How to use Beat Jump like a PRO DJ!

Beat jump is such an underrated feature that a few DJ’s really understand and use. It’s basically a feature that allows you to structure your tracks fast, make up for lost timing and even skip sections in a track.

In this video, I explain the basics on how to use it on Rekordbox DJ, Serato, and Traktor. Then later on, I’ll proceed to teach you how I personally use beat jump to prepare and DJ.

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Beat jump is a feature that allows you to either jump forward or backwards in your track by a pre-determined amount.

So if you wanna jump 16 beats forward or 16 beats backwards, just set the amount of beats you want, and press a button, and you’re there!

It’s super handy feature to use and it’s available on all DJ softwares, and in this video, I’m gonna teach you how I use
with Rekordbox DJ, Serato and even Traktor.

Now, usually, when we download dj friendly songs, we get intros. The thing is, these intros sometimes vary. Sometimes they’re too long or even too short.

Now the first thing I do when I download a new song, is that I cue point it.

So I place a total of 3 cue points.

The thing is I start with the 3rd cue point first.

So I place the 3rd cue point at the section where the song really begins, and for this example, it should be right here.

Then I beatjump 16 beats backwards and place my 2nd cue point there,

then I finally jump 16 beats backwards again and place my 1st cue point there.

So by doing this, I am 100% certain that every 1st and 2nd cue point is 32 and 16 beats away from the start of the song.

This makes my mixing sharp and precise, because usually I mix towards the last 32 beats of a chorus. And In case of an emergency, I can also mix during the last 16 beats instead.

Also, you can use this technique to mix in the chorus of the next song within a mix, like how did in the demo a while ago. So just do the same thing, but this time, place cue point 3 at the chorus.

Now the second method works very similarly to the first, but this one is to be performed live.

So let’s say you’re mixing and you accidentally mix in the next song too early or even too late by about 16 beats.

To fix that, simply beat jump forwards or backwards 16 beats to get to the desired position you want.

And the third method takes this even further because we can also use beat jump to skip boring sections of a song. Like overly long build ups and breakdowns.

*so let’s say we want to skip this section over here, and that’s about 64 beats*, to do that we’ll have to beat jump 64 beats at the moment we hit this section over here.

So by doing this we can continue the action of the song, and keep the energy flowing.

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[sumoi.]

Thank you so much! It's 1:30 am and I'm literally practicing for my very first gig of my life for tomorrow (today) and it's for my best friend's after party wedding. Super stress but should be fun. Thanks again, Carlo!

[shivaram]

I feel so grateful for you DJ Carlo. In my country, it costs a lot to learn about DJing. Your tutorials are very helpful for me. Thank you so much.

[unique]

Liked for the look of the video.
Also I want to thank you. I started my club Djing career at age of 16. Played gigs across India throught my high school and till getting a college degree. Djing affected my college degree and I have to quit playing. Then I joined a corporate Job. Now fast forward 5 years from getting degree and the job, I saw your videos, got inspired again, bought a DDJ 400 and started practicing again. I have no fixed intention of playing parties again etc. Rather, I may polish my skills further, the skil which I really wanted to master during my small DJing career and I will wait for anything that follows it.

You inspired me, you are my hero.
-Your Fan :)

[mutzang]

Great technique! Awesome lighting and the new look. Love it 🔥🙏

[KaratKTH]

Thank you so much DJ Carlo, This is helpful to preparing and practice, I hope to see you again :)

[djrevuleo]

Never used best jump as I didn’t find a need for it, but your explanation makes sense so may have to rethink my cue points

[Twizteer]

This controller is perfect to begginers, hope later you can show us tips to mix only with ears, love your channel dude!

[nattylo]

I use beat jump all the time - personalized my beat jumps to 8 and 16 beats back and forth on my ddj-1000!

[jessienestra]

I need that tee shirt! After using serato for 4 years I got a ddj400 and officially made the switch two days ago. I am determined to play on cdjs!!!

[avni]

I use Beat Jump feature a lot but I didnt used it this way. Thank You Carlo Atendido for the trick... You really have helped me a lot. :)

[alessiobazzanellaaraujo]

SO TRUE!! I use this feature a lot too....with my ddj-400 at home but also with the NXS2 setup!
It can also be a way to put a bit of performance creativity in the mix!!!

Like ur tutorials!!🔥🔥💪🏽💪🏽

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[Bullytrance]

Thanks for sharing man! It was great that you introduce traktor! I hope more tips and tutorials with this software in your next videos. saludos!!

[iAmAzwell]

Your timing couldn’t be better. Just got a DDJ-400 this week and the first thing I thought was “when would I ever use Beat Jump??”

[djdashdfw]

I use it all the time, youre right very underused. When i miss my mark or when i speed mix its a godsend

[DavidSantiago]

This comes back to something you have said many times...Know Your Song! Thanks again Sensei!

[OscarYou]

First of all many thanks to Carlo. My question is, what is the real advantage in this technique rather than using hot cues? maybe I'm missing something, but since you have to set cue points first I'm wondering why do not use these...

[AndrewLindsayNZ]

Always good tips and tricks for new DJ’s

[zozialstudio]

Every and all of your video really helped me out..
This new video is great

[Jtweezyshez]

Keep it going and Flowing! Love all what you’re doing to help other Djs out there! Lighting and background looks awesome. Nice Key, Back and Fill lighting. Not too much head room and your in the center of the frame! Cinematography 101 !!

Also letting Djs know that whatever equipment they have will get them to what you need. Meaning if you have a controller that’s a little outdated it still can make musical magic!

Mad Respect Carlo!


Peace!