The Digital DJ Tips Podcast

Why has DJing gone so wrong in 2025?

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

Why is DJing all about TikTok, 5-second transitions, and kids dancing on vertical video nowadays? We tackle this conception head-on in the first of a new series on the podcast. We also cover a whole host of other questions from our students about all things DJing - from music to mixing, performing to just-released DJ gear, and more. 

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.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

00:15 Episode overview

01:10 Why has DJing gone so wrong in 2025?

11:18 Is audio engineering knowledge important for mobile DJs?

13:56 Should DJs use wired or Bluetooth for playing requests from a phone?

16:10 Will Wi-Fi and streaming become standard in DJ booths?

19:00 Can I use an iPad instead of a laptop with my DJ controller?

21:28 Should DJs return songs to their original tempo after beatmatching?

24:42 How do you mix tracks that don't have proper outros?

30:13 What's the secret to recording professional DJ mixes?