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What Is a DJ Intro Edit?
An intro edit is a version of a track with a DJ-friendly beginning – usually bars of beat without vocals. Here is what it is, why DJs use it and how it is built.
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Guides
Guides for DJs.
Practical knowledge about intros, extended mixes, bars and beatgrids – written by DJs, for DJs.
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How Many Bars Should a DJ Intro Have?
8, 16 or 32 bars? How phrasing works in 4/4 dance music, how long an intro really is at different tempos, and how to choose the right length for your style.
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Understanding BPM and Beatgrids
What BPM and a beatgrid really are, why a grid can be "wrong" even when the BPM is right, and how to check and fix it before you edit or mix a track.
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Intro Edit vs. Extended Mix – What’s the Difference?
Extended mix, intro edit, radio edit – the terms are often mixed up. Here is what each one means and which version is best for DJing.
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Coming next
- How to create DJ outros
- How to edit songs without a DAW
- How to create clean DJ transitions
- How to prepare tracks for Serato
- How to prepare music for club sets
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