One of the most appealing things about the huge selection of DJ equipment for digital DJs is that you can combine different pieces of equipment in any way you like to create the perfect DJ kit for you. You can set up your own combo of equipment to get the right sound in the most convenient way for your particular DJ style.
With the addition of the Denon DN-SC2000 to the market, plenty of digital DJs are already looking at how to utilize it without a complicated kit. But if you think the SC2000 is just pretty buttons and knobs, think again.
Keep reading this Denon DN-SC2000 review to find out how you can make this work for you. Read the rest of this entry »
If you’re a Mac user and a beginner DJ not looking to get serious, then you’ve probably balked and the price and the learning curve of most of the DJ equipment on the market today. Admittedly most of the equipment out there is made for people with some experience or those who are looking to gain a lot of knowledge to become experienced DJs.
Worry not newbies, because there is a software program for you. This software doesn’t require you to do much, but it will allow you to play directly from your iTunes library with a little touch of DJ finesse. Most important however for recreational DJs, is that this program will take the reigns when you want to go chat up a cutie at the party.
Any good DJ wants and needs a quality mixing program that allows you to make your own music in your own style, using many different techniques. The latest program to target this market is Mixed In Key 5. This unique program lets you make sets that are all about the music, more than tricks and techniques that manipulate existing tracks.
There are many popular users of Mixed In Key 5 which has only served to expand its popularity to DJs of all genres.
This particular software offers just about everything a DJ could want; multi-key detection, key search engine, adding a music player, music file compatibility and improved accuracy. If all that is true, then I’m excited to see what else we’ll find in this review of Mixed In Key 5. Read the rest of this entry »
If you’re looking to have a future as a DJ or you simply want to be the best DJ you can be, learning how to mix in key is something you should at least learn about. Mixing in key can make your mixes go evenly so you have mixes that sound more professional and pleasing to the ear.
The key to mixing in key is finding the right software to help you accomplish your goals. However the right kind of software can be difficult to find, even for DJs who have a background in music. If you don’t have a background in music, software such as Mixed In Key can really help you improve your craft.
If you’re looking for a program to help you mix in key, keep reading more of our Mixed In Key review. Read the rest of this entry »
DJ Magic Wong gives you an intro to DJing. He walks you through the dj equipment, the dj mixer, the turntables, Serato dj software and he then explains beatmatching, phrasing and shows you how to do some basic dj mixing.
It doesn’t matter if you want to dj trance, house, dnb, breaks, hip hop, electro, raggea, hardcore, techno or any other kind of music… this is a great intro.
So many people want to be DJs but very few even know what a DJ does. I hope this dj tutorial helps you out!
For example… did you know that you can actually create a build up in the middle of a track without a build up just by looping? Try it… Set your loop in and loop out points on your CDJ or digital djing system for 4 or so bars. The music will be looping over and over and over. The same four bars… All you have to do to create a build up is to turn a little “echo” or “delay” effects up on your mixer and then start to turn the jog wheel on your pioneer CDJ.
The result? The loop starts to get shorter… and shorter until it is almost a static noise similar to what can be heard at the climax of a build up!
Then you just hit the exit button to exit the loop and pick up right from where you left off in the track!
I get a lot of emails asking How To DJ with Serato and weather DJing with Serato and Traktor is different from learning how to dj on DJ CD Players or vinyl turntables. (For more advice on DJ Gear like Serato, Beatmatching, Mixing and Getting Gigs make sure you sign up for our dj training newsletter by CLICKING HERE NOW!)
Now for those of you that don’t know, Serato and Traktor are digital mixing systems that let you mix just off of your laptop or the conventional CDJs or turntables while still being able to play the MP3s off of your laptop.
So instead of explaining the differences myself I found a great walk through of the serato dj software and dj mixing system online.
You will also quickly realize after watching this video that DJs are really just technology nerds that somehow get mis-placed as cool…
So you want to know How To DJ! At the very least you are interested in DJing….
You have probably already asked yourself a lot of questions. When I started out I was asking similar questions:
Do I want to learn how to dj mix so I can be a party dj for my friends or do I want learn how to dj electronic music at clubs, raves and parties? Do I want to know how to dj electronic music or hip hop? Do I want to learn how to dj vinyl or learn how to dj on cds? How do I dj remixed tracks? How do I beatmatch? What gear should I choose? How do I get gigs?
I send out FREE video dj lessons pretty every few days to help new DJs like you get answers to your questions so you can get DJing quickly. Sign up for free DJ Training Videos by clicking HERE right now!
It doesn’t matter if you want to learn how to dj techno, how to dj trance, how to dj electro or any other genre of dance music… the LearnToDjFast.com video dj lessons newsletter will help you learn how to dj mix quickly!
The first frustration that DJs usually find is choosing and learning how to use dj equipment, dj software and mixing software like Ableton Live. The next challenge is learning Read the rest of this entry »
Lets be honest, nobody likes to see a DJ with his head stuck in a laptop up in the DJ booth. He might as well be checking his email or writing up his grocery list for after the gig!
You have to give programs like Ableton Live and Traktor DJ Studio credit. They are kickass pieces of DJ software that can do some pretty incredible stuff. Even just the ability to get the Dj Software to beatmatch for you opens up so many doors for your DJing. If you want to learn more about digital DJing, sign up for free DJ Lesson Videos by clicking HERE right now!
But the obvious downside was that all of this computer based software did not do well with the performance aspect of DJing…. until now.
Over the past few days I have seem some really cool pieces of software that really get the DJ involved. Take the video above for example.
A dj from Uruguay, Gustavo Bravetti, does an awesome job of demonstrating how creative you can get. He shows how you can use ableton live and Nintendo Wii controllers for your DJing. Read the rest of this entry »
To learn to dj like a pro you will have to train like a pro dj. What does this mean?
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Lets take a look at 5 of the top pro athletes in the world right now: Tiger Woods, Lebron James, Syndey Crosby, Wayne Rooney and Payton Manning. These guys are the top of their field and live their dream lives and yet they all still swear by a number of things: The first is coaching. Even the best have coaches to make their learning process easier and faster. They all have training aids such as videos. They all study other great players in history.
My point here is that if you want to be a HUGE pro DJ, follow the footsteps of the pro DJs that have already made it. There are TONS of resources out there for DJs. There are dj videos, dj manuals, dj guides, dj books, dj dvds, in person dj lessons, online dj academies and even biographies on successful DJs now and from the past.
Get out to parties, nightclubs and raves by yourself. Hang around the DJ booth and watch the DJs mixing. You’ll learn a TON. Check what dj equipment they are using. CDJs? DJ Turntables? DJ software like Ableton Live or Serato… How are they mixing? How much time do they spend looking at the crowd? What are they looking for?
1) How To DJ. Advice To Help You Learn How To DJ: How To DJ 2) Advice On DJ Lessons For Beginners: DJ Lessons 3) How To Be A DJ. Advice On How To Become A DJ: How To Be A DJ 4) A Review Of The Best Dj Games: DJ Games
