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If you’ve been wondering whether you’re too old to start DJing, DJ Jazzy Jeff has news for you: mature music lovers are driving the biggest DJ renaissance in decades, and it’s the young crowd that’s missing out. Fresh from a European tour that saw him playing everything from Wembley Stadium to intimate beach parties in … Continued The post Why Grown Folk Are Leading the DJ Renaissance (& What That Means For You) appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

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For years, we’ve held a firm position here at Digital DJ Tips: DJs shouldn’t work for free. The reasoning is simple – DJing requires time, effort, money, and skill. When DJs work for free, it devalues the profession and makes it harder for everyone to earn what they deserve. But recently, I’ve been reconsidering this … Continued The post Should You DJ For Free? Probably Not, But… appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

V-MODA has announced two new headphones that sit above and below its successful M-100 series – the flagship M-100 PRO and the entry-level M-10. The M-100 series has been a DJ favourite since 2012, and these new models look to expand on that legacy. The M-100 PRO sits at the top as the new flagship, … Continued The post V-MODA Expands Headphone Range with Pro and Budget Models appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

A hot cue is a marker you can lay down at any given time within a track. When you press the hot cue the software will jump straight to this marker and play from that point. It’s like having up to 8 additional cue buttons for each track that you can name and customise with […]View the full article

“I didn’t realise how many different ways to DJ I would become interested in. Mobile DJing as a potential income stream…club DJing could be fun…I’ve been excited to see DJs playing experimental or ambient sets, which is probably closest to my passion…and then a lot of the music I listen to would probably be most … Continued The post Too Many DJ Paths? Just Pick One & Start Mixing! appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

It’s time for another killer giveaway to celebrate Digital DJ Tips’ 15th birthday – and this time we’ve teamed up with UDG Gear for your chance to win a complete DJ accessory package worth $500, to keep your gear safe and set you up in style. Here’s what you could win: UDG Creator Wheeled Midi … Continued The post Win A Complete UDG Gear Accessory Package (Worth $500!) appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

This December, one DJ will earn the opportunity to DJ on the main stage at Rise Festival 2025. Held in Les Deux Alpes, France, from 14–21 December, Rise festival mixes some of the world’s biggest dance acts with mountain adventure. This year, the festival welcomes acts like Overmono, Interplanetary Criminal and Lens. Now, one up-and-coming […]View the full article

Every DJ organises their music differently, but the goal is always the same: finding the right track at the right moment. Typically, DJs sort their music into playlists by genre, energy level, vibe, or event type. There are also features in a lot of software, like smart playlists, tagging, and colour coding, that can make […]View the full article

KRK has announced the Kreate Series, a new line of entry-level studio monitors that adds Bluetooth connectivity to the company’s traditional monitor formula. The Kreate Series features basic two-way active monitors available in 3″, 5″ and 8″ sizes. The new feature is Bluetooth streaming capability alongside the usual unbalanced analogue inputs – making them more … Continued The post KRK Launches Kreate Series Studio Monitors With Bluetooth appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

A Hungarian DJ and app developer has released Beating – a free DJ preparation app for macOS and iOS that focuses on track analysis and organisation without requiring any DJ hardware or software. Created by Roland from Human Unicorn, the app emerged from his frustration with needing to set up a full DJ rig just … Continued The post Beating Is A New Free DJ Prep App For Apple Users appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Loops are one of the simplest and most-used features in any DJ software, but they’re also one of the most important. They can be a super straightforward tool to get you out of a sticky situation, give you more space to mix or be used for more creative tricks. In this guide, we’ll break down […]View the full article

Looking to buy a Rekordbox controller or standalone DJ unit from Pioneer DJ/AlphaTheta, but not sure which to go for? In this article, I’ll explain to you what makes Rekordbox software and Rekordbox controllers/standalones different from the pack, and then give you our seven best DJ units for Rekordbox in 2025, with both high-end and … Continued The post Best Rekordbox DJ Controllers & Standalones 2025 appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

This summer, we’re continuing our 15th birthday celebrations with another free prize draw! We’ve teamed up with JBL to give away two premium speakers, the EON ONE MK2 and EON ONE Compact. The prizes JBL EON ONE MK2 (1st Prize) – This professional column-style all-in-one system packs serious power into a surprisingly portable package. With … Continued The post Win One Of Two JBL Battery-Powered PA Systems appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Numark is a long-established DJ brand known for offering wallet-friendly gear that’s mainly aimed at beginner and intermediate DJs. While the brand may not have the prestige or recognition of some of the industry heavyweights, they’ve been slowly building a loyal following and a reputation for building gear that tends to punch well above its […]View the full article

Even with auto sync, waveforms, and beatgridding at our fingertips, most DJs still need headphones to preview tracks and beatmix properly. Sure, beginners can get by with any headphones, but proper DJ headphones share key features: they’re loud, they block outside noise, they’re built tough, and they’re designed for quick on/off action (including one-ear monitoring). … Continued The post Best DJ Headphones 2025: High-End, Modular, Wireless, Budget… appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Enjoy the June 2025 edition of “Behind the Wedding Music,” a resource to help build wedding playlists for DJs. Each month, we will highlight new songs and include a line of song lyrics, a description of the song’s emotional profile, and a few fun facts, designed to help you advise a wedding couple if they’re [...] The post 10 Brand-New Songs for Your June Wedding Playlist appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

When Mixed In Key 11 launched with its new, more expensive Pro version, we ultimately concluded it didn’t have enough features to be hugely useful to us and our students. The software was designed to help DJs quickly spot tunes that might mix well together or be useful in mashups. However, without the ability to … Continued The post Big Improvements To Mixed In Key 11 Pro appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

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Open-source DJing. Free, no subscriptions, no forced updates, nobody changing the rules. (To be clear, we said “open source” – not “open format”, which of course is a type of DJing, not a way to DJ). If it’s new to you, “open source” refers to a type of software built, maintained and improved for free … Continued The post How To DJ Open Source With Mixxx: No Subscriptions, No Tie-Ins… appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

The newly released product is a powerful strobe/wash hybrid that delivers a blend of power, color, intensity, and flexibility. German Light Products has released the JDC Burst 1, a powerful strobe/wash hybrid that delivers a blend of power, color, intensity, and flexibility. In addition to the white strobe line, the JDC Burst 1 features two [...] The post Big Burst: German Light Products Unveils JDC Burst 1 appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

This week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday DJ spotlight, presented by QSC, shines on Alex Dingmann of 3rd Shift DJs from the Chicagoland area. Alex Dingmann is this week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight. Presented by QSC, Dingmann, owner of 3rd Shift DJs, is based out of the Chicagoland area, and services IL, WI, MN, IN & MI. Upon our [...] The post Alex Dingmann [Mobile Monday Spotlight] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

DJ LIFE caught up with Bowman to discuss working in a top wedding-destination town and how it creates opportunities for mobile and club services. Charleston, S.C. – To hear Michael Bowman tell it, his DJ company’s market is as fertile as any in the country. Working in a top wedding-destination town creates opportunities for both [...] The post Destination City Brings DJ Big Benefits: DJ Michael Bowman appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

If you’re serious about learning to DJ properly from this point forward, you need to take a look at our new Access All Areas package. We’ve been teaching DJs since 2010, and we’re now in a position to offer the kind of training package we could only have dreamed of when we were learning all … Continued The post Access All Areas: Your Key To A Lifetime Of DJ Learning appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

The Tx Series of intelligent multi-purpose point source models begin with the TX14 and Tx26. PK Sound, distributed Stateside by ACT Entertainment, has launched the Tx Series of intelligent multi-purpose point source models, beginning with the TX14 and Tx26. Weighing only 25 pounds, Tx26 features controlled 100-degree conical directivity with a frequency response of 55 [...] The post Multi-Purpose Modules: PK Sound/ACT Entertainment Launches Tx Series appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

We’ll break down everything you need to know to transform your DJ setup with lighting that helps you stand out.View the full article

This week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday DJ spotlight, presented by QSC, shines on Mariah Hay from Central Coast, California. Mariah Hay is this week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight. Presented by QSC, Mariah is a mobile DJ based out of Central Coast, California. Sometimes the many roles and responsibilities of a mobile DJ are overlooked, but we sat down [...] The post Mariah Hay [Mobile Monday Spotlight] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

As a DJ, whether you’re performing at a club, festival, or live event, connecting your gear to the venue’s sound system is one of the most crucial steps for ensuring high-quality sound and a smooth performance. Understanding how to route your sound, selecting the right cables (balanced or unbalanced), and managing gain staging are essential components to getting the best possible audio output for your crowd. This article will walk you through the process of connecting your DJ gear to a club sound system, covering everything from the basics of sound routing, to the differences between balanced and unbalanced cables, and how to set up gain staging to prevent distortion or a…

The biggest mistakes digital DJs make with their DJ library is completely losing control of it – not knowing where their music is, having lots of duplicates or lost files, having a library far too big for what they need (full of music they’re never going to DJ with), and not making simple changes to … Continued The post 4 Easy Steps To Getting Control Of Your DJ Music Library appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article