How to read a crowd as a DJ & what happens if you don’t! As a DJ your job is to play music, but it’s a lot more than that. In particular, you have to be able to read a crowd. If you jump up and just play whatever song you feel like playing, there’s […]
8 Music Organization Tips For Digital DJs Music Organisation For Digital DJs. If you’ve just started DJing, there’s a good chance you just want to download a bunch of music, throw it into your software, and start mixing. I think we pretty much all started off like that at one point, and it’s totally fine […]
Choose a DJ Name: Ultimate Guide | DJCity Once you’ve learned the ropes of DJing, you might want to start to take it a little bit more seriously. In fact, you might be ready to start getting involved in the industry and making a name for yourself. Which brings us to… your DJ name. One […]
How To Record Vinyl To Your Computer As you know, vinyl records have made a massive comeback over the last few years, and for good reason. It’s not just that beautiful analog sound we all long for, but also the feeling you get putting the needle to the record, the aesthetic look, the gorgeous album […]
How to Choose an Acoustic Guitar – The Complete Guide Looking to buy your first acoustic guitar? Aerosmith guitarist, Joe Perry, says his first guitar was awful. “There were two strings missing, and the other ones were half an inch off the neck. If there was ever a guitar designed to turn you off playing, […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Guitar Effects Pedals – 5 Must Haves! Whether you’ve just got your first electric guitar, or you’ve been playing for a while and want to explore some new sounds. You’ve probably seen those fancy, coloured boxes on the floor next to your favourite guitarists. You’ve probably also wondered what the hell […]
The Best Electronic Drum Kits For All Drummers Over the last few years, Electronic Drum Kits have seen a massive quality improvement. Offering the perfect solution for replicating the live drumming experience, while remaining quiet enough to practice at home without disturbing your housemates, family, or neighbours! With sturdy racks and formidable trigger technology, it […]
The Pros & Cons Of A Wireless Guitar System (Buyers Guide) Wireless technology is thriving in all aspects of electronic products. Long, windy wires are almost completely a thing of the past! In particular, the range of wireless guitar systems available has significantly improved over the last few years. These fantastic pieces of equipment give […]
10 Costly DJ Mistakes Every Beginner Should Avoid No DJ is perfect, and everyone’s going to make a mistake or two along the way. That goes especially if you’re a beginner DJ who’s just starting to play your first gigs. But some of them are just completely avoidable and could end up proving costly in […]
What makes a DJ mix stand out? What is Reverb? The elements of reverberation Reverb tags Pushing the boundaries Hardware & Software Where to add reverb in your mix Transitioning Ambience Practice makes perfect What makes a DJ mix stand-out? Reverb! The days of simply recording a DJ set with no bells and whistles, straight […]
Why You Shouldnt Upgrade DJ Equipment We’re only a couple of months into 2021, and we’ve already seen a host of new product releases in the DJ and music industry. Industry leaders Pioneer haven’t been quiet with two new mixers DJM-S11 and DJM-S7; following their new 4-Channel Controller the DDJ-FLX6. While Reloop has introduced a […]
How To: Finger Drumming Tutorial Finger Drumming is more than just a fad. It’s an emerging skill that’s becoming more and more important to have, especially if you’re a beatmaker. Not only does it look super impressive once you’ve got your head around it. But it fuses rhythm, composition, and performance into one. Transforming your […]
The Complete Beginners Lighting Guide for Mobile DJs If you’re a mobile DJ, your main job is to play the music. But more than that, it’s all about providing an experience for the guests at whichever event you’re playing. A big part of that experience is lighting! DJ Lighting can completely change the mood and […]
This year, the annual NAMM 2021 Convention looked starkly different from what we’ve come to expect. However, that doesn’t mean your favourite brands strayed from releasing heaps of new gear! NAMM 2021 virtual Believe in Music week has now come to an end with plenty of exciting announcements, including a number of massive ones from […]
Is there a right and wrong order to turning on your DJ gear? You might be thinking, surely not. Well, in fact, there is! While getting the order wrong at home might seemingly not make a difference. Doing the same thing at a club or large event and you might end up looking like an […]
What Is The Best DJ Controller in 2021? A DJ City Buyers Guide Jump to: | Best Cheap DJ Controller | Best Beginner 2-Channel | Best Intermediate | Best Premium Controller | Best Traktor Controller | Best DJ Controller for Live Streaming | Best Standalone Controller It’s 2021, and the typical DJ setup continues to […]
How To Put Together A Killer Karaoke Setup At Home! Karaoke is a whole lot of fun wherever you are, but if you prefer to create your own setup in the comfort of your own home it can quickly become somewhat of a minefield! Do you need new speakers? Are wireless microphones better? Is your […]
Just Announced: What’s new in Ableton Live 11? Ableton Live is one of the most popular DAW’s for musicians, producers, and performers all over the world. Known for its simplicity, ease of use, and seamless workflow; Ableton Live 10 impressed everyone. Now, Ableton has announced the latest Live 11 version with some massive updates. So […]
Complete Mobile DJ setup for under $1500 Offering your services as a Mobile DJ is the perfect business idea. Whether you’re looking to use your love of music to make a little extra money on the side. Or, you’re trying to grow your skills as a DJ to transition into making a living doing what […]
The Best DJ Pool’s in 2024 – 5 Record Pools for DJ Music If you’re a DJ or among the many aspiring professional DJs, you’re going to need some music. Which is why you’re going to need to find the best digital music pool for you. In this article, we take an in-depth look at […]
The Best VST Plugins in 2021 – Synths, Instruments, Samplers & Effects Virtual Studio Technology or VST Plugins as they’re more commonly referred to, are software interfaces that integrate synths, instruments, and effects into your favourite DAW. When it comes to VST’s, there are literally thousands on the market, with both free and paid varieties. […]
How To Organize Your Cables & DJ Gear! Whether you’re a DJ or producer, audio cables are a must. But you’ll know that cables can turn even the cleanest desks or DJ booths into an unbearable mess. It’s even worse when you rock up to a gig only to pull out a bunch of disorganised […]
The 5 Different Types of DJ: Which One Are you? The art of DJing is growing more than ever. So it’s no surprise there are a number of different categories and sub-categories that DJs fall into. But which one are you? In this article, we go over the 5 main types of DJs and what’s […]
Facebook is BANNING DJ Live Streams! If you’ve spent any time live streaming your DJ sets, you already know just how hard it is to keep your stream, well, LIVE, on Facebook. The bad news? It’s about to get a whole lot worse. That’s because as of October 1st, Facebook is introducing some hefty new […]
How to Stay Sober During Your Next DJ Set Staying Sober during your DJ Set. As a DJ, you’re almost guaranteed to find yourself surrounded by drugs and alcohol. Because when it comes to nightlife, music and alcohol are just about inseparable. In fact, it’s quite normal for DJs to drink on the job, which […]
20 Fast Ways to Get More DJ Gigs One of the most asked questions by beginner DJs is “how do I get more DJ gigs!?” While there are no straightforward or one-size-fits-all answers to this question, there are two distinct ways that DJs will typically find gigs. You either hunt them down yourself, or they […]
How to Sidechain in FL Studio 20 – Step by Step Tutorial If you’re just getting started with music production in FL Studio, chances are you’ve heard the term sidechain or sidechain compression thrown around. Compression is one of the most popular tools used in professional audio recording, producing, and performances. So no matter what […]
Avoid These 10 Common Mistakes During Your DJ Live Stream Depending on where you’re reading this from, your circumstances might (hopefully) be different. But Melbourne has just entered stage 4 lockdown, and our favourite nightclubs won’t be re-opening any time soon. That being said, it looks like live stream DJ sets and DJ at home […]
How To Soundproof A Room Cheaply Talk to any audio engineer, producer, or musician and they’ll tell you how they wish they would have acoustically treated and soundproofed their room or studio space earlier. Noise pollution can make recording audio significantly and unnecessarily more difficult. But while there are some methods to soundproof a room […]
How to Protect Your DJ Equipment: 10 Must-know Tips for Every DJ If you’re a DJ, making sure your equipment is well protected is one of the most important factors you need to consider. Especially once you start moving up the ranks and upgrading to more advanced gear. Because the hard truth is that the […]
Why EVERY DJ should learn how to scratch? These days, every DJ knows how to push buttons, play music, and smash the beat-sync button. But how many DJs can prove themselves on the crossfader when it comes to being able to scratch? In the early days of hip-hop especially, you had to be able to […]
How to handle annoying song requests as a DJ? If you’ve been DJing for a while, you can probably spot a song request coming a mile away. You’ve probably even experienced some PTSD from the vast amount of requests you’ve had to deal with. You see someone typing on their phone, they whisper to their […]
Headphones & Hearing Loss – 5 Ways To Protect Your Ears We all know that listening to anything at a loud volume has the potential to damage your ears and cause hearing loss, regardless of the type or style of headphones you use. Many people already use ear plugs when they attend gigs and festivals. […]
Best DAW for Beginners: Ultimate Guide | DJ City If you’re looking to use your computer to record music or begin your music production journey, you’re going to need a DAW or Digital Audio Workstation to do so. But with so many options available, it’s hard to know which is the best DAW for beginners. […]
The Most Expensive Guitar In History – Kurt Cobain’s Guitar History was made over the weekend when the founder of Rode Microphones bought the most expensive guitar in history. The 1959 Martin D-18E acoustic guitar was famously played by Kurt Cobain during Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged performance. Going to auction on the 20th of June at […]
Does switching to Vinyl make you a better DJ? Vinyl vs Digital DJ Digital DJing VS Vinyl DJ’s. Does switching to vinyl really make you a better DJ? This debate has been thrown around since the introduction of the very first digital DJ decks, and it seems like just about everyone in the industry has […]
How to Price Your Mobile DJ Services If you’re gearing up to DJ your first paid mobile DJ gig, one of the biggest uncertainties for new DJ’s is prices. How much should you charge for your mobile DJ services? Unlike almost everything else in the industry, there’s no set standard for pricing. In this article, […]
How Old is too Old to DJ Nightclubs? Have you ever asked yourself if you’re too old to DJ? It’s easy to look at the host of young up and coming DJs in their late teens to early twenties and get discouraged. But does falling into an older age-bracket mean that DJing as a profession […]
How to Transition from Bedroom DJ to Professional: 5 Key Tips How do you make the transition from Bedroom DJ to professional? Maybe you’ve just picked up a DDJ-FLX4 and are looking for some DJ tips to get started. Maybe you’ve been a bedroom DJ for some time and you’re looking to start your journey […]
How to DJ: The Beginner’s DJ Setup Guide [2026] Written by Ezra Anyi, Staff Writer, DJ & Producer [Updated 9 August 2026] How we approached this guide: DJ City sells the products discussed below. This guide is based on current product information and manufacturer instructions. Prices, stock and pack contents can change, so check the product page […]
