Denon vs Pioneer DJ: Will the SC5000 become industry standard?
We recently put the Denon SC5000 Prime through its paces and wanted to compare it to Pioneer’s CDJ 2000NXS range. Find out our thoughts in this post!
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!
Denon Engine Prime Software
Find out in our video overview what the Denon Engine Prime software does, and our thoughts on it. This is the software behind the new Denon SC5000 players.
Serato DJ Tips & Tricks: How To Delete Duplicate Or Missing Files
Have you ever come across two of the same song in your Serato DJ music library? Or maybe some of your tracks are showing up in orange as a missing file? Learn how to conveniently delete duplicate or missing files with this step by step guide.
Slicer Mode: Creative Ways To Remix A Song Live!
Did you know you can creatively apply the slicer to nearly any song to create a remix of it live in your DJ set? Watch this free video now to learn how!
Should DJs be using the SYNC button?
Using the SYNC button to DJ is one of the biggest and most controversial subjects in the industry. Is it cheating? Find out what we think here!
Numark NVII Review & Guide
We managed to get our hands the Numark NVII and just had to do a detailed review as to why this controller is so unique. This is the follow up to the ever popular Numark NV, one of the first DJ controller to add on board displays. So what makes the second instalment so special?
DJ Tips & Tricks: Scratching on a DJ controller
You can learn to scratch with any DJ set up however you need to make sure that this setting is changed before starting. Is your crossfader curve set up correctly?
DJ Tips & Tricks: Key Lock & Master Tempo
What is key lock? Want to find out what master tempo means? DJ’s make use of key lock to improve the sound of your mixes. Its a simple trick that will make a huge difference to your DJ sets.
Slip Mode – How to use it creatively!
This advanced trick is great for making your transitions more interesting. It’s taken directly from our Advanced DJ Course specifically for the Numark Mixtrack Pro 3, however the trick can work on nearly all controllers!
You’re not a real DJ if you don’t mix vinyl!
We regularly see quotes like ‘you’re not a real DJ if you don’t play vinyl’ or ‘if you don’t play vinyl you’re cheating’ and similar plastered across social media from a small set of older DJs who refuse to accept how the industry has progressed. Here is our response!
How To Avoid a Clash of Vocals While Mixing
Have you ever been mixing and found that vocals have started to clash with each other. If so then this free DJ lesson will really help improve your mixing!
The quickest way to export to USB using Pioneer’s Rekordbox
Follow our simple 3 step video tutorial and learn how to export your music to USB in Pioneer’s Rekordbox ready to DJ with.
Secret Serato DJ Tips & Tricks
Serato DJ is full of great shortcuts and amazing features. Let us share some of our favourites with you all! From the best keyboard shortcuts to how to set up Smart Crates and even how to half or double multiple files BPM values.
Where Do DJs Get Their Music?
Building a music library is an essential part of being a DJ, however finding what music to download and where to download it is a minefield!