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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

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