Hot Cues in DJing: The Complete Guide

Hot Cues in DJing: The Complete Guide

A hot cue is a marker you can lay down at any given time within a track. When you press the hot cue the software will jump straight to this marker and play from that point. It’s like having up to 8 additional cue buttons for each track that you can name and customise...
Crossfader x Rise Festival: Win a Main Stage DJ Set

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 2025. Held in Les Deux Alpes, France, from 6-13 December, Rise festival mixes some of the world’s biggest dance acts with mountain adventure. This year, the festival welcomes acts...
How to Organise Your DJ Music Collection and USB

How to Organise Your DJ Music Collection and USB

Every DJ organises their music differently, but the goal is always the same: finding the right track at the right moment. Typically, DJs sort their music into playlists by genre, energy level, vibe, or event type. There are also features in a lot of software, like...
DJ Looping Guide: How to Set and Use Loops

DJ Looping Guide: How to Set and Use Loops

Loops are one of the simplest and most-used features in any DJ software, but they’re also one of the most important. They can be a super straightforward tool to get you out of a sticky situation, give you more space to mix or be used for more creative tricks.  In this...