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How to make your own homemade record player

With vintage record players costing more and more on today's market, why not settle for something a little less expensive, and more creative?! All that is required is a piece of paper and a needle. Okay, so ...

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How to make music with candy

Bubble gum... who knew it would be good for something besides cavities. This so-called Bubblegum Sequencer is a marvel mix of candy and music, the next hip DJing tool -- move over iPod! But can you resist ...

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How to cue a tune on the Gemini CDM-3600

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

How to cue your vinyl records on a turntable

Check out this instructional turntable video to learn how to cue your vinyl records. It's not scratching, but it is cueing. This takes some ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by hhurme | Comments 0

How to cut and chop on a DJ mixer

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

How to cut breaks with turntables

Wonder how to become a great DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

How to DJ a party

Everyone needs a hobby, and today I get to dabble in a skill I've admired for a long time - how to DJ. While I highly doubt anyone will be ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0

How to DJ mix without headphones

Use two CDJ CD players and a mixer to use your speakers instead of headphones.

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How to do a basic DJ scratches

Learn some basic scratch moves. Uses the volume control and the actual vinyl on the turntable.

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How to do a reverse loop on a track with the pacemaker

A medical pacemaker regulates one's heartbeat, but the DJ pacemaker ...more

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How to do a spin back on a CDJ turntable

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects ...more

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How to do a spin back on a vinyl turntable

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

How to do basic scratches while you DJ

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

How to do basic scratching with DJ Quest

In this video DJ Quest shows you how to do basic scratching. This is an awesome tutorial for people who love his work.

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Curated 1 year ago by Sclipo | Comments 0

How to do harmonic mixing

This is tutorial and demo mixed into one. Some mixer let you adjust the tone separate from the speed. Check it out.

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 0

How to do a mix when djing

This is a great video where DJ Shortee shows you some techniques and giving you some tips on djing.

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Curated 1 year ago by Sclipo | Comments 0

How to drop a tune and fade out on a track

Wonder how to become a great DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

How to drop a tune while DJing

We see a lot of DJ's moving the record back and forth ready to drop the record in, but is this damaging your 12 inch?

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Curated 1 year ago by Sclipo | Comments 0

How to drop one track and mix it into another

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

How to edit and remix with Mixmeister Pro 6

Your software may work differently, but this is the basic concept of how you might start doing your own custom edits. www.mixingonbeat.com ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 0

How to fit the cartridge into the headshell

How to fit the cartridge(needle and stylus) into the headshell on your DJ turntable.

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How to fit the platter on a Denon DN-HS5500

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects ...more

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How to fix a stuck platter on a Technics SL1200

How to fix a stuck platter on a Technics SL1200 turntable and also how to fix the SL1200 if one channel is not working.

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 0

How to fix a Warped Record for skratch djs by dj lemon chin

There are many ways to fix warped vinyl. Here's a ghetto version by ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0

How to fix or replace Technics SL1200 tone arm

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects ...more

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How to get 3 music sources out of the DJM-400 mixer

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects ...more

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How to get a smoother mix on a Technics 1200

Want to eliminate that annoying click on the pitch slider on a Technics 1200MKII. Here's how to modify your turntable to get a smoother mix.

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How to get better at mixing as a DJ

The best way to improve at mixing is to spend time by yourself mixing, instead of just trying to impress your friends. When your friends ...more

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How to get free records/CD's sent to your door

DJ Tutor explain how to go about getting free records sent to your door.

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How to get good audio for your DJ mixes on YouTube

Some instructions on how to get the best audio on your YouTube DJ mixes.

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How to get started with turntables

Here is a basic series for those of you who are either just getting started with turntables or would like to soon. In the first video, we do ...more

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How to get that neurofunk bass out of a Roland SH-201

Check out this instructional mixing video that demonstrates how to get ...more

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How to hook up your DJ mixier

A video for those of you just getting started. We talk about line and phono inputs, headphones, faders, crossfaders, RCA plugs, hooking up a ...more

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How to how to set the crossfader on a DJ mixer

Learn what the crossfader on a DJ mixer does and how to set it for the desired performance during your DJ set.

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How to keep your cables neat and tidy for organized Djing

In this video, I'll be showing you how to use T-Fix, a little rubber ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by 5min | Comments 0

How to keep your cables tidy as a DJ

Reduce the clutter of cables behind your DJ setup by organizing them into power cables and audio cables and tying them with cable ties.

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 0

How to keep your stylus needles from jumping

Why does the stylus needle jump on a 12" record? Learn why and how to prevent it form happening during your DJ set.

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How to know when to bring a second track in with turntables

Wonder how to become a great DJ? To be a good DJ you need to ...more

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How to learn a few tips to mixing a beat

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects ...more

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How to learn EQ techniques on the turntable

This instructional turntable video shares some techniques for the aspiring DJ. EQing is an important aspect of mixing on the turntable ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0

How to load a second track with a pacemaker

A medical pacemaker regulates ones heartbeat, but the DJ pacemaker regulates the music's beat, plus a whole lot more. This tutorial teaches ...more

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How to load a track with a pacemaker

A medical pacemaker regulates ones heartbeat, but the DJ pacemaker regulates the music's beat. This tutorial teaches you how to use the ...more

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How to make a loop with a pacemaker

A medical pacemaker regulates ones heartbeat, but the DJ pacemaker regulates the music's beat, plus lots more. This tutorial teaches you how ...more

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How to make a scratchpad slipperier

DJ Flare and DJ Q-Bert show you how to make the scratchpad or slipmat on your turntable even slipperier to allow for even better record ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 0

How to make a tune out of a toon using a CDJ player

In this tutorial you will learn how you can edit a part of a song and with the use of the pitch and the cue button make some music on the ...more

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How to match beats

Wonder how to become a great DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course ...more

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How to match beats on vinyl or CD

In this DJ tutorial learn how to beatmatch REALLY quickly (on vinyl and on CD). This technique is very useful when you don't know if your ...more

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How to mimic a CDJ frequency filter with a DJ mixer

A CDJ player has a filter button and slider which allows you to isolate the bass, mid, or top frequencies in the music. You can use the ...more

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How to mix a cappellas

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

How to mix a Drum & Bass track with a Hip-Hop track

Wonder how to become a great DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course ...more

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How to mix a hip hop a cappella track

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects ...more

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How to mix a Reggaeton beat

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects ...more

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