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.
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How to Do Smooth DJ Transitions
Learn how to do smooth DJ transitions: beatmatch, phrase, swap basslines with EQ, and time the crossfade so one track…
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How to Plan a DJ Set
Learn how to plan a DJ set: build an energy arc, organise tracks, prep cues and keys, and stay flexible…
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How to Mix in Key
Learn how to mix in key as a DJ using the Camelot wheel: detect keys, find compatible tracks, and blend…
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What Is Harmonic Mixing?
What is harmonic mixing? Learn how DJs mix tracks in compatible musical keys using the Camelot wheel to avoid clashing…
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What Is a Hot Cue?
What is a hot cue? Learn how DJs use hot cues to jump instantly to saved points in a track…
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How to Use Loops When DJing
Learn how to use DJ loops to extend intros and outros, build energy, fix short tracks, and create smoother transitions…
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How to EQ Mix as a DJ
EQ mixing for DJs explained: how to use the low, mid and high knobs to swap basslines, avoid muddy mixes,…
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How to Use a Crossfader
Learn how to use a crossfader as a DJ: what it does, crossfader curves, when to use it versus channel…
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How to Mix Two Songs Together
Learn how to mix two songs together as a DJ: match tempo, beatmatch, use EQ and the crossfader, and time…
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What Is Beatmatching?
What is beatmatching? Learn how DJs match the tempo and align the beats of two tracks so they play in…