Drum & Bass Mix Breakdown Tutorial
Drum & Bass can be a lot of fun to mix, with plenty of creative transition techniques to use, such as double drops, crossfader cuts and quick mixing! In the mix and breakdown below on the Pioneer XDJ-XZ, Danny James explains his thinking behind each transition so you can learn from the mix. You could apply the techniques taught in this mix to nearly any DJ setup, so don’t worry if you don’t have the same equipment.
DJ Lessons Applied In This Tutorial:
- Where To Set Up Hot Cues
- Phrasing In Music
- Looping
- Mixing In Key
- Using Effects and EQs
- Set Planning & Structure
- Double Drop Technique
The Mix
Mix Breakdown
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