How to DJ with the Numark MixTrack Go | Complete overview and guide, by Numark on YouTube. 8 min 30 s.
- Video length
- 8 min 30 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Place the MixTrack Go on a flat, stable surface and connect it to your laptop, tablet or phone with the USB-C cable. The controller draws power over USB-C, so no separate power supply is needed.
Open your DJ software or mobile app and let it detect the controller. If it does not appear, check the USB cable and try another port on your device.
Load a track onto deck 1 and another onto deck 2 using the software's library. Keep the crossfader in the centre and both channel faders down before you start.
Plug your headphones into the controller's headphone output and set the cue mix so you can hear the next track before the crowd does.
Press play on deck 1 and raise its channel fader. Use the jog wheel to nudge the track into time and the pitch fader to match the tempo of deck 2.
Cue deck 2 in your headphones, start it on the first beat of a bar and bring its fader up as you slide the crossfader across.
Turn the dedicated Filter knob on each channel to add or cut highs and lows, and use the performance pads in their pad modes for hot cues and loops.
Use the Stems controls to mute or isolate vocals, drums, bass or melody on supported tracks, and pull the crossfader to trigger Fade FX.
If you want wireless control, pair the controller over Bluetooth MIDI with a compatible app. Keep the USB-C cable connected for audio and power.
Tips and common mistakes
Set your headphone cue mix and master volume low before your first play so a loud track does not shock your ears.
Match beats by ear with the pitch fader first, then use sync only as a backup while you learn.
Keep the crossfader centred when loading tracks so a stray fader move does not blast the next song.
Stems and Fade FX depend on software support, so check your app's settings if a control does nothing.
Questions
Do I need a laptop to use the MixTrack Go?
No. It works with smartphones and tablets as well as laptops, as long as your DJ app supports the controller. A USB-C connection is used for power and audio.
What software works with the MixTrack Go?
It is built for popular DJ software and mobile apps, and Numark includes free Crossfader lessons. Check the Numark product page for the current list of supported apps before you buy.
Can I use Bluetooth headphones with it?
The controller has a built-in audio interface with a headphone output, so wired headphones give the lowest delay. Bluetooth MIDI on the controller is for app control, not for audio.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
