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December 26th, 2012 Training

5 Reasons To Read Your DJ Gear Manual

by Phil Morse

Reading the manual is the smartest thing you can do when you get a complicated piece of new DJ gear…

So you’ve got a new DJ controller (and software), and naturally you can’t wait to start spinning tunes on it. Maybe you’ve bought a copy of How To Digital DJ Fast and are itching to start learning. The temptation is to read the quickstart (if that), get the software loaded, plug it in and start DJing away.

But there are loads of reasons why that’s not always a great idea. I know it’s boring, and it feels like work – but reading the manual is important, especially when it comes to complicated DJ gear and software. Here’s why:

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December 7th, 2012 Training

7 Guerrilla Tips For Buying DJ Gear Online

by Phil Morse

It’s a battleground out there! Make sure you fight smart and get what you want, instead of getting burned.

Looking to buy some new DJ gear in time for Christmas? Ordering online? If funds are tight and you want to make sure you get the very best deal, we’ve got a few guerrilla tips to show you best how to buy DJ gear online.

From sneaky back-door routes to the same products, to flexing your negotiating skills, to ordering from abroad – here are some of the tricks and tips smart DJs use to get the most bang for their buck when buying online…

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October 2nd, 2012 Training

Learning To DJ: Questions Beginners Always Ask

by Terry 42

Satoshi Tomiie rocks it, digital style. If you want to learn the skills that can put you in front of a crowd playing the music you love, today we answer some of your questions.

I’m one of the moderators of the busy Digital DJ Tips Forum. Because of this, I get a unique perspective on the thoughts, questions, fears and concerns of hundreds of people who are starting out learning to DJ, every single day.

Today I’d like to answer some of the questions that come up again and again among beginners on the forum. How can I learn to DJ? what gear should I buy? What about scratching? What’s the minimum I need to start? Where can I get help choosing DJ gear? Should I be learning to DJ on “pro” DJ gear? Here is our take on these and other common queries among new DJs:

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