DJ Controllers and How They Work
In 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 readingWhich DJ Controllers are Compatible with Traktor Software?
Before 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 readingPopular Software Used By Famous DJs
DJs 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 readingWhy DJs Should Wear Earplugs
The 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 readingBecoming a DJ Guide, Getting Started
If 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 readingDo DJs Have To Pay For Their Music?
In 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. […]
Continue readingDJ Software, How Does it Work?
Most people have probably been to a club and have seen the DJs mix music in real time. If any of you ever wondered how does DJ software work, this article will offer you a bit of insight. To begin with, you probably noticed that the music DJs play in clubs is not original. It […]
Continue readingCan You Make a Lot of Money Being a DJ?
If you’re a frequent club visitor, and you like to spend your Fridays and weekends out dancing, you’ve certainly wondered if those DJ’s you’re seeing in front of the crowd make a lot of money at the end of the night. Or, perhaps, you’ve been tempted to find out if you’d make a lot of […]
Continue readingDo You Need a License to be a DJ?
More and more young people are tempted nowadays to enter the music industry as a DJ. The trade seems fairly easy – all you need to do is learn how to mix tracks and have some elementary knowledge about music. Fame and money seem like immediate and easy to obtain perks, and the DJ profession […]
Continue readingWhich Famous DJs use Ableton Live?
Ableton Live is a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software which allows not only to mix the tracks but also produce them from zero. The original version wasn’t intended to be used as mixing software, but some DJs found later on how to use it effectively at their performances. The software allows mixing loops together and […]
Continue reading