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DJ talk
When playing in a club with CDJs, you need to be self-contained. Load your next track while the current one is playing, set cues correctly, and use loop rolls e…
Stem Music AcademyTeam · 29 Sep 2026 · 0 replies
Production talk
Mastering at home can be challenging without proper monitoring. Common mistakes include: turning volume up too high, over-compressing, not checking on multiple…
Stem Music AcademyTeam · 29 Sep 2026 · 0 replies
Gear Advice
If you are just starting out as a DJ, you do not need the most expensive controller. Good beginner options: Pioneer DDJ-FLX4, Pioneer DDJ-REV1, Numark Mixtrack…
Stem Music AcademyTeam · 29 Sep 2026 · 0 replies