If the Beat Offset graph is shifted toward the right channel either use the
minus (“-”) pitch bend for the right channel CD player (with vinyl, apply pressure
to slow the turntable) or use the plus (“+”) pitch bend for the left channel CD
player (with vinyl push the turntable ahead).
Intuitively, if either bar graph is shifted towards a channel, this indicates that
the song on that channel is “ahead” of the other one. Either the tempo is faster
(top graph), or the beats come sooner (bottom graph).
When both bar graphs are in the green you are ready to perform your mix!
Don’t forget you can always resync to the beat, if it ever shifts off, by
tapping the Beat Assist button.
If the beats start to drift, you'll be able to easily adjust the music before your
audience can hear it. No other beat counter or automatic mixer can give you
the power to make a more accurate mix!
NOTE: The Beat Offset bar graph either indicates beat to-beat offset, or
beat-to-halfbeat offset, whichever is closer. This allows the DJ the option of
mixing on the beat or on the half beat.
Multiple Channel Mixing
One exciting feature of your Beatkeeper II is the option to visually beat
mix more than 2 sources at the same time. Once you have synced a
channel of the Beatkeeper the unit will continue to track it even if you should
decide to change channels. Up to all four channels can be in sync
simultaneously. By selecting different channels you can cross-compare the mix
of any 2 channels instantly.
In order do perform a 3-way mix you first will need to set up a 2-way
mix as described in the previous section.
NOTE: Multiple source or “layer” mixes should be performed with a
minimum of vocals otherwise the music will clash when mixed for a long period
of time.
The next step will be to decide which input channel you would like to use as
a reference for beat mixing. While your 2-way mix is ongoing change the
channel, on the side you have not chosen as a reference, to the next song
you plan to mix into. Now sync and mix this song like you did for the 2
way mix. After you have synced up the new song you should continue to
check your original mix by switching between channels. When you have
properly aligned the new song you are ready to perform a 3-way mix.
To perform a 4-way mix just do the same thing again.
Prepping For A Mix
You may also choose to prep the Beatkeeper for an actual mix. To prep
the Beatkeeper, first match the two song's tempos by adjusting the pitch so that
the Tempo Difference LED graph displays yellow or green LEDs. Next hit the
Cue button of your CD player, or lift your record needle. The red “beat” LED will
remain solid alerting you to which input is ready to start. When the music starts
again, the Beatkeeper begins right on the beat and indicates how well the two
songs are synced within seconds.
Syncing To Off Beats
Now if you really want to be fancy, you can actually use the Beatkeeper to
sync to the off- beats. You can have two songs going “Boom - Cha - Boom -
Cha”. Normally, you would sync the “Booms” of both songs (beat-to beat
mixing). But you can also sync the “Boom” of one song to the “Cha” of the other
(beat-to-half beat mixing). The Beatkeeper’s Beat Offset graph will display
whichever offset is smaller. This allows the DJ the flexibility to mix with the
beat or the off-beat.
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