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Pioneer's CDJs are some of the most prevalent pieces of DJ hardware found in current DJ booths, and mixing harmonically has become a critical element of crafting a great set for many DJs. Today, Chris Brackley goes through a few of the best…

A number of readers have written in asking how in the "Stage Principle" tutorial the VU meters of each deck show up on the Kontrol X1 - so today we've got a tutorial explaining how anyone with any MIDI controller can map VU meters in…

One of the most successful articles of all time on DJ Techtools was a how-to guide for building a home DJ booth out of Ikea parts, and it continues to be one of the top-ranking articles on our site every month. It looks like Ikea themselves…

Many of you have seen plenty of videos featuring artists and DJs banging away on pads and buttons creating near perfect musical jams virtually from thin air. If you're like a lot of finger drumming novices, you probably marvel at their…

Almost a month ago, Ean challenged our community to use his guide for making incredible DJ routine videos in a contest. We've gotten tons of videos to watch, and were excited at how many of you were willing to step out of your comfort zones…

When sitting in front of a DAW with limitless software possibilities, it can be easy to forget that some of the coolest sounds and effects you can make can come from external effects processors. In today's video, Mad Zach takes us through…

What’s the most searched MIDI controller on Google? The answer might surprise you. It’s not a studio mainstay like the MPC or Trigger Finger. It’s not a relatively new controller or a futuristic, buzz-worthy device. Nope. It’s an unassuming…

One rarely known but sometimes serious side effect of using controllers in clubs is jog wheel vibration. Without a motorized platter, some jog wheels can start to move in unwanted ways when introduced to heavy vibration. Unfortunately, big…