Not too much to say about this mix. Probably more to say about the equipment.
So, this has got to be the silliest problem ever. As awesome as the DDJ 1000 is, I found myself yearning for something simpler, maybe even portable. So, I finally broke down and got the DDJ 400 as well. It’s nice. I’m back to 2 channels on it. It just needs USB for power, so there one less cable. And, I can DJ from my couch!
So, I felt the urge to put together a simple mix with the new equipment. I had another set of 3 tracks sitting around, so it was a good chance to put the equipment through the paces. I used hot cues, a loop, faders, beat sync, and EQs. It’s pretty amazing how much of what you get in the 1000 you still get in the 400.
My mixing style this time around was scripted. The only thing that is kinda of novel with this mix is that I tapped in the second track, Hey Baby. But when I did I was a little off time. You can definitely hear it. So, I had to nudge it back in time. All in all, it kind of makes for a cool, authentic sound, so I kept it.
This also marks the first time I’ve made two mixes in one day. Enjoy!
