Maarten, You're talking about the equivalent of a 'cueing crossfader' on the Pioneer 600. It's just a knob on the Pioneer's and on some other models. Otherwise you will have a crossfader that blends from cue to master. Most mixers will have this option - not all. If you're mixing in a club, I'd say there's a 95% chance you'll have a cueing crossfader or what you have on the pioneer.
However, part of playing out is adapting your mixing to equipment you don't use at home, so it's always good to be able to mix different ways. You may want to learn to mix without cueing in your headphones, in case you find yourself in a situation where you don't have that option. For this same reason, I almost never use a crossfader. For any of you that are just starting to cut your teeth playing out, or want mixer/mixing advice, I'd recommend paying http://www.amtrakdjs.org/ a visit. It's a non-regional site/list with DJs from all styles - so arrive with an open mind and prepare for an abstracted discussion away from genre specifics. There's a lot of good advice to be gleened for 'first gig'-type situations, and the 'what mixer should I get?' thread is a constant, so they always have good advice on DJ gear. Tristan ===== Text/Mixes: http://phonopsia.tripod.com Music: http://www.mp313.com Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] New Mix in mp3, 'Live in Iowa City' available for a short time from http://phonopsia.isoprax.com
