Tips and Tricks

On this week’s Tips and Tricks episode, Mojaxx returns with part two of his DIY series. As he continues to set up his new studio, Mo sets out to find ways to mount acoustic foam to his walls without damaging them or the foam itself. He messed up the walls in his old studio, and he doesn’t want to make the same mistake.

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Mojaxx recently moved into a new house, which has more room than his previous home. Eager to take advantage of the extra space, he set out to build a simple and affordable DJ booth. Mo isn’t a pro craftsman, but he managed to put together a functional desk using IKEA parts for less than $100. See how he did on this week’s Tips and Tricks episode.

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In March, Pioneer DJ announced an update to its popular entry-level mixer, the two-channel DJM-250. The new version, the DJM-250MK2, adds two major improvements: rekordbox dvs integration and a Magvel crossfader (from the DJM-900NXS2). It also comes with full licenses for rekordbox dj and dvs.

Watch Mojaxx‘s review of the 250MK2 on this week’s Tips and Tricks.

Related: Review: Pioneer DJ INTERFACE 2 for rekordbox dj and dvs

Up until recently, the only way to use rekordbox dj and rekordbox dvs plus packs was with a Pioneer DJ device. The company’s INTERFACE 2 audio interface changes that, though, opening up the packs to non-Pioneer products.

Watch Mojaxx‘s review of the INTERFACE 2 above.

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Mojaxx planned on reviewing Pioneer DJ’s new INTERFACE 2 this week, but a hard drive crash has set him back. Although he had multiple on-site backups of his music library, some of his other files weren’t backed up on those drives. Thankfully, Mojaxx also has a cloud backup system, and he’s currently downloading the missing files (it’s going to take a LONG time).

On this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx reminds DJs to back up their libraries and provides a quick overview of how to do it.

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There are a wide variety of turntables on the market today, including models for professional DJs, amateur DJs, casual listeners, and audiophiles.

One of the more unusual models is the Spinbox, a build-it-yourself portable turntable that’s made out of cardboard.

Like many great inventions, the Spinbox was born out of necessity. Several years ago, DJ QuestionMark released an album on vinyl and sold a bunch of copies to his friends. However, most of them didn’t have a way to play it. That’s when QuestionMark got the idea to develop an affordable and easy to use turntable: the Spinbox.

The Spinbox isn’t available to the public yet, as QuestionMark is currently running a Kickstarter campaign to bring it to the masses. However, DJcityTV’s Mojaxx loves the idea behind it, and couldn’t help but review it on Tips and Tricks.

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On this week’s Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx continues his look at Denon DJ’s Prime series with thorough, and we mean thorough, review of the SC5000 player.

Unveiled in January, the SC5000 has become the most anticipated DJ product of 2017. It competes directly with Pioneer DJ’s CDJ series, aiming to replace it as the go-to player at clubs and festivals.

But does the SC5000 live up to the hype? Watch above to find out.

Related: Review: Denon DJ X1800 Prime Mixer

On this week’s Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx begins his look at Denon DJ’s Prime series with a review of the X1800 mixer.

Announced in January, the X1800 is a four-channel club mixer designed with the company’s SC5000 player in mind. It retails for around $1,900.

Watch Mo’s review above and stay tuned for his review of the SC5000.

Related: Review: PLAYdifferently MODEL 1 Mixer

There’s no perfect method for converting vinyl to digital, but everyone can agree that you should only have to do it on the first attempt. On this episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx provides six tips on getting an accurate recording in one take.

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Do you know a great way to convert vinyl to digital? Share your method in the comment section below.

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PLAYdifferently is a new audio company founded on the belief that “the tools used to mix and perform should be as creative and as unique as the artists who use them.”

Their first product is a high-quality analog mixer, the MODEL 1. It was engineered by Andy Rigby-Jones, the mastermind behind Allen & Heath’s XONE series, and co-designed by techno DJ/producer Richie Hawtin.

“[The MODEL 1] offers some features that are completely unique in the DJ mixer world,” Mojaxx says. “There’s stuff on here that you just don’t see anywhere else.”

Watch his exclusive review of the MODEL 1 on this week’s Tips and Tricks.

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