Hercules DJControl Inpulse 200 MK3 Review: All this for just £89?
At just £89, the DJControl Inpulse 200 MK3 is about as cheap as DJ gear gets. But is it actually worth getting or just a beginner toy?
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The 5 Biggest Struggles for New DJs (According to our Community)
We asked our Crossfader community what they struggled with the most when they started out DJing. These are the top responses along with our advice on how to avoid them.
Numark Party Mix III Review
The new Party Mix III from Numark might look like a flashy toy but could actually be one of the best beginner DJ controllers out there…
AlphaTheta XDJ-AN Review: The Ultimate Budget DJ Standalone?
The new XDJ-AN promises to bring the all-in-one XDJs down to a lower price point, but sacrifices have they had to make?
AlphaTheta CDJ-1500X Review: Do You Really Need the Flagship CDJs?
CDJ-1500X: What you need to know Price: £1,469 per player Packs the 10.1-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi and cloud playback of the flagship CDJ-3000X into a much tighter, space-saving format […]
5 Crucial DJ Skills That Have Nothing to Do with Mixing
As a DJ, it takes much more than just pure mixing skills to make it. We asked our community about those other things that set DJs apart and are crucial to a successful career.
Crossfader x Rise Festival: Win a Main Stage DJ Set
This December, one DJ will earn the opportunity to DJ on the main stage at Rise Festival 2026. Held in Les Deux Alpes, France, from 5-12th December, Rise […]
Student Success Stories
At Crossfader, we don’t just teach you how to DJ, we want to actually transform our students into pro DJs. Here are some Crossfader members who’ve gone on to achieve great things.
5 Bad DJ Habits Ruining Your Mixes (And How to Fix Them)
When you’re learning to DJ, it’s all too easy to slip into the same bad habits. We asked our community about their worst DJ habits and show you how to fix them.
How to prepare for your first DJ gig
If you’ve just got your first ever DJ gig and you’re worrying about what you need to do to prepare, we’ve got you covered with a guide to everything you need to know.
Engine DJ 5.0: Standalone Stems Are Finally Here
Engine DJ 5.0 is finally here and it’s bringing one of the most requested updates: on-board stem seperation. But that’s not all, there are also plenty more little tweaks all Engine DJs need to know about.
Dance Music Trends for 2026: What You Need To Know About the IMS Report
The IMS report is the music industry’s biggest insight in the current state of dance/electronic music and predictions for the year ahead. We’ve picked what DJs and producers can learn from it.
“The industry has been entirely turned upside down” – Chris Goss on 30 years of Hospital Records
As founder of the iconic DnB label Hospital, Chris Goss has seen the music industry change in unprecedented ways over the last 30 years. In this exclusive interview, he shares what he’s learned from that journey.
Best Online DJ Courses for Beginners (2026 Guide)
Some of the best online DJ courses for beginners today include Crossfader, Club Ready DJ School, Digital DJ Tips, Pete Tong DJ Academy and Tomorrowland DJ Academy. Each […]
Is Crossfader Worth It? An Honest Review for Beginner DJs (2026)
Are online DJ Courses worth it?
Online DJ courses are worth it for any beginner who wants to stop guessing and start mixing with confidence. While you can find tutorials for free, a structured […]
Can You Really Learn DJing Online?
Yes, you can absolutely learn to DJ online because the technical core of the craft, including beatmatching, phrasing, and software navigation, follows clear patterns that translate perfectly to […]
Beatport and Beatsource Are Merging: What DJs Need To Know
Two of the biggest music platforms for DJs are joining forces and merging their huge libraries together. If you use either of these services, here’s what you need to know.
Serato DJ Pro Now Supported on the RANE System One
The Rane System One is already one of the best DJ controllers out there and it’s just got a major upgrade as Serato Pro is now officially supported.
How to Read a Crowd as a DJ
Reading a crowd is the key skill that seperates a great DJ from just being a human playlist. But it’s also one of the hardest to learn…
What’s new in DJ Studio 4.0
DJ Studio is a super powerful tool for making DJ edits and full mixes. Now, it’s just got a major overhaul with loads of new features.