Last updated 26 June, 2024
In this replay of our live Q&A lesson, we discussed the upcoming Twitch DJ Program, tips for DJing your first gig, why controllers crash, and more!
About this lesson
This is a recording of one of our free Thursday Q&A Live DJ lessons – “the show where DJs get answers to things they didn’t know they didn’t know”.
In this lesson, we took questions from our community about all things DJing – timings below. To learn more about how our DJ courses can help you become a better DJ or DJ/producer, check out our courses page.
Here’s what’s covered…
- 0:00 Intro
- 8:02 Best budget DJ controller?
- 13:56 Any news on the Twitch DJ Program?
- 14:18 How to organise music on standalone gear?
- 18:58 Why is my DJ controller crashing?
- 19:43 What time should DJs arrive for their set?
- 21:53 First DJ set tips?
- 26:02 Tips for using the Reloop Ready?
- 29:24 How to update the firmware on my Xone K2?
- 31:13 Advice for DJing on CDJs?
- 38:37 How to network and build a DJ brand in a new location?
- 44:32 Should I upgrade my DJ controller?
- 46:07 What’s new in the Serato 3.2 beta?
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