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There is no denying that being a DJ requires a certain amount of equipment, and it is important to get the best – especially if you are going to be charging for your services. For newbies, knowing the best DJ setup can feel a little intimidating, but it doesn’t need to be this way. In…
Being a mobile DJ often comes with the pressure of having to take more of your own equipment to the venue. Unlike club DJs who will usually have access to the in-house equipment, a mobile DJ will need a variety of things such as a DJ stand. In this article, we are going to be…
Is there anything more intimidating than getting up in front of a crowd of people and performing? Ask even the most seasoned musicians and DJs, and they will tell you that they still get nervous before a gig. Some nerves are normal; it shows that you care about what you are doing and want to…
One of the key components of any DJ equipment setup is the mixer; without this, it would be very hard to DJ at all. Learning to use a mixer is something that every beginner DJ must go through and even when you have been doing the job for a long time, it pays to hone…
There are several different types of DJ – radio, mobile and club DJ being the most common. Each of these jobs differs slightly, and this is based on the audience, the type of music that will be played and certain aspects where equipment is concerned. If you are a beginner DJ, you may have spent…
For many modern DJs, the art of scratching has been lost. A lot of people see this as a difficult DJ skill, and they wouldn’t be wrong. But this doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t be a priority. Learning to scratch properly will give you an incredible step up in your career because not many people…
Everyone wants to be better at what they do – this is no secret, but learning how to be the best DJ you can be will take some time and effort. Some may say that it is a constant learning curve. In this DJ guide, we will be giving you ten excellent DJ tips to…
There aren’t many DJs who use their birth name – a unique new name can make a DJ stand out from the crowd and give him or her a reputation that is linked with it. Just look at William Orbit – whilst his name came from an endearing nickname given to him by friends who…
Modern technology has enabled DJs to use various equipment to control music and software on a laptop. In this guide, we outline some of the options available to show you how to DJ without a laptop.