MixEmergency Tutorial: Record Video DJ Mixes with Syphon




This tutorial demonstrates a way to record video mixes from MixEmergency by using Syphon technology on the Mac. We show you how to setup Syphon Recorder, a free software package to capture both audio and video output from Serato and discuss all the various settings for optimal quality.

By using Syphon to record your video mixes, you have the option of choosing various codecs and output resolutions to save video that is both post-production friendly and of higher quality.

↓ Download Syphon Recorder

Music in this tutorial by:
Postmoderndisco and B.Lewis

MixEmergency Tutorial: Sample Player In-Depth




This in-depth MixEmergency tutorial explains and demonstrates various techniques for the Sample Player which was introduced in version 2.7 along with BPM synchronization using Serato DJ. You will learn about the various Sample Player Settings, Interface, Presets, and how to layer visuals and trigger one-shot visual hits for live improvisation.

We also go over how to blend your sample visuals with your Main Ouptut, how to map the Sample Player triggers to your MIDI controller, and how to animate Scale, X, and Y positions of your samples using Duration and Beats mode.

↓ Download the HAP Codec

Music in this tutorial by Esbe

MixEmergency Tutorial: Effects In-Depth and How to Sync Audio & BPM




This in-depth MixEmergency tutorial goes over all Effects (FX) Modes, interface, and options.

By using Serato DJ with MixEmergency, we show you how to synchronize your effects to your DJ sets using BPM and the Bass frequencies of your songs. We also go over how to adjust the graphs for the various Effects Modes and provide examples of audioreactive effects using Presets created by the DocOptic team.

↓ Download DocOptic Preset Bass & BPM FX
↓ Download additional MixEmergency FX and Plug-ins

This tutorial was created using MixEmergency Version 2.6

Music in this tutorial: “Blackbird” by Mr. Carmack

MixEmergency Tutorial: Basics & Fundamentals Part 2




This two-part MixEmergency tutorial is an overview of all its fundamental features to help you get started mixing visuals with this Video DJ software.

Part 2 covers Overlays, MIDI, Display controls and Serato DJ integration.

Users will gain an understanding of how to load and mix visuals, creating presets for access to frequently used settings, integration and audio/video linking with Serato DJ, customizing effects and transitions, MIDI mapping to hardware controllers and interfaces, adding built-in overlays to video mixes, and using display settings to show full screen video on secondary and primary displays.

This tutorial was created using MixEmergency Version 2.6.0.

MixEmergency Tutorial: Basics & Fundamentals Part 1




This two-part MixEmergency tutorial is an overview of all its fundamental features to help you get started mixing visuals with this Video DJ software.

Part 1 covers basics of the interface, loading and mixing videos, effects, and presets.

Users will gain an understanding of how to load and mix visuals, creating presets for access to frequently used settings, integration and audio/video linking with Serato DJ, customizing effects and transitions, MIDI mapping to hardware controllers and interfaces, adding built-in overlays to video mixes, and using display settings to show full screen video on secondary and primary displays.

This tutorial was created using MixEmergency Version 2.6.0.

→ Watch MixEmergency: Basics & Fundamentals Part 2