When to return to the original speed of a track However, once we have mixed in the next track, we should always try to return it to its original speed as even with the use of key lock technology, a track played either too fast or slow will sound strange. The reason for doing this is that the crowd will already be dancing to the playing track and we don’t want to change their rhythm too much as it can be quite off-putting. As a rule of thumb, we generally change the speed of the incoming track. When mixing two songs at different speeds we first need to either speed one up or slow the other down to be able to correctly beat match. Called key lock in Traktor it’s a useful tool and one we recommend using when changing the speed of your tracks.
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Pioneer DJ calls it Master Tempo in both their Rekordbox software and DJ hardware, Serato on the other hand call the technology Pitch and Time. To avoid this happening when you’re mixing we can use a tool built into all modern-day DJ equipment and software. The reason for this is because when you increase the speed of audio, you’re increasing its frequency which in turn increases its pitch.
Likewise, when you slow a track down it sounds much lower and deeper. Have you ever noticed when you change the speed of your track, it also affects the pitch? Speeding up the track will make it play in a higher pitch, sounding more squeaky, especially when sped up dramatically. Today, founder and tutor DJ Jamie Hartley shows you exactly what you need to know when it comes to the BPM’s of your songs! Changing the speed of a track without affecting the pitch Knowing what speed to play your tracks after mixing them together is a key skill that every beginner needs to learn.
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