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tunnelrush
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 Posted - 2006/04/06 : 18:10:05
I only wanted Newb Dj's like myself, to check out this thread for helpful tips....cuz i have some questions. 
I got the beatmatching-thing down ok. But the biggest concern i have is Bass Transitioning: When you vet's go from trackA to trackB with a nice blend, does your incoming track have HALF of the bass equalized? Or does LITERALLY every single song have a set (at your comfort level) level to be set at?
example; if i have a long blend i like to have the bass completely out. Then once the moment dictatates i bring in the other track at full bass and let the playing track have no bass.
Problem: Im sure if its LIVE, it wont matter too much how strong the bass comes in and out. But once i start practicing and recording my mixes, i know for a fact that some bass transitions will sound crappy/too strong. How do you guys making recorded mixes make it sound so smooth? Is it because every track you bring in has a slightly less banging bass drop? So that its not noticable too much? my head hurts 
ill let this question slide through before i post more questions. Thanks family! 
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Jax
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Posted - 2006/04/06 : 18:43:51
depends on the song really...
the way i usually do it is have track 1 at normal, then bring track 2 in at just under half then when its right in turn track 1 bass down and 2 up a bit more, then when track 2 takes over pretty much kill the bass on track 1 and bring back right in on track 2
did that make any sense? lol
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NeXuS
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Posted - 2006/04/06 : 20:59:52
when a DJ makes a bass transition it usually is noticable.
just follow the 32 beats rule and experiment with your sounds, find out what sounds good. When you play your tunes long enough, you'll know if a tune has a stronger base line or not and you can make your adjustments to what what you need.
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tunnelrush
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Posted - 2006/04/07 : 21:07:20
Lol that all made perfect sense.
I think what my problem is im just getting too happy switching basses over when i should just let it gradually build.
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Jax
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Posted - 2006/04/07 : 21:59:10
it only really sounds quaity when a song kicks in, if its a slow transition then just try and switch them over gradually like u say.
just mess about and it will come natural
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tunnelrush
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Posted - 2006/04/07 : 22:30:58
Yup. Practice Practice Practice.
Figured. :p
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Posted - 2006/04/08 : 01:00:06
i usually just make a quick switch at the end of a 32 set in the middle of mixing.
knowing when is as good as knowing your tunes.
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