Hot Cue Play – DJ Mixing Tutorial

Hot Cue Play – DJ Mixing Tutorial

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...
Pioneer XDJ-RX2 Tips & Tricks

Pioneer XDJ-RX2 Tips & Tricks

Five XDJ RX2 tricks you might have missed! The Pioneer XDJ-RX2 is an immensely popular stand alone unit and for good reason.  However with so many features available it’s easy to overlook some of the more hidden tips. Today Jamie Hartley covers his favourite 5...
Pioneer DDJ 400 Review

Pioneer DDJ 400 Review

Rekordbox on a budget, how does it fair? The entry level controller market is one of the most sought after and competitive in the industry. Many companies are fighting for the newcomers, with a view to introduce and ultimately keep them in their eco system. This is...
Mixing In Key for DJs

Mixing In Key for DJs

Harmonic mixing with Rekordbox, Serato DJ, Traktor, XDJ-RX2/3, CDJs and XDJs The easiest way to create a smooth mix that blends seamlessly is to mix in key. Understanding a bit of music theory is necessary to take full advantage of this skill. However, recent DJ...
Getting Started with Rekordbox DJ

Getting Started with Rekordbox DJ

Rekordbox DJ Beginners Guide… Have you picked up your first controller recently? Maybe you’ve decided upon the Pioneer DDJ 400, or even a bigger unit such as the Pioneer DDJ 1000. Either way in this guide we’re going to help you open Rekordbox for...