In a market flooded with a large selection of MIDI keyboards it can be somewhat overwhelming trying to choose the best one for your needs and your budget. Luckily, with the Arturia Keystep you might be getting one of the best MIDI keyboard controllers on the market at its price range. Build quality: Let’s start … Read more
You’ve heard the names – Martin Garrix, Skrillex, Alesso, and Hardwell. And as you already know, all of them tour throughout the year. From country to country and venue to venue, these DJs tend to make every night spectacular regardless of the location and the size of the audience they’re performing for. With that much … Read more
Working for hours and hours to create content or perhaps music only to lose it, is the most frustrating feeling that any content creator can experience. Thus, having some kind of storage or perhaps back up can save your hard work from being ruined. One of the best ways to store your music is by … Read more
The Arturia Beatstep Pro is a really powerful polyphonic sequencer which can also function as a MIDI controller. It is also a big improvement over the normal version at an affordable price. Beatstep Pro Review Summary The BeatStep Pro is the perfect sequencer for live performances. While you may be tempted by the lower price of the … Read more
Want to get better at scratching? Whether you are a beginner or a pro, here you have an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to consistently improve your scratch DJ game. All you need is your scratching gear of choice and some love for the music! First of all, let’s talk about a very important matter which has very … Read more
In this blog post, we will compare Rekordbox and Serato DJ software. Rekordbox is made by Pioneer DJ Corporation while Serato is made by Serato Ltd. Rekordbox is a newer software that has been gaining in popularity, while Serato has been around for many years. We will look at the features of each software and … Read more
For DJs looking for a more professional option, the majority of choices have always been 4-channel controllers. Released in late 2017 as the little brother to the revolutionary 4-channel DJ 808, the Serato powered Roland DJ 505 is one of the few 2-channel controllers focused more on the professional level currently on the market. The 2-channel … Read more
You know, having a DJ friend can be pretty cool. Often, they can get you access to the hottest parties in town, spice up your evening and to top it all, maybe they’ll even give you free tickets for their next gig. When Christmas comes around, you need to find a way to pay back … Read more
DJing is among the few professions where an individual can besolely responsible for an event’s success or failure. How you perform as a DJ is dependent on style and techniques learned through years of practice. One aspect that shouldn’t be overlooked though is your equipment. Having the right mixer, speakers, and of course the perfect … Read more
As you start down your DJ path, you’ll be bombarded with information from all sources. How do you know what’s important and what’s not? Today, we’ve put together 10 of the most important skills we think every new DJ should learn. Beatmatching This is perhaps the most important skill any beginner can learn. Learning to … Read more
Exceptional talent, top-class DJing gear, extensive hours of practice, an upper-hand on DJ effects, ready to step into the DJing world? There is something really important that you are missing out that can determine your fate as a DJ – your DJ name. Many aspiring DJs do not pay much attention and end up adopting boring monikers … Read more
At first glance it may look like a run of the mill entry level controller, but the DDJ-400 from Pioneer packs a lot of punch in its compact size. In this Pioneer DDJ 400 review, we’ll be going into all aspects of this marvelous DJ controller. With a well rounded set of features and a … Read more
DJs are needed across a variety of jobs – of which performance and pay are dependent on venue, location, and what you need to do. The average salary of a DJ will be determined by a lot of factors, some of which are the venue and the geographical area of where the DJ is playing, … Read more
It requires a lot more than just technical knowledge to keep hordes of party mongers dancing all night. You have to be a wizard who casts mesmerizing spells with his beats and in doing so; you need to be dynamic and versatile. However, when it’s time to pull the plugs out of the systems, the way … Read more
In the world of DJing software, there are only a couple of choices and two reign supreme: Rekordbox and Serato. I’ve been using Rekordbox for pretty much my entire DJ career so here’s a honest down-to-earth Rekordbox review drawn from my personal experiences. I also threw in a comparison of Rekordbox vs Serato for those … Read more
The history of DJing is a story of technology and technique intertwined to optimize the art of music mixing. Andin the recent decade, there’s been more opportunities to jump in without years of collecting records and equipment allowing anybody to give it a shot. I’ll be loosely discussing the main three professional setups and explain … Read more
If you are a professional DJ, there might be a few things from the set that are really close to your heart. And alongside your DJ console, speakers, and portable lights, you are in love with one thing – Your Laptop. As a music producer and a DJ, this is the one gadget that you … Read more
When you are DJing in front of an audience, there are a lot of things that you need to keep in mind if you want to become their favorite. The way you perform, your beats, your interaction with the audience, and the way you move; everything you do, creates a long-lasting image in their mind. … Read more
While DJing has been around for a very long time, with new technology and products constantly coming out the standard of this industry has been raised to a new level. One skill that is essential to master as a DJ is how to use different effects during your sets. While using the right DJ effects … Read more
Cut-throat competition has really brought the best out of audio and video production companies. With most products today, you can find three-tiers for every product – entry-level, mid-range and flagship. Nobody wants to buy the cheapest dj controller they can find (If you do though, check out this article on the best cheap dj controllers!). … Read more