This is a heavyweight clash! Pioneer has created some insanely powerful high-end controllers and these two are valuable members of this range. They’re two of the most popular mid to high-end controllers and they’re certainly two of the best. Both of these controllers are clearly up to the mark for any form of DJing, amateur,…
DJ mixers come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, with tons of different options covering channels, FX and EQs amongst other common and uncommon mixer functions. They’re obviously an invaluable component of any mixing setup and they sure take a lot of use and abuse as DJs their twist knobs and push their faders!…
DJ controllers have enabled new mixing opportunities for all manner of DJs of all types. From the Pioneer flagship models costing several thousand dollars to budget options that cost barely $100, there is something for everyone, no matter your budget, ability or ambition. That is the wonder of the DJ controller! In addition, though, DJ…
Since their highly successful excursion into the DJ controller world, Pioneer has cranked out a few ‘entry’ level DJ controllers now, namely the DDJ-SB, the DDJ-SB2, and the DDJ-SB3. Formerly, Pioneer was the name everyone shied away from if they didn’t have the cash to splash. Pioneer products are famously expensive but with the name…
Controllers have achieved many things for the DJ industry. They’re powerful, flexible, portable and allow for an all-in-one solution to high-tech mixing without the extraneous cost of buying CDJs or turntables and a pricey mixer. Amongst other innovations in the controller industry, controllers have decreased in size to smaller and smaller solutions to both practice…
When it comes to mixing your music, there are two familiar options: headphones and monitors. Of course, both have their place and ideally, it’s best to have access to both at all times. But what should you use and when? What are the key differences and what should you look out for? Headphones interact with…
Serato DJ Pro is virtually Serato DJ 2.0 but they’ve completely renamed it to reflect how many changes they’ve made, even if many aren’t initially obvious. Firsty, Serato DJ Pro is free to upgrade to. Just head into your Serato account and download to update free of charge! Serato DJ Pro doesn’t completely change Serato,…
DJing! It’s the art form of the future. DJing is one of the dominant forms of musical expression in the world – it’s a popular topic for sure! DJs are now revered on the world stage. They’re massive icons, they play huge events at gigs, festival and other concerts all around the world. DJing is…
The house party is the bread and butter of the DJ! Venues and stages are all good but there’s nothing really like a warm-up, wind-down or all-night party in a house or home of someone you know (or don’t know!) Everyone loved a house party when they were younger but let’s face it, you’re never…
Headphones are a DJ’s main tool besides the decks and mixer themselves. DJ headphones are essentially an extension of your ears – they provide the main connection between you and the music. DJ headphones can set you back a fair bit but they don’t need to. There are loads of fantastic pairs of headphones available…
Headphones are an extension of your ears and without them, well, you certainly won’t go very far in the DJ world! Never underestimate how important they are to your mixing techniques and competency, a good pair of headphones will vastly improve your mixing! Headphones will pull your DJing together. You can tighten your mixes, home…
The DJ industry has undoubtedly changed. Things are becoming more digital, technically advanced and adaptable, and perhaps most importantly, cheaper and more easily accessible. Though the old school vinyl fanatics will never die, and those who tout that there’s nothing worth mixing on other than CDJ-2000s will never change their minds, it’s awesome that a…
