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 …
When it comes to being a DJ, the most important thing is your use of music and the songs you play. Nowadays, copyright laws have become stricter than ever, and copyrighted tracks can be easily detected by all of the major social media online platforms. This means that if you post a track with copyrighted …
Do DJs Need Permission To Play Songs? (Answered) Read More »
If you are preparing for a DJ performance or event, and it is going to be set in an outdoor space, then the first thing you need to know is that the setup will be slightly different from the usual indoor venue. For obvious reasons, of course. Outdoor spaces are usually less prepared for performances, …
As a DJ in the modern-day, you’ll know just how important a piece of equipment your laptop is. You’ll need something that’s light and portable enough to be able to take on the road with you, but also something powerful enough to run good DJ software and store all your music and files. It’s a …
If you play too few, each song will play out for too long and your audience could end up getting bored of hearing the same music for too long. Alternatively, if you play too many, you’ll be transitioning too quickly from one song to another, right when people are getting into the groove of a …
How Many Songs Does A 30 Minute DJ Set Have? (Solved) Read More »
