DJing is often seen as a “solo” thing, but it needn’t be. Indeed, it can get pretty lonely as a DJ, as many of us know – despite the fun-loving, sociable image DJs often have. Whether it’s to deal with this loneliness, to get inspired and do something more creative/appealing to the public, or [...]
Digital DJ Tips reader Cary asks: “I am an oldies DJ and play mostly throwbacks. I understand the concepts of beatgridding and syncing quantised tracks, but what do I do about older tunes that were recorded with a human drummer and the tempo and timing fluctuate? I am aware that these types of tracks cannot be [...]
LAST UPDATED 13 FEBRUARY, 2018 In part one of our Zero To Hero: How To Hustle For DJ/Producer Success series we covered seven micro income streams to keep cash coming in while you pursue your DJ/producing, and in part two we talked about how you can get noticed online by putting out killer content. Today we’re going to focus [...]
The Smart DJ’s Guide To Planning A Successful 2018 Successful people from all walks of life realize that goal setting is the vital first step to achieving them – but super-successful people pick goals only after they’ve assessed where they are today. It’s a simple exercise that can reveal a lot about your [...]
Burnout Digital DJ Tips member Michael says: “I’m working through a bit of burnout while simultaneously being buried under work (both DJing and day job), as well as the general hectic madness of the holidays. I’m being a trooper, but would appreciate some tips on how to manage my DJ / work schedule to keep [...]
Digital DJ Tips Platinum Group member Ransom asks: “I was just about to go on Mixlr to broadcast a Techno set, and found that you can no longer broadcast using their standard free service option. Does anyone know of any other free audio-only options for live streaming DJ sets?” Digital DJ Tips Says… I had exactly the [...]
We all make mistakes. However, some of the technical mistakes that DJs make are completely avoidable. Because such errors may well cost you bookings (and a whole load of embarrassment), and because they’re so easy to avoid, it’s worthwhile nipping them in the bud as soon as possible. So in this article, we’ll give you [...]
LAST UPDATED 8 NOVEMBER, 2017 You know that feeling: It’s been an hour since you started DJing, and you still feel rusty and awkward, like you haven’t found your groove yet. Or maybe you’re left scratching your head as you unplug your headphones and step out of the DJ box because it seemed like you [...]
Pioneer DJ just released an update to its Rekordbox software. Now at version 5.0.2, it brings compatibility to Apple’s latest macOS High Sierra operating system. A raft of minor tweaks accompanies it, along with bug fixes related to Interface 2, the DDJ-RZX, and the XDJ-RX. macOS High Sierra support in Rekordbox 5.0.2 means that Mac users can [...]
Jazzy Jeff Interview: “I Lost All My Tunes 5 Minutes Before A Gig” We sat down with hip-hop DJ legend Jazzy Jeff at this past weekend's BPM | PRO show. Phil Morse October 27, 2017 | Read time: 1 min I caught up with Jazzy Jeff backstage at the BPM | PRO Show 2017, following an outstanding DJ [...]
