WHAT THEY DON'T TELL YOU ABOUT USING SYNC

Using sync is a pretty controversial thing to do in DJ’ing. Most old school DJ’s hate and despise it because they think it ruins the art of DJ’ing. But, I for one, do not align myself to that general opinion. I use sync and I love it, and in this video I’m gonna explain why!

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So let’s first define what is sync and what is the problem.

Sync basically matches two bpms of two tracks together, and what offends people is that they feel like the art of beat matching is no longer relevant - that everyone can be a DJ now because they can skip hours and days and months of practice on learning how to beatmatch by ear.

And for anti-sync users, they feel like people who use Sync are cheating and are devaluing the overall art of DJ’ing.

Now to be fair. When one learns how to beat match, one begins to really understand their songs, beats, and tracks. Their ears become more in tune in hearing if two tracks are perfectly beat matched with each other. And that in itself is also an invaluable skill to have as a DJ.

And one also begins to learn how to use their jogwheels to further align their tracks together.

So, if you use Sync as a beginner DJ, you kinda bypass all of those lessons that MUST be learned.

So here’s my take. If you’re beginner DJ, please learn how to beat match manually by ear first before learning anything else. You must literally train your ears to discern if two tracks are aligned with each other.

Now, let’s say, you’re not a beginner dj, and already know how to beat match and jogwheel by ear without visuals. My man, you’re pretty much good to go with syncing in my book.

Anyway, now, most modern DJ’s who don’t use Sync, pretty much to do this when they DJ.

First, They look at the visuals of the currently playing track, see the BPM, then move the tempo fader of the second track to match the currently playing track’s BPM,

That act of looking and matching, is essentially syncing done in two skippable steps.

And you may be wondering. Why would I want to skip that essential step that pretty much defines “what DJ’ing is all about”

Well the answer is pretty simple.

Because DJ’ing is more than just matching and blending songs together.

At it’s core, it’s about making people dance. And the people on the dancefloor don’t care about what equipment you’re using, what technique you’re implementing, or whether or not you’re using Sync. They just care about the tracks you’re playing and if you’re making them have a great time.

So by skipping those two steps, hopefully you can use that energy that you reserved for beatmatching, to do more in things in your DJ performance that take more skill and energy.

Like scratch, use effects, do cool dj tricks, think of the next song, MC, and read and interact with the crowd.

Now, Of course, Sync does not enable you to do that. You can do all that by also beat matching by ear.

So, I guess what Im trying to say, is that Sync is just a tool that can help you out if you let it.

And that there is no need to hate on a tool, that can enable you to do more with your performance, if you have the skills, drive and ability to.
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[klsaknci]

I learned on vinyl in the 90s before all this waveform visualization technology came along. We used to think it was cheating to write your tempo settings for each record when prepping a set. That shit was hard. We’d cheer each other on for just not train wrecking on a complicated mix. This new automatic sync and visualizations and tempo readout shit is great. Makes mixing 1000% easier and you can do faster more technical mixes you just could not do reliably in a live set back in the day. Ain’t no going back. You don’t see people riding horses to work just cause that’s the original way to do it.

[Zafersernikli]

First DJ skill to have: To play good music

[Crypto_nino]

Sync button is like power windows...one less thing to worry about while your driving

[workshopninjathest]

“It’s about making people dance” - you got it

[DeBanked]

A large amount of Dj´s will never play out or get a gig, just have fun, no one should care regardless.

[endofourlives]

DJs who complain about using sync are usually DJs who have 0 gigs.

[danielnoe]

I ❤️ the sync button! I am djing since 20 years, that means we had too learn beatmatching by ear. But now you can do a lot of crazy stuff with Sync.

Everybody can learn beatmatching by ear, but not everybody is a good DJ - it takes more then that!

[Car_Mo]

When you learn to drive a car, learn to drive a stick shift ... then drive automatic all you want. The day you borrow a car with a stick shift, you won't regret it learning it.

[meademorgan]

I started DJing in the mid 80's, and the first kind of mixing me and the other guys in our crew did was. Either a baby scratch cut in, or dropping in on the beat. Not because we didn't know about beat matching but because we had old ass mix and match turntables, and a tiny 2 channel mixer from Radio Shack. One was an old Pioneer from somebody's brother's stereo system and the other was a really old Marantz with a missing foot on the bottom. The Pioneer played 45's and 33 rpm. But the Marantz played 45, 33, and 78 rpm with the added bonus of a little pitch control knob that we tried to use like a real pitch control.🥴 So the beat drop, or scratch cut was used quite a bit before we saved enough $ to buy our first 1200's, and a Numark mixer. Still going strong to this day, but now I use a Pioneer DDJ-SZ and my lap top. And yes, I do use the sync button, makes it a whole lot simpler and makes all the effects work together nicely. But you have to still listen, because sync doesn't work properly every time. I play Old School Rap and R & B and 60's and 70's Funk. Most of that music was live bands, the BPM isn't locked in like on modern dance music. So I always have my fingers on the platter and my ear on the beat.

[argelysjiminian]

Love your vids Carlo! I started Djing about a year ago and found myself using the sync button to match BPMs. Until a month ago, I started learning from a Dj and he hates using the sync button and thinks "its not real djing". The issue is that I know how to beat match by ear and blend tracks together without sync but doing the manual work makes my sets/mixes boring and too long to transition between songs. My generation of audience has a picky and short attention span that if you lose it for a second it is hard to get it back, that is why cutting and quick mixing is essential. I wish older generations of Djs would see how much Djing is changing and that the old ways would not be forgotten.

[phinds]

First lesson I learned back in the early 80’s was beat matching. I use sync now, , I have nothing to prove to anyone. I beatmatch when I have to, , , period. If not, ,, I don’t. simple as that.

[lowfat]

I started DJing in 1986 with miss matched turn tables and an analog mixer from Radio Shack. I can match beats manually but since I went digital I enjoy using the technology. If you use a laptop and digital controllers you can, t be critical of anyone. It, s about using what you have to make the best music.

[Osprey]

DUDE! You totally read my mind when it comes to looking at the displayed BPM. No different than using the sync button. I am still new to my controller and since I am a very experienced drummer, I already have the ability to beat match, so I honestly don't even know how to use the sync button. Have not pressed it once. Once I am more comfortable with the gear, I am sure I will find it to be of service on occasion. So far the most difficult thing for me has been just fully learning the software and hardware so as to fully exploit their possibilities. BTW, my first gig went so-so but I totally KILLED my second gig. It was a blast! Third gig tomorrow night! Thanks again.

[Ziggy_v]

People complain about the new technology of DJing including the sync feature are just cranking people. I don't miss paying $10 for a 12" record (for 1 song), carrying 10+ crates of records up a flight of stairs (plus 2 technics 30lbs each + mixer + a coffin), or having to replace my needle every few weeks. I love the new technolog - it makes a bad DJ good and a good DJ great.

[robertmichaelholliday]

I learnt on virtual DJ and used sync because I didn’t have a way of splitting the audio. Years later I’ve brought technics and cdjs and can beat Match. However my mixes are better from my auto sync days because I could concentrate on selection rather than just beat matching. It’s all about your selection and your love of music, not just the technical aspect. Respect a fellow DJ! 🙌🏻

[evilsohn]

I just watched this video and knowing how you think about the sync function makes me appreciate your videos and lessons even more. Glad to see that some skilled DJs embrace progress and convenience. Thanks for having an open mind.

[djmatchstickman]

Glad you mentioned DJs that beat match by their eyes. That’s the number 1 cause of ‘Serato Face’. My view is Sync can help maximise creativity if you know what you’re doing. The prep required to beat grid some tracks is a talent in itself.

[promovisualdesign]

My short and extremely exciting path of discovering love for DJing started with loops and actually way more complex staff than what eventually in the end one finds being essential to playing music and that is to simply play music. I use sync in order to allow my self needed time to manipulate my sets enough for them to be a complete freedom of expression. After coming all the way to begining and now understanding the core of the every single track I can mix and blend both styles and I cannot be happier about it. Carlo your skills and you personality are so much above anything one could expect from any corner, thank you so much for being you and for sharing your knowledge like this 🙏 I have learned so much from you and it's a pleasure to see your work!

[testing_oscar]

This made my day... Thanks for all the vids, my gig went so well because of you. I need to work on my scratching tho.

[blissrae-ulqk]

New dj, just been spinning for a couple weeks. Love this video, love sync, love using different methods for different situations. Thank you for appreciating the old methods while embracing new technology as well!