The one thing that makes you stand out as a DJ more than anything is the music you play. And the biggest way to really set yourself apart is to create your own unique edits of tracks. A DJ edit is a rearranged and reworked version of a track that’s designed to be more DJ-friendly. […]
When most people start DJing, they think the hard part is the technical stuff. Things like beat-matching and knowing a few transitions are, of course, crucial, but just getting those skills nailed is only half of what makes a great DJ. To really level up to a more natural level of mixing, you’ve got to…
Walk into a lot of clubs today, and you might notice something has changed. You hear a bit of build up, then the drop comes in, and before you can really settle into the groove, the next track is already coming in. It is frantic and attention grabbing, but this style of mixing leaves behind…
The DJM-V10 sits clear at the top of AlphaTheta’s lineup of club mixers. It’s an absolute beast, speced out with everything you could possibly need including an incredible 6 channels, built-in compressor, 4-band EQ and super powerful effects. For most people though, this was complete overkill and its nearly £3000 price point made sure it…
Serato, Rekordbox, and Djay Pro have added Spotify as a streaming service to their platforms, bringing the world’s most popular music streaming service back to DJing for the first time in many years. All these platforms now let you select Spotify among the current batch of streaming services, a lineup that includes Apple Music, Tidal,…
A recent discussion in the mobile DJ community on Reddit has highlighted something that experienced DJs have been noticing at gigs far and wide: 90s Eurodance is rapidly becoming the new 80s. Those anthems from 2 Unlimited, Haddaway, Snap!, and Corona that once filled provincial nightclubs are now getting the same response that “Don’t Stop…
What is a DJ download pool? Should you join one? Are they only for professional DJs? Are they even legal, and how can you tell? Is this how DJs find easy-to-mix versions of songs? We answer those questions (and more) in this guide, followed by our recommendations for the best DJ download pools you can…