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 your DJ friend. This is why we’ve…
Whenever you’re creating a beat or playing a set in a crowded club, you have to ensure your setup has enough power to make the crowd go wild. Having the best DJ speakers are essential to ensuring your mix comes across and your set ends a success. Not enough range and the audience may not be hear the nuances of your…
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 laptop for DJing is essential…
For most DJs, you’ll come to a crossroads early in your DJ career. What DJ software should you use? From Rekordbox to Serato to Virtual DJ and others, there are a variety of options to choose from. Today, we’ll be looking at Virtual DJ and going over it’s features and capabilities. Virtual DJ helps artists finetune their mixing skills and is…
Today we’re going to talk about my experiences with the Pioneer DDJ-SR controller. The Pioneer DDJ-SR was my first exposure to something that resembles a “real” DJ set-up. I had pushed my borrowed DDJ-WeGo to the limit after about a year and had lined up my first live show. I was two days away from playing the show with the WeGo…
Pioneer DDJ-400 Controller Review 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 couple…
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 you utilize your time after…
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 still on the fence between…
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 their differences so you can…
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 won’t trade for anything. A…