DJ Gear Buying Guides

CDJs are just a CD/USB playing unit with pitch faders, a large jog wheel, and perhaps a touchscreen if it’s more recent.  So why on earth are they so expensive? Even units from less popular brands are still hundreds of pounds for one. What could possibly cost so much? Is it merely a case of … Read more

Disclosure: Some product links in this guide may be affiliate links. If you buy through them, Starting to DJ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend gear that makes sense for the topic, not just whatever pays the most. People are always asking me which USB drives to … Read more

While I agree that Pioneer DJ is one of the biggest names on this market, I don’t necessarily agree they have the absolute best at beginner DJ controllers. And I don’t say they are bad, far from it. This is a quite crowded market, and companies need to distinguish themselves from the competitors somehow. Two … Read more

One year ago, I was tossing up between Pioneer DDJ-1000 and XDJ-RX2. On the one hand, I really wanted to move away from the laptop, and the CDJ style layout was ideal for getting club-ready. But on the other, the DDJ-1000 appealed to me in many ways, from the larger jog wheels, four channels, and … Read more

Let’s talk generators! I love power. It’s so fun because it’s straightforward. Unlike the lighting… Whether you’re organizing a house party, setting a stage in the woods, or bringing the equipment to a beach, as a DJ, you need to know what size generator you need. The naive approach to this is to take the … Read more