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Have you always wanted to learn how to DJ but aren’t sure how to get started? Love music and want to learn to mix sets? This beginner’s guide will help you take the first steps you’ll need to take to master DJing... The post How to start DJing first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article
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As a DJ, your first gig is an exciting and nerve-wracking milestone. Whether you’re playing at a small local venue or a large event, preparation is key to making sure everything goes smoothly. To help you succeed, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide on how to prepare for your first DJ gig, covering everything from setting up your tech to managing performance anxiety… The post How to Prepare for Your First DJ Gig: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. View the full article -
Real-time stems control – the ability to separate vocals from instrumentals instantly when DJing – is currently the cutting-edge battleground for DJ system manufacturers. It’s a fast-moving area, and many software makers are already onto their second or third iteration of stems in their software. What’s more, since we conducted our test last year, two … Continued The post Which DJ Platform Has The Best Sounding Stems In 2025? appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article
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Effects (FX) are an essential part of modern DJing, adding texture, depth, and creativity to a set. Whether you’re using reverb, delay, filters, or other effects, the right use of FX can transform your performance. However, it’s important to remember that less is often more—overusing FX can clutter your sound and distract from the music itself. In this guide, we’ll explore how to use FX creatively and effectively to enhance your DJ set without overwhelming your audience. Many DJ mixers and controllers, such as the Pioneer DJM series or Denon Prime series, come equipped with a range of onboard effects, making it easier for DJs to apply and control FX seamlessly.,, The post How to Use FX in DJing Without Overdoing It appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. View the full article
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If you play DJ sets, use modern DJ gear, and want to step past just playing music, 2025 could well be your year – if you want it to. Because more than ever, reinventing other people’s music is not only a valid way of creating, it’s becoming an essential tool to master. Taking timeless music … Continued The post Why Hobby DJs Are Driving The New Bootleg Craze appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article
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As we move closer to 2025, social media has become a dominant force in shaping the DJing landscape. The evolution of platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and even YouTube has not only transformed how DJs engage with their audiences but has also redefined the way music is discovered, promoted, and consumed. Gone are the days when DJs relied solely on radio play, word-of-mouth, or live performances to grow their careers. Today, social media is a critical tool that DJs use to build their brand, create content, and connect with fans around the world... The post The Impact of Social Media on DJing: Trends for 2025 appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. View the full article
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A great DJ isn’t just someone who plays music; they’re an artist who can read the crowd and adapt the set to keep the dancefloor alive. Understanding your audience’s energy, body language, and responses to different tracks is key to creating a successful DJ set. Every crowd is different, and the ability to adjust your performance to keep people engaged and dancing is what separates great DJs from good ones. In this article, we will explore effective techniques for reading your crowd, adapting your DJ set on the fly, and understanding how to tailor your music to maximize the audience’s enjoyment and energy. Whether you’re playing a small intimate party or a massive festival, learning how to react to the crowd will help you keep the vibe fresh and exciting... The post How to Read the Crowd and Adapt Your DJ Set appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. View the full article
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The music industry, particularly the live events and DJing sectors, has long been associated with large-scale consumption of resources, energy, and materials. From the electricity powering sound systems to the transportation of equipment and the plastic waste generated at festivals, the environmental impact of music events is significant. However, as the world becomes more environmentally conscious, DJs, event organizers, and other professionals in the music industry are beginning to embrace more sustainable practices. This movement toward eco-friendly solutions and sustainable DJing is not only helping reduce the carbon footprint of live music events but also inspiring future generations of music lovers and industry professionals to be more environmentally aware. In this article, we’ll explore how DJs and event organizers are adopting eco-friendly practices, from using sustainable equipment to organizing green festivals and reducing waste. We’ll also discuss how you can implement sustainable practices in your own DJ career and contribute to a greener music industry... The post Sustainable DJing: Eco-Friendly Solutions and Practices in the Music Industry appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. View the full article
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As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, the DJ industry stands on the brink of a transformation unlike any we’ve seen before. While we’ve witnessed the rise of digital DJing, software automation, and immersive experiences in the last few years, the next few decades could see a complete reimagining of the DJ role, the way live performances are experienced, and the tools DJs use to create their art. Here, we’ll dive into futuristic possibilities, imagining how emerging technologies like quantum computing, neural interfaces, full-body haptic suits, and hyper-realistic virtual worlds could redefine the future of DJing in the years to come... The post The Future of DJing: Predictions for the Next Few Decades appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. View the full article
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Scratching is one of the most distinctive aspects of DJing. It’s a way to express creativity, manipulate sounds, and enhance a DJ’s live performance. Whether you’re using vinyl or digital controllers, mastering the art of scratching opens up endless possibilities for your mixes. From the baby scratch to advanced techniques like the crab scratch, each technique adds a unique element to your set. This guide will take you through step-by-step tutorials on the most important scratching techniques, from beginner to advanced, with helpful video examples and tips to help you improve your skill. Before attempting to scratch, it’s crucial to have a solid understanding of beatmatching... The post How to Scratch Like a Pro: Beginner to Advanced Techniques appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. View the full article
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DJing is undoubtedly evolving at a rapid pace, but based on the influx of both young and seasoned DJs joining our school at Digital DJ Tips, interest in the art of DJing remains robust and vibrant. So here’s our look back on the past 12 months in DJing, including changes in how DJing is being … Continued The post DJing Is Dead, Long Live DJing! The Digital DJ Tips 2024 Roundup appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article -
If you’ve nabbed some new DJ gear this festive season – be it a compact controller, a full-fledged standalone unit, or something small to dabble with the family – here are seven things you may want to dig out, buy or put on your want list to help you get off on the right foot … Continued The post Kickstart Your DJ Journey: A Quick Guide for New DJ Gear Owners appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article
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As a DJ, the ability to manipulate your tracks creatively is key to providing a dynamic and seamless performance. Hot cues and loops are two powerful tools that can elevate your transitions, help you create unique mixes, and engage your audience. Whether you’re in a club, at a festival, or performing at a private event, mastering these features will give you more control and flexibility, enabling you to deliver a polished and professional performance. In this guide, we’ll explore how to use hot cues and loops, how they work, and practical techniques for integrating them into your DJ sets... The post How to Use Hot Cues and Loops to Enhance Your DJ Performance appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. View the full article
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Beatmatching is one of the core skills every DJ needs to master. It’s the process of synchronizing the tempos of two tracks so that they play in perfect harmony. Whether you’re using traditional vinyl, CDJs, or DJ software, learning how to beatmatch manually will give you a deeper understanding of DJing and make you a more versatile performer. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll cover the essentials of manual beatmatching, providing you with the tools you need to transition smoothly between tracks and deliver a seamless performance. We’ll dive into controllers, CDJs, turntables, and software, and explore how each piece of equipment can affect the beatmatching process and how to adapt your technique accordingly... The post How to Beatmatch Like a Pro: Step-by-Step Guide appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. View the full article
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The transition from DJing to music production can be smoother than expected, especially if you’ve spent time behind the decks. As a DJ, you’ve already developed essential skills like rhythm, song structure, and musical timing, which form a solid foundation for music production. Your experience with mixing tracks, reading the crowd, and understanding how different elements come together live gives you an edge when creating music in the studio. These skills will serve you well when you start crafting your own original tracks. While music production introduces new tools and techniques, many aspects of DJing—like familiarity with tempo, key changes, and arrangement—are directly applicable. You’ve honed the ability to blend genres, choose the right track for the moment, and build energy, all of which are crucial when producing your own music. In this guide, we’ll explore how to leverage your DJ background in areas like software selection, sound design, and arrangement to make the transition to music production easier and more intuitive... The post How to Transition from DJing to Music Production appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. View the full article
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Looking to curate the perfect party playlist for the upcoming holidays? Well, grab your headphones and prepare to channel your inner DJ because we’ve got some sage advice from British producer and DJ Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim – the man who knows a thing or two about getting a crowd moving. A true master of the dance floor, Cook tells The Guardian that it’s not so much about getting people dancing as much as it is about “unifying people”. If you’re stepping behind the decks instead of letting a playlist run on autopilot, Cook advises starting by “narrow[ing] it down to 60 or 70 tunes that you think are going to be needed.” And if the dancefloor starts losing steam? “Just play something well known” to reignite the vibe. “For me, if I really had to rescue a dance floor I’d play Right Here, Right Now or Praise You. They would be my get-out-of-jail records,” says the DJ. “The dance floor is like an organism, and when it’s all working together, it’s lovely, but sometimes you lose the dancefloor,” he adds. “There’s sort of different pockets of people and they’re not really united. Or some people are dancing, some people aren’t, and it’s that feeling of bonding everybody together that you need to do, and recognition of a song that everybody likes is kind of that thing.” Cook also says that unlike when you’re playing at a club, “nothing is out of bounds” when it comes to house parties. In fact, “all bets are off because it’s Christmas,” though “there is a limited palette of what I would play.” “There is a fabulous drum ’n’ bass edit of Fairytale of New York that I might end a set with. I wouldn’t play a record like that on any other day,” he admits. Elsewhere, the producer also shares that he doesn’t create as much music anymore due to the overwhelming amount of gear options out there – which can be paralysing at times: “Give me a laptop, but it’s got every single drum machine, every single synth sound, every single – potentially – sound known to man.” “I just sit and go, ‘pfft, where do you start?’ I need to start with, you know, ‘I’ve just borrowed a drum machine off a mate, I’ve got it for the weekend, just get what I can out of it.’” “I think the most inspiring times are when people had very limited equipment and it was what you could squeeze out of that,” says Cook. The post “The dance floor is like an organism”: Fatboy Slim drops new DJing tips to get your holiday party started appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article
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The Pioneer DJ DJM-A9 represents the next level of professional DJ mixers. As the successor to the highly successful DJM-900NXS2, the DJM-A9 brings new features, enhanced sound quality, and advanced connectivity options to meet the demands of modern DJs. Whether you’re mixing in a club, performing live, or streaming to a global audience, this 4-channel club mixer offers everything you need to elevate your performance. In this comprehensive review, we will cover everything from design and build quality to sound performance, effects, and more. Let’s explore why the DJM-A9 stands out as one of the best mixers for DJs in 2025... The post Unveiling the Pioneer DJ DJM-A9: A Comprehensive Review appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. View the full article Check price on Amazo
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Traktor Z1 MK2 can be quickly customized to suit your DJing style and personal preferences. Customizing this portable controller is easier than ever using Traktor’s Preferences. In just a few minutes, you’ll be able to change the functions of the buttons on the controller to meet your specific needs. Each of the buttons on the Z1 MK2 can be customized to a variety of Traktor Pro 4 functions. The Z1 MK2 features unique LEDs on the bottom that can be customized, and you can color code each button or button group on the controller to identify different functions. The customization options on the Z1 MK2 make this controller a perfect choice for DJs who are looking for a personalized, portable controller that includes a 24 bit, 96 kHZ audio interface. In this blog, you’ll learn how to customize the main features of the Traktor Z1 MK2, and how to customize the colours of the Z1 MK2... The post How to customize Traktor Z1 MK2 for DJing first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article
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Which digital streaming platform values DJ the most right now? Among the major players, you’d likely think of Apple Music as the champion of DJs, with its Boiler Room partnership, new Club radio station, and a regular flow of DJ mixes from acclaimed artists. Spotify, meanwhile, rolled out its AI DJ feature in 2023, which has been less well-received. But Tidal — now owned by Twitter founder and Block Inc chairman Jack Dorsey, who acquired it from Jay-Z in 2021 for $297 million — believes it’s the frontrunner in supporting the careers and artistry of DJs... The post Why Jack Dorsey’s Tidal is focusing on building new DJ tools and content in 2025 appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article
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You might have heard that modular setups are a flexible, creative, and portable option for DJs, but what exactly does modular mean and how do you know if it’s right for you? Unlike all-in-one controllers which are generally a single unit housing a sound card, mixer, and deck controls, modular setups are a combination of controllers. In a nutshell modular DJs bring together their own setups to suit their needs. And while every DJ is different, the modular route offers a lot of room to grow and there’s always more to explore... The post What is modular DJing? first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article
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As a DJ, whether you’re spinning tracks at a local venue, performing at a massive festival, or sharing your mixes online, it’s important to understand the ins and outs of music licensing. Licensing protects the rights of the artists who create the music you play and ensures that you, as a DJ, are legally covered. In 2025, with increasing digital streaming, online content, and a rising awareness of copyright laws, DJs need to be more diligent than ever in understanding licensing requirements. In this guide, we’ll break down the key components of music licensing for DJs, covering both live performances and online mixes, and providing insight into how you can stay compliant with the law while supporting the music industry... The post Understanding Music Licensing for DJs: A 2025 Guide appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. View the full article
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The debate between vinyl and digital DJing has been a long-standing discussion within the DJ community. While vinyl represents the roots of DJ culture, digital DJing offers a futuristic, tech-savvy approach. This article delves into the pros and cons of each format, expert insights, and the broader implications for the future of DJing. The post Vinyl vs. Digital DJing: What’s the Future? appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. View the full article
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Headphones are important for DJs because we use them to listen to what the audience isn’t hearing, to check the track is what we actually want to play, to line up our starting points, and so on. Good DJ headphones therefore isolate you from the outside world, are comfortable on your head, are durable, and … Continued The post Don’t Buy DJ Headphones (Before Checking This) appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article -
Black Friday is the chance for music producers and DJs to finally pick up that plugin they’ve been eyeing, get a deal on their dream synth, and upgrade their studios for a cheaper price. Sweetwater, as one of the biggest musical instrument retailers, is of course offering some killer deals. All in all, you can get up to 80 per cent of over 14,000 products on-site. No, we’re not joking... The post Black Friday: The best deals we’ve found at Sweetwater for producers and DJs (so far) appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article
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While you’re looking for the best deals on the latest music software and hardware for your studio setup, you might consider something a bit more quirky for yourself or for family or friends. How about a beautifully produced book about the history of electronic instruments for example, or a Dolby Atmos speaker that hangs on the wall and looks like a picture frame? Find all of this and more with our handy gift guide for musicians and producers... The post Black Friday 2024:Best gifts guide for producers, DJs and musicians appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article
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