

CROSSFADER
Crossfader XDJ Beginner Course
Pioneer XDJ Beginner Course
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Lessons: 48
- Lesson Duration: 8.5 hours
- Compatible Software: Rekordbox 5 / 6 / 7 in Export Mode (Free)
- Compatible Hardware: Pioneer XDJ-RX, XDJ-RX2, XDJ-RX3, XDJ-RR, XDJ-XZ, Opus Quad
Course Content
Crossfader’s beginner online DJ course for Pioneer XDJ all-in-one units is the perfect way to get you started on your journey to becoming a confident DJ. They will teach you the core skills every DJ needs to master and have you mixing in no time—from installing Rekordbox software to selecting the right music—ready to press play on your first mix. This course will build your confidence and your love for DJing, one lesson at a time.
This course contains 45 lessons, including these highlights:
- Importing & Analysis In Rekordbox
- Music Management In Rekordbox
- Exporting Your Music Ready To Mix
- Learning The Basics Of The Equipment
- Understanding Timing & Beat Matching
- Understanding SYNC And Why It Can Go Wrong
- Grid Editing In Rekordbox
- What Is Quantize?
- Timing With Hip Hop And Drum & Bass
- Getting Used To The Tempo Adjust
- Beat Matching Basics
- Further Beat Matching
- The Golden Rule
- Music Theory - Song Structure
- When To Mix In & Out
- EQs
- Create A Flawless Sounding Mix
- How To Use The Filter Effectively
- Introduction To The Performance Pads
- Where To Set Hot Cues & How To Use Them
- Saving & Using Loops Effectively In The Mix
- Another Simple Trick To Vary Your Transitions
- How To Setup & Use The Effects Channel
- Using The Effects To Create a Build Up
- How To Perform A Backspin
You’ll need the Rekordbox DJ Software using export mode. This free software is available to download from the Rekordbox website. We would also recommend a pair of headphones and some speakers to make the most of your training. This course is taught using the Pioneer XDJ-RX, however all the skills can be applied to any combination of Pioneer equipment using music stored on a USB drive.
Note: This course does not include lessons on Rekordbox performance mode (the paid version). If you use that version, check out their ‘Rekordbox Beginner DJ Course’.
Learning Outcome
Master the basics of setting up, using & mixing on XDJ systems and prepare for club-style sets.