In DJ.Studio, you have multiple ways to modify the key of your songs while mixing.
Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do that:
1. Changing the Key in the Key Harmony Table
One of the quickest ways to change a track's key is with the key harmony table. This table shows how the keys connect to others using the Camelot Wheel and gives you controls for shifting the track's key.
Open the playlist view, and find the track you want to shift.
Click on the Key indicator in the table.
This opens the Key Harmony table for the chosen track.
In the top section, you can change the key by -2,-1,+1,+2 semitones, or reset it to the original key
The Pitch Mode lets you choose how the pitch-time relationship works
Re-Pitch - Ensure that the BPM is not affected by pitch changes. This can result in audio artifacts at larger changes.
Vinyl - Mimicking the way pitch and time are correlated on vinyl turntables, the tempo is changed by the pitch.
After choosing a new pitch, you will see the key match indicators updated to reflect the new harmonic key relationships.
2. Changing the Key in the Track Tab
You can change the key of a track directly in the Studio:
Go to the Track Tab.
Select the song you want to adjust.
Use the key adjustment option to change the key of the track.
3. Using Automation Lines in the Effects Tab
To change the key with more precision:
Head over to the Effects Tab.
Use the Pitch Slider to adjust the key. When you move the slider, a blue dotted line will appear on the decks.
You can click on the line to add Automation Points, allowing you to control key changes at different points in the track.
4. Transition Tab Key Adjustments
During transitions, you can also change the key:
Navigate to the Transition Tab.
Choose Effects > Key Swap or Manual Key to adjust the key during transitions between tracks.
These options should provide flexibility when modifying the key of your tracks while mixing.