By Dave Austin, “The Music Professor” Over that past couple of years, I’ve noted an increasing number of requests for Latin music at my events.  With a growing Hispanic population and culture in America, it’s prudent for working DJs to be familiar with this gigantic genre of one of the most popular music forms in…

Let’s go over the touch controls on the Numark NS7II. Perform instant frequency kills, spontaneously combine filters with effects, and more. NS7II has filter, effects, and EQ knobs that are intelligent, responding instantaneously to your touch, giving you capabilities you haven’t even imagined.

DJ Tutor gives a beginner/intermediate lesson on how to mix. For more videos from him visit www.ProDJTV.com

By Jerry Bazata, “Money Answer Man” In a recent article I provided some insight into the costs of starting a DJ business in today’s market, which created a great deal of discussion and debate on Facebook. In reading most of the comments, there appeared to be a fair amount of confusion about the difference between…

By Stu Chisholm, “The Complete Disc Jockey” At the end of February, an article appeared in the Long Island Newsday about some older DJs finding their niche. (http://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/retirement/djs-of-a-certain-age-play-for-older-crowd-1.7238043 ) In it, one of the experts they consulted, a long-time industry leader, took a decidedly ageist bent when he said that a younger bride doesn’t want…

Enter CHAUVET DJ’s Invincible Intimidator Contest for your chance to win a brand new Intimidator product! Just watch this video then visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/chauvetdj/ap… to enter your guess at the age of the Invincible Intimidator in the video. All correct entries will be entered into a random drawing for one of three…

After every gig my laptop is the first thing to get taken down. If you are using a USB powered controller this means you can’t use the microphone, or can you! I learned that if you plug the USB power cable into a charging brick, the controller receives enough power to get the microphone to…

Facebook has a love-hate relationship with its users, both business and individuals. I’ve written and rewritten this post several times in the last few weeks. Why? Because Facebook continues to change its rules and policies. And does so, rather quietly. Algorithms These are the formulas… the filters… which determine which updates (posts) you see as…

Here are seven Navy SEAL sayings to keep in mind while moving toward achieving your personal and professional goals as a mobile DJ. 1. The only easy day was yesterday. This is one of the more well-known sayings of the SEALs. When constantly pushing yourself to excel, there will be challenges that make every day…

This is the simplest way to use a MacBook in the sunlight or even bright light when at a gig. I hope Serato brings back the daytime/nighttime option but until then select invert screen and hit the key command plus 8 and you’re good. For more from DJ Jay Brannan visit www.ProDJTV.com