DJ Forum

Serato users are forced to use external speakers when a controller is plugged in, meaning practicing just with the laptops speakers is impossible. However, DJ Holland has a quick and easy "hack" to re route the audio back to the laptop speakers!View the full article

Stand alone professional DJ mixer carry more inputs and outputs than a regular controller. In this guide, DJ Holland breaks down all the ports so you know exactly how to wire up correctly!View the full article

The first DJ controller designed and released for use with both Rekordbox and Serato! Does the DDJ XP2 do enough to live up to the hype? Find out more with our full guide and review!View the full article

How does a bag aimed more at Festival goers than full time DJ's fit into the UDG range and is it a good purchase? Let's find out!View the full article

We sent the UDG Ultimate Digi BackPack with DJ Holland to test whilst traveling Europe whilst DJ'ing for the Yacht Week. Is it the ultimate bag for traveling digital DJ's? Let's find out! View the full article

The latest addition to the UDG Ultimate range, the slim backpack manages to carry the bulk of important gear in a very small footprint. Is this the best luggage solution? Let's find out!View the full article

The UDG Ultimate backpack certainly has a strong name, but does is this bag really the best a DJ can buy? In this review we find out! View the full article

Setting your gain structure and controlling your levels is a critical part of every DJ routine. Often overlooked and the main cause of bad sounding audio and mixes, it's important for every DJ to know how and when to adjust the gain. In this video our DJ tutor Jamie Hartley breaks down the essentials to make sure your mixes never suffer from unwanted distortion or compression. View the full article

HID brings the best of club standard hardware to laptop DJ's with little compromise. In this article we show you how to set up HID mode in on Rekordbox and Serato. View the full article

Using the SYNC feature is a great way to transition between genres that have a drastic difference in BPM. In this tutorial taken directly from the DJ transitions course we will show you how to move from a house song to a pop remix. That's 122bpm - 106bpm in one mix.View the full article

Numark dropped this amazing 2 channel battle mixer for under $500. Find out about all it's features and what we think about the Numark Scratch MixerView the full article

Acapellas or "A cappella" to give it its proper spelling, are a vital tools for DJ's allowing them to create live remixes and transition between songs with more flair. In this free tutorial Jamie Hartley breaks down different ways to combine scratching with the use of a cappella's to take your sets to the next level. View the full article

Roland are back with a brand new DJ controller and this time they are taking aim at one specific market, mobile DJ's. Is this controller the ultimate for DJ's carrying their own gear to parties, or is there more to this controller than first meets the eye? Let's find out!View the full article

Pioneer DJ's most loved controller finally meets Serato. Feeling just like a flagship Nexus 2 set up whilst costing thousands less, is this the ultimate Serato controller? Let's find out!View the full article

The question on everyones lips at the moment, which stand alone unit do you buy? Do you go for the ever popular XDJ RX2 or the brand new Denon DJ Prime 4? Every DJ is different and not every situation is the same, so DJ Holland has broken down 5 key scenarios to try and help you in your decision! View the full article

Struggling to think of what song to play next in your sets? Fear not we have all been there, here's 5 proven methods to help you get out of any situation! View the full article

A recent update to Mac OS X included improved security surrounding driver installation. If rushed, you may miss this crucial step when installing your DJ hardware, meaning loss of audio and sometimes no connection at all. Crossfader's resident geek DJ Holland breaks down the steps you need to look out for when installing your hardware to ensure a perfect connection every time!View the full article

Wanting to set up your laptop in a nightclub and take over a DJ who's already playing? We show you how with using external sound cards and usb mixers. View the full article

Custom crate columns allows you to set an organisation rule for each of your individual crates. Today we show you how to enable and best use the feature. View the full article

Keyboard Mode is a dynamic and powerful tool. In this tutorial we break down the theory and methods to perform tone plays live!View the full article

In this tutorial you'll learn how to move music out of iTunes into various DJ software such as Rekordbox and Serato. Click for step by step instructions!View the full article

A music library is central to every DJ's performance and no two libraries are the same. We speak to three members of the team to see how they organise their libraries best to suit their own gigs. View the full article

Planning A DJ Set From Scratch Every week we upload a new mix to our YouTube channel. These mixes are designed to inspire your next DJ set with various skills and transitions showcased in each. In this video, you can come behind the scenes in the Crossfader studio as Jamie puts together a mix using […]View the full article

Introducing the DJ Discussion. A brand new series hosted by DJ Lawrence James. LJ is here to discuss the issues you might face in the DJ industry and provide an insight on how to tackle them. View the full article

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