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What is a DJ? What does a DJ do and how do you learn to be a DJ? In this article we tell you everything you need to know about becoming a DJ! View the full article

Intermediate-level and professional DJs often have a variety of media players, mixing consoles, and a myriad of accessories stockpiled on their shelves. Oftentimes they tend to have at least one portable model they use when space is an issue. When searching for your workhorse, you should be looking for a balance of sound quality, features versatility, connectivity, price, and ease of use, and suffices to say, Pioneer’s DJ Multi-Player CDJ2000NXS2 fits the description perfectly... The post Pioneer DJ CDJ-2000NXS2 – Review The King of DJ players appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. View the full article

Almost every home anywhere in the world has at least some sort of a vinyl record collection; whether you’re an enthusiast, a collector, a professional musician who just happens to have a ton of music from bands you’ve played with or just someone who inherited a pile of old records, it doesn’t really matter. What does matters and what most people don’t know how to do properly is how to clean and maintain their vinyl records, so that’s what we’re here to talk about today? ... The post How To Clean & Maintain Your Vinyl Records appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. View the full article

In this review we take a look at the new Rane Twelve Mk2. With DVS output to control more sofware, is this the closest to vinyl a digital DJ's can get? View the full article

How to mix in key with Camelot Wheel – A complete Guide Mixing ‘in key’ is often referred to as ‘harmonic mixing’, and one of the easiest ways to do it is by consulting the ‘Camelot Wheel’ or the ‘Camelot System’. Today we are going to talk at length about “mixing in key” is, what the Camelot Wheel is, how you can integrate it into your mixing process, what are some of the things that you should be on the lookout for, and how to avoid most common mistakes when mixing ‘in key’... The post How to mix in key with Camelot Wheel – A complete Guide appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. View the full article

Live streaming offers a ton of benefits to DJs, especially during these times of global pandemic, lockdown, and quarantine where (in most countries) it is absolutely impossible to book a gig to actually perform. Live-streamed sets can be as simple or as ‘refined’ as you want them to be; they can be a sample of your work and gear, or they can be an actual show streamed from directly from your home, it’s up to you. Now, many DJs, especially people who are not as tech-savvy, would like to jump right into this streaming trend but don’t know precisely how... The post How to Livestream your DJ sets – Everything you need to know appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. …

In this guide we take a look at the full range of Technics SL1200 and SL1210 turntables. The most important piece of DJ hardware there has ever been!View the full article

Apart from pioneering dozens of technologies in piano and synth voicing, Roland have graced the market with a myriad of ultra high-spec drum machines, and mixing consoles. Today we’re going to review their DJ 505, 707M, and 808 controllers, but before we begin, let’s take a step back and state some of the advantages you could hope of attaining... The post Roland DJ 505 / 707m / 808 DJ Controller – Series Review appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. View the full article

In this guide we take a closer look at BPM Supreme. A popular record pool where DJ's can legally download music to play in their sets.View the full article

In this guide, we show how to install and set up a SATA hard drive inside the Denon DJ Prime 2, Prime 4 and SC6000 players. View the full article

A DJ’s gearbox is never really complete without an effect unit. Remix stations, Drum units, and Loop Stations are the best way to upgrade your mixing techniques. Sure, you might have an excellent mixing console, your own beat plugins and sequencers, state of the art headphones, and you might think you’re done. If you’ve been wondering how to spice up your mixes and live performances lately, you might want to stick with us a bit longer as we review some of the best DJ Effect Units available on the market... The post 3 Best DJ Effect Units / Remix Stations in 2020 appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. View the full article

New to Rekordbox 6, Vocal Analysis uses artificial intelligence to show where vocals lie within a track. In this guide we show how to set up and use it!View the full article

In this guide we teach you how to MIDI Map your DJ controller in Algoriddim Djay. Especially powerful when mapping Neural Mix to take control of your stems!View the full article

When is the right time to upgrade your DJ gear? And do you even need to? Today we are going to break down five reasons to upgrade your equipment!View the full article

Here are 5 tips all Denon DJ users need to know about when just getting their new DJ equipment! From how to put your logo on the screen to loop settings, hidden menu's and more! These tips work across a range of Denon DJ Prime products from the Prime 2, Prime 4 and Prime GO to the SC5000's and SC6000's.View the full article

In this article we break down how to get started with Denon DJ Engine Prime. From importing music from other software to exporting your music to USB for use on the Prime players.View the full article

Phrasing is an essential piece of music theory that can instantly improve your mixing. Learn how phrasing works with our Free DJ Music inside!View the full article

Allowing DJ's to mix and isolate various elements of a track live, Algoriddim Djay Neural Mix could change the way DJ's perform live. Read more now!View the full article

In this special mix, Jamie showcases some of the biggest house tracks of today and demonstrates how they are influenced by black culture. View the full article

Read our full review and guide on the Hercules Inpulse 500. A advanced beginner controller that can be used with Serato or Djuiced.View the full article

This battery powered speaker is capable of jaw dropping levels of volume, features professional audio connections and can rock the party for an entire weekend! DJ Holland takes a closer look to see if this is the speaker is solution for DJ's who want to take the party away from the power socket! View the full article

Denon DJ today announced the release on Engine Prime V1.5.0 bringing with it a new BPM detection system and sync manager! View the full article

InMusic, the parent company behind some of the worlds best DJ brands has announced today that it has acquired Stanton.View the full article

In this review we look at the smallest all in one DJ console from Pioneer DJ, the XDJ-RR. Has Pioneer finally made USB DJ'ing affordable to all?View the full article

Today we take a look at not one but two brand new DJ controllers from Numark. Both similar in price and appearance, we review and break down the key differences between the Mixtrack Pro FX and Mixtrack Platinum FX to find out which one is right for you!View the full article

Learn how to mix multiple genres in this breakdown tutorial of Lawrence James' 8 genres in 12 minutes mix!View the full article

Designed for advanced DJ's wanting that professional feeling at home and beginners wanting their first taste on high-end gear alike, the Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX2 aims to be the best all in one solution. But is it? Read our full review to find out!View the full article

Serato DJ is available in two versions. Lite for beginners and Pro for advanced users. Learn about the software and how it compares to it's rivals in this full review and guide!View the full article

The noise effect is great for creating build-ups and cutting in and out using the upfader/crossfader. Learn how to perform this technique and then adapt it further if you own a 4 channel controller in the follow-up lesson!View the full article

Today we are showing you to level up your live sets in OBS Studio!⁠ With multiple cameras, multi platform, visual overlays, direct audio, adding effects and more! View the full article