First and foremost, let’s not beat around the bush – this is a complex question to answer! Yes, it is certainly possible to become a career DJ and many achieve this ambition and more. It’s possible to earn decent amounts for doing what you enjoy on the weekend, and one thing can lead to another…roll…
The world of DJing has come on leaps and bounds and the industry is now more exciting than ever. With the advent of new technology, DJs have the power to create incredibly diverse, creative and energy-packed sets. DJs now have the service of tech-packed CDJs and controllers, MIDI controllers, connected laptops and PCs. The DJ…
So you’ve heard of Traktor, Serato, Virtual DJ and maybe even RekordBox but what about UltraMixer? This DJ software was initially designed for mobile DJs, events DJs (weddings, birthdays, etc), entertainers and party hosts. It’s less common than other DJ softwares and it’s fair to say that it’s not so widely known. That said, UltraMix…
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,…
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,…
