The Digital DJ Tips Podcast

New XDJ-AZ & stems, imposter syndrome, using FX in mixing

Episode Summary

Join Phil Morse of the Digital DJ Tips DJ school, as he answers another batch of student questions about their DJing.

Episode Notes

With AlphaTheta having just launched the XDJ-AZ, it's not surprising that we had questions about that in this week's show.

But we also had a wide range of questions from our students covering everything from how to transition with effects, to the height of DJ gear, to dealing with imposter syndrome.

As ever, this pod is supported 100% by the students of Digital DJ Tips, and it was recorded in a live webinar with lots of student feedback. If you enjoy it and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference.

HELPFUL RESOURCES

Transition videos: https://djtips.co/transitions

Explanation of "cue drift" issues: https://youtu.be/7YUHXQO0TKs

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

0:14 Episode overview

1:09 Does the XDJ-AZ have stems?

5:50 Best way to smooth out transitions with FX?

11:33 Any advice for DJs with "imposter syndrome"?

17:51 How can I delete an entire genre from my DJ library?

20:28 What's needed to be a successful karaoke DJ?

21:25 For beginner DJ mixes, should I play multiple genres or focus on just one?

25:43 Easiest way to manage cue points across different set-ups?

30:27 Best DJ desk for equipment?

34:24 What advanced DJ skills do you recommend learning?