May 31, 2022 | DJ Reviews, Mixers
DJM-S5 – The essentials every scratch DJ needs! 2022 is shaping up to be quite the year for hip hop and open-format DJs as Pioneer DJ show the scene some serious love! Kicking off with the launch of their first-of-its-kind range of Serato DJ battle controllers,...
May 25, 2022 | Beginner, Free DJ Lessons, Serato, Tutorials
How do you mix hip hop as a DJ? You do it by using techniques rooted in rhythm, sampling, and creativity. Hip hop DJing draws from a rich culture of performance, and mixing it properly means knowing how to cut, scratch, blend, and build energy with purpose. Behind...
May 25, 2022 | Beginner, Denon DJ, DJ Reviews, Free DJ Lessons, Rekordbox, Serato, Software, Traktor, Tutorials
Welcome to Crossfader. In this article, we will help you get started with one of the leading DJ streaming platforms; Beatsource. This service allows DJs to stream millions of songs directly inside their DJ software or hardware, such as Rekordbox, Serato DJ, Denon DJ...
May 17, 2022 | Beginner DJ Equipment, DJ Reviews, Software
Last updated: March 2026 If you’re starting out, choosing your first DJ software can feel like a bigger decision than it probably needs to be. There are loads of options out there, including plenty of free ones, that are perfect for beginners. On paper, they may sound...
May 11, 2022 | Beginner, Free DJ Lessons, Rekordbox, Tutorials
Search ‘Pioneer DJ DDJ-400’ on YouTube, and you’ll not struggle to find highly-polished, great-sounding routines, including inspirational performance mixes from us. And for great reason: the DDJ-400 is formidable. It lays a blueprint for DJs wanting to feel...