Hot DJ & Turntablism How-Tos
How To: Make rap and hip-hop beats
Rap music starts with a great drum beat which is the heart and soul of the track. Learn how to make music beat by beat in this free music production video series from a music studio owner and producer.
How To: Be a professional DJ
DJ can be a fun and exciting career for those who love music and entertaining people. Get all the important information needed to be a professional DJ from a professional DJ and music production instructor in this free music career video series.
How To: Learn EQ techniques on the turntable
This instructional turntable video shares some techniques for the aspiring DJ. EQing is an important aspect of mixing on the turntable. EQing filters out certain frequencies in your music. The idea is to have control over the bass, treble, high and middle frequencies, to create your own remix. Watch this tutorial to help you build a tune on the turntable.
How To: Use the scribble when scratching turntables
This instructional turntable video shows you how to use the scribble when scratching turntables. Basically, the scribble entails putting the cross fader on and leaving it on. Then scratch a very small amount of the record as fast as possible. Lift your arm up high and force a spasm-like movement down it in order to move the record a short distance quickly. Show off your scribbling skills at the next DJ event.
How To: Chop and screw tracks on turntables
As introduced by the late DJ Screw of Houston, Texas, and popularized by artists like Three Six Mafia and Paul Wall, the chop and screw technique involves both scratching vocals and slurring a track in either full or part by utilizing the pitch control on your turntable. In this how-to video, you'll learn to perform the chop and screw technique on your own DJ rig.
How To: Beatbox basic beats
Watch this music tutorial video to learn how to beatbox basic beats with Venolla. The basic beats include kick drum, closed hi-hat, rim shot, falsetto, and other techniques. Beatboxing will be easy once you've watched this helpful how-to video that is perfect for beginners.
How To: Match a beat on vinyl
Learn how to count beats and match the beats for mixing songs on vinyl record. This how to video teaches the tricks of the trade from DJ Magic Wong.
How To: Beatbox the crab scratch technique in the beat
This video tutorial teaches how to beatbox the crab scratch technique with in the beat. This lesson is perfect for the beginner beatboxer.
How To: Transform scratch
Learn tipa and techniques to performing a transform scratch.
How To: Scratch records for beginners
Learn the basics of scratching with DJ Spinbad.
How To: Scratch vinyl records
DJ Stylewise breaks down the science to scratching.
How To: Use a Pioneer EFX500
Here is a quick demo of some basic effects with the efx500.
How To: Scratch and fader start on a CDJ turntable
Learn a few tricks and tips on how to use a CDJ turtable.
How To: Create a siren effect without an efx boxplus
DJ Dream is at it again with new tricks & tips for all you DJs. Watch as he demonstrates on how to create a siren effect without an efx boxplus.
How To: Count beats for mixing
DJ DREAM teaches on how to mix with beat counts. Learn the formula on freestyle extended versions with intros,breaks,& outros for creating a much cleaner mix.
How To: Clean and repair vinyl records
DJ Dream with a new exciting video hooking all potential DJs with DJ tips
How To: Scratch in FL Studio with a trigger finger slid
Learn how to scratch records and samples with any midi controller or trigger finger. Check it out.
How To: Hook up an amp to a turntable and ground it
In this video, we'll be looking at the Earth plug on an amplifier. You'll need to ground it to stop any nasty buzzing sounds that will keep you from being a great DJ.
How To: Keep your cables neat and tidy for organized Djing
In this video, I'll be showing you how to use T-Fix, a little rubber thing that helps keep your cables tidy. No, they're not for hanging bananas from the ceiling, and they're definitely not for flip pieces of paper across the classroom, and they're absolutely not for holding your knickers up.
How To: Baby scratch records while DJing
Alright folks, this is how you do the baby scratch, in 4 or 2 moves. Why do you want to do a regular scratch, when you can do a baby scratch?
How To: Fix your Behringer BCD2000 mixer jog wheels
Your jog wheels don't move smoothly? Here's how to fix that with ease. Quick and simple! Then you're on your way to DJ-ing success.
How To: Make your own homemade record player
Play records with a piece of paper and a needle. Amazingly easy to make! I don't recommend using your good records for this though.
How To: Use an ohm meter to check a horn diaphram
How to use an ohm meter to tell if your high frequency driver is defective.
How To: Build a guitar amp repair stand
Simple-to-build, sturdy amp stand for repairing your gear safely. (2) 2 x 6 inch lumber
How To: Use the Pioneer CDJ-200 when you DJ
In this video Los Angeles DJ Kazall tells you how to use the Pioneer CDJ-200 when you DJ. This is video is best for people who have just started to DJ.
How To: Use the roll feature on the Pioneer DJM-800 mixer
Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course you need a good sense of rhythm to line up the beats. This how to video explains how you can use the roll feature on the DJM-800 mixer. This feature basically samples music. Watch this DJ tutorial and you can learn how to use the roll feature on the DJM-800 mixer.
How To: Avoid bothering your neighbors with your loud music
Too loud, it is never too loud, or is it? First off, if you play it too loud you are going to loose some of the sound and drive your neighbors crazy. In this video I will show you how to set up your speakers for the best sound and you won't have to turn it up so loud.
How To: Plan your mix on paper as a DJ
Setting out your mix in advance on paper will improve your set and make it sound more professional.
How To: Mix different genres as a DJ
No need to think all you have to do is just play house all night. In a mobile environment you will be asked to play all styles for all ages all night.
How To: Mix trance music
In this video we look at what trance is all about. I give you a demonstration on how to mix it and what to look for in constructing the perfect set.
How To: Switch genres as a DJ
So you play house and the other dj before you is playing soul for example. How do you go from the one genre to the other. In this video i give you a few ideas.
How To: Use the bass, mid, and top controls in the mix
In this video I will show you by using the bass, mid and top in the mix you can take a mix to the next level. Points to remember:
How To: Mix in the UK Garage style
A tip on mixing in uk Garage, 4/4 to the floor style!!
How To: Use the crush feature on a DJM-700 mixer
Pioneer DJM-700 mixer - In this video i give you a small demo of the Crush fx. Remember with any mixer it's always a good idea to use the fx in small doses as opposed to all the time.
How To: Crab scratch as a DJ
A look at the movements needed to do the crab scratch on a vinyl turntable for the DJ/ Turntabalist.
How To: Mix with more than two DJ turntables
In this video we take look at mixing with more that two, three, even four, turntables. CDJ or vinyl are the principals used behind beat mixing; and are exactly the same.
How To: Remix a song
In this video I show you the basics of how a DJ/producer will re-mix a song/tune.
How To: Use the roll feature on a DJM-700 DJ mixer
In this video i give you a small insight into the roll feature on the DJM-700 DJ mixer.
How To: Count bars and phrases in drum and bass
Learn how to count the beats in drum and bass music so that you can mix it properly.
How To: Mix drum and bass as a DJ
So you have a drum and bass tune with no beat at the beginning. So how can you mix this into another toon when you have no beat? Well watch the video.