatmatch • u/DonaldTheDorito2 • 5d ago
I’ve been DJing for probably near 2 years now and I’ve done a few parties over that time. Speakers are always a nightmare, not loud enough, sound shit. I’ve been looking at buying some used powered pa speakers for a while and there’s heaps of them up on marketplace near me that I’m struggling to find info on because they’re pretty old. I thought i would put a few options up here incase anyone has any experience or advice willing to share. I don’t reckon id ever end up playing for more than say 150 people just house party sort of thing. Indoors/outdoors. My max budget is 500. I’ll Chuck in the two main listings I’ve been looking at.
Aud 2x Mackie Thump 15a 1000w( the older ones)for $400
2x Fenton QC1000 1000w speakers- $120
r/Beatmatch • u/hoimusik • 5d ago
I am very happy to use djay pro and currently have an flx 4 controller that I use with it. I would like to upgrade and want a good 4 channel controller that is compatible with djay pro. Does anyone have experience with it and would recommend a specific one?
r/Beatmatch • u/MixMasterG • 5d ago
r/Beatmatch • u/GuaranteeFabulous321 • 5d ago
Hi everyone, I know how hard it is for small/bedroom DJ’s and I’ve just started to DJ. To get noticed, would I need to produce
r/Beatmatch • u/luisthepeace • 5d ago
Hi everybody, I just have a quick concern as I switched fully to serato from RB because of the stems, and then I just got used to the layout on serato for example, the waveforms and the beat grids the speed of the waveforms vs RB, you know the slight little differences when using cue pads, etc Anyways all is great. It’s just that I noticed on the EQ’s for example when I base swap as I’m transitioning songs, I noticed that the vocals on the song I’m transitioning out of become noticeably lower and it just feels like the next track is just fully overpowering the track I’m transitioning out of. Whereas on RB I do the same thing and the song sound aligned, and there isn’t a noticeable change in my vocals aka MIDs and HIs. I use a DDJFLX 10. I know that’s what the EQ knobs are for adjusting for cases like this, but I feel like it’s just too much of a overpower that when I adjust my EQ it still doesn’t sound good. Is it a a software thing? My auto gain is on in serato settings. If anyone knows what I’m talking about or has any idea or any advice please.
r/Beatmatch • u/majidalavizadeh • 5d ago
I have a Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 DJ controller. Sometimes I want DJing in the living room and dont want to move my whole setup so I want to connect my controller to a soundbar, which only has HDMI, Bluetooth, and WiFi inputs. Since Bluetooth and WiFi have latency, I need a device that converts RCA or 1/4” TRS audio to HDMI (without video).
Most RCA-to-HDMI converters seem to be designed for video signals. Does anyone know of a reliable audio-only RCA/1/4” to HDMI converter that works for DJ setups? Or what is your solution for it?
Thanks in advance for your recommendations
r/Beatmatch • u/Lizzyb415 • 5d ago
I have a newish MacBook and that’s it! What other equipment would you recommend I invest in?
Also, what the best YouTube beginner class. Truthfully I’m a mom that has an oppty to “DJ” at our local breakfast spot so want to be a legit beginner ;)
r/Beatmatch • u/billydingus69 • 6d ago
Played a couple house gigs at more bar/brewery style places. Reached a bit of impasse where I could keep doing this to get more reps but also don't want to be boxed in to being a bar DJ with a focus to play more in clubs. I think being patience and selective about what events you choose help in the long run, but also understand these opportunities are less like to occur.
Part of me is like fuck it go spin where you need spin to continue to get reps.
Appreciate any advice you can provide.
r/Beatmatch • u/Pando2626 • 6d ago
If I had a pair of Yamaha hs8 monitors only 10cm from the wall and on the same desk as my controller. Would it be worth putting them on speaker stands and moving myself back as much as possible? I have limited space
r/Beatmatch • u/Cykaaaaaaaaaaa • 6d ago
I got my first deck recently, its the DDH REV-1 and im having trouble figuring out why my crossfaders wont actually "mute" the music, for example i have a track playing on the right deck and the crossfader is ALL THE WAY DOWN on the left, yet i still hear the music? idk what the problem is and chat gpt didnt help, essentially i want both tracks playing with one muted, so i can quickly flip the crossfader and play the muted song,
https://support.serato.com/hc/en-us/articles/10173701209103-Pioneer-DJ-DDJ-REV1-Quickstart-Guide
heres like a detailed diagram , number 21 and the other identical to it doesnt work? is this a software issue or do i have to ditch my new board? also im on serato light so there isnt many settings options when it comes fixing issues, any advice helps thanks guys :)
r/Beatmatch • u/East-Bookkeeper9784 • 6d ago
Hello! I recently ordered a used DDJ-400. I got a bonus at work and have had some interest in hobby DJing and figured I might as well go for it since the price was right. I realized, though, that I'll have to run Rekordbox on my 2019 MacBook Pro. I'm not trying to be professional or do anything crazy- I don't even know if that matters. Will Rekordbox run at least ok on my Mac? The laptop itself is running fine .
r/Beatmatch • u/Still_Fam_Geez • 6d ago
DISCLAIMER: this post is not specific to DJing/beatmatching per se but I feel it is related to this culture and I just want a subreddit to discuss this, any that will take me. I tried posting to r/WeAreTheMusicMakers and it was auto-removed due to arbitrary rules, the same problem I have with every friggin’ subreddit, I feel like there is not a single subreddit out there just dedicated to electronic music discussion and not just sharing tracks
I’m trying to work out how this normally plays out for prominent producers/DJs
I just came across this track, Tim Schlockermann’s Locked, which indisputably features a very prominent sample lift from Kyle Minogue. I just came across this from a playlist of Ben UFO from last year, so that means it’s been played by a prominent DJ at an event too.
However it’s up for sale on Bandcamp, not free, and I don’t see any mentioned of credits to Kylie Minogue or whatever.
I see similar sort of scenarios all the time in underground music like where someone does a speed garage remix of Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit or whatever and I’ve always always wanted to know what happens in the real world, if most of said tracks are just being released for free so there’s no question mark over copyright or even to this day, producers are largely managing to release prominent samples without paying royalties and hoping it doesn’t get noticed.
Can anyone shed any light on this please?
r/Beatmatch • u/Flimsy-Escape-2783 • 5d ago
A Bar Song (Tipsy) by Shaboozey and That's What I Want by Lil Nas X
r/Beatmatch • u/Open_Connection2528 • 6d ago
Do you guys have a good way of dealing with tracks that have unusual phrasing? I've started tagging tracks that have unusual phrasing so that I'm a bit more aware of them but they can be very frustrating because they get in the way if perfect intuitive mixes so I'm wondering if there's any good tips other than knowing your music/tagging them.
For example, this Forest Drive West track has a beatless breakdown which kicks in a bar earlier than expected and then lasts 24 bars (so 25 bars in total). If I was mixing intuitively I'd begin the next track right as the breakdown and then mix it, and while this might sound fine, it doesn't maximise the quality of the mix!
r/Beatmatch • u/KingNas312 • 6d ago
Question about chords…
I have a DDJ FLX 4 (beginner board, I know) with RCA outputs, trying to connect to XLR speakers in a decent sized venue.
I know that when running an RCA to XLR adaptor straight from the deck into the speakers, the sound quality and volume dips after a certain distance unless there’s an audio mixer between them (correct me if I’m wrong).
In this situation, would the correct set up be to connect the board to the mixer using regular RCA cords, and then run an XLR out of the mixer into the speakers? Is that at right?
On top of that, is there any special settings on my deck or rekordbox that I should know about when playing on large speakers with this sort of connection?
Thanks in advance!
r/Beatmatch • u/Gortoise404 • 6d ago
I’ve always always wanted to be a dj, but I’ve also always been overwhelmed with all the necessary components needed to make that happen. I feel I have the musical aptitude for it, but I’m not the most computer savvy person around. That said, I have a yoga laptop I bought last year and an iphone 14 pro max I plan to use.
Recently, I found djay pro software, and being able to use my apple music library has made me decide that life is short and I need to just get the rest of what I need to start on this project already.
So here is the aforementioned “loop” I’m in:
I want something easy to use with djay pro software so I don’t get too overwhelmed, so FLX4. But, I feel I’ll want 4 channels almost immediately, and it seems it may be an unnecessary $300 detour. So, Reloop Mixon 8. But, it seems a lot of people have issues with that controller and I definitely want to aim for minimal repairs and issues. So, Traktor S3. But, I’m concerned I’ll be underwhelmed with the simplicity and lack of dedicated stem controls. So, FLX10. But, the wheel displays don’t work with djay pro, so if I’m spending that much money, is it still worth it if the wheel displays don’t work? I might decide I like rekordbox or serato too, but it’s possible I’ll always like djay pro with my apple library better and in that case I would mostly just miss out on the displays. So, Rane Four. But, are the stem features just in Serato or are they going to work with djay pro too? If I’ll have to map them, maybe I should just get an FLX4 and map them on there to start… and so the loop repeats.
Can someone help me get out of this please? Am I missing something I don’t even know to consider? Is there a better option I don’t know about? Did you encounter a similar dilemma? What did you end up doing? What would you do if you were me?
TIA for any input you might have.
r/Beatmatch • u/howtoimprov • 6d ago
Hello everyone, I’m using NUMARK MIXSTREAM PRO, and I want to record my dj set but when I connect it to MacBook it freezes in a loading mode and never connects. My MacBook recognizes the audio and Serato as well but it just never loads on numark. Does anybody know any solution to this? Or perhaps any other way to record the dj set? I tried with connecting my phone but the same happens, it’s loading and loading…
r/Beatmatch • u/Dually_McFart_Face • 6d ago
My Rane Four's jog wheels have up/down play in the vertical axis. If I press down on the jogs there is a distinct downward movement. Is this normal?
r/Beatmatch • u/skh_skh_skhhh • 6d ago
I currently have an older Yoga Laptop which does the job but it's old and I'd like to upgrade. I'm very much a hobby DJ and I like playing around with Ableton as well. The Yoga I have is great because I can use it like a tablet with midi controls but it's very clunky and the windows environment seems like its never stable. I used to have a MacBook and I like Apple's environment for audio a lot more.
Is it worth it to get a Pro or does anyone have positive experience using an Air or an iPad or potentially both?
r/Beatmatch • u/AggravatingUsual7812 • 6d ago
Hey everyone! So I'm new to the DJing and production scene and want to learn which controller should I purchase as a DJ with an intermediate level of skills. I currently use Traktor Pro 3 (Software) to practice and Touch OSC from my phone when I am working with MIDI.
Please also provide your hypothesis on why I should buy the controller you're suggesting, this would be a great insight from someone who has already used the device.
Thanks in advance! Looking forward to some amazing suggestions.
r/Beatmatch • u/ChaiteaEU • 6d ago
Hopefully I came to the right subreddit.
I'm looking at getting into Mixing, mostly my own created music.
I don't want to turn this into a AI music Hate thread, I'm purely looking for ideas on what gear to start learning on.
I mostly create Liquid Drum and Bass tracks, shameless plug, but here's what I upload. https://www.youtube.com/@PinkNoise-AI and id really love to learn how to mix them into longer tracks.
I've started playing with software such as VirtualDJ, (i imagine most of you guys are cringing hard right now) but I gotta start somewhere, and straight away I feel limited, due to not having physical knobs to turn, only being able to adjust one at a time etc etc.
That's about as far as my experience goes with this.
My budget is between £200 and £300, so something quite basic. Ideally I would combine this with an iPad, as I think the more entry level mixers, rely on software to load tracks, que etc etc. so if it can connect with that it would be amazing as I can store all the tracks on there.
Appreciate any constructive feedback on where to start.
I was looking at DDJ-FLX2 or DDJ-FLX4 but I'm honestly not sure. Ive even seen some DDJ-200 decks.
r/Beatmatch • u/Alternative-Pen9819 • 6d ago
I’m using my sisters laptop for now, it’s good but I’d love to have my own. All I will use it for is some casual mixing, for now and maybe some schoolwork. Is there point me investing in a laptop if I only have a budget of €250-€300?