The laptop is one of the most important bits of kit in the modern DJ and music producer’s arsenal. Music production is no longer confined to very powerful desktop PCs, laptops have gotten more powerful and now have greater connectivity than ever before allowing you to easily connect speakers and other USB peripherals. Of course,…
It’s 2022 and DJ accessories are cooler, better and cheaper than ever. There’s also a huge choice with manufacturers and brands going head-to-head to bring out the very best DJ accessories on the market today. DJing has diversified hugely in the last 20 years. We’ve gone from relatively simple and confining all-vinyl and turntable setups…
DJ mixers are an intrinsic component of the DJ setup and you simply cannot mix without them, unless, of course, you’re going for controllers that have built-in mixers. For any setup which includes decks, though, you’ll need a DJ mixer. DJ mixers come in many different formats with lots of features that range from the…
Headphones are a DJ’s best friend and they’re a crucial tool and component of any DJ setup at any level. Headphones connect us to our mix and isolate us from the noise of the club, room or venue, they’re a wise investment and it’s sensible to not go for the cheapest normal or non-DJ headphones…
What DJ setup has become the benchmark of the professional industry? Really, there’s only one answer to this question; the CDJ and mixer setup. CDJs are becoming the deck of choice for both pros and the masses, vinyl has done its stint for long enough – let’s face it – around 50 years or more…
DJ mixers are integral components of many DJ setups. They come in a huge assortment of shapes and sizes with various different specialties, headline features and components. DJ mixers are a necessity of any setup that uses decks or turntables, regardless of whether they’re CDJs or vinyl decks. The only time you won’t need a…
DJ equipment covers everything from the most expensive top-grade gear offered by the likes of Pioneer to cheaper equipment perfectly suited to entry-level DJs who are looking to get involved in this awesome culture and activity. DJing is superbly accessible, fun, exciting and can lead to great things so there’s no question over how or…
One of the main enemies of the DJ is the cable. Yep, cables. Cables are just terribly annoying, they trail everywhere, get tangled up, and then there’s the issue of having every cable except the one you need, or missing adapters, etc, the list goes on! Well, in the modern era of audio tech and…
Serato DJ and RekordBox are two of the big 3 pieces of DJ software including Traktor. These days, it’s hard to say for sure, but RekordBox and Serato are probably the most popular two. They’re super-powerful, constantly updated, flexible, affordable and work with the largest amount of devices. Traktor is great too but it’s still…
Even though DJ gear becomes more and more affordable as we speak, choosing a reliable, yet relatively cheap laptop for professional use is still a serious challenge for many folks. The easiest (and arguably wisest) option would be to invest in a MacBook, however, we all know that Apple machines are everything but cheap. Of…
Serato DJ Lite and Serato Pro are Serato’s two main software offerings. Simply put, one is free and one costs $99. Serato Lite is naturally limited compared to the paid version but still, it wouldn’t be worth everyone making the upgrade straight away. Serato DJ Lite can be downloaded onto any laptop, simply plug in…
What does it take to become a top DJ? Well, there’s the obvious stuff like being able to execute a banging performance, the talent, the skill, improvisation, innovation and engagement with the scene but, you’ll certainly need to avoid mistakes that could knock you back along the way. Mistakes do happen and that’s a part…
