Serato Scratch Live: How to Use Hot Cues

October 26, 2009

Hot Cues allow the DJ to instantly create cue points while a track is playing and jump back to it immediately. Watch this video to learn how to enable and use Hot Cues in Serato Scratch Live.

Allen & Heath Xone:42 DJ Mixer Review

April 15, 2011

Looking to buy a 4 channel DJ mixer? The Allen & Heath Xone:42 may be what you’re looking for.

Native Instruments Kontrol X1 Review

July 13, 2012

The Native Instruments Kontrol X1 is a controller built for use with Traktor Pro 2. It comes pre-mapped with the most important software controls so you can start mixing as soon as you plug it in. I personally use 2 X1s to control 4 decks and effects in Traktor Pro 2. Watch this video to learn more about the Native Instruments Kontrol X1.

Traktor Pro 2: How To Change Waveform Colors

January 18, 2013

Traktor Pro 2 has 4 waveform color options. Learn how to change the color of the displayed waveforms in this video tutorial.

Ableton Live Tutorial: Understanding the Session & Arrangement Views

June 5, 2013

Ableton Live distinguishes itself from other DAWs by being dual-focused. This duality is centered around Live’s 2 view modes: Session and Arrangement View. Watch this video to learn about Ableton Live’s session and arrangement views and how they interact with each other.

BPM Automation in Ableton Live’s Arrangement View

May 21, 2010

Ableton Live is known for its ability to time-strech audio without affecting the perceived change in tempo. We can take advantage of this as DJs to mix between tracks at different BPMs. Watch this video to learn how to automate the BPM of your tracks in the Ableton Live arrangement view.