Making the jump from amateur to professional is a big step. Do you have what it takes? If you’ve progressed beyond the level of beginner and you’re ready to take your game to the next level, then you need to read this guide. If you think you can mix good music that makes people want to party, then it’s time to make the jump to being a professional DJ. Clubs and bars are some of the most obvious spots to launch your DJ career. Of course, no club will hire you without...
Whether you hate it or love it, Dubstep is becoming more well-known every day. In fact, the genre is so popular that Dubstep remixes now appear within hours of a new song’s release. Ever wondered how to make your own Dubstep? I mean, how hard can it be? Drop some random movie quote at the start, prepare a sweet drop, and get that bass wobbling? It’s actually a little more difficult than that. Our step by step guide will show you how to use FL Studio to create your own sick dubstep...
One of the best parts about NAMM is when we get to go downstairs and explore the basement, often full of smaller and more boutique companies making unique products. At the Livid Instruments booth, we had the chance to look at their latest project, the up-and-coming Omni Modules with rack-mounted modular MIDI units. Learn more inside! The idea behind the Omni Modules is that since DJs and producers alike have their own unique style and workflows, it only follows that each user’s MIDI...
It’s been another wild year at one of the largest trade shows in the industry, and over the last few days, myself and the entire DJTT editorial team have been hard at work bringing you the latest and greatest from the convention floor. NAMM is over, and we’re getting back to normal DJTT articles very soon, but we wanted to compile one final post with a summary of every new DJ product we covered this year. Last year we had the tounge in cheek “nammies” that were given out to our...
Renting DJ equipment can be an overwhelming task. If you’re only going to need a DJ for one night, you may not want to pay top dollar. Theoretically, the next best option is to rent equipment. Renting DJ equipment works well if you have a friend or relative who can actually DJ. Not only do you avoid the costs of hiring a DJ for the night, but you add a personal touch to the sound of the event. Individuals and companies have risen to meet the demand for rented equipment. If you...
Last week we looked at ten ways to get into digital DJ software for less than $100. Let’s take it to the next logical step and add some cost effective hardware controls to the software and really get into DJing on the computer. Today Ean and Chris will go through the best options for purchasing controllers from $50-$500, and look for the best value. Ok, the software thing is going great but now you want a little more than just a keypad to trigger effects and mix between tunes.The time...
To wrap up the year, we’ve brought on venerable DJ Angelo from the UK to give us his tips and tricks on surviving and rocking a New Year’s Eve DJ set, as well as our usual tradition of finding some awesome and cheesy tracks for you to use on your parties tomorrow evening. Click through for this year’s guide to making the last night of the year the best night of your career! Before I settle into some much-needed downtime and studio geekery for the next few weeks, I’d like to take...