Instant Doubles Routine – How It’s Done
In this article, we break down the instant doubles trick. A popular trick with scratch DJ’s, this trick enables the DJ to create a strong delay effect manually by playing a track half a beat out of time.
Tag: Intermediate
How DJs Make Remixes
When you’re just starting out on your journey into music production, it can feel overwhelming and complicated. One of the first hurdles is ‘what music production software should I use?’ There isn’t just one answer to this question; however, some production software is much easier to get started with than others. In this article, we have decided to help you get started producing music with Serato Studio.
8 Genres in 12 Minutes – Breakdown Tutorial
Learn how to mix multiple genres in this breakdown tutorial of Lawrence James’ 8 genres in 12 minutes mix!
Noise Sweep Tricks – Pioneer DDJ 1000 Tutorial
The noise effect is great for creating build-ups and cutting in and out using the upfader/crossfader. Learn how to perform this technique and then adapt it further if you own a 4 channel controller in the follow-up lesson!
How to live stream like a pro!
Today we are showing you to level up your live sets in OBS Studio! With multiple cameras, multi platform, visual overlays, direct audio, adding effects and more!
15 Free DJ Tutorials To Stay Active During Isolation
With many DJ’s stuck in isolation, we have decided to put together 15 of our free tutorials. Covering all ability levels, we hope these tutorials will help inspire and educate you during this tough time.
Create a HUGE drop using Serato DJ Pro FX
In this free DJ tutorial, you will learn how to set up hot cues, use Serato DJ FX and essential timing in music to create a huge drop to impress any crowd!
Scratching with Acapellas
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.
Switching from a USB DJ to DVS in a Club – DJ Changeover Tutorial
Wanting to set up your laptop in a nightclub and take over a DJ who’s already playing? We show you how with using external sound cards and usb mixers.
Custom Crate Columns – Serato DJ Tips
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.
Keyboard Mode Tutorial – Rekordbox
Keyboard Mode is a dynamic and powerful tool. In this tutorial we break down the theory and methods to perform tone plays live!
The DJ Discussion – Advice from industry veteran Lawrence James
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.
Triplets Timing – Scratching Tutorial
Learn how to scratch in triplet timing and download our free scratch sounds, beats and tools to follow along step by step!
Getting the perfect BPM on a DJM Mixer Effects
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?
Free DJ Scratching Tutorial
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.
Scratching DJ Tutorial: How to instantly scratch better
Once you know how to baby scratch It’s essential to learn this before moving onto more advanced scratching, combo’s, flares and patterns. This trick will improve your baby scratch instantly!
Pioneer DDJ 1000 Tutorial – Using Trans Effect Creatively
In this free DJ lesson on the Pioneer DDJ 1000 you will learn how to DJ and mix with the Trans effect in Rekordbox as well as combine up to 3 channels.
How To Tone Play Mix
Learn how to play along to the melody of a song in this free DJ lesson taken from our Tone Play Mixing Course.
Serato Flip Tutorial
In this tutorial you will learn 5 ways to make use of Serato Flip. This is an expansion for the Serato DJ Pro software. Learn to DJ with Crossfader.
FX Fade Tutorial – Pioneer DDJ SB3 – Serato DJ Lite
Follow this DDJ SB3 tutorial on how to use the FX Fade pad mode. This mode is really useful for beginner DJs. Watch and learn how to DJ with Crossfader!
Free Creative Mixing DJ Tutorials
Master double drops, polyrhythmic looping and finger drumming in these 3 creative tutorials. Learn how to DJ with Crossfader!