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.
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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.
Serato Studio Joins DJ Suite At No Extra Cost
Serato has just announced that Serato Studio is now included as part of Serato DJ Suite, at no extra cost to new and existing DJ Suite users. That […]
inMusic To Acquire Native Instruments: What It Means For DJs and Producers
inMusic, the company behind brands like Denon, Rane, Numark and Akai, has just bought Native Instruments, who make Traktor. Here’s what DJs need to know.
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 […]
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.
Hercules Announce DJControl T10
This new controller from Hercules could bring that true vinyl feel into a DJ controller with amazing 10 inch motorised platters.
Rane System One Review
The Rane System One brings proper motorised platters into a standalone package, along with loads of other exciting features like standalone stems.
AlphaTheta DJM-V5 Review
The new DJM-V5 mixer is the baby brother to the super-specced V10 and gives you a 3 channels and a pared back effects section.
How to Film DJ Content
Just having great mixing skills isn’t enough to make a name for yourself. You need to get yourself seen on social media and record you skills for the world to see. Here’s how.
RMX-IGNITE Review – The RMX-1000 Finally Gets a Proper Update
The RMX1000 is such an iconic bit of gear that you’ll still find it in countless booths even 13 years on. Is this new effects unit a worthy successor?