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How To: Hook up your DJ mixier

A video for those of you just getting started. We talk about line and phono inputs, headphones, faders, crossfaders, RCA plugs, hooking up a laptop to play a program like Windows Media Player, stereo mini plugs, main outs, etc. Hook up your mixing board and turntables to your computer.

How To: Use DMX Par Can lights in your DJ setup

This is 1 of a 2 part video talking about DMX and LED Par Cans lights as well as Dip Switches and using a DMX controller.

How To: Beatmix two songs with different BPMs as a mobile DJ

An attempt to illustrate how one may start beat mixing 2 songs with different BPMs on a dual CD player (like most mobile DJs have). Today, we mix a little Chicago House. Enjoy!

How To: Beatmix two songs with the same BPM as a mobile DJ

You asked for it, here ya go! As the discription says, in 201 we start beat mixing with 2 different songs. This uses a controller to mix two songs with the same BPM.

How To: Edit and remix with Mixmeister Pro 6

Your software may work differently, but this is the basic concept of how you might start doing your own custom edits. www.mixingonbeat.com has a lot more information on this subject. Enjoy!

How To: Use an active crossover when DJing

This is a very basic DJ tutorial on crossovers and how to use them when mixing.

How To: Mix songs with vocals

DJ Tutor teaches you how to mix two songs with vocals together and how you can avoid having two vocal tracks going at once.

How To: Get over stagefright as a DJ

Here are a few tips on how one may think about overcoming a very common problem: Stagefright! Enjoy!

How To: Sell your DJ services on the phone

Just some suggestions and roughly the way I handle calls. There is more than one way to do this and every call is different. Enjoy!

How To: Monitor when DJing using headphones

The Best way to monitor when DJing using headphones. Don't turn the amp up!

How To: Count the BPM of all types of music

The first lesson in learning to mix is to learn to count Beats per Minute (BPM). Learn the how to count BPM. This method applies to cd mixers, pc programs(but only if they do not already show you the bpm) too!!

How To: Use crowd interaction in your shows

Brian Sredd gives tips and pointers on how to get your audience to participate in your DJ shows. Part 1 of 2 - How to Use crowd interaction in your shows.

How To: DJ a live show with a laptop

Brian Sredd teaches you how to play live shows with your laptop he also talks about a cool DJ promo Idea.

How To: Get ready to buy Serato Scratch Live

If you don't own Serato Scratch Live but plan on buying it in the future, this is what you can do to get everything ready for when you buy Serato Scratch Live.

How To: Set up light trees

Brian Sredd gives tips and pointers on how to set up light trees.

How To: Assemble a new amp rack

Brian Sredd gives tips and pointers on how to assemble a new amp rack.

How To: Loop in Mixmeister

Brian Sredd gives tips and pointers on how to make loops in mixmeister.

How To: Do a mixer fader trick

Here's a trick to control your fader movement with the settings from the PFL video.

How To: Use the PFL on your mixer

Learn this tutorial on PLF, what it means and how it can help you

How To: Talk over music properly when DJing

Learn how to use a mic to best do a talk over or speak over music during your DJ set.

How To: Set up the lighting in your mobile DJ set up

Learn how to set up the lighting rig of your mobile DJ set up - including proper light placement. Part 1 of 2 - How to Set up the lighting in your mobile DJ set up.

How To: Set up the audio and PA in your mobile DJ set up

A look at how to set up your pa, mixer, turntables and amp in your mobile DJ setup. Part 1 of 2 - How to Set up the audio and PA in your mobile DJ set up.

How To: Ride the pitch when DJing

Johnathan from DjTutor.com talks about "riding the pitch" - a technique for making sure you keep your tracks in sync when DJing.

How To: Use the pitch control when DJing

For beginning DJs. Learn how to use and fine tune the pitch control. This method applies to all types of turntables, not just the Technics sl1200!

How To: Use a Citronic CD-1x

Learn how to operate a Citronic CD-1x dual CD player. This is a cheaper CD player for DJs but the principles are the same for more expensive players.

How To: Scratch records

Learn the basics of scratching/editing sounds on vinyl record decks and CD decks when DJing. Part 1 of 3 - How to Scratch records.

How To: Mix with only headphones

Learn how to beat mix with only your headphones while DJing. All you need to do is have the right audio through the right headphone and the left through the left.

How To: Do back spins on DJ turntables

Two methods of how to spin a record back in the DJ mix for a good effect!

How To: Buy a second hand DJ mixer

The in's and out's of buying a second hand mixer for your DJ setup. Learn what to look out for.

How To: Stop record wobble on your deck

Does your 12" vinyl record wobble in the middle of the turntable spindel? Learn how to stop records from wobbling on the platter while you're DJing.

How To: Play a record backwards on a Technics sl1200

How you can play a toon backwards on a DJ turntable (like a Technics 1200) that does not have the button to reverse the turntable.

How To: Adjust pitch and tempo while DJing

This informative video from howtodj.com is a basic lesson that teaches the fundamental technique of how to match beats, and pitches while DJing. Speed up or slow down the record with your finger and move the pitch control to adjust the pitch. You can also set your thumb on the platter to slow down the album. Good luck!