Here are three Traktor DJ mixing techniques to help boost your digital DJ game up a few pegs. From hidden Traktor gems to traditional DJ tools, we have everything you need to keep the dance floor interested and moving.
1. Using the ‘Loading only into Stopped Deck’ Function
This is a mistake that occurs sometimes, but not often, and the results can be disastrous. The dance floor is pumping, the crowd is eating out of the DJ’s palm and then silence. The DJ has loaded the song that was meant to be cued into the deck that was playing. During a live performance, it can be difficult to recover from this mixing mistake. To prevent this, make sure that the ‘Loading only into Stopped deck’ box is checked in Traktor's preferences. This way, even if a track is accidentally loaded onto the playing deck, the function will make sure that it doesn’t stop the other song from playing.
2. Build and release crowd tension
The best DJs in the world know exactly how to craft a set that has the perfect amount of tension and delivery. It can be tempting to get out there and slam it from the get go, but there is a lot to be said for drawing your crowd in and then easing them out. This can be achieved by mixing in a deeper, more introspective tune after the typical club banger, or by throwing in some break beats in the middle of the set. Whatever the method is, the idea is to keep the crowd excited by controlling the mood, vibe and flow of the mix.
3. ‘Remix Decks’
Traktor is a program with amazing capabilities and heaps of features, all designed with the DJ mix in mind. The ‘Remix Deck’ feature allows performers to transform one of the decks into a remix station, with four separate spaces for loops or samples. These spaces can be loaded with vocals, a synth stab or a drum loop, which can then be used to add another layer to the mix. Use these samples to build tension and create suspense.
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