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How to Mix in Key Without Mixed In Key
Mixed In Key costs $58 and is excellent. It’s also not the only way to mix harmonically —…
How to Use Stems in a DJ Set
Stems are one of the most significant developments in DJ technology in the last decade. The ability to…
Vinyl vs Digital DJing: An Honest Comparison
Every few years someone declares that vinyl is making a comeback and every serious DJ should be on…
How to Set Your DJ Rates (And Stop Undercharging)
Most DJs charge too little. Not because they’re generous, but because they don’t know what the market pays,…
How to Get Your First DJ Gig
The first DJ gig is the hardest one to get — not because you need to be amazing,…
How to Build a DJ Library From Scratch
Starting a DJ library from zero is one of the most overwhelming parts of learning to DJ. Where…
How to Use a DJ Mixer: Every Knob and Fader Explained
A DJ mixer is the heart of any professional setup — the device that everything runs through, and…
BPM Ranges by Genre: The Complete DJ Reference Guide
Every DJ needs to know the BPM range of their genre. Not approximately — specifically. Knowing that hip-hop…
The DJ Gig Prep Checklist: Everything to Do Before You Show Up
The DJ who shows up unprepared isn’t being spontaneous — they’re being reckless. The difference between a smooth,…
How to Use DJ Effects Without Sounding Amateur
DJ effects are the fastest way to sound like an amateur. Every beginner discovers the flanger, the echo,…