Want The Best YouTube DJ Mixes? domod Shares His Secret

Think you’ve heard all the best YouTube DJ mixes? Well, prepare to have your mind blown, because I’m about to introduce you to domod, a Lithuanian DJ and producer who started with a 6-month Hardstyle obsession and turned it into his life’s passion.

Today he has mastered the art of stem mixing across different electronic music genres. That means he blends melodies and vocals in super creative ways. Not to mention, he is on a mission to drop fresh DJ sets every Friday on YouTube.

In this interview, he gets real about the unexpected secret behind his addictive mixes. Scroll down to learn more.

1. What inspired you to start mixing electronic music?

It started with Hardstyle music. For one of my early parties, I prepared a Hardstyle mix for about six months—picking songs, trying different transitions, and building up energy levels. Then it clicked for me that I really love music too, and I love giving that hype feeling to people. I love spreading that moment of happiness, joy, and celebration because we need it badly.

2. Where do you believe your most valuable lessons in music mixing have originated?

YouTube—listening and watching other creators—definitely. There are lots of sources to learn from, and it’s very common these days to say, “Go and check various tutorials,” but part of that is true. I just had a clear vision of where I wanted to start and what I wanted to do.

You don’t need to become a master of everything—just figure out what you want to do, start small, and check the bits that can help you improve in that specific area. Then grow bigger—at least that’s what I do, even though I’m still a very small DJ/mix producer.

3. Have you faced challenges as a DJ and content creator, and how have you overcome them?

I’m facing a challenge where I’m not really as good as I want to be, but I can see myself improving every week with every mix. I’m learning a lot and want to create the best possible outcome every time—it doesn’t always work out the way I’d like it to, though.

Moreover, I’m the DJ and producer of those filmed videos, and I also do the editing, marketing, setting up campaigns, etc. I handle all the creative work and create all the reels. Basically, this hobby alone is very close to a full-time job.

4. What sets your YouTube DJ mixes apart from others in the electronic music scene?

I would say stem mixing. I started doing these mixes where I transition by combining the melody from one song and the lyrics from another, while also swapping low, mid, and high tones.

Of course, all the music in my mixes is handpicked by me, then I move it to a specific playlist before I start my work. Some close people say it’s my charisma—but I still have to see more to believe it.

5. Can you share some of the secrets you use to create the best mixes?

I can share that the world is your oyster. For my work, I use a combination of FL Studio, DJ Studio, Ableton, and Mixed In Key for different parts of my mixes. And you already know you can make a decent mix using any of those.

The truth is, the tool itself barely matters—it’s the motivation to not stop and the determination to keep going even when you feel irrelevant that’s key.

6. Do you provide any DJ services for events or private parties?

I definitely intend to play in clubs and parties in the future. Right now, I want to give people a better understanding of what they can expect from me.

I have a few gigs in Lithuania this year for friends and other celebrations, but at the moment, my main goal is to be devoted to my audience on social media!

7. With such a variety of genres like House, Techno, DnB, and Hardstyle, how do you decide which style to focus on each week?

Well, this is a really good question because the way I decide which style of mixing to pick is based on what feels the most challenging that week. Every genre can be hard to mix if you don’t have the right songs or setup.

The easiest to mix so far has been House. Nevertheless, it’s more about that inner feeling of how I can surprise not only the audience but even myself. Because if I can’t keep it interesting for myself, the audience won’t be interested either.

8. You release a DJ mix every Friday. What motivates you to keep that schedule?

That feeling you get when you make something so freaking good and crispy. That moment when you sit in your chair (in your little studio) and create something so damn good that you want to share it with the world—and then next week, you want to make it even better.

9. What has been your favorite mix to create so far, and why does it stand out to you?

My Armin van Buuren “Only Hits” Mix. It’s definitely the one that required the most ambition and character. Taking only hits from one artist and making something funky and interesting was a challenge, but it turned out alright—of course, there are some spots where it’s way too ambitious in my opinion.

But it’s definitely something I’ll look back on later and think, “Damn, that was really something else.”

10. What does playing at Tomorrowland mean to you, and how are you preparing for that dream?

This is something I’ve been dreaming about for over 10–12 years now. The entire reason I’m putting myself out there is for people to see me hyped and to pass that same energy on to them. I want to see people rave, dance, and have the time of their lives over the mix I made.

Of course, I dream of eventually producing my own music one day. With all my activity, I’m planning to release 53 total mixes this year to get a better understanding of the direction I want to go. Then, next year, it’s going to be more direct—only 12 big but very distinct mixes. I’m doing everything I can to get there—and one day, I will!

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