Raio & Sophie Sôfrēē

In this Advanced FX Masterclass, we explored:

• All of the Traktor mixer effects in detail
• How to use effects dynamically to make transitions when mixing
• How to create a dope remix of an acoustic track using 3 decks
• Discussed best uses of effects during a set

Additional Q&A questions covered from Session 1 & 2…

• How do the FX (effects) modules in the upper corners work?
• What are some really practical uses of these more advanced FX modules?
• What microphone should I use?
• What are other ways to make transitions from fast to slow / slow to fast tracks?
• Where do you source your creativity?
• How do you manage outdoor Ecstatic Dances where energy scatters?
• What’s a good monitor to buy and how to use monitors in general?
• How do I headphone cue again?
• Do you ever repeat songs from sets, or are you always trying to play new music?
• What do I do if a track is clearing the dance floor?
• What do I do if I feel the set I prepared is not going to work for the people who are attending?
• How do I collaborate with a facilitator who wants me to be their DJ?