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How to Record Your DJ Mix (And Actually Sound Good)
You can be an incredible DJ and still have nothing to show for it. No recordings, no demos,…
How to Use Hot Cues: The DJ Skill That Changes Everything
Hot cues are the single most underused skill in beginner DJing. Most people set one at the beginning…
5 DJ Transition Techniques (And When to Use Each One)
Most DJs learn one transition technique and use it for everything. The beatmix, over and over, every track,…
How to Structure a DJ Set: Building an Arc That Keeps People Dancing
Most beginner DJs think about what tracks to play. Professional DJs think about the shape of the set…
How to Use Loops in a DJ Set (Without Ruining the Mix)
Loops are one of the most powerful tools in DJ software — and one of the most abused.…
Record Pool vs. Streaming
// Our Top Recommendation After independently testing every major record pool, MyMP3Pool is our #1 pick — 200,000+…
What Speakers & Headphones Should I Buy?
Your speakers and headphones are how you hear your mix. Use the wrong ones and you’re making mixing…
When Do I Use EQ vs Filters?
EQ and filters are the two most powerful mixing tools after the fader — and most DJs use…
Best DJ Controller for Beginners
The DJ controller market is overwhelming when you’re starting out. Hundreds of options, wildly different prices, and every…
What Laptop Specs Do I Need for DJing?
Your laptop is the engine of your DJ setup. Run the wrong one and you’ll experience audio dropouts,…