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Alison emphasizes the importance of the play and cue buttons. The play button starts a track, while the cue button allows for creative layering of different tracks. By pressing and holding the cue button, a DJ can prepare a track to play, stopping music when released. This technique enables smooth transitions between songs.
Master Tempo and Beats Per Minute (BPM)
The master tempo button, another key feature, allows DJs to alter a track’s speed without affecting its pitch. Alison explains that each track has a unique BPM, and maintaining the master tempo on helps ensure that the music flows well, particularly when mixing different genres. As she adjusts the speed of the music, the importance of this feature becomes clear, as it simplifies the mixing process.