DJ DJ Performance Techniques and Transitions

Question 1

What is a 'long mix' or 'long blend' transition in DJing?

Accepted Answer

A gradual mix where two tracks play simultaneously over 16 or more bars

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A transition lasting more than 30 minutes

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A transition that uses only the crossfader

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Blending tracks by looping the outgoing track indefinitely

Question 2

What is a 'cut' transition in DJing?

Accepted Answer

An abrupt instant switch from one track to another

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Cutting a loop shorter than its original length

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Using the EQ to cut bass frequencies

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A crossfader movement cutting half the volume

Question 3

What is the 'EQ swap' technique in DJ mixing?

Accepted Answer

Cutting the bass on the incoming track while removing the bass on the outgoing track simultaneously

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Swapping EQ presets between two mixers

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Exchanging EQ settings between two channels

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Using EQ to hide track transitions

Question 4

What is 'spinback' and when is it typically used by DJs?

Accepted Answer

Rewinding a track by spinning the platter backward rapidly

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Spinning the crossfader back to center position

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A technique of reversing audio in a loop

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Playing a track backward using DVS software

Question 5

What is a 'filter sweep' transition technique?

Accepted Answer

Gradually using a resonant filter to fade out high or low frequencies of a track during transition

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Sweeping the crossfader slowly from one track to another

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Using a software filter to detect track frequency content

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Applying a low-pass filter to the master bus

Question 6

What is 'scratching' in DJ performance?

Accepted Answer

Manually moving a record or jog wheel back and forth to create rhythmic sounds

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Removing surface noise from vinyl with a cleaning brush

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A glitch effect applied via DJ software

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Rapidly adjusting the pitch fader to create a stuttering effect