As an aspiring DJ, you’ve often encounter one question. As you’re spinning tracks in your room, listening to the latest mixtapes of your heroes, you’ll wonder, should you take a DJ course? DJ courses are controversial across the Internet. Many DJs think they are unnecessary. Other DJs credit taking a DJ course, as key to … 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
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
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
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
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
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 … Read more
Discover the top 13 advanced DJ tips and tricks to give yourself the edge in the clubs. And find out why tip number 12 is the most important of all! When you leave the bedroom and begin playing at venues the basic skills have been learned and hopefully mastered. Many DJ’s will not strive to … Read more
Ready to learn how to DJ mix like a pro fast? This post tells you everything from beatmatching to some of the best mixing hacks! Buying your first set of shiny new decks can be really exciting! And when they arrive in the post you’ll be eager to plug them in and crank up the … Read more
We discover the top 5 programs amongst modern DJ’s with a guide on finding the best software for your needs. And for anybody new to digital DJing, we explain what it’s all about! We’ve found Serato to be the most popular, but which one will you choose? If you’ve been searching for the best DJ … Read more
When you leave the bedroom to start playing gigs you’ll soon realise that you need to start packing a few extras. This post contains the top 16 DJ essentials to pack before every gig! A good DJ will be prepared for easy changeovers, breakdowns, and even the worst case scenario, which will eventually happen! These … Read more
Today we learn exactly how to use DJ headphones for cueing, beatmatching, mixing, and lots more! When you’re ready to learn cueing and beatmatching, you’ll need to learn how to use headphones. DJ headphones will let you listen in private to the non-audible channels of your equipment. This means that tracks that have been loaded … Read more
DJing is a big learning process and if you’re ready to start you may feel a little overwhelmed by it all. Lots of people rush into it and get it all wrong, I even made some mistakes myself in the beginning. I’ve seen lots of people fail, so I’ve put together these DJ tips for … Read more
Still wondering what that little shift button does? Well it basically lets you use your controllers secondary functions without the need for extra buttons. Keep reading to find out how to use it! Most DJ controllers and all-in-one units have a shift button on the deck section. But this little button is often overlooked and … Read more
Today we learn all you need to know about using a DJ mixer. From setting up and the different controls, all the way to dropping your first mix! When you buy your first setup, figuring out how to use a DJ mixer can seem quite overwhelming. Even a basic 2 channel mixer has multiple controls … Read more
I love mixing vinyl but I chose to stick with digital DJing a long time ago, simply because of the extra features and abilities it offers. In this post we look at the argument for DJing vinyl VS Digital and help you decide which is the best for you. The battle is on, vinyl vs … Read more
In this post we learn all about timecode vinyl, from its invention all the way to the best digital vinyl system setup options available to you. Digital vinyl systems have quickly taken over from traditional vinyl, allowing more people to spin 12″ records and enjoy the traditional feel of mixing. If you’re thinking of getting … Read more
Today we’ll learn everything there is to know about the EQ function and how to use it during a mix. This is essential to getting a clean mix and a needed skill! The EQ function on your mixer/software can have a number of uses that will improve your mixing. DJ EQ mixing is a super … Read more
