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November 2022
Which is Better – The XDJ-XZ or the Prime 4?
Two of the best-selling standalone systems on the market right now, the Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ or the Denon DJ Prime 4+ are evenly matched plus superior;...
What You Need To Start DJing From Home
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t actually need a lavish and expensive arsenal of equipment to start DJing at home. And with restrictions ...
Virtual DJ Now Supports Denon DJ Prime
It’s the news we know thousands of you have been waiting for, which we were starting to think it was never going to happen! Just in case the w...
Three Ways to Sneak Into the DJ Biz Under the Radar
Most aspiring DJs share the same dream: To fill their calendar with high-profile bookings and make a mint doing what they love. All well and good, b...
Thinking of Quitting the DJ Game? Read This First
Covid-19 has more or less decimated the music and performing arts industry as a whole. At least, in terms of those who actually need to work to make...
The Pioneer CDJ-3000: A New Creative Dimension for DJs
After a seemingly endless torrent of teasers, the all-new Pioneer CDJ-3000 is finally here. A full four years since the launch of its predecessor &n...
The Five Pieces of Kit Every Aspiring DJ needs
Being a professional DJ is a pretty cool profession. Whether you are taking to the stage on the summer festival scene or working your local area as ...
Somebody Just Built a Working Set of DJ Decks Out of LEGO
It is probably safe to say a fair few people (adults included) took the time to get reacquainted with their old LEGO sets during lockdown. A popular...
Six Ways to Start Getting More Gigs as a DJ
All DJs and performance artists find themselves asking the same question at some point during their career:
How can I get more gigs?
It could be t...
Reloops Stand Hub is the Game changer We Did not Know We Needed
The Reloop Stand Hub stands above its closest competitors; it boasts a completely unique and hugely innovative design, which combines a multi-functi...
New-Generation Wireless DJ Technologies (and Why They Matter)
Cast your mind back just 20 years ago and it was hard to imagine an era when things like wireless mice, wireless earphones and wireless charges woul...
More Questions Never to Ask a DJ
The hallmark of a professional DJ is being able to maintain polite conduct, even when faced with the world’s most annoying revellers. By its n...
Matter of Fact: Grassroots Vinyl Pressing Plant Now Open for Business
As the world’s love affair with vinyl intensifies, more artists and musicians than ever before are setting their sights on classic LPs. The is...
Is it Normal to Experience Pre Gig apprehension?
The term ‘apprehension’ is an understatement, irrespective of talent and experience; all DJs occasionally experience outright dread befo...
Introducing the Swiss Army Knife of DJ Cables
Since the dawn of digital DJing, established and aspiring artists have used the same trick to negate the need for a standalone audio interface. A tr...
In Times of Corona, DJs Spread the Love Through Live Streams
With lockdown still widely in place, DJs and event organisers are moving online to deliver a shared party experience to club-starved audiences. High...
How to Travel by Air with Vinyl Records
You have booked yourself a gig abroad, your bags are packed and you have even taken care of all those infuriating COVID-19 declaration forms. You ar...
How to Select the Best DJ Equipment for Your Budget
At some point on the path towards going pro, every DJ needs to carefully consider their equipment. More specifically, decide whether or not the DJ e...
How Professional DJs Select Songs For Their Sets
On the surface, you’d think that having an immense catalogue of music to work with would be a bonus for the aspiring DJ. In practice, it can a...
Good DJ vs. Lazy DJ – Which Are You?
Most professional DJs would probably consider themselves fairly hardworking. If you have invested years in your craft and built a successful busines...
Four Errors Beginner DJs Make When Performing Live
Recording a DJ mix at home is nothing like performing in front of a live audience. In studio, you have all the time in the world to polish the prese...
Eyes on the Prize: Tips and Guidelines for Aspiring DJs
Graduating from bedroom mixmaster to pro performer isn’t something that happens overnight. If you’re serious about making a career of DJ...
Essential Social Media Tips for Club DJs
We have long since passed the point where making great music alone is enough to get by as a DJ. To make a name for yourself in today’s club sc...
Eight Things You Should Never Say to a Club DJ
Back in the day, you would often find a list of ‘rules’ taped loosely to the club walls in the vicinity of the DJ booth; a standard that...
DJ Laptop Buyer’s Guide (and Five Top Picks)
If you’re reading this, you’ve most likely acknowledged the importance of having a reliable laptop stand as a DJ. Or perhaps, you’...
djkit Discusses Virtual Parties and Post-Lockdown Celebrations
One of the UK’s leading DJ hardware specialists has been discussing the importance of making every effort to continue enjoying an active and f...
Covid Insurance Scheme Announced for the UK’s Live Events Sector
After what feels like an eternity of unacceptable inaction, a Covid cancellation insurance scheme for the live events sector has finally been announ...
Buying Your First DJ Controller: Five Points to Consider
Make no mistake about it – no piece of hardware is more important for an aspiring DJ than a decent controller. All well and good if you alread...
Beatport DJ Makes Browser-Based Mixing a Reality for DJs
16 years after Beatport first arrived on the scene, Beatport DJ has made its long-awaited debut. For the first time, DJs will have the opportunity t...
5 of the Best DJ Headphones in 2022
DJ headphones buck the trend where most high-end hardware is concerned, in that you don’t have to spend a fortune to set yourself up with some...
The difference between the Denon DJ SC Live 4 and Prime 4
What’s the difference between the Denon Prime 4 and SC Live 4?
If you’re reading this, it's because you want to know whic...
