Intro to Beatcamp Mixer

BEATCAMP App Guide

Mixer • Features

Meet BEATCAMP Mixer: Your Junior DJ Software

Before we learn anything, let's play around with BEATCAMP Mixer first, then we can open the sections below to learn what each feature does and why DJs use it.

Go slow, be curious, push button — just have fun and see what happens!

Junior DJ rule: Put on headphones if people are around you. Start with volume all the way down, then slowly up.

Live BEATCAMP Mixer Click • Tap • Experiment

Start Here A 60-second warmup

• Load a track on Deck A (Library or LOAD button).
• Press PLAY.
• Bring volume up slowly in headphones.
• Turn one EQ knob a little and listen, then put it back to the middle.

Tip: DJs learn by listening. Your ears are the coach.

Reset Checkmarks

Features & What They Do Open one at a time

Song Library Where your tracks live

What it is: A list of songs you can choose from and load onto a deck.

Why DJs use it: DJs organize and pick songs on purpose. A good library helps you choose the next track fast without guessing.

Try this: Click 3 different songs and notice their BPM/Key (if shown). Which two feel like they belong together?

LOAD / UNLOAD Put a song on the deck

What it is: LOAD places a selected song onto the deck. UNLOAD removes it.

Why DJs use it: A deck is like a “player.” DJs load the next song so it’s ready before the moment they need it.

Try this: Load a track, press play for 5 seconds, pause, then unload and load a different track.

PLAY / PAUSE Start and stop sound

What it is: PLAY starts the track. PAUSE stops it.

Why DJs use it: DJs cue up a track, test it, and time it. Play/pause is the simplest control, and it’s how you stay in charge.

Try this: Press play, listen for a “good beat,” then pause. Press play again and see if you can find it quickly.

Volume (Deck Volume) How loud this deck is

What it is: The deck’s loudness control. In BEATCAMP, volume starts down by default.

Why DJs use it: DJs protect ears and keep the room comfortable. Smooth volume control helps your mixes sound professional.

Try this: Start at zero, then raise volume to “comfortable headphone level.” Now lower it again without fully stopping the song.

EQ (HI / MID / LOW) Shape the sound

What it is: EQ changes parts of the sound: LOW = bass (boom), MID = vocals/body, HI = sparkle/cymbals.

Why DJs use it: When mixing two songs, the bass can “fight.” DJs use EQ to make space so both tracks can exist without sounding messy.

Try this: While a song plays, turn LOW down a little. Hear how the bass disappears? Put it back to the middle.

Tempo Slider Faster or slower

What it is: Changes the track speed without changing which song it is.

Why DJs use it: DJs match the speed of two songs so their beats line up. This is the foundation of beatmatching.

Try this: Move tempo a tiny bit up, listen, then a tiny bit down. Notice: small moves matter.

SYNC Match tempo automatically

What it is: A helper button that matches BPM so songs run at the same speed.

Why DJs use it: DJs use SYNC to save time and focus on other skills: song choice, EQ, phrasing, and crowd energy.

Try this: Load two tracks with different BPMs on A and B, then press SYNC and watch how BPM aligns.

KEY / KEY SYNC Keep melodies friendly

What it is: Key shows the musical note “home” of a song. KEY SYNC helps align keys.

Why DJs use it: When mixing vocals/melodies, keys that clash can sound “off.” DJs use key info to pick better pairs or use key tools.

Try this: Mix two songs. If it sounds like the melodies argue, try KEY SYNC (or pick a different song).

Crossfader Switch between decks

What it is: A slider that chooses what you hear: left = Deck A, right = Deck B, middle = both.

Why DJs use it: The crossfader is how DJs transition from one song to the next. Smooth crossfader moves = smooth mixes.

Try this: Play Deck A, then slowly move the crossfader toward B. Pause, go back. Practice “slow and smooth.”

Performance Pad Mode (Dropdown) Choose what pads do

What it is: A selector that changes the pad “job,” like Hot Cues, Loops, or Samples.

Why DJs use it: Pads are multi-tools. DJs switch modes depending on what they need: jump to moments, repeat sections, or add sound effects.

Try this: Pick “Hot Cues,” press a pad, then switch to “Loops” and press the same pad. Notice: same button, new power.

Hot Cues Bookmarks in a song

What it is: Saved jump points so you can instantly return to a moment (like a chorus or drop).

Why DJs use it: DJs use hot cues to be precise: start at the best beat, repeat a favorite part, or recover quickly if timing slips.

Try this: Set HOT 1 on the first beat, HOT 2 on the chorus, HOT 3 on the drop. Jump between them.

Loops Repeat a section

What it is: A repeatable slice of the song (often 1, 2, 4, or 8 beats).

Why DJs use it: Loops give you extra time. DJs loop an outro or intro so they can transition smoothly without rushing.

Try this: Turn on a short loop and count the beats. Can you keep it looping while you adjust the crossfader?

Samples Extra sounds

What it is: Short sound clips (like a shout, drum hit, or silly effect) that you can trigger with pads.

Why DJs use it: DJs use samples for hype, texture, and fun: filling space, signaling a moment, or adding personality.

Try this: Play a track and tap a sample on every 4th beat. Keep it light, like seasoning, not soup.

Jogwheel Nudge or search

What it is: A wheel DJs use to move through audio or nudge timing.

Why DJs use it: In many setups, jogwheels help you fine-tune alignment, cue accurately, and recover if the beat drifts.

Try this: If jogwheel features are limited right now, skip it. We’ll return when it’s fully supported.