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Mixer
An electronic device that blends multiple audio tracks into one output stream.
Fader
A linear control on the mixer that adjusts the volume or gain of an audio channel.
Turntablism
The art of manipulating sounds and creating music using turntables and a DJ mixer.
Slipmat
A circular piece of felt or fabric used between the turntable platter and the record for friction reduction.
Platter
The part of the turntable on which the record spins.
Crossfader
A control on a DJ mixer that blends or switches between two audio sources.
Jog Wheel
A flat control on DJ CD players and controllers used to emulate the functions of a vinyl turntable.
Phrasing
Aligning tracks in a mix so that their musical phrases are structured coherently.
Gain
Adjusts the input level of a track before it reaches any processing like EQ or faders.
Riser
A sound effect that creates a build-up of tension, often used before a drop or peak moment in a set.
Filter
Affects the audio signal by removing certain frequencies often to create a sweep effect.
Sampler
Electronic or digital musical device which records and plays back samples of sound.
EQ
Short for 'equalization', it's the process of adjusting the balance between frequency components.
Beatmatching
The technique of adjusting two tracks to the same tempo and phase to play them seamlessly.
Scratching
A technique where the DJ moves a vinyl record back and forth to create rhythmical sounds.
BPM
Stands for 'Beats Per Minute' and measures the tempo of a track.
Cueing
The process of preparing and finding the exact point to start playing a track.
Headroom
The difference between the peak signal level and the point of distortion in an audio system.
Loop
A repeated section of sound material that can be created live by a DJ for extended mixes.
Sync
A function on DJ software or hardware that automatically matches the BPM of two tracks.
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