This guide about how to be a Disk Jockey, or more commonly known as a DJ, covers everything from beginner to expert. You might not use disks, but I’m sure you’ll still have to spin records. Everything is covered from what style to pick, to how to get gigs, and where to play to make yourself the best known DJ as possible.
A popular entertainment trend setter, DJ Akademiks hails from Jamaica, which also has a root in his music, as well as many other genres. He has over 1 million subscribers already. He got going while he was at University, as he couldn’t wait any longer to express himself through music.
A complete controller solution for any serious DJ. Once your record collection has gone fully digital, you might want to consider this piece of top quality music engineering from Gemini. In built mixing and pads, as well as digital LCD screen for BPM and other stats.
If you really want to take your mixing experience to the next level then Pioneer is a name to trust, and once again with their controller offering, this XDJ-R1 DJ controller is a cut above the rest in terms of quality and performance.
This Cortex digital turntable will connect with any digital input source such as mp3 player, USB hard disk, or CD player, and allow you to mix any track together easily, and if you feel the need upgrade in the future to give yourself two, as well as a professional mixer.
Premium Vinyl records require premium turntables, and this is one of them. The Reloop is a straight arm player, with direct drive motor, and also combines digital allowing you to record your records onto mp3. Or even scratch them live using Serato Scratch Live. What a combination.
This guide will take you through three very different controllers, in terms of price and functionality. Pioneer, Tracktor, and Numark as the brands reviewed, and you are bound to want one. These controllers are built for simple mixing as well as some of the more complicated features of a mixer.
When you need a cartidge and needle that performs the highest audio quality possible, then you should checkout the Shure M44-7. Known and recommended by DJ’s around the world. Easy to fit, and with a strong and long lasting design and mechanics.
If you’re after a fashionable turntable with a white body, then you should checkout the pro-ject audio carbon 2M-R. Its a turntable that is in a league of style all of its own. You can purchase a black, or a red model too, however the white really is striking. You can see that although it […]
The Pioneer DDJ-SX DJ Controller is the flagship Serato DJ software controller. This controller successfully simulates the feel of other CDJ models while offering a much wider range of options. New features of this controller include extra large jog wheels, bigger performance pads with multi-color illumination, a DJM style mixer, multiple USB ports, and a […]
Pioneer XDJ-1000 Digital Turntable
Digital turntable with amazing beat matching capacity, and simple tempo change effects along with a few other simple effects. This controller can be used with another one, and a better mixer to really get the best out of your DJ experience.
Cortex HDTT-5000 Digital Turntable Review
This Cortex digital turntable will connect with any digital input source such as mp3 player, USB hard disk, or CD player, and allow you to mix any track together easily, and if you feel the need upgrade in the future to give yourself two, as well as a professional mixer.
Best DJ Digital Controllers under $300
Budget doesn’t always have to be about compromising on quality. Especially in the DJ world. This is a hand picked list of the best brand name turntables while maintaining the same high performance core.
The Pioneer CDJ-2000-NXS Digital Turntable Review
The digital turntable that turns heads at the club is the CDJ-2000 NXS from Pioneer.
Best digital turntable for scratching
If you are a real DJ heart, then you’ll enjoy a good scratch when you get the chance! What could be better than finding out the best on the market to use in your mixes.
Top 5 DJs to Watch for in 2022
Do you want to know which DJ’s to watch for in 2022? This round up of just a few of the best will have you reaching for your volume up button. Forget ol’ skool. This is about the new skool, and what the next gen DJs can do.
Tips for becoming a better DJ after the lockdown
Did lockdown affect your mixing and promotion abilities? You won’t be the only DJ struggling to make an inroad as many clubs still use precautions, yet read on to see what you can do today!
The Disparity Of Two DJ Music Piracy Cases
Read about two interesting digital music piracy cases, and how they worked in regard to the law, and the individuals involved. This is an important read for any DJ that collects music.
rekordbox 6.1.1 Adds New Edit Mode
There is a new update in the software rekordbox, which gives you a new edit mode experience. Quick and easy to use to add any type of change to your music track.
The Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000 Has Arrived
Pioneer are always bringing new products to the market and some of the best. The DJ CDJ-3000 is one such controller that allows you to mix and master music like any top name DJ.
