Category: Free DJ Lessons

BPM Supreme Mix Breakdowns

Learn tone play, word play, sample switch ups and more with this months BPM Supreme mix and break down. Follow along step by step!

How Pro DJs Mix

Pro DJ Methods Explained

In this article, we break down an advanced DJ mix into simple, easy to follow steps!

DJ Industry Improvement

How The DJ Industry Can Improve

The DJ Industry has a problem and it’s something we can all help to change. Let’s build a better future by switching to recyclable materials.

DDJ-1000 Guide

Getting Started With The DDJ-1000

In this beginners guide, we help you set up the Pioneer DJ DDJ 1000, connecting audio and setting up with Rekordbox DJ on Mac and Windows!

DDJ 800 Guide

Getting Started With The DDJ 800

In this beginners guide, we help you set up the Pioneer DJ DDJ 800, connecting audio and setting up with Rekordbox DJ on Mac and Windows!

Music File Guide

Digital Music Files Explained

In this guide, we break down everything you need to know about digital music files. Which format is best for DJ’s? WAV or MP3? All this plus much more!

Rekordbox Quantize

Rekordbox Quantize Settings – How It’s Done

Quantize is a great feature that helps DJ’s stay perfectly in time. But what if you want Quantize on some elements of DJ’ing such as looping but not in others like Hot Cues? Today we show you how to change the settings on Quantize to suit your sets!

Serato Sampler

Mixing three songs with two channels – How it’s done!

If you’ve ever wanted to get more creative with your decks but feel constrained by the two channels, we’re going to show you how you can still mix three decks by using the sampler. The sampler feature is found in most DJ softwares and usually is only used for triggering sound effects, however in this example, we showcase just how powerful the feature can be!

Serato Trancifier

Serato Trancifier – How It’s Done

The trancifier is a hidden feature baked into the code of Serato DJ that has existed since Serato Scratch Live! The trancifier once applied loops a track, halving the loop automatically until only a fine note sound is created. This trick creates incredible build ups and can be combined with other effects for amazing transitions!

Roll Effect Trick

Roll Effect Trick – How it’s done

This trick is perfect for anybody who regularly plays on a Pioneer DJ all in one unit such as the XDJ RR, RX2 or XZ or the range of Pioneer mixers such as the DJM 900NX2. Roll effect is so powerful as it can be used to record a pattern or loop into the mixer and then can even be switched over to another channel entirely.

Serato Auto Import

Serato Auto Import – How It’s Done

In this tutorial, Holland breaks down Serato DJs auto-import feature helping you speed up your entire workflow for downloading and importing music.

DDJ-200 Guide

Three Mixing Techniques for the DDJ 200

Take your DJ’ing to the next level on the DDJ 200 by levelling up your transitions. In this article and video, we will run you though three easy ways to make your mix sound more creative and interesting.  

MIDI Map Neural Mix

Where do DJs get acapellas?

Learn how to create your own acapellas from music you already own! Using one of three easy applications, it’s never been easier!