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!
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.
The baby scratch is the first step every DJ needs to learn before mastering the art of scratching. Useful as a fill and also as a drop, the baby scratch is a versatile skill that every DJ should learn! In this video, DJ Lawrence James breaks down everything you need to know to get started in the world of scratching!
Knowing what speed to play your tracks after mixing them together is a key skill that every beginner needs to learn. Today, founder and tutor DJ Jamie Hartley shows you exactly what you need to know when it comes to the BPM’s of your songs!
Mixing between genres made easy! Mixing between two different genre’s is a daunting task for DJ’s, the difference in BPM’s and energy can mean a simple beat […]
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.
Learn how to scratch in triplet timing and download our free scratch sounds, beats and tools to follow along step by step!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Learn how to scratch like a pro DJ in our free scratching DJ tutorial plus a dedicated course. It includes all the samples and beats too!
Master double drops, polyrhythmic looping and finger drumming in these 3 creative tutorials. Learn how to DJ with Crossfader!
Learn how to use the pitch effect on the Pioneer DJ equipment. This is a cool trick that any DJ can utilise in their sets!
Being able to transition between genres is a vital skill for a lot of DJ’s. You may find that the crowd isn’t feeling what you’re playing but you’re unsure of how to mix into another genre. Here is just one technique that can be used to get you out of house music and into some hip hop.
Acapellas are great tools but sometimes it’s hard knowing how to use them effectively! Learn how to swap the beat under an acapella in this tutorial.
Its easy to get stuck bringing a new track into the mix the same way with every time. This technique is a great way to introduce a new track to the mix without just fading it in.
Did you know you can creatively apply the slicer to nearly any song to create a remix of it live in your DJ set? Watch this free video now to learn how!