Yes! There are many ways to DJ without a laptop. You can use a USB-compatible DJ setup, a phone, or IPAD, and even for the true analog nerds, you can spin some vinyl. Using a laptop as your music source is just one method of DJing. If you’ve ever watched a DJ perform and seen …
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So, you have your DJ controller of choice, you have your songs loaded up, headphones on, now you just need a speaker to unleash your sonic powers on the crowd. If you are new to DJing, some of the hardware required can be quite confusing, especially if you don’t have a technological background or haven’t …
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CDJs vs Turntables has been an interesting debate over the years. If you’re confused between both options, consider their different features, and take into account the steeper learning curve required to master mixing on turntables. Also, take into account the price, sound quality, and portability before finalizing your decision. Which Setup is Best? Since the …
What Do DJ Headphones Have That Our Standard Cans Lack? If you’ve only just begun your DJing journey, you perhaps haven’t thought all that much about the difference between DJ and “normal” headphones, and that’s perfectly fine. At this exciting and explorative stage of your DJ career, it’s nothing you need to worry about, but …
Is This Auditory Condition A Given For DJs, Or Are There Ways That We Can Protect Ourselves? As a DJ, musician, and all-round lover of sound, developing tinnitus is a huge concern of mine, and if you’re not worried about it, you need to reassess your opinion on the topic, like… now. It may not …
Why Is Going Wireless Considered The Cardinal Sin Of Mixing? Wireless headphones seem like a no-brainer for DJ sets — you can get lost in the music, throw some shapes without worrying about yanking your lead out, and truly put on a great show. So why then are they not more popular across DJ communities? …
In modern DJ culture, a lot of well-known hardware and software brands such as Pioneer, Schure, Traktor, and Numark have started to come out with their own headphones. As headphone technology increases so do the potential products on the market. Along with headphones that come with a headband attached to wipe away sweat, noise-cancelling headphones …
Unless you plan on kickin’ it old-school with some dope analog turntables, your primary options for spinning some tracks and filling some dance floors are a DJ controller or CDJs. As they share a few similarities, these two digital doorways into the DJ industry are often confused with one another. Still, there are some key …
DJ hardware is an ever expanding and jargon filled world that can be bewildering for beginners to understand, especially if they have no music or sound engineering experience. Perhaps you have surpassed the entry-level mixer and you want to start using more professional and complex equipment as your skills increase. If this is the case, …
So, you’re thinking of becoming a radio DJ? It’s surely one of the coolest jobs ever, right? Who among us hasn’t dreamed of being the voice of the station? Being widely recognized and praised for bringing entertainment to millions of listeners every day and every week. Problem is – how do you even become a …
