Sep 18, 2019 | Free DJ Lessons, Rekordbox, Serato, Tutorials
What is HID Mode? HID or Human Interface Device, is a method of connecting hardware to DJ software to control the software via MIDI. Sounding complicated? Don’t worry, it’s actually a very simple way of unlocking the true potential of your DJ set up....
Jun 26, 2019 | Free DJ Lessons, Rekordbox, Tutorials
Tone play is a dynamic and interesting technique to transition between songs. Performing them live is a difficult task but the Keyboard mode within Rekordbox Performance makes it easier than ever. With a little bit of musical theory, we can easily create live tone...
Apr 15, 2019 | Free DJ Lessons, Serato, Tutorials
Managing your music is a personal and unique thing to do, every DJ has their own way of doing it and no two libraries are the same. However it’s a time consuming task creating new crates, playlists and collections of music. However in the age of digital...
Apr 15, 2019 | Free DJ Lessons, Rekordbox, Tutorials
The hot cue behaviour on Rekordbox performance mode acts identical to a CDJ. That being when the track is paused, pressing any hot cue will jump the track to that point and then continue to play from that point. However DJ’s that are used to Serato might find...
Mar 22, 2019 | Free DJ Lessons, Rekordbox, Serato, Traktor, Tutorials
What are the hot cues? Hot cues are an important creative tool that nearly every DJ uses to enhance their mix. One of the most popular ways to set up and use hot cues are on different phrases within a piece of music. DJs can then jump to a new phrase, such as a...