DJ Forum

Find out what new features the DDJ SR2 has over its original model the DDJ SR. From pitch play to coloured performance pads amongst much more.View the full article

Find out what makes the Roland DJ-808 for Serato DJ such a unique product. We look closely at the TRS drum machine and its DJ performance features!View the full article

Find out more about the Numark PT01 Scratch and how it fits in to the portablism turntable industry. Plus we review the Stokyo Kutter and Raiden RXI-F2.View the full article

Numark are back with another DJ controller, the Numark NS6ii. Find out more about this 4 channel Serato DJ enabled controller here!View the full article

Acapellas are great tools but sometimes it's hard knowing how to use them effectively! Learn how to swap the beat under an acapella in this tutorial.View the full article

Do you own a Rekordbox DJ controller and want to learn more? We have Rekordbox courses suitable for all abilities. Advance your mixing techniques today!View the full article

DJs are you ready for some Rekordbox tips and tricks? Learn how to use hot cue bank lists, track filter, and some handy keyboard shortcuts plus much more!View the full article

In this review for the Pioneer DDJ RR we will be highlighting it’s features, and answering some common questions that we keep getting asked about this controller. View the full article

Its easy to get stuck bringing a new track into the mix the same way with every time. This technique is a great way to introduce a new track to the mix without just fading it in.View the full article

Introducing the Pioneer Audio Interface 2. The brand new sound card from Pioneer that allows you to use Rekordbox's performance mode with any DJ set up!View the full article

Recently we got our hands on the tiny Korg Kaoss DJ controller. Even though this controller is a couple of years old, it still fills a gap in the market! We wanted to have a play, and find out what makes this controller so unique.View the full article

We recently put the Denon SC5000 Prime through its paces and wanted to compare it to Pioneer's CDJ 2000NXS range. Find out our thoughts in this post!View the full article

Find out in our video overview what the Denon Engine Prime software does, and our thoughts on it. This is the software behind the new Denon SC5000 players.View the full article

Have you ever come across two of the same song in your Serato DJ music library? Or maybe some of your tracks are showing up in orange as a missing file? Learn how to conveniently delete duplicate or missing files with this step by step guide.View the full article

Did you know you can creatively apply the slicer to nearly any song to create a remix of it live in your DJ set? Watch this free video now to learn how!View the full article

Want To Learn How To DJ? Not Sure Where To Start? Look no further! Here at Crossfader we’ve helped thousands of people just like you get started in the exciting world of DJing. You don’t have to spend any money in the beginning no matter what anyone tells you. Thanks to technology you can get […]View the full article

Using the SYNC button to DJ is one of the biggest and most controversial subjects in the industry. Is it cheating? Find out what we think here!View the full article

We managed to get our hands the Numark NVII and just had to do a detailed review as to why this controller is so unique. This is the follow up to the ever popular Numark NV, one of the first DJ controller to add on board displays. So what makes the second instalment so special?View the full article

You can learn to scratch with any DJ set up however you need to make sure that this setting is changed before starting. Is your crossfader curve set up correctly?View the full article

What is key lock? Want to find out what master tempo means? DJ's make use of key lock to improve the sound of your mixes. Its a simple trick that will make a huge difference to your DJ sets.View the full article

Being able to transition between genres is a vital skill for a lot of DJ's. You may find that the crowd isn't feeling what you're playing but you're unsure of how to mix into another genre. Here is just one technique that can be used to get you out of house music and into some hip hop.View the full article

This advanced trick is great for making your transitions more interesting. It's taken directly from our Advanced DJ Course specifically for the Numark Mixtrack Pro 3, however the trick can work on nearly all controllers!View the full article

We regularly see quotes like 'you're not a real DJ if you don't play vinyl' or 'if you don't play vinyl you're cheating' and similar plastered across social media from a small set of older DJs who refuse to accept how the industry has progressed. Here is our response!View the full article

Have you ever been mixing and found that vocals have started to clash with each other. If so then this free DJ lesson will really help improve your mixing!View the full article

Follow our simple 3 step video tutorial and learn how to export your music to USB in Pioneer's Rekordbox ready to DJ with. View the full article

Every DJ needs certain things to do their job and here we will highlight loads of useful accessories, tools and products that could be worth having in your DJ bag!View the full article

Setting up Serato DJ with CDJs or Turntables using DVS can be a bit of a headache. Hopefully we can help you get started with this video or even troubleshoot some problems you may have already encountered.View the full article

Rekordbox is packed full of great features, however check out this particular one! It can really help you when you're struggling for what to play next and also help when creating mixes or playlists.View the full article

Serato DJ is full of great shortcuts and amazing features. Let us share some of our favourites with you all! From the best keyboard shortcuts to how to set up Smart Crates and even how to half or double multiple files BPM values.View the full article

Building a music library is an essential part of being a DJ, however finding what music to download and where to download it is a minefield!View the full article