The Complete Guide To Rekordbox
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4:03 Introduction
In this video, DJ Shortee introduces the course, which covers the Rekordbox software.
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7:44 Tree View
In this video, DJ Shortee shows you all about the Tree View browser navigation area.
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3:11 Import & Analyze
In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to import your music into Rekordbox and analyze it.
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1:37 Creating Playlists
In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to create playlists.
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10:26 Track List View
In this video, DJ Shortee shows you all about the Track List View.
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6:29 My Tag
In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to use the My Tag feature to tag your tracks using premade tags, create your own tags, delete tags, and sort by your tags.
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11:29 Related Tracks List
In this video, DJ Shortee walks you through the Related Tracks List Window.
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4:00 Information Window
In this video, DJ Shortee walks you through the Information Window.
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1:00 Sub Browser
In this video, DJ Shortee walks you through how to open up the Sub Browser Window.
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4:45 Tag List & Playlist Palette
In this video, DJ Shortee walks you through the Tag List and the Playlist Palette.
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2:29 Player View Overviews
In this video, DJ Shortee gives a really quick overview of all the different the player views.
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13:51 Single-Player Mode
In this video, DJ Shortee walks you through an overview of all the functions of the Single-Player mode.
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13:20 Beatgrid
In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to use the Beatgrid panel to set and adjust your Beatgrids.
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3:48 Cue Points
In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to set Cue Points and save them to your memory bank for later use with your Pioneer CDJs.
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5:52 Loops
In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to set and save loops.
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2:57 Active Loops
In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to set and save Active Loops.
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2:24 Hot Cues & Hot Cue Loops
In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to set up Hot Cues and Hot Cue Loops and save them to memory.
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9:26 2-Player Mode
In this video, DJ Shortee will walk you through an overview of the 2-Player mode and its features.
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12:11 Auditioning Mixes
In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to audition mixes in Rekordbox using the 2-Player mode.
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8:24 Intelligent Playlists
In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to create Intelligent Playlists in Rekordbox.
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4:54 Main Menu
In this video, DJ Shortee walks you through the Main Menu of Rekordbox.
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2:00 Importing Playlists
In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to import your playlists into Rekordbox.
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3:18 Exporting
In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to export your tracks and playlists out of Rekordbox.
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11:33 Preferences
In this video, DJ Shortee walks you through the settings in the Preferences panel.
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7:49 Mobile Sync
In this video, DJ Shortee gives you an overview of the Rekordbox mobile app and show you how to sync it with your desktop version of Rekordbox.
Product Overview
In this video course, world-renowned DJ Shortee thoroughly walks you through Pioneer DJs Rekordbox preparation software* and all its essential features. You'll learn to create playlists and Intelligent Playlists, import and export tracks and playlists, and produce audition mixes on the fly.
The Complete Guide to Rekordbox also teaches how to adjust your Beatgrids, how to create cues, loops, Active Loops, Hot Cues, and Hot Cue Loops; and utilize the Related Tracks List to help you come up with mix ideas quickly and easily, speeding up your workflow.
Additionally, this course includes a bonus lesson on how to sync Rekordbox with your mobile device and an overview of the mobile app itself! The lessons are taught in a clear way that is easy for anyone to understand and include practical examples on how to use many of the software’s features and functions.
This information-packed course is the first in the Software Series as well as an integral part of the CDJ Series of Shortee’s Complete DJ Method and is essential for building a strong foundation to up your DJ game.
*This course thoroughly teaches the free Rekordbox music management & preparation software. It does not teach the paid Rekordbox DJ performance software, which is considered a different program.
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Reviews
Submitted 9 months ago
Pretty Cool
Simply put and to the point
I am a: Beginner, Student, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
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Submitted 1 year ago
Best guide out there!
For a beginner starting out with rekordbox this is the best guide out there. And for the bit more advanced user it’s packed with absolutely everything you need to know about this software. I made the transition from Traktor to rekordbox a couple of months ago and was eager to learn how to do certain things within the software. So went searching and came out on to this faboulous course. Great tutor as well with a good voice. Groove 3 is the place to be. Thnx guys!
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Submitted 1 year ago
Perfect teaching skills destroyed by obnoxious background music.
As the title suggests, the background music is distracting and enraging in my personal opinion. It's such a shame because everything else is done amazingly. you really are the best dj teacher i've seen around, but sometimes less is more.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer
Response from Customer Service:
After taking another listen, it seems the background noise is very low and doesn't seem to distract from the main vocal or understanding the lessons.
You may have some sort of compression on your system that is reducing the dynamic level of the audio we produced for the track making the background music seem louder than it really is.
Try looking for compression on your system and that may be the solution you need to continue with your lesson!
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Submitted 2 years ago
uesless
if you lazy to read the manual, this is what you want. If you want to know how to use rekordbox djing, this is useless.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
thorough lessons on rekordboxbox
well presented walk through tutorial of rekordbox software
I am a: Producer, Professional, Musician
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Good for basics
I bought this as trying to find a decent tutorial for Rekordbox is nigh on impossible. As this is my first time using a digital software DJ programme,I needed a good easy to understand tutorial. This is very good if you only want to learn the basics about track analysis & beatgridding etc. If like me you use the performance DJ function in Rekordbox,it's pretty useless. To be fair it doesn't say it's for performance mode,although looking at the menu that's pretty obvious. For mastering the basics in export mode,you won't get much better & easier to follow instructions. Clear & concise it's very easy to follow & I would highly recommend this for anyone starting out into the world of digital dj'ing. For myself I'd like it to have tutorials for using the performance mode,using the effects,sampler & the other tools in rekordbox.
I am a: Professional
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Submitted 3 years ago
SOLID and then some
Rekordbox is a great program but comes with little to no instruction or answers. Shortee fills in the blanks.
I am a: Professional
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Very useful course.
Really unlocks Rekordbox (DJ) for me to use it to full potential. DJ Shortee is a delight.
I am a: Hobbyist
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
I love it!!! Very helpful!
I loved how it breaks down relevent information on the software! I learned alot of about importing, exporting, cue points, active loops, etc. Things that I use! The only thing I wish the tutorial had was examples of how to use the hot cues and loops in a pioneer cdj. Because sometimes I import my hot cues when I play at a club or different venue, but my hot cues played from previous songs or the hot cues didnt recall properly. Other then that, great tutorial.
I am a: Producer, Professional, Audio Engineer, Musician, Beat Maker
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 9 months ago
Pretty Cool
Simply put and to the point
I am a: Beginner, Student, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
Submitted 1 year ago
Best guide out there!
For a beginner starting out with rekordbox this is the best guide out there. And for the bit more advanced user it’s packed with absolutely everything you need to know about this software. I made the transition from Traktor to rekordbox a couple of months ago and was eager to learn how to do certain things within the software. So went searching and came out on to this faboulous course. Great tutor as well with a good voice. Groove 3 is the place to be. Thnx guys!
Submitted 1 year ago
Perfect teaching skills destroyed by obnoxious background music.
As the title suggests, the background music is distracting and enraging in my personal opinion. It's such a shame because everything else is done amazingly. you really are the best dj teacher i've seen around, but sometimes less is more.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer
Response from Customer Service:
After taking another listen, it seems the background noise is very low and doesn't seem to distract from the main vocal or understanding the lessons.
You may have some sort of compression on your system that is reducing the dynamic level of the audio we produced for the track making the background music seem louder than it really is.
Try looking for compression on your system and that may be the solution you need to continue with your lesson!
Submitted 2 years ago
uesless
if you lazy to read the manual, this is what you want. If you want to know how to use rekordbox djing, this is useless.
Submitted 2 years ago
thorough lessons on rekordboxbox
well presented walk through tutorial of rekordbox software
I am a: Producer, Professional, Musician
Submitted 3 years ago
Good for basics
I bought this as trying to find a decent tutorial for Rekordbox is nigh on impossible. As this is my first time using a digital software DJ programme,I needed a good easy to understand tutorial. This is very good if you only want to learn the basics about track analysis & beatgridding etc. If like me you use the performance DJ function in Rekordbox,it's pretty useless. To be fair it doesn't say it's for performance mode,although looking at the menu that's pretty obvious. For mastering the basics in export mode,you won't get much better & easier to follow instructions. Clear & concise it's very easy to follow & I would highly recommend this for anyone starting out into the world of digital dj'ing. For myself I'd like it to have tutorials for using the performance mode,using the effects,sampler & the other tools in rekordbox.
I am a: Professional
Submitted 3 years ago
SOLID and then some
Rekordbox is a great program but comes with little to no instruction or answers. Shortee fills in the blanks.
I am a: Professional
Submitted 3 years ago
Very useful course.
Really unlocks Rekordbox (DJ) for me to use it to full potential. DJ Shortee is a delight.
I am a: Hobbyist
Submitted 3 years ago
I love it!!! Very helpful!
I loved how it breaks down relevent information on the software! I learned alot of about importing, exporting, cue points, active loops, etc. Things that I use! The only thing I wish the tutorial had was examples of how to use the hot cues and loops in a pioneer cdj. Because sometimes I import my hot cues when I play at a club or different venue, but my hot cues played from previous songs or the hot cues didnt recall properly. Other then that, great tutorial.
I am a: Producer, Professional, Audio Engineer, Musician, Beat Maker
DJ SHORTEE, described as the “World’s Premier Female DJ” by the Grammy Foundation, is a multi-genre DJ, turntablist, music producer, record label CEO (Heavy Artillery Recordings, Arkade Records, 5 Star Records), DJ instructor, actor, and published author.
Named “Queen of the Scratch World” by DJ Times, Shortee’s unique contribution to the art of turntablism earned her a spot as the only female DJ featured in the critically acclaimed movie Scratch. With over two decades of experience, she is recognized as one of the most diverse and technically skilled DJs in the world.
Shortee is one of the few DJs who are respected globally in a wide variety of genres. Spinning genres such as House, Drum ’n’ Bass, Electro, Dubstep, Drumstep, Glitch Hop, Trap, Breaks, Techno, Hip Hop, Top40, Mash Up, Funk, Soul, Rock, Jazz, and more, she has rocked everything from the hottest nightclubs, massive raves, and b-boy battles to huge festivals and celebrity parties. Her fast-paced mixing style, expert scratching skills, and energetic stage presence have made her one of the most in-demand DJs touring worldwide.
As a DJ instructor, Shortee has taught classes, private lessons, workshops, and online tutorials for the esteemed Grammy Foundation, Dubspot, Scratch DJ Academy, Turntable U, Rane, Serato, SAE Institute, and more. She has also produced her own DJ instructional DVD series and has written a critically acclaimed instructional book, Spin Now! The DJ Starter Handbook (Hal Leonard Books), which includes an accompanying DVD-ROM and is currently available worldwide in paperback and kindle editions.
In regard to her teaching style, Shortee is well known for simplifying those intimidating, confusing topics and making them accessible and easy for anyone to understand. Her lessons are extremely thorough and packed with tons of information yet her quirky, easygoing personality keeps everything relatable, approachable, and fun. She breaks everything down into simple step-by-step techniques that you can easily put into action and also gives you the clarity and confidence you need to take your skills to the next level!
For more information, visit her websites:
www.djshortee.com | www.urbanassaultmusic.com | www.heavyartilleryrecordings.com | www.shannonames.com | www.shorteescompletedjmethod.com
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