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DJ Techniques & Mixing
The craft side of DJing. Scratching, harmonic mixing, transitions, MIDI mapping, and the library-prep habits that make everything else easier — broken down step by step.
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How to Build a DJ Music Library From Scratch in 2026
A practical guide to building a DJ music library that's organized, tagged, and ready for gigs. Covers sources, folder structure, metadata, and backup strategies.
7 Rekordbox Library Tips Every DJ Should Know
Keep your Rekordbox library organized, fast, and gig-ready. Practical tips for tagging, playlists, smart folders, and backup strategies that scale.
To Scratch or Not To Scratch: Techniques and Tips
As a young lad I remember being scolded by my mom when I grabbed the spinning record on the turntable in our entertainment center. I…
Back to Back: Transitioning Between DJs
Let’s face it y’all. There are a lot of DJs spinning out there and sometimes we are going to run into a fellow DJ when we are playing at…
Organizing Your Music Library
DJ libraries are one of the most sacred gems for DJs because within each library is a unique remix or single that separates a particular DJ…
Harmonic Mixing: The Next Step to DJing
One of the very first skills we learn as DJs is to beat-match. Everything we do hinders on the ability of being able to beat-match but…
MIDI Mapping Basics Pt. 2
MIDI is a powerful utility for DJs to master because it opens up a new realm of creativity that usually lies in the background. In our…
Scratch Academy's Serato Flip Tutorial
Serato Flip is the next plug in to change the live DJ game. Using familiar production and remix terminology, Flip allows you to do way more…
MIDI Mapping Basics
There are two primary types of computer DJs: those who use Serato and those who use Traktor. MIDI stands for Musical Instrument…
Intro to rekordbox
If tonight is the night for you to finally get behind the decks of your favorite club, this is a big moment in your career and you want to…
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