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How to DJ With a Laptop: Software and Setup
Learn how to DJ with a laptop: choosing software, connecting a controller, setting up your audio output and avoiding the common crashes that ruin a set.
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Best DJ Controllers for Beginners
The best DJ controllers for beginners are simple, sturdy and come bundled with software. Here are the top starter controllers and how to choose the right one.
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How to Beatmatch: A Beginner’s Guide for DJs
Learn how to beatmatch as a beginner DJ: match the tempo, align the beats and blend two tracks smoothly by ear, with a clear step-by-step method for beginners.
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Best Gear for Streaming Live Music Performances
The best gear for streaming live music covers clean audio, reliable cameras and a solid encoder. Here are the interfaces, mics and tools to build a great rig.
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How to Live Stream a Music Performance
Learn how to live stream a music performance with good audio and video, from capturing clean sound to choosing a platform and going live without dropouts.
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Best Portable PA Systems for Busking
The best portable PA for busking needs battery power, real volume and a built-in mixer to work well. Here are the top battery PA systems for street performers.
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Busking Setup Guide: Gear and Tips for Street Performing
A practical busking setup guide covering the gear, amplification, power and street-performing tips you need to sound good and get noticed when busking.
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Best Loop Pedals for Live Performance
The best loop pedals for live performance, from simple one-button stompboxes to multi-track loopers, with advice on how to choose the right one for the stage.
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How to Use a Loop Pedal in a Live Performance
Learn how to use a loop pedal live: timing your first loop, layering parts cleanly, staying in time, and avoiding the common mistakes that wreck live looping.
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Best Apps for Playing Backing Tracks Live
The best apps for backing tracks live, compared. Find software that splits click from tracks, handles setlists, and stays rock-solid on stage for your band.