ALWAYS change these 5 DJ Settings (Serato, Rekordbox DJ)
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Default DJ settings suck. So in this video we’re gonna change 5 easy settings so you can start Dj’ing like a pro ASAP!
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So the first thing to change are your latency settings. This basically controls the responsiveness of your software.
So the more responsive and tight your latency settings are, the more stress you’ll put on your computer, and the less tight and responsive your latency settings are, the less stress you’ll put on your computer. So finding the right balance is the key.
The next thing to change are your vinyl brake settings. This controls the stopping speed of the track. This setting for me just sounds better and makes stopping a track more interesting.
Anyway, when you scratch you want to have the crossfader to be at its sharpest setting. By default it’s smooth and will cause your scratching to sound like this. Notice how the volume changes. We don’t want that. We want to cut the sound, so we can do stuff like this.
Now not all songs start where you want them to start. Some have long intros, and some just have parts that you don’t care about.
So I’ve adjusted my Serato to load to the first cue point. This setting skips scrolling and going to the section where I need the track to be, and though you can just press a cue point and get there, this settings just skips that step.
Now let’s adjust our hot cue settings on Recordbox DJ, by default this is what happens when you trigger a cue point when a track is not playing computer demo*. I find this default setting to be not useful at all. Instead we want this to happen *computer demo
And finally let’s adjust the visual layout of our software. So let’s first work on Serato.
So by default, this is how it naturally looks like, now, this feels too cramped up for me, and I would much rather see the tracks wave forms in horizontal form.
And lastly, let’s move on, to adjusting the visual layout of Rekordbox DJ
So by default, this is how it naturally looks like, I personally don’t like the color and look of the waveforms, so let’s change it.
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Always great stuff from you Carlo. Sometimes things as simple as the initial setup can make a world of a difference. Keep these videos coming!
This was soooo helpful! Thank you so much, I would never find these things without your help :D (I really like how you did the scratching, I wish I will be able to do it one day too)
Best on KZread! Quality to understand and listen too.👍😁
I agree with all the settings you set on Rekordbox. In fact the RGB waveform is more usefull that the blue one because each color represents a frequency of sound, so if you havent heard a song before it is hell of a lot helpfull to see where you get a lost of bass or snares so the frequencys dont clash with each other
That last setting was all I ever wanted to know about rekordbox. Thank you so much!
I like to watch these videos a year before I buy my dj gear
@jordycomic144
4 жыл бұрын
I would like but I need dat 69
@DiabIe37
4 жыл бұрын
I only watched for a month but now I'm having a blast after getting a DDJ-RB from a friend for dirt cheap.
@dripii182
4 жыл бұрын
Half way there!
@ePaXoY
3 жыл бұрын
did you get it?
@svetlinkalestrov5569
3 жыл бұрын
Did you buy it?
Thanks DJ Carlo. I've just ordered the DDJ400. With this short tutorial I'll be off an running and ahead of 80% of others who are learning to DJ. I am so impressed by your video that I subscribed immediately. Thanks. DJ LuDawg.
@djcarlo
3 жыл бұрын
awesome! have fun with it!! thanks for subscribing!
Love your videos mate. This one's been saved to my DJ file on my home page. A rare honour!
Super helpful video! Got a Starlight DJ deck for Christmas and this was great information for setting it up. Thanks!
I LOVE THIS VIDEO. THANK YOU SO MUCH I JUST BOUGHT A NEW CONTROLLER AND I WAS WAITING FOR THIS.
Glad I found you ! Binge watching all morning!
@djcarlo
4 жыл бұрын
Wooow! Thank you for sticking around like I am a Netflix series! Cool!
Very valuable information! Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you 🙏🏽
Thank you very much for this video. I did the adjustment you stated because my Serato software was still set up to the default setting.
I'm usually using Traktor but I got a Serato Pro Suite awhile back. Finally diving in with the SB3 and this video was very helpful, thanks for the video!
I still using Serato because my first DJ controller work with Serato. I found recordbox has a feature i i really appreciate which the stars rating for me to indicate the level of energy of the track. However, I intimidated by the need to reset my cue point for every tracks! Great video sir. 😊
I litterally bought a DDJ400 2 days ago (finally!) so this video really comes in handy. Also I can finally use all your other tips and video's, instead of just watching them hahah. Thanks for making all them, you will help me and others a lot! Btw, I use rekordbox since I own a Ddj400 now
@LarsvandenHoek
4 жыл бұрын
@@djcarlo I will!
It´s the second time I see this video, First Rekorbox 5, now Rekordbox 6. Thank you DJ Carlo. Your info is timeless 👏
@djcarlo
Жыл бұрын
Yup yup! I try to keep the information as timeless as possible, even with the software updates!
Hey yo... I use Rekordbox Dj as i am using ddj 400 and I am a beginner. After long searches, with the help of your tutorial only I concluded with buying a ddj 400 and now I am into the Djing career. Hope ddj 400 and Rekordbox Dj pave me a way to bigger console and concert ❣️❣️
just got ddj400 with rekordbox !! have been watching you for a while and will now apply all u are saying in every video ty!!
@djcarlo
4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Rock on! Wish you the best!
Thanks for these tips man. The Song start from first Q point is a game changer for me :D
Seriously the most helpful settings video I’ve seen so far, thank you!!
@djcarlo
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Jul! Glad the settings helped you out!
Increadible video as always man its nice to see that I have the same settings with a pro :P
As always great content Carlo 🙌
These informations are great! Thanks Dj carlo ❤
Thank you for this DJ Carlo!🎧🤙
Thank you! I love your meditations. 🙏🏽
@djcarlo
Жыл бұрын
For sure! Always got more of these coming!
Very helpful tips. Thanks DJ Carlo!! To answer your question, I use Rekordbox DJ coz it came free with my DDJ RB!😁
thanks for the scratch settings with the default one that was set and my computer i was experiencing delays, now its perfect.
@djcarlo
4 жыл бұрын
Enjoy! Glad to help!
Very helpful video. Will definitely change some stuff on my RekordBox software :)
Thanks so much!! I’ve just started using Serato (coming from DJAY Pro 2). I had some of these adjusted already and I’ll update the others. I’m not a scratch DJ (yet!!!) so my crossfader curve is more at the 9 o’clock position.
@djcarlo
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Woot woot! Hope it goes well for you!
Using Serato. This was a great video, even for seasoned DJs!
Great video help alot & learned some new things . Thanks !!
Thanks for sharing ur knowledge it helps me a lot specially for me such a beginner
@djcarlo
2 жыл бұрын
For sure Rheymon! I'm glad you're learning from the videos. :D
thank you for this video .. just switched from serato ddj-sb3 to rekordbox ddj-400 and it was kicking my asss lol YOU HELPED A BROTHER OUT !
@djcarlo
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found the video helpful Obie! Yeah, switching programs is hard, but that's why I put these videos out! Just to lend a helping hand to those who need it! :D
Thank you Carlos your help is really appreciated very much.
I went in and changed these settings in Serato,am I a good DJ now, nope but it will help to one day make me that way. Thanks for the tips :) Was nice to see that I already had two of these setting set on my own,made me feel smart.
looks like i set all those things by myself when i was learning ddj400 and i didnt learn anything new here. still appreciate the tips!
Carlo I adjusted the setting and it helped out alot thanks ☺️
@djcarlo
2 жыл бұрын
Glad the settings helped out Johnny!
Another helpful video Bro. Thanks! Btw, I bought the DDJT Complete Scratch Course to learn and support you. Keep it up
@djcarlo
3 жыл бұрын
Oh man! I don't get any commission from there! Buy from my site instead :)
Another great video ... 🤯 the waveform is so much easier to see ! Thank you 😊 🎧
@michaelpoger6662
4 жыл бұрын
I got my first paying gig for a wedding today and thank you for all the knowledge and info on your channel for giving me the confidence to do so 🙏🏻 !
nice videos, helpful and to the point. Keep up the great work!
@djcarlo
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! Happy you enjoyed that! More to come!
Wow thanx for the great lesson 🙏🏻
Been a beat junkie for three decades, this cat's style is next level. These videos helped me out a lot when trying to dj.
@djcarlo
3 жыл бұрын
It’s nice to know that! Stay awesome!
Got a Numark Nv11 on Serato, loving now I have enabled the brake on stop start 👌
Excellent my guy!! Thanks a TON!!
Really helpful mate once I get past the nightmare of settings and compatibility that record box is hopefully it will be more responsive.
Great video Carlo! I've finetuned my Serato right now 😎
@YouriKlijn
4 жыл бұрын
@@djcarlo just a fast other question: How can I record line in audio on my phone? Or is there a cam which supports that?
Um, this video was amazing and a great setup! Plus his hand motions out me at ease lol thank you!
You have some very helpful videos man!
Thanks a lot, great info as always! ✌️😎
Thanks man, God Bless... in an event I always use chill trap 4 a start up like both of us by yellow claw before the main program. by this way I would have my final adjustment on my sound system. on practice and regular playin I use 90’ s disco and 80’s new wave maybe because I am a gen X..more power to u my Dj Carlo..
Hello Carlo, Thanks for the great tutorial, those are some great tips and are very helpful. I use rekordbox because that is what came with my Pioneer DJ controller. I like it, the only thing that I don't like is the background, I prefer a lighter background because I feel that it does not bother my eyes as much as the darker background. Since you are on Pioneers good side, try to convince them to allow changes to the background in the software. Keep up the great work!
I started out using Virtual DJ and later went over to Serato DJ Pro because I eventually upgraded to a better controller and my digital DJ friends were using Serato as well. I prefer to use my vinyl equipment but it's so difficult to find real records these days. Great content Carlo! I think you forgot another DAW, what about the people who use Traxtor?
This is an excellent video. Thank you so much❤
@djcarlo
9 ай бұрын
For sure Carlos! I hope it gave you a bunch of new insights!
Installed, everything works, thanks!
@djcarlo
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Nahuel! Glad the video helped get everything up and running!
I just started using Serato for the first time YESTERDAY. I see the hype. Very user friendly. Used Traktor scratch pro for 11 years straight.
@francoherrera601
4 жыл бұрын
How does traktor compare to serato for beginners?
Thanks for the tips again bro !
Gracias Carlo…appreciate ya!
Very helpful thank you!
Great videos dude. I’ve just purchased ddj400s after owning vinyl decks years ago. Really want to learn how to use them to there full potential quickly
@djcarlo
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you! Glad you got that one! Woot!
great tips! helped me out! I use Rekordbox because I have a ddj-400, but i used the lite version of serato before I had a controller and I definitely prefer Rekordbox over Serato
@djcarlo
4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Let us know how it goes for you!
Super !!!🙌🏼💿🎛💿🙌🏼Thank you Sr. for such amazing n instructive video..🔥🛠🛠.
@djcarlo
4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! I appreciate the like! Keep on watching!
Thank you! I've had to set mine everytime I upgraded my pc (a few times). Can you please do a rekordbox compete settings run through video :P
Love your vids very informative
@djcarlo
4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Thank you for watching! Woot woot!
Even though I did learn a few things here...these are all preferences and what type of styles one goes with. Will mess with them to see if they sound ok. Thanks for the video.
Thanks mate, really useful!
@djcarlo
2 жыл бұрын
For sure! Hope you learned something new from the video!
I use Vdj for it's versatility, stability and it offers quite a few features that are not included in the other main programs. So those little things can mean a lot. But even vdj have some default settings that I hate and their list of options is quite extensive.
Hello Carlo, thanks for the great tutorial! Great help for starting djs. I don't know how to set VINYL BRAKE EFFECT on Traktor PRO.
Very helpful thank you
Hats off to you my guy. You should be having millions of subs by now. Literally going through your videos, one by one.... each hold so much information and helpful tips. Thanks so much for the work you're doing !
@djcarlo
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dramatello! Hopefully things keep picking up hahaha
this helped a lot, cheers mate
I use recordbox because is full version when I buy my dj controller (ddj 400) I searched for a long time the hot cue thing, thank you very much carlo. 👌🙏 Good work my friend.
@Fabiosoul7
4 жыл бұрын
little things, big events. 👌 Thanks 🙏
Thank you it is really helpful!
i didn't know the brake one! thank you!! i personally use serato because i hev the pro version free with my ddj sx =)
Thank you, it works perfect!
@djcarlo
Жыл бұрын
That's great Bri! Glad everything works!
Great Video Bro!
I’m using rekordbox with ddj 400 and its best software and even I get ddj400 because of ur videos and it’s really great controller Salamat Kuya love from Dubai
Serato Dj pro - came with the DJ controller - good tips👍
Changed these on my ddj 400 right now thanks !
@djcarlo
3 жыл бұрын
Good! Thanks for trying these! Cheers!
Nice video - very helpful!
@djcarlo
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim! Really appreciate that!
Thank you! Super helpful!
@djcarlo
Жыл бұрын
For sure! Glad the video was helpful Oscar!
ok! this was definatly worth watching
@djcarlo
4 жыл бұрын
Really glad you think so! Thanks!
sir sorry but you informed late 😁 i already applied those changes in my rekorbox in September 2018. surprisingly all the stuff you said are the same as i changed & the my ddj 400. **** My Extra settings : Sample plates shown when i push the sample button of dj controller. it helps in faster focus on samples & improves easier performance. # most importantly i love the layout of rekorbox dj software & the import/export feature is extremely helpful.
Yes i have applied immediately, thanks sensei
@djcarlo
2 жыл бұрын
You have learned well young grasshopper! Haha, hope the settings help bud!
its very useful to me sir ... thankq sir... and i happy to say i use DDJ 400
Thanks for this video ;)
Visually, the vertical waveform setting feels a lot more natural to me, especially when scratching as is moves in sync with your hand movement. It also separates the left and right decks, mirroring the controller. I guess it all comes down to personal preference.
Quality video! Rekordbox is what i use.
Thx for setting tips. I went rekordbox. Found a good deal on a DDJ-400 that included the software. Plus all my friends use Serato. I wanted to try something a little different. Though this has slowed me down a little when I use their gear. I have been crutching on your videos for more detailed settings and preferences for rekordbox. Thx again for the time you spend making these videos.
@wolfgangjr74
2 жыл бұрын
This is an old post but Ive been looking at the DDJ-400 as well as my first deck. Hope it worked for you in the end.
@darksun3003
2 жыл бұрын
@@wolfgangjr74 loved my 400, already upgraded to a 1000. Rekordbox was the right choice.
@wolfgangjr74
2 жыл бұрын
@@darksun3003 Nice. Can't wait for my chance. I currently use virtual dj'ing (barely) with TribesXR and hope to mix with a real deck starting with the 400. Best of luck to you.
Thank u soo much, I am just starting, I am not on any social media and I don't want to be. But all my friends are asking me to be in them, I have just started so I keep pushing them to wait till I learn well
@djcarlo
2 жыл бұрын
It's worth having a social media page just to be able to get in contact with people for bookings! :)
Good video very helpful thank u
@djcarlo
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found the video helpful bud!
Super helpful. Thanks 🙏
@djcarlo
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! You're welcome!
Thank you so much for everything, you are awesome
@djcarlo
3 жыл бұрын
No problem! I hope my videos help. 😊 Thank you for watching!!
I'm a Traktor guy, and I hear you about latency, good one. 👍Thanks! 👌
@elvoj5245
4 жыл бұрын
@@djcarlo Sure thing! You do an awesome job, keep that up! 💪
fantastic tips thank you
@djcarlo
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
I use all this settings in fact. I use rekordbox whit my rx ddj. I think that all DJ programs have strengths and weaknesses and it is a matter of adapting to what you have at the moment. Regards Carlo
thank you DJ CARLO!
Super useful, thanks
@djcarlo
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much! Woot woot!
very helpful, thank you
I use rekordbox i dont mind the software i just get more for my money on the ddj 400. Thanks those settings help me