Denon has reimagined their next generation, flagship DJ controller and digital mixer, and Alex Solano explains how to get the most out of it, and its included software, Serato DJ!
Alex starts by introducing you to what the Denon MC6000mk2 has to offer, and then explores the Hardware Features and how they can be used to control Serato DJ.
After that, Alex explains how to use the Mic Inputs, including How to Add Echo and use them to duck the music. For DJs who use different software packages, he then includes videos on how to use the Denon MC6000mk2 with Virtual DJ 8 and Traktor.
Finally, Alex concludes with a summary of what this series has covered. Whether you're a DJ looking for a killer digital mixer and controller, or you already own the Denon MC6000mk2, Virtual DJ8, or Traktor, up your game and watch "Denon MC6000mk2 Explained" today!
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Exactly what I was looking for...
I was looking for all the mapping for VDJ8 and my MC 6000 MK2 and understanding all the knobs and buttons. This video showed exactly what everything is.
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
The earliest I remember was at 12 years old. My older brother brought home an electric guitar and I was mesmerized to actually put my hands on one for the first time. From there its history. I basically spend all my teen years learning songs, playing in bands, figuring out how to sequence on workstations and eventually pursued an education in Music Technology.
2. What training have you had?
I obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Technology from Cal State San Bernardino in 2005, as well as numerous certifications from Avid Pro Tools and Media Composer while at Avid (2005-2012)
3. When did you get into recording?
When I was around 15, I was playing guitar in my older brother’s band the bass player, June, went back to Japan. June left his Yamaha SY-77 workstation in my care and I figured out how to multitrack and sequence as well as sound design and program all without a manual. What’s funny is that I had no idea what Quantization was, so I created these very long 96 bar sequences laying down one instrument at a time. Hey at least my timing improved ;-)
4. People you have worked with/for?
All through college I was recording and producing for various hip hop rappers and singers, as well as my own Reggaeton project called “Gran Impacto” back in 2003. But my career in mixing really took on a whole other dimension when I started making YouTube videos and had artists send me sessions from all over the world. Amongst the artists I’ve worked with include Gilligan Gadsby, Reggae Foundation, Skiptooth, Skeletones, Debonaires, Chica Ize, to name a few.
5. Why are you so good at training people?
Honestly, I’ve been shy all my life. But taking the courage to increase my confidence one step at a time, I’m able to teach people what I’m passionate about. With Digidesign I was a Pro Tools Product Specialist, and Digi had a very high standard on delivering world-class presentations. I knew I had some big shoes to fill, but through my personal journey I was able to hone in on presenting and teaching, especially to an online audience. And even though I’d say I have 10 years under my belt, I’m always looking to reinvent my self and not be stagnant or complacent.
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