Both arpeggiators and sequencers have been key effects for synth players since the ’70s, and the effects seem quite similar to a casual ear. These effects both let you play established patterns of notes without manually pressing every key. Popularized in genres like disco and prog rock, they’re especially prevalent today in dance and electronic […]
Continue reading →So why get a multitrack USB mixer? Well, mixing and recording tracks with a digital editing software program is for many a lot easier than doing it the analog way, with a board full of knobs and faders. The only problem with this approach is that you’ll still need a way to send analog signals […]
Continue reading →Getting a battery-powered DJ mixer makes a lot of sense if you need convenience and portability out of your equipment. Battery-powered mixers can be tricky to find, though, but they are out there—and they’re surprisingly affordable, which makes them a great back-up or alternative to your main mixer. Battery-powered DJ mixers use less power overall […]
Continue reading →So why get a high end DJ mixer? The reason is simple: the mixer is the most important part of any DJ’s set-up. Every audio signal that you work with will pass through your mixer before reaching the speakers, so if you’re looking to upgrade your overall sound, there’s no better way to do it […]
Continue reading →The mixer in your scratching set-up is key for getting the right sound. While things like the EQ, gain controls, and number of channels are important, too, the main thing you need to pay attention to is the fader. It needs to have a sharp cut and be built solidly enough that you can count […]
Continue reading →Trap music, also known by the name EDM music, gained a lot of momentum in recent days thanks to the resurgence of the dance music culture. The genre is hardly new but there are many producers who haven’t had experience with the genre until recent years because of this uptick in popularity. If you’re looking […]
Continue reading →Which RCA cables you buy to hook up your turntable to your speakers is probably one of the last things that you think about when you’re putting together your audio set-up. In one respect, that’s perfectly understandable; changing your phono cartridge or upgrading your speakers is likely to give you a far more noticeable improvement […]
Continue reading →The turntable vs. CDJ war is still going on, with many people joining both of these camps each year. With that said, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that CDJs are simply more practical. This is especially true if you consider that most of the modern DJ equipment is digital in nature. If […]
Continue reading →Sampling is an important part of any DJ’s craft, and there’s no way to replicate the unique sound quality you get when you take your samples straight off a vinyl record. DJs demand far more out of their turntable than your average home listener. The unit has to be durable with a strong tonearm and […]
Continue reading →Every DJ, regardless of their style, has to schlep around a lot of bulky, expensive, and potentially delicate gear. Transporting everything safely from your home to the gig requires a very specialized kind of bag, and while specialized does tend to mean “not cheap,” the amount of hassle and equipment damage a good DJ bag […]
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