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Some DJs earn what is known as “the big bucks.” I’m talking six figures, ladies and gentlemen. They’re not just playing music at one show a weekend; they play multiples shows throughout the week, travel all over the world, meet people from different countries, bring new music to your favorite venues every night of the … Read more

If you’re new to DJing, you might be confused about where most people get their music and how people who aren’t wealthy can afford hundreds or thousands of songs legally. When I first started DJing, I quickly realized that good music is one of the most important aspects of being a good DJ. After some … Read more

Headphones made specifically for DJing are essential for tight mixing; no one wants a set of trainwrecks, no matter how well your mix was programmed. If you’re a novice in this field and you’ve only recently started to think about getting a pair of DJ headphones, natural questions that pop up are: What are DJ … Read more

There’s plenty of professional DJs out there who are into all kinds of music genres. While they do mix on the spot, they also need some preparation before the gig. On their laptops, they use DJ software for choosing tracks and preparing sets, which later, along with a mixer/DJ controller, serves them as a tool … Read more

Many people get confused when it comes to setting up so-called DVS systems. They find it difficult or do not see the use of using traditional gear in combination with software. But it doesn’t have to be difficult at all. Setting up DVS (Digital Vinyl System) will not only become easier after reading this article … Read more

Quick safety note (2026 update): The CDC notes that noise-induced hearing loss can happen from loud sound near the ear or repeated exposure to loud sound, so DJ hearing protection is not just about wearing earplugs. Use high-fidelity earplugs, keep booth monitors and headphones as low as practical, and take listening breaks during long sets. … Read more

If you’re a newbie in the DJ world, you probably wonder why DJs use headphones and always put them on and off while playing a live set. Is it only for show, or they’re doing something? Some people think, “Well, the music is almost always so loud that listening through headphones is utterly pointless since the music coming out of … Read more

With more and more people getting into DJing, performing live, and making mixes available online, the subject of DJing legally has never been more extensively discussed. All DJs have to buy or download the tracks they plan to mix legally, and some countries even demand a separate digital license that permits them to perform copyrighted … Read more