Rekordbox Class | Portland
Mastering Pioneer's Rekordbox Software
- →Learn how to navigate the software efficiently, including library management and track organization.
- →Music Analysis and Preparation: Master the art of importing and analyzing your music library within Rekordbox.
- →Explore techniques for setting cue points, beat grids, and other essential metadata to ensure seamless mixing.
- →Performance Mode: Dive into Rekordbox's Performance Mode and discover how to use it for dynamic live sets.
- →Learn about hot cues, loops, and other performance features to enhance your creativity and spontaneity during performances.
- →Advanced Mixing Techniques: Explore advanced mixing techniques, including harmonic mixing and key syncing, to create smooth and harmonically rich transitions.
- →Understand the use of effects and samplers to add flair and originality to your sets.
- →Integration with Pioneer DJ Hardware: Learn how to seamlessly integrate Rekordbox with Pioneer DJ hardware, such as CDJs and controllers.
- →Understand the advantages of using Rekordbox with Pioneer DJ gear for a streamlined and professional DJ setup.
- →Recording and Exporting Sets: Discover how to record your mixes directly within Rekordbox.
- →Learn the best practices for exporting your sets and sharing them with your audience.
- →Troubleshooting and Optimization: Address common issues and troubleshoot technical challenges that may arise during performances.
- →Optimize Rekordbox settings for optimal performance on various hardware setups.
- →Introduction to Rekordbox: Gain a solid understanding of the Rekordbox interface and its key features.
In Portland this course is deliberately small: a handful of students, one working producer, and plenty of time on the equipment. If getting to the studio is not practical, the same classes run live online, using our specialist music collaboration software, Muse.
What our students say.
“This kind of material and skill needs to be well TAUGHT. The instructors were excellent teachers and mentors. They are very passionate about the craft - and are extremely knowledgeable as well as experienced. But they also are very good at articulating the lessons and passing along that wisdom so we can learn... The course was an excellent mix of discussion as well as hands-on training. The instructors also set an exceptional tone for our classroom and created an environment that was motivating and optimal for learning. Great job!”
Eugene KirillovAlan Guno
Instructors
Questions we hear a lot.
Yes - that's part of the music analysis and preparation module.
To help an experienced DJ confidently switch to, or get more out of, Pioneer's Rekordbox software.
18 hours, or 11 hours as 1-on-1 instruction.
This course isn't the starting point - our Electronic Music DJ Class covers Rekordbox and is better suited to beginners.
Yes - see Recordbox Private Instruction.
$799 + $100 Registration if booked 14 days before start or $999 + $200 Registration
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