In-ear monitors for DJing might sound crazy but more and more DJs are seeing the light – in-ear monitors confer some massive advantages for DJs compared to traditional over-ear headphones – it’s time to admit it! It’s becoming far more common for DJs to use earphones instead of headphones. After all, in-ear monitors are the…
DJing has gone digital, yep, turntablists I’m afraid, are now a dying breed! Of course, the old-school will always take its place in DJ history but the future is overwhelmingly digital. From CDJs to controllers, DVS and laptop DJing, the march of digital DJing is unerring and more and more are turning to these modernized…
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…
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!…
Many DJ controllers today come with 4 decks. These are easily switchable via buttons on each deck, allowing you to control 4 tracks within your chosen DJ software. Some controllers also come with an additional pair of inputs, allowing you to connect external decks to your controller. The end result? Complete control and flexibility of…
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…
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,…
Serato DJ and Virtual DJ have been pitching in the DJ software world since the very early days. Both have picked up a serious base of die-hard users. Both have transformed the way DJ software is made and the features they require. Both are still available for both standalone use and use with controllers. So,…
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…
