by Chris | Jan 15, 2016 | DJ Tips&Tricks, Opinion / Editorial, Others
A couple of weeks ago I went to a party where a friend of mine was mixing. His choice in music is quite unique and he’s one of those guys who just buzzes with enthusiasm when it comes to playing in front of a crowd. However, this time he got lazy and paid for...
by Chris | Dec 17, 2015 | DJ Controllers, DJ Tips&Tricks
This is what we were asked by Rick who said he just started mixing recently. In this case, the obvious answer would be 2 decks. But is it really? In a previous article (Making Your DJ Set Unique) I underlined the importance of adding personal touches to your set,...
by Chris | Dec 3, 2015 | DJ Tips&Tricks, Opinion / Editorial, Others
In any club and at any party people can sometimes get annoyed by the DJ’s choice in music. The wrong track selection may lead to the crowd casting down an eye on the music man. In all actuality the DJ is only trying to improve each person’s experience by...
by Chris | Nov 20, 2015 | DJ Industry News, DJ Resources, DJ Tips&Tricks, Opinion / Editorial, Others
Music makes the people come together, so it makes sense that all DJs are in an endless race to get the latest and greatest, oldest and coolest tracks out there. We search for music in the most extreme depths of the internet. Most DJs don’t even buy their music....
by Chris | Nov 13, 2015 | DJ Controllers, DJ Resources, DJ Tips&Tricks, Opinion / Editorial, Others
Changing the software’s skin to suit your needs is ideal because each party is held in different locations with different lighting and weather conditions. Future.dj pro is bundled with a set of skins that few DJs actually use to their advantage. For example day...
by Chris | Nov 5, 2015 | DJ Tips&Tricks, Opinion / Editorial, Others
Timecode vinyl is like the one true ring among an otherwise infinite number of acrylic rings needed for a party. One vinyl to play them all, precious. However, Sauron probably didn’t have to worry about orcs hitting his DJ booth and making the record skip, like...