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My first set of decks were a pair of Gemini PT2100’s with a silver PS626i 2 channel mixer. I currently still have them as they still work but the time has come to to not only upgrade but also expand.
I have said before that anyone can learn to beat match it is just a matter of practice. Some people can pick it up quickly others find it takes a little bit longer.
By taking your time and researching your choices before you make a purchase you can help spot a good opportunity to buy.
If we were not clearly in January with the colder weather and back to work blues you could be forgiven for thinking Christmas has just come very early, well 11 months early for 2020 with the…
Well this is exciting, a brand new product release by Denon DJ. I have mentioned controllers before and I am quite the Denon fan since the release of the Prime brand of equipment.
Technics have been the industry standard turntable for decades. Any vinyl DJ would expect to be playing on 1200’s when playing in a venue.
Trying to buy a gift for a DJ friend or relative can be a nightmare if you do not know what they like. It is even harder if you do not know anything about music or DJing at all.
If there is one trend in the music industry that is causing a bit of a stir it is that vinyl is making a historic comeback.
Asking if there are different types of DJ is a bit like asking if there are different types of doctors or different types of teachers.
Can I learn to DJ online? This question came in and had me thinking about it for a fair amount of time.
Once you have all your DJ equipment you are going to need somewhere to put it. Somewhere at the right height so that you don’t get backache when leaning over to mix.
Direct Drive vs Belt Drive is a great question for a new DJ to be asking. This question is only going to be useful when looking at turntables.
There are actually several different setups you can have but what DJ equipment do I need in order to create your own DJ studio at home? As with many questions there is more than one answer.
What do I need to become a DJ? There are a few physical items that you will need and also some ‘soft’ items in order to become a DJ.
In the DJ world there has been a battle raging on since time immemorial, well a long time at least.
In the vinyl DJ days when music was heavy no matter what the genre, preparing a set was let’s not say easier let’s say more simple.
Another great question for beginner DJ’s is what should I use vinyl or CD’s/MP3’s? There are several answers to this question as both types have pros and cons which we will go through together.
When is the best time to learn to be a DJ or learn anything for that matter? Simple it’s when you are younger and that is a fact but possibly not for the reason you think.
When you have made the decision that you want to be a DJ you will need a few things. Some of the things are going to require an investment so what is the best way to buy what you need?
There are of course costs to any hobby/profession especially when first starting out but how much to become a DJ? In order to become a DJ, some costs are more or less one offs.