Did you have a great Christmas? Maybe you got your first bit of DJ equipment and have no idea what all the sockets do or how best to plug it all in. Well don't worry because we've got you covered. We take a look at a standard mixer and cover all the different sockets and how to set up basic equipment so you can get it all working as it should. Ever wondered what the Ground control is on the … [Read more...]
If you are a beginner DJ you've probably been looking at CD decks of some kind. Sparx from Hard As Nails Records takes you on a guided tour of a pair of Pioneer CDJS. Learn how to use CDJs, find out what the jog wheel does and what all those different buttons mean and do. This video tutorial is made for beginner DJs who know nothing about DJing. So if you're about to start your djing career you … [Read more...]
Perfect for you beginner DJs who want to find out how to match and mix on the Pioneer CDJs. Even if you don't have Pioneer CDJs this video tutorial will help you beatmatch on any make of CD Deck. Sparx from Hard As Nails Records takes you through detailed and easy steps to first of all learn beatmatching before showing you how to mix two tunes together on CDJS For this tutorial you'll need … [Read more...]
In our 3rd video looking at the Pioneer XDJ Aero, Adam Forgie shows you how to connect up your Pioneer CDJ 2000. Giving you even more control and features you can use the XDJ Aero to wirelessly play music from your phone or people in the crowd whilst also using your CDJ 2000 to mix in other tunes. The Aero features a dedicated mixing unit and this video will show you how to take advantage of it … [Read more...]
Adam Forgie is back once again getting into even more detail with the Pioneer XDJ Aero, showing you how to connect a Pioneer RMX 1000 Effects unit up to it. With no dedicated send/return loop you'll need to connect this up slightly differently. With a few tips and detailed explanation on the leads required this video will also help you connect the RMX 1000 Remix Station to other controllers … [Read more...]
We spent the day at the Decks store in london checking out the Vestax VCI-380 controller. DJ Rasp shows off more of what this controller can do, showing off juggling, mixing and scratching on the controller. Have you checked out our other videos with DJ Rasp showing off the Vestax VCI-380? Please remember to subscribe to HOTDJGEAR , leaves comments on our video and pass on to other … [Read more...]
DJ Rasp shows off his skills on the Vestax VCI-380 controller, giving us a fantastic demo of the effects pads with a bit of scratching thrown in. Check out our other videos on the VCI-380 and see what makes this one amazing DJ controller. Please remember to subscribe to HOTDJGEAR , leaves comments on our video and pass on to other DJs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WBhd1Yi0Q8 … [Read more...]
This may sound pretty dumb to most people. But we've had a few emails from newer DJs who have seen their fav super star DJs wear headphones in all sorts of positions. So is there any benefit to how to wear your headphones? Sparx from Hard As Nails Records explains how to best to wear your headphones, the differences as well as the stupid ways some DJs wear them. Please remember to subscribe to … [Read more...]
This is one for the mobile DJs out there or DJs who just want to add a little bit of lighting to their setup. There may not sound like much difference between these two types of lights but JLDJUK shows you the differences and why you should care about what type of lights you buy. Please remember to subscribe to HOTDJGEAR , leaves comments on our video and pass on to other … [Read more...]
So you want to make DJ Flyers but you haven't got the cash to pay someone to make them and print them? This guide will tell you how you can make Free DJ Flyers. A flyer is a great way to advertise yourself as a DJ or an event you are planning. So keep in mind your target audience when designing your flyer. Theres two ways to start, if you are able to draw then good for you, you can freehand draw … [Read more...]
DJing is a huge business with DJs not just providing music for clubs but also being hired for weddings, corporate events, school functions and the traditional clubs you'd expect them to be in. Its highly competitive with loads of up and coming DJs out there trying to get a piece of the action. To stand out many DJs are now taking their art which involves more than just simply spinning records and … [Read more...]
So we partially covered this in our video for how to record your mixes. Check it out after reading this and hopefully not only will you be able to hook your laptop up to your turntables but record them too. Hooking up a laptop or a computer to turntables and a mixer allows you to record your already mixed audio for use later on. Its also helpful when using digital DJ software and time code … [Read more...]
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