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How do you mix when you can’t make out your audience? What are the differences between sound coming out of a PA system and a pair of headphones on each person in the crowd? Read our tips for your first Silent Disco gig!

A DJ can use these DDJ controllers to prepare for using CDJs. Read on to learn how to get used to and practice using a CDJ setup at home using a DDJ-RX, DDJ-SX2, and similar.

DJs at yoga classes are becoming more common - but that doesn't mean it's an easy gig for any DJ to play. In today's article, Ean Golden shares some insights from playing yoga sets and collaborating with instructors. Read on for four simple…

Finger drummer and producer Coby Ashpis was the champion of DJTT's Holiday Finger Drumming Contest in December, taking our provided soundpack and ratcheting it up to lightspeed. Last week he came by the DJTT studio to share a brand new…

It’s always exciting to get a new Traktor update and play with new features. But all too often DJ’s will go out and play shows without completely testing the latest software to make sure it's stable. Without proper testing, DJ’s may…

DJ TechTools is searching for our next tutorial star to showcase on the blog and youtube. With over 25 million views on YouTube alone, our channel has launched several careers including Mad Zach and Ean Golden and Chris Brackley. We are…

At its core, DJing is about playing great songs and transitioning between them smoothly. DJ software makers invent new features to set themselves apart, but sometimes it's hard to tell how you would even use them! The Remix Decks are a…

In 1983, Grand Master Flash was making history and paving the way for the future of turntablism. Grand Master Flash pioneered the way for DJs and innovated numerous techniques. Today we have an antique routine that doubles as a fun tutorial…