Let’s face it, choosing between Serato DJ and Traktor Pro 2 is a dilemma that most DJs need to deal with eventually. These two platforms are unique in their way with the Serato DJ offering a simple user-friendly interface and straightforward workflow while Traktor providing multiple configuration options and even more powerful feature set. What…
Whether you are a vehement electronic music lover, or you are just fond of the idea to dive into the nightclub life in the main disco hero’s shoes, the reason you are reading this material is 100% clear: you are just dying to become a DJ. The mission of any DJ is like God’s mission…
The landscape of DJing has changed pretty drastically in the last couple of years. Turntables – yep, they’re still in the game for vinyl diehards and scratchers, CDJs – awesome but incredibly expensive and inflexible. Laptop DJing? Fine for house parties but it’s no serious solution. That leaves the DJ controller. The DJ controller offers power,…
If you are planning to start a DJing career and your budget is a bit strained, here are some of the best free DJ software platforms you can download and test out right away. 1. Serato DJ Intro Serato DJ Intro is a free software that is compatible with PC and Mac while delivering excellent…
So you’ve chosen to take up DJing? Great choice – congratulations! You’re now probably browsing some gear and thinking “oh man, how do I choose where to invest my cash?!” It’s a tough question to answer for sure – there is more gear on offer than ever before – and there are a number of…
The controller generation is in full swing! The landscape of DJing has changed and it will never go back, controllers have proven themselves worthy of use by the world’s very best, converting CDJ mixers, laptop mixers, and even die-hard turntablists. Once seen as purely a ‘convenient’ option, or a portable solution, controllers have now evolved…
Imagine how in the middle of your set while performing in front of hundreds or even thousands of raving fans, your laptop suddenly crashes for no obvious reason. That probably would be one of the most embarrassing moments you could ever face behind the decks, not to mention the fact that it could impact negatively your…
Top quality headphones that reproduce sound faithfully are an absolutely essential accessory for every DJ. Whether mixing or mastering, in the studio or on the road, the best DJ headphones are ones that are built to fit comfortably and sound amazing for a lot of hours of listening. Of course, you demand headphones that please…
Vinyl will never die! 10 years ago, you might have seemed like a lunatic for suggesting this – it seemed all but inevitable that digital formats will fully take over and the lively vinyl market would be all but deleted from the mainstream. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Vinyl has resurged massively, vinyl…
Powered speakers are an invaluable component of any DJ’s arsenal. They give you the capability of playing in or out without the need of amplifiers, just plug your mixer outputs into the speaker’s inputs and play! Powered speakers come in many varieties from many different manufacturers including the big name brands like Yamaha and Mackie,…
