{"id":4048,"date":"2024-03-19T18:47:20","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T17:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/?p=4048"},"modified":"2026-01-06T17:14:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T16:14:22","slug":"how-to-beat-match-dj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-beat-match-dj","title":{"rendered":"How to beatmatch 2026 &#8211; step by step with pictures"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<style>html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }<\/style><ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-beat-matching\">What is beat matching?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-beat-match-step-by-step\">How to beat match &#8211; step by step<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#step-0-what-we-are-going-to-do\">Step 0 &#8211; What we are going to do<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-1-starting-position\">Step 1 &#8211; Starting position<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-2-select-tracks\">Step 2 &#8211; Select tracks<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-3-match-tempo\">Step 3 &#8211; Match tempo<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-4-start-deck-2\">Step 4 &#8211; Start Deck 2<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-5-adjust-position-deck-2\">Step 5- Adjust position Deck 2<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-6-transition\">Step 6 &#8211; Transition<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step-7-repeat\">Step 7 &#8211; Repeat<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-beat-match-by-ear\">How to beat match by ear<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-beat-matching\">What is beat matching?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Beat matching is the skill of synchronizing 2 tracks by tempo and beats.<br>In a way that the first beat of the bar of both tracks align.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows the DJ to make a smooth transition (with other mixing techniques like EQ mixing) between one track and the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Beat matching is the most basic skill that every DJ should master!<\/strong><br><strong>It separates the DJs from the wannabe&#8217;s.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I think that beatmatching is what makes DJing fun, mixing tracks in ways a lot of DJs just can&#8217;t!<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-beat-match-step-by-step\">How to beat match &#8211; step by step<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-0-what-we-are-going-to-do\">Step 0 &#8211; What we are going to do<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d34b72d73ef&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d34b72d73ef\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"635\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-what-we-are-doing-960x635.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4120\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-what-we-are-doing-960x635.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-what-we-are-doing-300x198.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-what-we-are-doing-150x99.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-what-we-are-doing-768x508.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-what-we-are-doing.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For this tutorial we are going to mix 2 tracks.<br>We are going to mix from Deck 1 to Deck 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m using a general layout of a DJ controller.<br>Your player, controller or all-in-one might have a slightly different layout.<br>For example: one of my controllers has the SYNC-button above the PLAY-button and the TEMPO-slider on the right top corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need an enlargement of the controller schematic, you can click the image (only works on desktop).<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-starting-position\">Step 1 &#8211; Starting position<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d34b72d7f53&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d34b72d7f53\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"734\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-starting-position-960x734.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-starting-position-960x734.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-starting-position-300x230.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-starting-position-150x115.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-starting-position-768x588.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-starting-position.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Crossfader<\/strong><br>We are <strong>not <\/strong>going to use the Crossfader, it is meant for scratching.<br>Make sure it is in the middle position.<br>If it is to the left, you only hear deck one, if it is to the right, you only hear deck 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tempo sliders<\/strong><br>Make sure that both tempo sliders are in the neutral position (0).<br>This controls the tempo of both decks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Faders<\/strong><br>Make sure fader 1 is up.<br>Make sure fader 2 is down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Headphones<\/strong><br>Plug your headphones in your mixer or controller.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-select-tracks\">Step 2 &#8211; Select tracks<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d34b72d88e0&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d34b72d88e0\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"708\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-load-songs-960x708.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-load-songs-960x708.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-load-songs-300x221.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-load-songs-150x111.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-load-songs-768x567.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-load-songs.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select 2 tracks that are a good match. Preferably tracks with roughly the same tempo (max <strong>\u00b1<\/strong> 5 BPM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Load tracks 1 in Deck 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Load tracks 2 in Deck 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the Play-button on Deck 1<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-match-tempo\">Step 3 &#8211; Match tempo<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d34b72d8e8d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d34b72d8e8d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"708\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-match-tempo-960x708.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-match-tempo-960x708.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-match-tempo-300x221.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-match-tempo-150x111.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-match-tempo-768x567.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-match-tempo.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Look at the tempo of Deck 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move the tempo slider on Deck 2 to match the tempo of Deck 1.<br>There is a way to cheat: press the BEAT-SYNC-button o Deck 2.<br>The tempo information is show in your DJ software or on the display of your DJ player<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d34b72d9941&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d34b72d9941\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"503\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-software-tempo-shown-960x503.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4101\" style=\"width:477px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-software-tempo-shown-960x503.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-software-tempo-shown-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-software-tempo-shown-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-software-tempo-shown-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-software-tempo-shown.webp 1022w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-start-deck-2\">Step 4 &#8211; Start Deck 2<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-start-deck2-960x708.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-start-deck2-960x708.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-start-deck2-300x221.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-start-deck2-150x111.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-start-deck2-768x567.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-start-deck2.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enable the headphone-Cue for Deck 2, so you can hear what you are doing in your headphones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On Deck 2: navigate to the part of the song where you want to start <strong>on the first beat of the bar<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You navigate in DJ software: by clicking on a position in the waveform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You navigate with a controller by pressing the top of the Jog Wheel and spinning it to the left or right.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start counting beats in a bar on Deck 1: 1,2,3,4 &#8230; 1,2,3,4 &#8230; 1,2,3,4 etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you have the tempo in your head: hit the PLAY-button on Deck 2 exactly on the <strong>first <\/strong>beat of the bar.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now Deck 2 starts playing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You hear Deck 1 on the speakers, Deck 2 in your headphones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you completely off? Pause and Rewind Deck 2 with the Jog Wheel and try again. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you only a little bit off? Continue with step 5.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Quick navigation tips<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>With a controller: hold the SHIFT-button while pressing and spinning the Jog wheel<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>With a CDJ player: hold the PLAY-button while pressing and spinning the Jog-wheel.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Auto-rewind tip:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>If you want to avoid rewinding all the time, you can set a CUE-point.<br>You do this when a track is paused: press the CUE-button (located above the PLAY-button)<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>By tapping the CUE-button button on every beat of the song, it is really easy to get into the rhythm<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Once you have the rhythm: press the PLAY-button on the first beat of the bar<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem\">Free DJ tips in your inbox?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a bonus gift I will send you a <strong>FREE <\/strong>E-book on how to kick-off your DJ career!<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- MailerLite Universal -->\n<script>\n(function(m,a,i,l,e,r){ m['MailerLiteObject']=e;function f(){\nvar c={ a:arguments,q:[]};var r=this.push(c);return \"number\"!=typeof r?r:f.bind(c.q);}\nf.q=f.q||[];m[e]=m[e]||f.bind(f.q);m[e].q=m[e].q||f.q;r=a.createElement(i);\nvar _=a.getElementsByTagName(i)[0];r.async=1;r.src=l+'?v'+(~~(new Date().getTime()\/1000000));\n_.parentNode.insertBefore(r,_);})(window, document, 'script', 'https:\/\/static.mailerlite.com\/js\/universal.js', 'ml');\n\nvar ml_account = ml('accounts', '1691580', 't0j5q7h5d7', 'load');\n<\/script>\n<!-- End MailerLite Universal -->\n\n<div class=\"ml-form-embed\"\n  data-account=\"1691580:t0j5q7h5d7\"\n  data-form=\"6052713:y7m2e8\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5-adjust-position-deck-2\">Step 5- Adjust position Deck 2<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d34b72da5dd&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d34b72da5dd\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"636\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-correct-position-deck2-after-start-960x636.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-correct-position-deck2-after-start-960x636.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-correct-position-deck2-after-start-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-correct-position-deck2-after-start-150x99.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-correct-position-deck2-after-start-768x509.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-correct-position-deck2-after-start.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn the outer part of the Jog Wheel 2 a quarter turn to the <strong>left to slow down<\/strong> temporarily <br>(don&#8217;t push &amp; 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You&#8217;ve made your first beatmatched mix!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-7-repeat\">Step 7 &#8211; Repeat<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d34b72db4d3&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d34b72db4d3\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"635\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-back-to-deck1-960x635.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-back-to-deck1-960x635.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-back-to-deck1-300x198.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-back-to-deck1-150x99.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-back-to-deck1-768x508.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-beatmatch-controller-back-to-deck1.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To beatmatch track number 3, we are going to mix from Deck 2 back to Deck1.<br>(so the reverse of what we did before).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repeat steps 2 &#8211; 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