Tips & Tricks
Mojaxx: DJs Have a Responsibility to Improve Venue Safety
In the wake of the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida on Sunday, DJcityTV’s Mojaxx discusses how DJs and venues can work together to improve safety.
Pro Tips for CDJs and rekordbox (Part 2)
DJcityTV’s Mojaxx has returned with more tips for Pioneer DJ’s CDJs and rekordbox. Topics include: mastering the cue point system, using the rekordbox mobile app, and alternative instant doubles methods.
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Pro Tips for CDJs and Rekordbox (Part 1)
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DJ Bag Review: Magma Riot Series
DJcityTV’s Mojaxx reviews three DJ bags from Magma’s Riot series: the Riot DJ Backpack XL, the Riot Carry-On Trolley, and the regular Riot DJ Backpack.
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MIDI Mapping Pitched Cue Points in Serato DJ
Denon DJ’s MCX8000 controller has a new feature called “Pitch Play,” which enables DJs to play pitched cue points as they would with notes on a keyboard. While the feature is currently only available on the 8000, German inventor Radikarl has made a MIDI mapping for Serato DJ that brings similar functionality to other hardware, like Pioneer DJ’s DJM-S9.
Related: Watch Serato DJ’s New Key Shifting and Hardware Remapping Features in Action
Mixtape Masters: The Best Platforms for Hosting DJ Mixes
DJcityTV’s Mojaxx returns for the final episode of Mixtape Masters, this time to discuss the best platforms for hosting mixes. He also teases a new sub-series that will debut next month.
Mixtape Masters is a sub-series of Tips & Tricks that covers all aspects of mixtape creation. From recording and mastering to distribution and promotion, Mojaxx will show you everything you need to know.
Related: Mixtape Masters: How to Stand Out from the Crowd
Why You Should Clean Your DVS Control Vinyl
It seems obvious why DJs would want to clean their DVS control vinyl, but many of them don’t. In this episode of Tips & Tricks, DJcityTV’s Mojaxx explains the benefits of washing your control vinyl and how to go about doing it.
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Review: Pulselocker Streaming Service for DJs
For this week’s episode of Tips & Tricks, Mojaxx gives an honest review of Pulselocker, a music streaming service that’s designed for DJs. Up until recently, the service was only available in niche DJ software like PCDJ Red and future.dj. However, Serato added support for Pulselocker in March and Pioneer announced that it will be available in rekordbox this spring.
Related: Numark Dashboard Reviewed
Review: Numark Dashboard
DJcityTV’s Mojaxx reviews the Numark Dashboard, a Serato DJ accessory designed to prevent DJs from staring at their laptops and focus on the crowd. The product is compatible with dozens of controllers and mixers on the market today.
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