Author: Jamie Hartley

Hey i'm Jamie Hartley the founder but more importantly DJ tutor here at Crossfader! I've been working in the industry for over a decade now. I've been lucky enough to play around the world at some amazing clubs and festivals but now my mission is to help as many DJs worldwide, learn new skills, how to DJ and mix creatively!
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Pioneer XDJ-RX2 Tips & Tricks

The Pioneer XDJ RX2 offers a whole host of performance features for DJ’s, but there are some features that are a little less obvious to the naked eye. Today Jamie Hartley takes you through some of the lesser known features of this stand alone unit.

Pioneer DJ DDJ-400 Review

Pioneer DDJ 400 Review

With more and more entry level controllers entering the market, we take a look at the latest offering from arguably the biggest brand in the market. The Pioneer DJ, DDJ 400. Promising looks and features from it’s flagship line up, we find out if the DDJ 400 is worth your money.

Mixing In Key

Mixing In Key for DJs

Do you want your mixes to sound better? One of the easiest ways of creating smooth mixes that blend together almost seamlessly is to mix in key. There is a bit of music theory to understand to take full advantage of mixing key but luckily for us, recent updates to DJ software and hardware is making it easier than ever.

Serato Play

How To DJ With Just Your Laptop – Serato Play

The most recent expansion pack for Serato, Serato Play allows DJs to access the softwares full potential without the need to plug in external hardware! Today we look at how to set Serato Play up and how to maximise it’s performance features!

Getting Started With Serato

Getting Started With Serato DJ

In this guide we cover the absolute essentials to get you started with Serato DJ Lite and Serato DJ Pro.

Pioneer DJ DDJ1000 Tips

Pioneer DDJ-1000 Tips & Tricks

This week on tips and tricks, Jamie Hartley takes you through some of the more unknown features of the Pioneer DDJ 1000 controller. These tricks will help you become more creative in your DJ sets and help you take full control over your Rekordbox set up!

Native Instrument Traktor Kontrol S2 Mk3 Review

Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2 MK3 Review

Native Instruments are back with a bang! With brand new software and hardware, are these new products enough to stand out in a tough market place? We aim to find out with this, the most affordable controller in the range, the Traktor Kontrol S2 Mk3!

Start as a DJ

How To Get Started As A DJ

If you’re just starting your DJ journey we’re here to break down our essential first five steps to help you along your way!

Crossfader News

How To Tone Play Mix

Learn how to play along to the melody of a song in this free DJ lesson taken from our Tone Play Mixing Course.

Serato Flip Tutorial

Serato Flip Tutorial

In this tutorial you will learn 5 ways to make use of Serato Flip. This is an expansion for the Serato DJ Pro software. Learn to DJ with Crossfader.

What To Play Next DJ

Planning a DJ Set or Routine – Inspiration & Ideas

Have you ever sat in front of your DJ equipment wondering where to start when planning a DJ set or routine? Do you need some inspiration to help you start thinking creatively about music? We’re here to give you some starting points and help you get inspired!

Roland DJ 202 Review

Roland DJ 202 Review

Released in late 2017, the Roland DJ 202 is a new and exciting product for entry-level DJ’s. Like most of its competitors, the 202 is used with the Serato DJ Lite however, this little unit manages to pack a full Roland drum machine inside the controller too! However, does the inclusion of Roland’s class-leading technology mean sacrifices are made elsewhere? Let’s find out.