Rekordbox and Pioneer DDJ FLX 4 Course

• 1

  How to install and set up Rekordbox and the FLX 4

  • Lesson 1: Updating firmware for a DDJ FLX 4
  • Lesson 2: Registering and Installing Rekordbox Software
  • Lesson 3: Setting up Rekordbox for Music Education
• 2

  Basic Functions and Techniques

  • Lesson 4: How to start teaching, the library and crates
  • Lesson 5: Checking audio, Browse, Load and Play as first learning outcomes
  • Lesson 6: The waveform, virtual deck, platter and cue button
• 3

  Basic Mixing

  • Lesson 7: Playing 2 songs, counting in, "Cut" mix, beatmatching with BPM counters, fading.
  • Lesson 8: Nudging, perfecting the beatmatch, manual beat matching
  • Lesson 9: Basic mix ideas and Hot Cues
  • Lesson 10 Using Loops
• 4

  Advanced Mixing/Adding Expression

  • Lesson 11: Mixing musically and considering song structure
  • Lesson 12: Using Effects
  • Lesson 13: Advanced Performance Pad options including sampler, slicer, beat jump, key shift
  • Lesson 14: Memory Cues, Saving Loops and Active Loops
• 5

  Exemplar Materials and Demonstrations

  • Lesson 15: Basic Scratching
  • Lesson 16: Headphone settings and use in performance
  • Lesson 17 Accessible demo mix using Automatic SYNC
  • Lesson 18 Online CPD: Advanced demo mix using non quantised music
• 6

  Summary and FAQ

  • Lesson 19: A suggested workscheme and summary with introduction to the lead sheet
  • Lesson 20 Frequently asked questions and miscellaneous tips