DJing

Learn to DJ and build your setup. Guides to controllers and gear, software, beatmatching, harmonic mixing and playing your first sets with confidence.Start here: The Best DJ Controllers · The Best DJ Software · The Best 2-Channel DJ Controllers · The Best 4-Channel DJ Controllers.

  • How to Organize Your Music Library for DJing

    How to Organize Your Music Library for DJing

    Learn how to organize your DJ music library — tag tracks, fix BPM and key, build crates and playlists, and…

  • How to Set Up a DJ Controller

    How to Set Up a DJ Controller

    Learn how to set up a DJ controller step by step — install the software, connect audio and headphones, set…

  • What Is a DJ Mixer?

    What Is a DJ Mixer?

    What is a DJ mixer? Learn how channels, EQ, faders, the crossfader and headphone cueing work together so you can…

  • The Best DJ Mixers

    The Best DJ Mixers

    The best DJ mixers for club and battle setups, plus how to choose by channels, EQ, effects, faders and connectivity…

  • Do You Need a Laptop to DJ?

    Do You Need a Laptop to DJ?

    Do you need a laptop to DJ? Not always. Learn when a laptop is required, when standalone gear lets you…

  • The Best DJ Accessories

    The Best DJ Accessories

    The best DJ accessories that actually matter — USB drives, cases, stands, cables and headphone gear — plus how to…

  • What Are DJ Stems?

    What Are DJ Stems?

    What are DJ stems? Learn how real-time stem separation splits a track into vocals, drums, bass and melody so you…

  • The Best DJ Speakers

    The Best DJ Speakers

    The best DJ speakers for practice, parties and small gigs, plus how to choose between active studio monitors and powered…

  • The Best DJ Headphones

    The Best DJ Headphones

    The best DJ headphones for cueing and beatmatching, plus how to choose by isolation, fit, build and sound so you…

  • The Best Standalone DJ Players and CDJs

    The Best Standalone DJ Players and CDJs

    A practical guide to the best standalone DJ players and CDJs, how to choose between players and all-in-ones, and which…