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DJ Tom has over 20 years of experience in the Disc Jockey profession. Living and breathing mixing culture, Tom is an expert in everything DJ. Music is the heart and soul of any good party and when DJ's do their job properly, they can make any night feel magical. When it comes to DJ equipment, Tom has tried almost all of it and has an in-depth music and staging knowledge.
Everyone is probably used to the image of DJs wearing headphone when they mix music at different venues. However, not many of us know why exactly DJs use their headphones. Some might think that they are used for blocking the noise of the crowd and protecting one’s ears from the loudspeakers, but it’s way more […]
Continue readingThere’s no easy and exact way to becoming a DJ. Just like any other professions, DJ-ing is a long path of successes and failures, which has to be taken step by step if one wishes to become a great professional like any other career, DJ-ing should start with a great passion for music and the […]
Continue readingBeing a DJ is not always fun, as it often requires an acute understanding of the devices you are controlling and their functionality. To produce impressive mixes and make smooth transitions between tracks, you have to be familiar with the entire set-up you are using. The DJ mixer is the device which helps mostly in […]
Continue readingToday’s technology has totally changed the traditional DJ setup. The modern software and controllers have evolved enough to become basic tools for DJs. Most of them are designed to be easily learned and used by the user. In this article, we will present you some of the best DJ controllers which are user-friendly, being perfect […]
Continue readingIn today’s world, everything keeps evolving at a mind-breaking speed. The entertainment industry is no exception. It has experienced one of the biggest developments in the modern history. The music industry is surprising every day the starters and the pro’s, offering new possibilities to mix and make music. The DJ world experienced a drastic change […]
Continue readingBefore starting with buying all music devices, you might want to know which controllers are most compatible with the software you use. This article will give some tips on how to choose the right controller and will outline some compatible ones with Traktor. Traktor, developed by Native Instruments, is user-friendly DJ software that features a […]
Continue readingDJs are passionate musicians who mix all types of music genres. Their work is to prepare sets which will entertain people and make them dance. Disc Jockeys use different methods to make their shows interesting. They also use DJ software, to make their songs mixable. In the previous decade, it was mainly done with turntables […]
Continue readingThe most important tools of a DJ are their ears. They also use various equipment for making music, but hearing is where the real creative process happens. However, the sad truth is that the ears are mostly put under pressure due to numerous performances and club environments – where a lot of noise is produced. Despite the […]
Continue readingIf you’re a fan of clubbing and like to go dancing every weekend, you’re probably wondering about what does the trade of a Disc Jockey imply. Disc Jockey is just another way of saying DJ, a name most of us are probably familiar with. A DJ’s main job is to “play with the discs” or, […]
Continue readingIn the DJ-ing world, there are lots of aspects one must take into consideration. One of them is staying legal regarding copyright and their use of music. As many DJs do not play their music but mix popular songs into one track, they need to be very careful as not to violate the copyright laws. […]
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