I gotta put my 2 sense on this topic because I’ve been DJ’in for 28 years and there really is no science to it. So much talk about DJ’s who use controllers, sync buttons or stand there and turn knobs. Blah, blah blah. 1st off, a good producer doesn’t mean you’re a good DJ and vise versa. Being a DJ is an art form in itself, if you’re standing on stage pumping your fist for an entire show telling people to “Put their F-ing hands up” or are surfing the crowd and throwing cakes at people, YOU ARE NOT A DJ. You are a performer, an artist, a producer, a showman but you are not a DJ. From my experience this is what I feel are the 5 basics to DJ’ing, this will start you off in the right direction. Turning the knobs, playing with frequencies, pitch controlling, those are all important but here is what I feel is key and what will make you a better DJ all around. 1.) Don’t fake it! If your fingers are on a knob, make sure you are doing something and not putting your fingers there because you need to look busy. If you have nothing to do, dance to the music with the crowd because you feel it and you enjoy it and you’re in the moment. 2.) Don’t be a genre queen! Stop thinking that because you make Bass House you need to play or listen to Bass House or because Jauz is your favorite DJ you should only be playing music in that genre. One of the things the greats like Laidback Luke and Carl Cox have is the ability to read a crowd and that’s goes into my next point. 3.) Adapt to your surroundings! Work on your ability to read a crowd. I would always show up for my set early to listen to the other DJ’s to see what they played and studied the crowd or sometimes I would go to clubs I was booked at in the weeks to come prior and study the crowd that went to the event to see their reactions to what was being played. If you’re not booked anywhere, you can work on this skill by attending events and focus on the crowd instead of the guy behind the decks playing with the knobs and pumping his fist. 4.) Listen to EVERYTHING!!!!! If you hate it, listen to it, if you love it listen to it, if you never heard it, listen to it. A true lover of music will be inspired from everything they’ve heard, everything they’ve seen and everyone they’ve listened to. Don’t put yourself in a music bubble. I guarantee you Skrillex was not listening to Dubstep in his car or at home when he was chillin’. GET INSPIRED AND GET INSPIRED OFTEN. 5.) Mix, don’t let the controller or CDJ’s do it for you, stay away from the naughty Sync button. You may be tempted but STOP! The feeling you get when you create that perfect blend and did it on your own is a feeling like no other and you will see that the crowd can feel it too because you’re in the moment together. This goes back to step 1. If your mix is off beat, at least it was real, at least it was you. If your in the moment and you develop the skills to take the crowd there with you, no one is going to care that you were offbeat except for the DJ Mag 100 guy in the crowd and he’s an a**hole anyway because he just doesn’t understand what a DJ is in the first place. Sorry if this comment was too long but I wanted to share my input.
@theredhead1900
5 жыл бұрын
The best comments are essays, because it has worth unlike a first for example!
@manowarproject
5 жыл бұрын
Comment was very much needed!! Defin. Things that are overlooked and are focused by upcomers like me! Thank you for your experience and awsome feedback
@fl0at51
5 жыл бұрын
This.
@dannyterhorst3688
5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@zm5431
5 жыл бұрын
disagree. that's an old school mentality that doesn't get you anywhere now. gotta get with the times. 1. you need to produce. 2. stick to your own genre. this makes your brand stronger and gives you a real following. 3. no one gives a flying f if you use the sync button or not. it's just good to know how to beatmatch as a backup. you can mix faster with the sync button and that keeps the crowd going instead of getting bored with your 5 minute transitions. sorry if that sounds rude but i used to listen to advice like this and it got me nowhere. the so called "real DJs" are dead. time to move on.
@justlikeheaven1288
5 жыл бұрын
Laidbackluke is the Bruce Lee of djing!
@stephenmusic69420
5 жыл бұрын
Justlike Heaven except he didn’t get killed as his career was taking off...
@justlikeheaven1288
5 жыл бұрын
Lol.. you're right
@justlikeheaven1288
5 жыл бұрын
@@stephenmusic69420 🤣
@mcgritty8842
5 ай бұрын
People forget that in order to stay relevant, you sometimes have to follow trends. As long as you stay true to yourself and your art, nothing else matters.
@captaindon23
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Luke I definitely hope you continue these! You’re really opening this world up to me and it’s dope! Always wanted to get into it for the thrill and love of music. Good luck tonight in NYC!
@joer730
5 жыл бұрын
Hey LBL (L's up!!) keep up the great work, you're the best channel on YT. Here's my Q: Would you say that for the bar/club scene it's more about who you know, rather than skill, to get gigs??
@dachosenone5011
5 жыл бұрын
Sadly, it's all about who you know...
@djbwren3704
5 жыл бұрын
Get to know local DJ’s. I got one of my steady gigs from just making a comment when a Dj asked who could work a Halloween party.
@musicbyarron
5 жыл бұрын
hm, good question
@djoliashman3638
5 жыл бұрын
Yes networking is important. Its very difficult though, how many people come up to you during a gig and say "I'm a DJ!". Who knows if these guys are good?
@dj_paultuk7052
5 жыл бұрын
Its about Skill mostly I would say. I kept bugging a NightClub manager once, back in the 90's. Eventually he said stay behind after closing. So at 3am I did a short set to him and the club staff. He was super impressed, and then I got a Residency for 3 years, once a week, every week. Not done anything in the last 18yrs or so, but just rebooted myself this year. Lots to learn, and having fun catching up.
@andyjames5066
5 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. I’ve been DJing since 1991 and when I teach new DJs to beatmatch I always get them to practice with some house beat loops , firstly using the same loop then using various loops at various BPMs. Seems to work well. Loving the Denon set up too 👍
@cdf5513
5 жыл бұрын
ive also found using mixed in key with the harmonic wheel is a great help - thanks guys
@benjicollins1
5 жыл бұрын
Huge Fan. Please do more vlogs on this please. I'm 37 yrs old and just starting out.
@DARE-zd8xl
5 жыл бұрын
We need Laidback Luke Merch! :)
@ashwinputankar5022
5 жыл бұрын
2:08 djing for million years 👏😍
@djmutzang8242
5 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget to manage your library and set cue points, so you can pick a perfect song for the crowd as quick as possible and get flexible with it
@veetoutas
5 жыл бұрын
I don't understand how Your videos how so little views. You are giving away priceless stuff for free! Thank You so much! Lithuania loves You! :)
@SebastiaanHooft
5 жыл бұрын
Loved going back to the basics!
@markscott4297
5 жыл бұрын
DJ tips help a lot and it's very useful
@TRIXSOgaming
5 жыл бұрын
Please do more of these! As a young and aspiring DJ this video helped alot! Keep doing you Luke!
@joshzfriend-richard7382
5 жыл бұрын
i would have said "know your music" (bpm is part of that, obviously) - spinnin since 1972
@BeatMeIfYouCan
5 жыл бұрын
Love your Vlogs so much. Keep up the work. Thank you for being true and DJ live.
@Mahakali-sails
5 жыл бұрын
Bringing the bass out and in on your incoming track is a nice tip. Thanx. I like playing a lot of my songs in duplicate though. So I am looping one while while minimally manipulating the original track. Still working on an easier way to get them playing and mixed in smoothly.
@chingizbailov9335
5 жыл бұрын
Disclaimer: I hit like to my own comment:) So, my beatmatch/sync method is when time comes to start second track I let it to be a half beat behind the current playing track. There is a trainwreck going in my headphones. Then I start nudging the wheel forward until trainwreck goes away. Tracks synced. Good method for starter djs
@chingizbailov9335
5 жыл бұрын
@@AlexInvar i mean it depends on genre as well. I do that method when play trance, techno tracks with long intros. In that case I have enough time to beatmatch/sync. For dubstep/trapstep you obviously can't use that method)
@djTLMtv
5 жыл бұрын
Chingiz Bailov But why? What is the advantage of that? Just start the second track on the one and keep them playing in sync by nudging and adjusting when necessary. If you want to make it a bit harder for yourself I suggest that you cover your screens so you can’t see the bpm info or wave and just go with your ears.
@Cryosion
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the intro! I just picked up up DJing last month after years of producing, and it's so much fun. I'd love to see more videos like this, progressing into intermediate and advanced tutorials eventually!
@wy-go1110
5 жыл бұрын
I loved your set at ministry of sound last night I came all the way from Grimsby just to see you, I had the best time of my life
@dumpalalaxmankumar7902
5 жыл бұрын
Yes it help me aaa lot if you continue these Basics me as learner I can learn from you
@MultiPiccio
5 жыл бұрын
Well I’m into techno and I've also released some stuff on good labels but listening to your lives inspire me to produce house music. I love your vlogs your music and your sets. Also you are the proof that “mainstream” dj do not need to jump on the booth to make people dance. I’ll send something original and fresh ASAP and I’ll drop that on your Twitter. Thanks man
@MegaMrMarcius
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the tuttorial that makes all the beginners to understand the art of djing 🤘
@axiomg6513
5 жыл бұрын
Love your snapbacks
@SBS_TECHNO
5 жыл бұрын
Happy to now al these things already😃
@MartRam16
5 жыл бұрын
Yes please please do more!!!! It is very helpful! 🙌🏻And PLEASE do one of equipment recommendation for beginners. Please. ⭐️🙌🏻⭐️🙌🏻
@symph1744
5 жыл бұрын
You're really great at demystifying what DJ's actually do and what its all about
@MrNotteaks
5 жыл бұрын
Yaaaaas!!!! Production tips!!!!!!!!!! :DDDDDDD I LOVE YOUUUU
@RyRySoup
5 жыл бұрын
Dude LL, one of my favorite things about your sets is the fact that you “don’t use the mic”! I love and prefer your “L’s Up” and cool dance moves! #letthemusicspeak
@alvarogalvez4014
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Luke your the best dj in the industry right now , regards from Peru! I am a music producer for years I have seen tutorials on the internet You could make a video of what to do after having good songs, where to publish or study for dj or producer, thanks you are the best !!
@jb123abc
5 жыл бұрын
The man with the plan 🙏
@AdvancedMark
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Luke, love your vids your the best teacher everyone could have Love from Italy
@datlanarendra1
5 жыл бұрын
OMG! He just said Chainsmokers are a sell out. Cant stop laughing xD
@djbwren3704
5 жыл бұрын
Narendra Varma no he didn’t. He said it’s not his intention to make music just like the Chainsmokers and a few others.
@datlanarendra1
5 жыл бұрын
because they make sell out pop music.
@RebelRecordske
5 жыл бұрын
You said that, not him 🤣
@emphatic001
5 жыл бұрын
#6. Learn to monitor the final mix in headphones so you're always confident it sounds good on every sound system. You can always bring your own headphones, but every sound system can be very different.
@nathanburke7978
5 жыл бұрын
That “We Are One” song tho 👌. Can’t wait for it to be released
@HarshKapadia
5 жыл бұрын
PLEASE DO MORE OF SUCH VLOGS. SUPER HELPFUL. THANK YOU.
@musicbyarron
5 жыл бұрын
Damn! At least you know you have close fans Luke! Haha, we are all pretty savage but at the end of the day i'm sure we all still trust you to deliver great tunes and to keep the dance music scene alive. Don't forget guys, commercial is cool too, however Yin needs it's Yang and vice-versa. My personal choice would be the darker, more SHM - Antidote stuff, similar to what Luke makes at times.. But hey, a Martin Garrix song isn't too bad either
@djrocc-jamaica3527
5 жыл бұрын
Hey LaidbackLuke, great stuff as usual, wanted to know if you have a video teaching the difference between a Moblie DJ, Club Dj, etc.? If not it would be great to see!
@sentinel5943
5 жыл бұрын
This vlog would've helped me so much 5 years ago, my first time trying to dj in VDJ without even knowing what bpm was.
@HONjramiroz98
5 жыл бұрын
Right in time, having my first festival in 24 hours, thanks luke
@NicNation
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video! I’ve been interested in getting into DJing and this channel is a great start! Looking forward to learning a lot
@djbwren3704
5 жыл бұрын
So a few things: Great basic start. Certainly better then a lot I’ve seen. I don’t agree with giving it a year until you’ll hear if a beats out. If you spend a few hours every single day you’ll pick it up in a few months. I definitely think you should do more of these Luke. Next one could be intermediate tricks like your TED Talk walk through. Counting and hearing the right time for dropping a-cappella’s and things.
@taugeedalexander1921
5 жыл бұрын
Yes beening w8in for a producer vlog. 👍 Can't w8
@d3adpool
5 жыл бұрын
Just what i wanted
@MurdredPain
5 жыл бұрын
Please more of this Kind of videos it really help. Also some useful tips and tricks
@tiredntrueblue
5 жыл бұрын
Can you do an England tour I would love to see you!!!!
@DJloory
5 жыл бұрын
Great video! and I can not wait to see the video about the different of mashup/edit ...of the music. Is that be the next video? :)
@wesley4179
5 жыл бұрын
Always love your vlog, not just inspiring but helpful.
@MurdredPain
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Luc. Love your vlogs and everything you do and share. We want a in my mind video. Much love!
@kilgorecloud
5 жыл бұрын
The video hasn't even started and already hit that like button!!!
@pritompritom4064
5 жыл бұрын
Man !!! you are the best..Love from Bangladesh !!!
@serdaramanlykow534
5 жыл бұрын
Your lessons are priceless, why did you decide to teach so confidently by your experience?)))
@simonv3890
5 жыл бұрын
Are you releasing your remix of Armin Van Buuren - Sex, Love & Water? Can’t get enough of your twisted house mix!
@bestdani
5 жыл бұрын
I don't like that many basic tutorials limit the basics of DJing to the techniques. Actually it's more important to select good fitting music than being able to beatmatch or fade nicely. The latter can only add to the experience but never rescue a bad selection.
@milesbolinger
4 жыл бұрын
hahaha just slaughtered the Chainsmokers out of nowhere
@amanrox41
5 жыл бұрын
now i know sure what dj headphones are for!
@Azzythefilipinoboy
5 жыл бұрын
Lesson learned on dj-ing never ever rely on the sync button sometimes it works but sometimes it goes off beat like you would hear snares on the 1 and 3 on the beat instead of 2 and 4 on the beat.
@filippogizzarelli1370
5 жыл бұрын
Nice video, LL SUPER..simple and effective (y)
@tsasproject
5 жыл бұрын
Nice tutorial mate! I often check your vlogs but forget to interact and show support! Thumbs up! About the acapellas or tracks that start with vocals (no beat in background), I personally find these easier to mix with a house beat (even if they don't line up exactly). Its like doing a mashup and you can play with effects as well. Cheers! PS: I released an album, "Inside Your Mind", a month ago. Would like to send you a couple of tracks but don't know the best way to reach out. I believe you get hundreds of demos each day...
@id-id7283
5 жыл бұрын
Exactly what i need because I never mixing or producing music. Music are my biggest hobby \o/
@TheJackieBuoy
4 жыл бұрын
Just watched his techno mix. Damn, he got skills! Should get back in the techno scene
@marvomusic
5 жыл бұрын
Just sent you the track, Luke. Thank you for taking your time to read all those comments. I'm confident that you'll like it!
@neffectmusic8484
5 жыл бұрын
Marvo ahhhh, it’s my buddy Marvo. Good shit man. Hope you get that MixMash release.
@marvomusic
5 жыл бұрын
N Effect Music hey buddy! Fingers are crossed! :)
@EddyMolina
5 жыл бұрын
When the beat goes ENS ENS ENS ENS
@gianlucareali713
5 жыл бұрын
Do more!
@soorajnair4248
5 жыл бұрын
Hii Laidback Luke i love your vlog.You should be a Teacher and teach children who wants to become a dj. Love you from INDIA.
@graceintheplace13
5 жыл бұрын
wow. one of the best videos Ive ever seen. thank you!!!
@jaychauhan7844
5 жыл бұрын
Sir pls a scratching vlog 😍😍😭😭😭😍
@deepdwnlorecords7383
5 жыл бұрын
Super useful this! Especially for beginners 🔥👍
@djclovisa5463
5 жыл бұрын
Great video always exciting to see your energy ....question have you ever been to South Africa or are there plans for you to come...Love to see you perform live ..stay blessed
@PaingPaing-fb5ok
5 жыл бұрын
One of my friend actually mix abit different, he first beat match then he close all the frequencies of the upcoming track then after 8 bars of the playing track he opens the high frequency then he mix the mid and the low. Do you think it’s a good way too? I actually mix the same way you do!
@alexandrugiscan2347
5 жыл бұрын
Luke, if you are gonna put Smiley on your tracks is gonna be shitty ! Nice basic but I hope you will give more advices since you want just on basic basics for this.PS: there is a difference between BPM and Tempo... For those who cannot understand beat matching on cdj when you start to learn: If you have your song let's say at 124 bpm and you want to bring another track from 123 up to the 124 one you might be tempted to think that you need to adjust the pitch slider to +1%. Nope, doesn't work that way all the time, depends on your pitch range. Put your cdj in -/+ 16 pitch range. 1 bpm= 0.8..... 2 bpm =1.6 ....3 bpm = 3.2. Thats the math you are looking for and of course fine adjustment. I managed to beatmatch perfectly in like 2 months, with a cdj and a regular cd player :). Start the 1st beat from the song you want to mix in after the 16/32 beat for the count of the other playing songs, the 4,3,2,1 is not a great count to rely on. Know your tracks, count and this will be a reflex for you in no time. Eq mixing/ volume mixing, tons of way to transition, tons of tutorials out there. At the end of the day dj'ing is trial and error, on so many points. Experiment, trust in yourself an be honest with yourself ;)
@itsmorelotime1213
5 жыл бұрын
This is the video I needed thanks so much!!
@BuildLego
5 жыл бұрын
Yes I would a much longer through tutorial
@YANU7
5 жыл бұрын
Eager for the producer vlog
@bigrippp
5 жыл бұрын
Great video
@shubhamgorule9524
5 жыл бұрын
Hey your vlogs are great . It gives a great insight of djing and producing . Can you please make a video on making a intro for a drop . In my case it happens many times that I come up with nice drop but I lack in intro and eventually I end up with unfinished track . And I think that a great intro is very essential for the drop to be effective.
@bahrfod
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great vlog series. The new moving platter Denon player is awesome, but what is you thoughts about the dj style of Richie Hawtin and Dubfire and their setup? They using «cheap» Traktor players without jogwheels and mixing with analog mixers as Analog1 and Xone92 and extend their set with gears like Ableton Push 2 etc. Would love to see your creativity on a setup like that. How about recording a in my mind set based on their type of gear?
@MartRam16
5 жыл бұрын
This was exactly what I needed! Very helpful! Thank you for this breakdown! Esp the bars and mixing and kick drum sync :) 🙌🏻Can you please tell me what would be the best beginning equipment for beginners? Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and DJ LIFE with all us!
@jankodes9682
5 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video on how do you sort and organize your library?
@cristiancruzz3261
5 жыл бұрын
Come to San Diego !! Love your video great content come for a greet and meet !!!
@LetsHipHopTheCulture
5 жыл бұрын
Love the Content.. Laat maar komen Big Legend!
@jordanstevens3927
5 жыл бұрын
Hey man I was just wondering. I havent been djing that long and I have gotten a few paid gigs here and there but i was just wondering if you would be able to put out a video just talking about how you got started getting solid gigs as a dj. Did you play free gigs? Did you play wherever you could? What did you do to get noticed as a dj. Not a producer, but a dj. Because i know its about marketing yourself and stuff but best ways to do that? I feel if people had someone directly telling them what to do and how to do it as people just starting out or getting in to the scene little by little it would definitely help to get some more gigs with guidance.
@carlosdavila4379
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the techniques
@SKEDDYOFFICIAL
5 жыл бұрын
Always great advice. Now you just need one on scratching:)
@dulousj2511
5 жыл бұрын
Hello... Can You Make One Video On Your Studio Like Which Equipments GEARS You Are Using For Music Production And Some Of The Tips For Home Studio For Beginner Producers
@urena173
5 жыл бұрын
Laiback Luke : "What would you say to these writers?" Me: Look at me, look at me in the eyes, what do you see deep inside? Let's reflect that on a song.
@albert_oponda
5 жыл бұрын
Laidback Luke being a dedicated dad in this vlog by doing dad jokes @4:10! 😂🤣
@danielortegamarte6656
5 жыл бұрын
Arigato ! Laidback Luke senpai Ummm . . . Do more if you can please.
@issacgomez2519
5 жыл бұрын
Can you make a beatmatching tutorial! (:
@oceanwavesES
5 жыл бұрын
help LBL 🙏 before I ask my question I wanted to say great great videos. keep it up, they are very clear, informative and fun to watch. I'm getting myself in this game/world of DJing, as I am reading to some comments here and there, I don't get why the negative comments 🤷♀️ this is about music = love peace happiness. I guess you can't win them all like at my work. back to my question, I got inspired there for a second lol, like I said I'm new about to start mixing and I'm waiting for black Friday or boxing day to buy my DJ mixer. what do you recommend to buy for a beginner? Denon DJ SC 5000 or DJ MCX 8000 🤔 my goal is to play in the clubs one day. what's your take? thanks.
@chillumvillain6801
5 жыл бұрын
I have a question that could be a little boring and perhaps even a Pandora’s box of a question, but I was curious what kind of prep work is done to your library before performances i.e. setting cue points, beat grids, auto loops, memory cues, notes, etc?
@siphamandlangoma32
4 жыл бұрын
Can your please teach us how to use effect/echo and show us the BPM on the mixer that u need to set basically in need to show us how to use echo/effect please
@thotratkoceri
5 жыл бұрын
I really want to be in your vlog!
@liquidghost8949
5 жыл бұрын
can you please do a vlog discussing rave drugs and your perspective on it. One im really curious for your perspective and two its a huge problem ive personally lost many friends AT shows.
@oussamaoudjana3950
5 жыл бұрын
Luke i love your vlogs , as a music producer i wanna ask how to choose the right genre to produce music to hit the top 100 especially the music genres hits switching each 4 years or so ? thanks in advance ;)
@dwaero
5 жыл бұрын
lol You should produce what you like, not what others would like to hear...
@christianozorio1997
5 жыл бұрын
Laidback Luke & Jewelz & Sparks Collab?? ♥️♥️♥️
@raulandrade726
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Luke. Love the vids. Keep up the great work. A question or idea. You could do a video for someone who wants to get into djing and give your thoughts on where to start. Controller or CDJ? Serato or rekordbox?
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