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Make your own homemade record player

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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Make music with candy

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 make music with candy

Make music with candy

Learn how to make electronic music visible with this bubble gum sequencer. Each bubble gum ball and hole represents a sound and a note ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 1
Views 2,535

How to chop and screw tracks on turntables

Chop and screw tracks on turntables

As introduced by the late DJ Screw of Houston, Texas, and popularized by artists like Three Six Mafia and Paul Wall, the chop and screw ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 3
Views 2,662

How to make your own homemade record player

Make your own homemade record player

Play records with a piece of paper and a needle. Amazingly easy to make! I don't recommend using your good records for this though.

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Curated 1 year ago by spacepaintings | Comments 4
Views 2,559

How to beatmix two songs with different BPMs as a mobile DJ

Beatmix two songs with different BPMs as a mobile DJ

An attempt to illustrate how one may start beat mixing 2 songs with ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 2
Views 2,124

How to become a professional club DJ

Become a professional club DJ

You already know the mechanics of DJing, but you want to be an international celebrity -- or at least drink for free while showing off your ...more

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Curated 5 months ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 660

How to do simple beat mapping in Ableton

Do simple beat mapping in Ableton

This is a turntable tutorial that shows how to do simple beat mapping in Ableton geared towards beginning Ableton DJs. This process is very ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by hhurme | Comments 0
Views 2,402

How to replace a turntable needle

Replace a turntable needle

Whether you’re a professional DJ or simply a vinyl enthusiast, knowing how to install a fresh needle will help protect your music. You ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 927

How to set up a turntable for scratching

Set up a turntable for scratching

Before scratching on a given turntable, you'll need to set it up properly to ensure that you will not damage either your records or your ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by hhurme | Comments 0
Views 1,069

How to skip-proof your records

Skip-proof your records

DJ Q-Bert of the Invisibl Skratch Piklz shares a tip on how to modify your vinyl records to keep them from skipping while playing or ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 1
Views 845

How to transform scratch

Transform scratch

Learn tipa and techniques to performing a transform scratch.

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 1,099

How to use sound cards with the VCI-100

Use sound cards with the VCI-100

Do I need a sound card for the Vestax VCI-100? What sound card is the best for beginners? There are a lot of unanswered questions about ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,796

How to use the filter FX in Traktor

Use the filter FX in Traktor

Check out this instructional DJ video that shows you how to use the filter effect in Traktor. This is the first in a series of tutorials on ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 1,568

How to A look at an alternative to big head phones

A look at an alternative to big head phones

Interested in jockeying discs? If so, you'll need a decent pair of DJ headphones. While big, closed-ear phones are the standard ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 237

How to add arcade buttons to a Vestax VCI-100

Add arcade buttons to a Vestax VCI-100

Check out this music tutorial that breaks down how to install arcade buttons in your Vestax VCI-100, including part names and numbers. Grab ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 686

How to add echo to a track with a pacemaker

Add echo to a 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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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 358

How to add extra beats to a bar when DJing

Add extra beats to a bar when DJing

A DJ tutorial on mixing beats in-between bar counts thus adding extra beats inside the bar (and more variety to your DJ set).

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 1
Views 599

How to adjust the high and low cut with a pacemaker

Adjust the high and low cut 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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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 185

How to attach the earth cable to the back of a DJ mixer

Attach the earth cable to the back of a DJ mixer

Check out this instructional DJ video that demonstrates how to attach ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 290

How to avoid bothering your neighbors with your loud music

Avoid bothering your neighbors with your loud music

Too loud, it is never too loud, or is it? First off, if you play it ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 0
Views 1,490

How to baby scratch records while DJing

Baby scratch records while DJing

Alright folks, this is how you do the baby scratch, in 4 or 2 moves. Why do you want to do a regular scratch, when you can do a baby ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by 5min | Comments 0
Views 290

How to be a DJ

Be a DJ

The SF boys from how to behave tv are going to teach you how to DJ (or as they call it, rock the party). The most important thing to learn ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 244

How to be a professional DJ

Be a professional DJ

DJ can be a fun and exciting career for those who love music and entertaining people. Get all the important information needed to be a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
Views 431

How to be a professional mobile DJ

Be a professional mobile 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
Views 598

How to beat juggle

Beat juggle

DJ Fooders teaches you how to beat juggle on turntables. Beat juggling involves mixing two records of the same song to keep a steady beat ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 956

How to beat juggle

Beat juggle

Learn the theory behind beat juggling and how to beat juggle in your DJ sets even if you aren't a turntabalist or Hip-Hop DJ.

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 0
Views 501

How to beat juggle with just one CDJ and a sampler

Beat juggle with just one CDJ and a sampler

How to beat juggle with the use of a sampler and a CDJ, no need for the cross fade.

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 1
Views 379

How to beat match and get it off beat on purpose when you DJ

Beat match and get it off beat on purpose when you DJ

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 387

How to beat mix on a turntable

Beat mix on a 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
Views 276

How to beat mix on CDJ turntables

Beat mix on CDJ turntables

In this video we look at the finer points of using the jog wheel when mixing with CDJ turntables (CD turntables). Remember that if you just ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 0
Views 620

How to beat mix on the KAM KAP-1010 mixer

Beat mix on the KAM KAP-1010 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
Views 138

How to beat mix using two pitch controls

Beat mix using two pitch controls

An advanced DJ tutorial on how you can use two pitch controls in the mix. This technique can be applied to CDJ (CD turntables) and PC mixers ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 0
Views 323

How to beatbox basic beats

Beatbox basic beats

Watch this music tutorial video to learn how to beatbox basic beats with Venolla. The basic beats include kick drum, closed hi-hat, rim ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
Views 609

How to beatmatch with vinyl

Beatmatch with vinyl

Learn how to beatmatch with vinyl records. Perfect for the beginner DJ.

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 837

How to beatmix two songs with the same BPM as a mobile DJ

Beatmix two songs with the same BPM as a mobile DJ

You asked for it, here ya go! As the discription says, in 201 we start ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 0
Views 485

How to become a controllerist

Become a controllerist

In this DJ tutorial, Moldover offers live demonstrations and clear explanations of his approach to controllerism. Controllerism is just like ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Vote Obama! | Comments 0
Views 341

How to become a turntablist

Become a turntablist

The Scratch Perverts break down some of the basics of turntablism for aspiring DJs. Learn the basics of scratching, beat juggling, blending ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 874

How to begin beat mixing as a total novice DJ

Begin beat mixing as a total novice DJ

If you are getting started as a DJ, then this is the video for you. It will go through the basics and help you get started on what you need.

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Curated 1 year ago by Sclipo | Comments 0
Views 251

How to buy headphones for a DJ

Buy headphones for a 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
Views 414

How to change beats in the mix as a DJ

Change beats in the mix as a DJ

This is a subtle way of changing the beat in the mix, all you do is start the second song/tune on the off beat.

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 0
Views 199

How to change the speed & pitch of a track with a pacemaker

Change the speed & pitch of a track with a pacemaker

A medical pacemaker regulates ones heartbeat, but the DJ pacemaker ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 580

How to clean and repair vinyl records

Clean and repair vinyl records

DJ Dream with a new exciting video hooking all potential DJs with DJ tips from monitoring to cleaning your vinyl.

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 2,212

How to clean vinyl records

Clean vinyl records

Brian Sredd gives tips and pointers on how to clean vinyl records.

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 2
Views 1,841

How to count beats for mixing

Count beats for mixing

DJ DREAM teaches on how to mix with beat counts. Learn the formula on freestyle extended versions with intros,breaks,& outros for creating a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 262

How to count the BPM of all types of music

Count the BPM of all types of music

The first lesson in learning to mix is to learn to count Beats per Minute (BPM). Learn the how to count BPM. This method applies to cd ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 0
Views 465

How to crab scratch as a DJ

Crab scratch as a DJ

A look at the movements needed to do the crab scratch on a vinyl turntable for the DJ/ Turntabalist.

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 0
Views 701

How to create a basic mix with two vinyl turntables

Create a basic mix with two vinyl turntables

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
Views 210

How to create a buzzy sound effect on the pioneer CDJ-800

Create a buzzy sound effect on the pioneer CDJ-800

Interested in jockeying discs? Compact discs? If so, you'll want a CDJ ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 481

How to create a drum roll in Traktor

Create a drum roll in Traktor

Looking for a way to pump up the crowd? In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to employ the loop function in Traktor, formerly known as ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 602

How to create a siren effect without an efx boxplus

Create a siren effect without an efx boxplus

DJ Dream is at it again with new tricks & tips for all you DJs. Watch as he demonstrates on how to create a siren effect without an efx ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 490

How to create a trance production

Create a trance production

Check out this instructional DJ video to learn how to create a basic trance production track. Learn a few techniques to put a few tracks ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by hhurme | Comments 0
Views 895

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