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On The Decks 24

Get On The Decks to discover the ins and outs of DJ gear. From mixers, turntables and software to lighting and effects, we'll help you get mixing.
5 years ago On The Decks

Using Pitch Riding to Improve Your Mixing

In our era of master tempo and the “sync” button, mixing can become very stagnant and boring. These features easily become crutches and they aren’t always correct. You may find yourself in a situation where you need to know how to manually beat-match and, most importantly, mix songs unassisted. So while computers and CDJs/media players […]

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5 years ago On The Decks

Improve Your Mix With a Well-Placed Backspin

The backspin, sometimes known as a spinback, can be used as a perfect transition into a new song or a fun trick to add to your DJ repertoire. I am going to break down how to use this technique on a CDJ/controller and how to use it on a turntable. The basic technique involves taking […]

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5 years ago On The Decks

Organizing Physical Music Libraries for DJs

In my previous post I talked about organizing music digitally and preparing for a gig. In this post, I’ll give some insight into preparing and organizing my records and physical media in preparation for a gig. Whether you’re playing with physical media for the feel, nostalgia, or even just for novelty, organization is key. With […]

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5 years ago On The Decks

Organizing Digital Music Libraries for DJs

In the age of digital DJing, organizing a music library has never been easier. Not only can you fit a whole crate of records on a flash drive, the ability to create a playlist and organize songs into folders is much more intuitive than labeling physical media. I am not trying to talk negatively about […]

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5 years ago On The Decks

Three DJ Transitions to Try Between Songs

For DJs, a solid transition between songs is just as important as song selection and set programing. Transitions add cohesion to a set that you can’t achieve by just letting songs fade into each other. They can add a finesse to the night and can be used to build tension and excitement on the dance […]

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5 years ago On The Decks

Why DJs Are Choosing Rekordbox

DJs who perform live are constantly making choices. Which song to play next? What feeling do I need to create right now? Is the crowd ready to build energy, or take things down a notch? And unless you’re an all-vinyl purist, one of those choices is which digital DJ platform to use for performing and […]

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5 years ago On The Decks

Programming Songs for Your Mix

When DJing, it’s important to know your gear and the techniques required to mix and create seamless transitions. This knowledge is important in creating a mood or keeping a dance floor moving. Early on in my DJ career, my mentor taught me the concept of programming. Programming is the preparation of your music for the […]

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6 years ago On The Decks

Phase System Overview & Troubleshooting

Using the MWM Phase Wireless DVS System replaces a traditional turntable cartridge/stylus and timecode pressed vinyl records for use with DJ software. This is very exciting technology for the DJ world and eliminates a lot of headaches that are often encountered when using a traditional setup. Issues with poor tonearm pins, bad cables on the […]

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6 years ago On The Decks

What Does a DJ Do?

Life’s questions never come to you clearly. Sometimes, such pondering comes to you in places where you have to face them. For me, it was staring at a wedding DJ, who I can best describe as your friendly, local church lady, firing up her Lenovo laptop and proceeding to do something which I can describe […]

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