Introduction to dj mixing – ION iCUE User Manual

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INTRODUCTION TO DJ MIXING

Now that you have familiarized yourself with the iCUE system, let’s try a quick mixing tutorial. This tutorial will help
you better understand the process and steps required to blend one track into the next. The fundamental concepts
can be applied to mixing music from external sources, such as turntables and CD players, just as well.

STEP 1

Load a track to Deck 1 by dragging its title from the
browser window onto the virtual deck.

STEP 2

With the crossfader in the left-most position (Deck 1),
press Deck 1’s PLAY button to begin playing the track.

STEP 3

While the track is playing on Deck 1, select another
track and load it to Deck B by dragging it onto the virtual
deck.

STEP 4

Press Deck 2’s PLAY button and hold Deck 2’s PFL
button to audition the music in your headphones.

Please note that headphone cueing will only be
available if Headphones is selected in the Outputs
configuration. If you are using Single outputs instead,
please proceed to step 9.