Why you should use effects in your dj sets
Welcome to the Effects course by DJ School Amsterdam! In this course we show the importance of using FX to enhance your storytelling. FX will also make possible to mix 'unmixable songs' into your set.
Effects will add depth and energy to your mixes. By understanding the purpose and timing of effects, you will elevate your DJ skills and create unforgettable musical experiences for your audience.
What you will learn
The course zooms in on effects like reverb and echo for transitions in drop and beatmixes. We also we show explain the use of filters and noise fx for energy buildups within songs and during transitions and the course will enable you to mix cross -genre for an exciting and unique outstanding performance.
Pioneer Pro setup
In the course we use the current club standard setup to explain and show you how to use FX in your sets. This set consists of the Pioneer DJM-900NXS2 mixer and the Pioneer CDJ-3000 players. The course is suited for any DJ mixer that has FX onboard.
Example Curriculum
- Introduction to dropmix FX (0:30)
- When to use a dropmix (0:38)
- Timing the dropmix with echo effect (1:29)
- Settings (1:26)
- Scenario 1: From House to R&B (0:35)
- Scenario 2: From 90ties Dance to R&B Hip Hop (2:06)
- Common mistake 1 (0:37)
- Common mistake 2 (0:19)
- Dropmix Reverb usage & settings (0:29)
- Scenario 1: House to Classic reverb FX (1:00)
- Scenario 2: R&B Classic to Disco Classic Reverb FX (1:16)
- Common mistakes: Timing and speed (0:21)
- Overview of Delay
- Overview of Reverb
- Introduction to beatmix FX (0:42)
- Beatmix echo FX setting (1:22)
- Beatmix echo FX timing (0:54)
- Scenario 1: Beatmix echo FX (2:09)
- Scenario 2: Hard cut beatmix echo FX (2:10)
- Scenario 3: Smooth beatmix echo FX (1:54)
- Common mistake 1: Quick buildup (1:04)
- Common mistake 2: Slow fader usage (0:19)
- Common mistake 3: Beatmatch is off (0:38)