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CDJ effects (Jet, Zip, Wah): when to use them
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full_on
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Posted : Jan 17, 2006 23:57
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Can you wise guys give me some advice about when to use (and when NOT to use) the CDJ effects (Jet, Zip, Wah)?
It also would be interesting to got tips about how to combine these CDJ effects with some equalizing tricks.
I used the search and found nothing on this subject.
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Mike A
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Posted : Jan 18, 2006 00:07
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never?
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Meta
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Posted : Jan 18, 2006 00:45
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DJs like Dimitri Nakov use them for a very short time, and it adds a really polished touch to his mixes. For example, when changing from one track to another using Wah for 1 or 2 seconds on the track that is going out.
I know some people know how to use them. First want to learn how to use them properly, then I will decide if I'll use them.
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diskOtek
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Posted : Jan 18, 2006 01:10
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yep, on the change of one to the second sometimes i use wah full_on.and i hear many people do so(not pros ofcourse)
its something like a filter as i consider it...
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ThiagoNAKA
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Posted : Jan 18, 2006 01:13
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Well, hereīs my thoughts about it:
-Jet: good to use on "rising" moments, or maybe in some short part(specially when U cut the bass of the track, so this is the time to use the Jet). Donīt like so much this fx...
-Zip: this one is little bit more interesting. Cause it has a "speed up/down" feeling, but in fact it doesnīt affect the pitch of the track. So sometimes u can "tune" two tracks with this fx, or also "reinvent" some loop to put in tracks. I like it, but I need an extra cdj to make this, as Iīm not so fast to change the cd and blablabla.... 
-Wah: this is the button I like to use to mix the tracks. When mixing with this I usually donīt use the mixer eq. So, to do it: first u need to use the "hold button". Letīs say Deck A is playing. U are hearing Deck B on phones. Now play the deck B on the phone(be sure Deck A and B are beatmatched). Now , on deck B, turn the jog to make the sound "fxed". And then open the chanell. Now all u need to do is opening deck B "wah-jog", while closing deck A "wah-jog".
Just to mention a little difficult: U canīt adjust the pitch using the jog when using the fxīs(cause if u turn off the fx, the track will have a gain). U need to use the pitch itself: letīs say both are on 0.0, and u need to slow little bit the deck B, but only for a while(like the jog). Just put the pitch to -0.2 for moment, for example, and go back to 0.0. Got it???
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Posted : Jan 18, 2006 02:32
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Naka (SMS) this is the kind of feedback I'm looking for. Thank you. 
If anyone has any more tips like these, please share your knowledge!
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Freeflow
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Posted : Jan 18, 2006 03:48
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sms is tha man,
i think i will buy some mixing equipment for my own pleasure 
Also im going to buy a big mixingdesk and become a "gain rider" its the surfers of music
my new act is! Surrealtime or Unrealtime, maybe Gainrider
haha im just kidding with you, but im serious about gain-riding.. its sounds just like my thing..
though like i said, big desk is needed for best feeling...  |
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full_on
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Posted : Jul 1, 2009 02:23
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Anyone else wants to share some wisdom? (just a long sentence for "BUMP")
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Dennis the menace
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Posted : Jul 1, 2009 07:31
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cdj effects are so yesterday
Anyways, use effects, shorty on one track during the mix.
For example, you are in the middle of a long mix, all channels are open, both tracks are running and one of them is going into a 1 bar break while the other is still running strong but with the low all cut down. This could be a nice moment to add a nice filter sweep or a bitcrusher to the track without the break.
Another cool thing is to beatjuggle with the delay
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AbsolutZero(D.V.M.)
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Posted : Jul 1, 2009 11:30
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Basilisk
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Posted : Jul 3, 2009 10:16
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A bit of wah in the mix can smooth things out. These standard effects are a bit poor, however. Don't overuse them, especially zip.
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Shiranui
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Posted : Jul 4, 2009 00:08
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The good CDJs (800 and 1000) don't have these effects anyway, and you should be using those.
Is there a dry-wet/intensity knob in addition to the jogwheel? I can't imagine using a phaser/flanger effect without a dry-wet knob
When I use flange I usually start all the way dry, turn towards wet while turning the bass EQ down, then turn back towards dry while turning the mid EQ up, and then snap the two EQs back to the middle on the 1. There are a bunch of variations of this but that's the easiest one.
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Shiranui
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Posted : Jul 4, 2009 00:10
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My favorite effects to use are the Roll and crush on the djm-800. There's pretty much never an inappropriate time to use the Roll, and crush is a great way to transition a track out in a pinch. |
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Kane
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Posted : Jul 4, 2009 03:03
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Never imo. Sorry..
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