Learnings, Insights and Tips on Speakers, Subs and DJing
DJ gear guides covering controllers, CDJs, XDJs, rekordbox, USB drives, headphones, setup problems, and practical equipment choices for beginners and working DJs.
Quick setup note (2026 update): FL Studio still treats most DJ controllers as MIDI controllers, not as full DJ mixer hardware. In FL Studio, open MIDI Settings, enable the controller input, use a matching port where needed, then map pads, knobs, and faders to the functions you actually use. If you want to run more … Read more
If you’re looking to upgrade or planning on buying your first controller, you might want to know the difference between 2-channel and 4-channel DJ controller. Why some controllers have 4-channels but only two decks? Is it worth it to spend more on a 4-channel controller? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. We’ve all been … Read more
My cousin once told me that a studio monitor was better than a DJ monitor speaker for my home mixing. While I can clearly see how this mistake can be reached, it is not that simple explanation. They are both useful, but there’s a big difference. Also, both have different features for two distinct purposes. … Read more
Choosing the right amount of speakers for DJing is like picking the right pillow for a good night’s sleep – in other words, it’s personal. The right speaker setup depends on your specific needs and what you want from your audio. In short, how many speakers you need as a DJ will depend on the … Read more
If you’re a bedroom DJ just starting out and have Bluetooth speakers at home, you’re probably wondering can you connect them to your DJ controller. There’s a lot of talking about latency, delay, and just buying regular speakers, but if you’re eager to practice, why wait? Yes, you can connect a DJ controller to Bluetooth … Read more
For a long time, studio monitors have been linked with sound technicians and play a massive role in recording, mixing, and mastering. They’re seemingly similar to standard speakers, but are they suitable for DJing? In contrast with PA/DJ speakers, which are purposefully built to throw out sound at much louder volumes, studio monitors are not … Read more
In this article, I will explain how can you DJ with wireless headphones, what are the disadvantages, and how to connect them to a DJ controller. These questions have been largely discussed in the past, and using Bluetooth headphones has somehow always been looked upon even though technology progressed. The problem was always latency (the … 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
DJing laptops don’t require high-end specs, and most of us already own a reliable laptop that can run a DJ software smoothly. Most of the specs you’re going to be looking relate to DJ software requirements. But, there are also a few non-related things we’re going to cover, including HDD vs. SSD, screen size, and … Read more