Setting your gain structure and controlling your levels is a critical part of every DJ routine. Often overlooked and the main cause of bad sounding audio and mixes, it’s important for every DJ to know how and when to adjust the gain. In this video our DJ tutor Jamie Hartley breaks down the essentials to make sure your mixes never suffer from unwanted distortion or compression.
Acapellas or “A cappella” to give it its proper spelling, are a vital tools for DJ’s allowing them to create live remixes and transition between songs with more flair. In this free tutorial Jamie Hartley breaks down different ways to combine scratching with the use of a cappella’s to take your sets to the next level.
Struggling to think of what song to play next in your sets? Fear not we have all been there, here’s 5 proven methods to help you get out of any situation!
A recent update to Mac OS X included improved security surrounding driver installation. If rushed, you may miss this crucial step when installing your DJ hardware, meaning loss of audio and sometimes no connection at all. Crossfader’s resident geek DJ Holland breaks down the steps you need to look out for when installing your hardware to ensure a perfect connection every time!
Custom crate columns allows you to set an organisation rule for each of your individual crates. Today we show you how to enable and best use the feature.
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to move music out of iTunes into various DJ software such as Rekordbox and Serato. Click for step by step instructions!
Planning A DJ Set From Scratch Every week we upload a new mix to our YouTube channel. These mixes are designed to inspire your next DJ set with […]
Introducing the DJ Discussion. A brand new series hosted by DJ Lawrence James. LJ is here to discuss the issues you might face in the DJ industry and provide an insight on how to tackle them.
n the modern era of DJ’ing the motor switch is quite a rare sight so we lose the ability to recreate this trick. However there is a way to recreate this trick and even take it to the next level by being able to adjust the speed of the brake.
The effect unit on DJM mixer doesn’t always automatically find the right BPM. Manually tapping can take a while to get right but did you know there is an easier way of finding the perfect BPM?
From 10 years ago with the original CDJ2000, the blue waveform has become a staple of the Pioneer line up. However it doesn’t have to be this way, today we show you how to change the look of your waveforms!
In this free lesson, we show you how to take your baby scratch to the next level. By varying your timings, you will learn how to perform more complex routines and patterns.
Did you know you can prep tracks whilst DJing in Serato? Today we show you how to use the prepare crate to save you time in your sets!
Did you know on the XDJ-RX2 you can move your loops in the track whilst playing? Today we show you how to do it and give you two examples of how to use this creative technique in a live performance!
Do you know what AM mode is in Serato and how to use it? In todays episode of did you know, we take a look at this handy feature and how to enable it!
In this tips and tricks video we break down the core differences between the two decks, how to control them and where’s best to use one over the other!
DJing on a iPad is becoming more popular and for good reason. Today we’re going to help you learn how to DJ on a iPad, just using a free app from the app store!
Learn how to use djay pro’s eq and effects section to enhance your DJ mix. Learn from our pro DJ tutors with free video tutorials.
Learn advanced Traktor FX combo techniques, plus where to set up and use hot cues creatively. Free Traktor Tutorials Inside!
Do you want your mixes to sound better? One of the easiest ways of creating smooth mixes that blend together almost seamlessly is to mix in key. There is a bit of music theory to understand to take full advantage of mixing key but luckily for us, recent updates to DJ software and hardware is making it easier than ever.
The most recent expansion pack for Serato, Serato Play allows DJs to access the softwares full potential without the need to plug in external hardware! Today we look at how to set Serato Play up and how to maximise it’s performance features!