Whether you choose to make a mix with Ableton or record it live from your DJ set-up, devoting some time to listening back with critical ears should be part of your working process. We hope this gives you some decent tips on how to make a pro DJ mix. Try not to jump the gun […]
Many would argue that the role of the DJ has changed considerably since the early days of 1210’s and vinyl. However, knowing how to mix the right record at the right time is still at the core of the discipline and key to enable you to get more DJ gigs in 2023 Technology has had
If you make a DJ mix in 2023 it shouldn’t be considered old-school. At one point or another, most aspiring DJs have at least tried to make a DJ mix. You may have been in the lucky position of someone asking you to submit one for a guest blog or licensed release. However, for most
Not many music genres have transcended into mainstream pop culture and impacted the music industry the way house has. This is a guide to the history of house music. Unlike earlier subcultures like punk and northern soul, house music’s reliance on technology has meant that its output has remained innovative and continually relevant. Today it’s
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How to mix in key is a very common question asked to us by beginner DJs. Before the influx of key detection software, most DJ’s who dabbled in harmonic mixing would need a keyboard and a fairly in-tune ear to work out the key of a particular track. This practice could be hit n miss,
Mixtapes have been a significant part of musical culture for decades, encompassing various genres and serving different purposes. From courtship tapes to break-up compilations, mixtapes have evolved over time to include a wide range of themes. Tim Walker from The Independent once highlighted their diversity, even mentioning the “tape you thought was a courtship tape