How Do You Use The Cross Fader And Channel Control On Turntables?
Learning how to use the cross fader and channel control on turntables is extremely important to a developing a career as a disc jockey. These are two of the most-used controls on turntables and should become as familiar to you as tempo and beats. Understand what the cross fader and channel control do. The cross fader is what you use to switch between tracks and discs. The cross fader has two different sides, they correspond with the two turntables, generally named A and B. The channel control helps you control the levels on each channel. Learn the levels available on each channel. While they may differ slightly with each set of turntables, they are basically the same. Each channel has volume control; and equalizer with lows, mids and highs; a pan switch for stereo sound; and inputs. The inputs are often for microphones, phone online switches and headphones. Start up a track on one of the sides, A or B–it doesn’t really matter. Make sure the cross fader is on the side you are using. Pl
