In 2018, Serato has received a series of welcome updates and topping the list of extra features is the ability to run the software with no controller! Namely ‘Practice Mode’, this finally allows DJs to mix offline without any hardware. In Practice Mode, you can mix with two decks, a crossfader, tempo faders, cues and of…
Laptop stands..certainly not the most glamorous of all DJ equipment but they’re incredibly important given they hold your laptop up over the decks and mixer. You’ll probably be surprised at the options you’re faced with when searching for laptop stands! There’s a fair few on the market from both well known audio manufacturers like Samson…
Christmas is here again! It’s season packed full of fun and festivities and DJs do a real shift with all the parties, functions and events that take place before Christmas and into the New Year. When the big day comes, it’s time to reward that DJ in your life (or reward yourself of course) with…
Never underestimate the importance of quality headphones! Without a good pair of DJ headphones, mixing can become extremely difficult and stressful, especially in loud and noisy scenarios like clubs with large sound systems or crowded bars full of people. With a good pair of headphones, mixing becomes tighter and more fluent and you’ll feel more…
DJ controllers come at all sorts of price points covering the whole spectrum from super low-cost portable DJ solutions to full-blown CDJ and mixer replacement systems. There’s something for everyone, every DJ use, every preference…you’re really spoilt for choice! Nonetheless, you still need to take into account essential prerequisites such as build quality, onboard features,…
The idea for Mixed in Key was spawned all the way back in the 1970s disco craze by then-DJ Mark Davis. Decks were first being used in clubs and venues, mixers allowed for the connection and combination of multiple inputs and the DJ set was born! Mark quickly realized that mixing has two different components:…
The purpose of DJing? To create a seamless mix with smooth transitions, build ups of drama, drops, ambient interludes…it’s all in the art of linking one song to another in an elaborate continuous set. Transitions are fundamental components, they get you from A to B in a musical way which keeps the dancefloor rocking! When…
Learned the basics of mixing and want to expand your repertoire? Want to turbo-charge your mixes and take them to a new level? Read on about Camelot Wheel tricks and how they can advance your DJ skills. Ever since the golden days of vinyl and cassette, DJing has developed into a musical art which requires…
The wonderful world of USB flash drives is deceitfully modest! The best DJ USB sticks aren’t too difficult to determine but there are tons of options. The most important thing, though? Choosing a USB flash drive with known reliability. It’s actually pretty common for a USB drive to fail mid-set leaving you with no tunes,…
In recent years, the DJ industry has shifted significantly in a positive way – gear and equipment have become more accessible, more affordable and more powerful. Of course, the old schoolers still tout that vinyl decks are the only way to practice the art, and then there’s the waves of CDJ users which choose to…
DJs that use software like Serato DJ need bulletproof laptops! Your laptop is essentially your partner in DJing. It stores your music database and helps you mix your tracks with visual cues and waveforms, hotkeys, shortcuts – the list goes on! It’s crucial to select a laptop which excels in its Serato DJ-based role. Of…
Beats are the heart of nearly all music but they’re the absolute core of electronically produced music. Being able to quickly draft, compose and edit beats is extremely important for musicians of all kinds. So, whether you’re a learning producer wanting to draft your initial ideas or are a musician looking to create royalty-free backing…
