How to Use Cue Sampling as a DJ

Good DJs always have something up their sleeve to make the evening more enjoyable. You can become a good DJ with the addition of cue samplings and other effects. Your cue samplings will be easier with the right equipment, but you can also use the old turntable method.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Choose a loop. The choice of a good loop has a lot to do with the quality of your cue sampling. Take care to get one that lends itself to looping and the addition of the beat.

2. Record the loop. Some of the newer turntables for CDs allow you to record the loop with a touch of the finger. If you don't have one of those, you need to mark the loop beginning with an arrow on the label.

3. Add the beat behind the loop and replay it several times. This only enhances the loop that you chose.

4. Slow it down or speed it up. A good DJ can play the loop different ways to enhance the cue sampling.

5. Start you break with the loop as your signature. Use cue sampling to identify your breaks and it can become your DJ trademark.

6. Put in a few scratches to make the mix more engaging. You can add beats or allow the DJ cue sampling to do some additional scratches to the sample. Use all the techniques available to you.

7. Adjust the volume on the cue sample. DJs are known best when they have variety of sounds, speeds and volume. Add interest by making your audience wonder what happens next.