What is beatmatching? Understanding the science of syncing beats

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Beatmatching is a necessary skill for the majority of DJ mixes. The goal of beat matching is to synchronize the bpm of two tracks so that they play simultaneously, and it requires the ability to determine which track is faster than the other.

In this guide, you’ll learn what beatmatching is, how to prepare your tracks and equipment to beatmatch, how to beatmatch in Traktor, and how to use Sync in Traktor. When you’re able to successfully beatmatch, you’re on your way to becoming a great DJ.

Follow along with a free trial of Traktor Pro 3, professional DJ software that can help you...

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