Aug 16, 2022 | Blog, Free DJ Lessons, Serato, Tutorials
Sometimes it’s not enough to simply kick things up a notch. Three or four notches might do the trick, though! For all those frustrating times, you’ve wanted to switch things up and take your DJ set up a BPM mountain. We’ve got you! Mixing between genres...
Aug 16, 2022 | Blog, Free DJ Lessons, Rekordbox, Tutorials
Legendary 80s house vocalist, Robert Owens, says about house music: “It’s always been about, you know, trying to create something to make you feel good, and, in return, you know, hopefully, it would make others feel good too!” House is one of the most influential...
Aug 15, 2022 | Blog, Free DJ Lessons
Moving From Controller to CDJs We know how daunting it can feel when you get booked for your first club gig! Moving from a controller in your bedroom to playing on CDJs is a hard transition. What if they’re not connected properly? Do you know how to get your music...
May 25, 2022 | Beginner, Blog, Free DJ Lessons, Serato, Tutorials
How do you mix hip hop as a DJ? You do it by using techniques rooted in rhythm, sampling, and creativity. Hip hop DJing draws from a rich culture of performance, and mixing it properly means knowing how to cut, scratch, blend, and build energy with purpose. Behind...
Apr 6, 2022 | Beginner, Free DJ Lessons, Rekordbox, Tutorials
Welcome to Crossfader, the step by step learning platform for DJs. Whether you’ve found this article from a google search or after booking a session at PIRATE studios, we will help you get started on a set of pro-DJ club-ready equipment; such as a set of Pioneer DJ...
