DJs in the UAE are constantly upgrading their decks and mixers, but often neglect the humble accessories that keep their performances seamless. Even the most high-end controller can’t save your set if your USB flash drive fails, your cable crackles, or your headphones get crushed in transit. In this blog, we’ll cover essential DJ accessories […]
When people talk about what makes a great DJ, the conversation usually revolves around mixing skills, track selection, crowd reading, or scratching. And yeah—those are important. But after DJing a few years and meeting hundreds of DJs, here is what I’ve observed: It’s the stuff off the decks that separates a good DJ from a […]
Over the years of being a DJ and music production hobbyist, I have used, loved, and hated a wide variety of gear. I’ve owned turntables, CDJs, DJ controllers, all-in-one systems, headphones, MIDI keyboards, surface controllers, studio monitors, and countless other bits and pieces. If it was designed for DJs or producers, chances are I’ve owned […]
Back in the day—when you were probably 18 or 19—you’d haul half of your vinyl record collection to every gig. That meant loading up literal crates of records into your car, not to mention your Technics 1200s, Vestax mixer, speakers, cables, and everything else. Then you’d arrive at the venue only to realize that one […]
We’ve been anticipating robots taking over the Earth for some time now. The Matrix series predicted it — and The Terminator franchise, even earlier. While we don’t have intelligent humanoid machines walking around wreaking havoc (yet), we do have something close: artificial intelligence. I don’t have to tell you that AI is all around us […]
The Great SYNC Debate: Evolution or Erosion of DJing? If you’re a DJ—whether a seasoned vinyl purist or a newcomer to the decks—you’ve undoubtedly encountered one of the most polarizing topics in the industry: the SYNC button. For those unfamiliar, this tiny yet powerful feature automates beat-matching at the push of a button, aligning the […]
