How to Mix Beats on CD Mixers
Ever since the MP3 replaced vinyl for DJ'ing, CD mixing has become the standard for many clubs and venues. The possibility of being able to mix tracks on CD that you would otherwise not have access to is very appealing. When you first start to learn how to mix beats on CD mixers, you might feel as if you are in over your head. Luckily, using CD mixers are designed to be much easier to use than traditional turntables for mixing.
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Instructions
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Place the first CD into one of the CDJ trays and start the track by pressing "Play." Make sure that the mixer's crossfader is set only to the CDJ that contains the playing track. Take note of the BPM indicator, for you will need to know what it reads to be able to mix in the next beat.
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Insert a CD into the other CDJ and press "Play" on the one beat of the first playing track. You will not hear this track play, because the crossfader is set to the other player only.
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Press the "Cue" button on the mixer for the second track that you are mixing into the one that is playing already. This will bring the track's audio into your headphones.
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Move the pitch lever in either direction until the two tracks' BPM indicators match. You might have to restart the track that you are mixing into the other a number of times until you get it right. You can switch between listening to the output of the first playing track and the one that you are mixing in the headphones, until you get them matched with this method.
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Slide the mixer's crossfader toward the middle position to bring in the audio of the second track into the mix. When the crossfader is in middle position, both tracks will play in equal amounts.
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Tips & Warnings
Use the mixer's EQ knobs to blend the tracks output into the one that is already playing.
Also use the EQ knobs on the mixer for the track playing first as you bring in the second track. This allows for smooth transitions and keeps harsh frequencies being output from the mixer.
