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How To: Set a graphic equalizer on a DJ system

How to set a graphic EQ on a DJ system. This bit of kit is a bit like the bass, mid and top on your mixer except you don't get 3 knobs to mess about with you get anything from 15 to 30 and up.

How To: Use the pitch bend and jog wheel on a CDJ player

The minus and plus pitch bend and the jog wheel on your tabletop CD player will slow down or speed up the music so that you can beat match better.

How To: Mimic a CDJ frequency filter with a DJ mixer

A CDJ player has a filter button and slider which allows you to isolate the bass, mid, or top frequencies in the music. You can use the bass, mid, and treble dials on a mixer to emulate this effect.

How To: Use a slip mat

A slip mat allows the DJ to stop the vinyl record but let the platter beneath it continue to spin. A slip mat eliminates friction, making scratching easier.

How To: Avoid secondhand sound with a monitor when DJing

Why does a DJ use a monitor system? To avoid secondhand sound from the speakers that the crowd listens to. Uses a mixer and amplifiers connected to smaller speakers.

How To: Keep records from getting stuck on your turntable

Does your 12" record get stuck on your turntable platter? Learn how to prevent this.

How To: Remove the knobs and sliders on a DJ mixer

How to remove the knobs and sliders on a DJ mixer to replace the crossfader or make other repairs.

How To: Fix a stuck platter on a Technics SL1200

How to fix a stuck platter on a Technics SL1200 turntable and also how to fix the SL1200 if one channel is not working.

How To: Put together a DJ set

Learn how to put together a tight, smooth DJ set or mix after picking out the records you want to play.

How To: Use a Vestax CDX-05 cd player

A look at the basic features of the Vestax CDX-05 DJ cd player and how to use them. Part 1 of 3 - How to Use a Vestax CDX-05 cd player.

How To: Use a Vestax PDX-2000MK2 turntable

A look at how to use the basic functions of a Vestax PDX-2000MK2 turntable and a comparison with the Technics 1200.

How To: Record your DJ mix

Learn two ways to record your DJ mixes onto a CD.

How To: Keep your stylus needles from jumping

Why does the stylus needle jump on a 12" record? Learn why and how to prevent it form happening during your DJ set.

How To: Properly switch on your DJ set up

Ever got a horrible sound when turning your DJ system on? Learn why this happens and in what order you should be turning on your DJ or PA system.

How To: Plug in your bedroom DJ system

For beginner DJs - how to plug in your bedroom PA or disco system.

How To: Make your own slipmat

Is your slip mat slippery? How to make your own for relatively nothinging.

How To: Use the battle position when DJing

This video explains how to use the 'battle position' when DJing and why you might want to use it.

How To: Buy the right speakers and amp for your DJ setup

What size speakers and amp are the right ones for your DJ setup? Learn how to choose the right setup for home, house party or on the road and whether you're a bedroom or mobile DJ.

How To: Put stickers on scratch records

How to put the sticker in the corect place on a 12", for your DJ set and why it's done

How To: Get a DJ gig at a nightclub

Advice on how to get a gig or book a set at a nightclub close to you.

How To: Set the tone arm on a turntable

How to set the arm of a turntable, demonstrated on a Technics SL1200.

How To: Mix UK Speed Garage music

Learn the structure of UK Speed Garage music and how to listen to the beat to know where to mix in while DJing.

How To: Mix gospel music

Learn the structure of gospel music and how to listen to the beat to know where to mix in while DJing.

How To: Mix Hip-Hop

Learn the structure of Hip-Hop music and how to listen to the beat to know where to mix in while DJing.

How To: Mix hard house and electronica.

Learn the structure of hard house, trance, and electronica music and how to listen to the beat to know where to mix in while DJing.

How To: Mix with acapellas

DJ Tutor teaches you how to mix music with acapellas/vocal parts.

How To: Record samples from movies or any software source

Learn how to take sound samples from any video or application on your computer.

How To: Put the beat back in time during a mix

Ever run into the problem while DJing where your beat gets off. Well DJ Tutor teaches you how to fix that problem.

How To: Set up a DJ mixer easily

Learn how to set up your Mains, Gains, PFL (prefader) lights & Faders. This explains all the different lights and dials on a mixer.

How To: Get started with turntables

Here is a basic series for those of you who are either just getting started with turntables or would like to soon. In the first video, we do a very basic introduction, add slip mats, set up the tone arm and set the counter weight. In part 2, we talk about records, manipulating vinyl, Cueing, Pitch & Phasing (or jeting) with 2 copys of the same record. In part 3, we cover the Baby Scratch, Scratch & release, Looping, Mixing 2 songs with the same BPM and 2 songs with different BPMs.

How To: Choose between spherical or elliptical needles as a DJ

Here, we talk about the difference between Elliptical & Spherical needles and what's best for us DJs & why. Also, we look at a few Cartridges.

How To: Switch modes in Serato Scratch

Here's a simple explanation of how to switch between SSL time coded vinyl and conventional records while you are mixing using Serato Scratch.

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.