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 Long Does It Take to Learn to DJ?

    How Long Does It Take to Learn to DJ?

    How long to learn to DJ? You can mix two tracks in weeks and play a confident set in months.…

  • A DJ Setup for Beginners

    A DJ Setup for Beginners

    Build a DJ setup for beginners the right way — controller, software, headphones and speakers — with exactly what to…

  • How Much Does It Cost to Start DJing?

    How Much Does It Cost to Start DJing?

    The real cost to start DJing, broken down by setup tier — what you must buy, what you can skip,…

  • Can You Learn to DJ at Home?

    Can You Learn to DJ at Home?

    Yes, you can learn to DJ at home. Here’s the gear, the skills to practise and a realistic week-by-week plan…

  • The Best DJ Software

    The Best DJ Software

    The best DJ software compared — Serato DJ Pro, rekordbox, Traktor Pro, djay Pro, VirtualDJ and free Mixxx — with…

  • The Best DJ Controllers

    The Best DJ Controllers

    How to choose the best DJ controllers for your needs — channels, software, build and features explained — plus the…

  • DJ Controller vs Turntables vs CDJs

    DJ Controller vs Turntables vs CDJs

    DJ controller vs turntables vs CDJs compared — cost, learning curve, portability and feel — so you can choose the…

  • What Equipment Do You Need to DJ?

    What Equipment Do You Need to DJ?

    A clear breakdown of the DJ equipment you actually need to start — controller or decks, software, headphones, speakers —…

  • How to Become a DJ

    How to Become a DJ

    A step-by-step roadmap on how to become a DJ — from your first controller and software to learning to mix,…

  • How to DJ: A Beginner’s Guide

    How to DJ: A Beginner’s Guide

    Learn how to DJ from scratch: gear, software, beatmatching, EQ mixing and your first transition. A clear, practical beginner’s guide…