DJ Forum

Fresh off the back of their recently updated firmware which brought a whole host of new features including Rekordbox support. Denon DJ has once again stunned the DJ industry by announcing streaming capabilities on all their Prime players!View the full article

We take a look at Pioneer DJ's most affordable DJ controller to date. With no audio connections and designed to connect to your phone via Bluetooth this little controller will no doubt turn heads in the DJ community. Could this be the controller that launches the next generation of DJ? Let's find out!View the full article

Today we explain the difference between Hot Cues and Memory Cues. With both being found on Pioneer DJ CDJ's and within Rekordbox it's good to know when to use one over the other!View the full article

Phase DJ is a wireless DVS controller that removes the need for needles on a turntable altogether. Does this new technology live up to the hype? Here is our complete review!View the full article

In this weeks Monday DJ Tips, Jamie Hartley takes a look at hot cues and how he personally sets them up for creative mixing. By setting hot cues on not only key times within a track but melodic points of interest, you can create new and interesting mixes!View the full article

Learn how to scratch in triplet timing and download our free scratch sounds, beats and tools to follow along step by step!View the full article

When you are learning to DJ, mastering the basics is essential. But performing the same simple blending technique can get boring fast and can leave your DJ set a bit stale. In this beginner DJ tutorial we are going to cover five simple yet creative ways to transition your songs. View the full article

n the modern era of DJ'ing the motor switch is quite a rare sight so we lose the ability to recreate this trick. However there is a way to recreate this trick and even take it to the next level by being able to adjust the speed of the brake.View the full article

The DDJ 800 is the highly anticipated all new 2 channel controller from Pioneer DJ. With the great success of the 400 and 1000 units, does the 800 do enough to dominate the mid range market too?View the full article

Managing your music is a personal and unique thing to do, every DJ has their own way of doing it and no two libraries are the same. However it’s a time consuming task creating new crates, playlists and collections of music. However in the age of digital DJ’ing there are now easier ways to keep […]View the full article

The Hot Cue behaviour on Rekordbox acts identical to that on a CDJ. However what a lot of DJ's won't know, there is another way! View the full article

The effect unit on DJM mixer doesn't always automatically find the right BPM. Manually tapping can take a while to get right but did you know there is an easier way of finding the perfect BPM?View the full article

It's hard to comprehend that it was only back in January that Denon DJ, teased and then revealed the Prime 4 to the world. Finally it's here and this is everything you need to know about the DJ product of the year!View the full article

From 10 years ago with the original CDJ2000, the blue waveform has become a staple of the Pioneer line up. However it doesn't have to be this way, today we show you how to change the look of your waveforms!View the full article

Did you know you can change the colour of you Hot Cues and even name them in a majority of DJ Software? Today we show you how! View the full article

In this free lesson, we show you how to take your baby scratch to the next level. By varying your timings, you will learn how to perform more complex routines and patterns. View the full article

Did you know you can prep tracks whilst DJing in Serato? Today we show you how to use the prepare crate to save you time in your sets! View the full article

Did you know on the XDJ-RX2 you can move your loops in the track whilst playing? Today we show you how to do it and give you two examples of how to use this creative technique in a live performance! View the full article

Do you know what AM mode is in Serato and how to use it? In todays episode of did you know, we take a look at this handy feature and how to enable it! View the full article

Learn how to use hot cues creatively in this DJ mixing tutorial!View the full article

Learn all about Rekordbox DJ, the export and performance software that enables DJ's to take full control of their Pioneer DJ hardware in this full review! View the full article

In this tips and tricks video we break down the core differences between the two decks, how to control them and where's best to use one over the other! View the full article

DJing on a iPad is becoming more popular and for good reason. Today we're going to help you learn how to DJ on a iPad, just using a free app from the app store!View the full article

Learn how to use djay pro's eq and effects section to enhance your DJ mix. Learn from our pro DJ tutors with free video tutorials.View the full article

The Pioneer XDJ RX2 offers a whole host of performance features for DJ's, but there are some features that are a little less obvious to the naked eye. Today Jamie Hartley takes you through some of the lesser known features of this stand alone unit. View the full article

Learn advanced Traktor FX combo techniques, plus where to set up and use hot cues creatively. Free Traktor Tutorials Inside!View the full article

With more and more entry level controllers entering the market, we take a look at the latest offering from arguably the biggest brand in the market. The Pioneer DJ, DDJ 400. Promising looks and features from it's flagship line up, we find out if the DDJ 400 is worth your money. View the full article

In this age of digital DJ'ing there are many visual aids to help us but we can't always rely on these to be correct. Thats why every DJ needs to learn this essential skill. View the full article

Do you want your mixes to sound better? One of the easiest ways of creating smooth mixes that blend together almost seamlessly is to mix in key. There is a bit of music theory to understand to take full advantage of mixing key but luckily for us, recent updates to DJ software and hardware is making it easier than ever.View the full article

A four channel stand alone unit with an unrivaled level of performance. Today we take our first look at the brand new Prime 4 from Denon DJ that looks set to change the stand alone market!View the full article