Chapter 2 17
Mixing By BPM
Mixing with songs of the same BPM is the next best choice compare to mixing by genre.
Most beginners will choose this method because it is easier than mixing together two
songs with a different BPM, which requires use of the tempo fader. The only downside
to using all songs with the same BPM is that you’re limited to a small portion of your
library. This can cause issues because song diversity is an important part of being a DJ.
You can sort songs in the browser window of Traktor 2 by clicking the “BPM” tab
(Figure 21).
Mixing By Key
Mixing by key is one of the hardest ways to mix because it requires the use of either
Mixed in Key or software other than Traktor 2. The benefits heavily outweigh the
disadvantages though. Mixing in key can relate songs together even if they have
different genres or tempos. This method is the best way to add diversity to your mixes
including change in genre and BPM. If using Mixed in Key, you can sort song by key in
the browser window of Traktor 2 by clicking the “comments” tab (Figure 21).
Figure 21: Browser Window Tabs
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