Hi r/edmproduction,
I'm a very beginner DJ that's just started out learning how to mix (not at all interested in learning how to produce), and I'm exclusively interested in EDM. I have access to both Ableton Live and a DDJ-SB2 Serato Controller, both of which I have begun to learn how to use. A few questions (despite them being a bit basic, I promise I've looked at google/other subreddits first, but I find conflicting or not-basic-enough answers!):
1) For creating a pre-recorded mix for the purposes of soundcloud uploading/sharing with my friends only, would it be better to do this exclusively within Ableton or with my controller?
2) Most of the advice for transitioning between songs (which is my main problem) refers to other genres of music - does this hold true for the subgenres I am interested in? (future bass, melodic bass, progressive house, electro house.)
3) Finally, again, my main problem right now is learning how to transition, and I haven't been able to find basic advice at the beginner appropriate level. I've just been slapping on crossfades and messing with the track volumes. Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance!
Submitted July 31, 2017 at 10:21AM by imnosupermanreally https://www.reddit.com/r/edmproduction/comments/6qod6s/basic_mixing_questions/?utm_source=ifttt