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…
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. IMAGE PRODUCT Our Thoughts Great…
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 (well maybe some of us do!). Today, I’m going to talk about a great, solidly-built controller: the Denon MC4000.…
Lets check out the top 5 DJ headphones and provide you with the ultimate buyers guide that contains everything you need to know to get the best DJ headphones possible! Many DJ’s don’t realise just how important a good set of headphones are. When I started mixing, back before the internet offered awesome ‘best DJ headphones’ articles (wink wink), I…
The battle is on, Serato DJ VS Traktor Pro 2! In this post we look at the best features of both programs to help you decide which one to buy. We find out the pros and cons of both and we also look at the hardware both manufacturers are offering to use in conjunction with their programs. I chose Serato,…
We check out the top 10 DJ controllers for beginners and run through each of their features. Feedback tells us that our number 10 is by far the most popular, but which will you choose? There's so much selection when it comes to DJ controllers, and knowing which one to buy can be difficult for beginners. To make things easier…
This is the Numark Mixtrack Pro 3 DJ controller. This controller made our list of the top DJ controllers of the year. It was our winning selection for DJ's on a budget and if you need a great cheap controller this could be for you. It comes in at a fantastic price and the last time I checked it was…
In this post we check out the Pioneer DJ DDJ-1000 and find out why it’s one of the best DJ controllers I’ve ever used! A few weeks back I decided it was time for a new DJ controller. I’ve always been a big fan of Pioneer hardware, but I was yet to try Pioneer’s own Rekordbox DJ software. Knowing that…
Find the best DJ controller for all of the different budget ranges listed and discover why number 12 has been the most popular choice for DJ's so far this year. A DJ controller will offer the best value for money when buying DJ equipment. Using a controller will save you having to buy separate decks and a mixer. They can…