Learnings, Insights and Tips on Speakers, Subs and DJing
Beginner-friendly DJing guides for learning the craft, choosing music, preparing sets, using headphones, practicing quietly, and solving common workflow problems. Start here if you want practical advice before buying more gear or playing your first serious set.
If you’re still deciding on which DJ software to choose or have finally decided and chosen Rekordbox, you surely want to know about its system requirements. Requirements depend on how smooth you want your computer/laptop to run the software. Rekordbox runs all manner of complicated audio analysis and transformation algorithms under the hood to make … 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
Learning to mix only in your headphones is totally possible and is a helpful skill for DJs to have. It will work well for practicing DJing quietly, but also it will prepare you for gigs when the DJ booth monitors are weak or non-existent and plan on DJing with in-ear monitors. In fact, that’s how … 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
So, you’ve only recently gotten interested in DJing and looking to get into it as a hobby. You don’t know if you’ll stick to it or enjoy it, and you don’t want to waste your money on DJ equipment. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with this article. A DJ can learn a lot about … Read more
Our existing society is so preoccupied with youth that people who are “less young” feel like starting something new at a certain age is just a waste of time. And the truth is – being young doesn’t make you more artistic. Youth doesn’t give you any particular talent for DJing – or anything else. Music … Read more
I’m SUPER excited to release this article for all the introverts out there striving to DJ. This article covers over 15 key topics – including: DJing in front of people Benefits of figuring out early you’re an introvert Networking as an introvert Dealing with social anxiety Practical tips you can implement tomorrow Lots of personal … Read more