Recently decided to get into djing as a hobby so picked up a Pioneer ddj-flx4 been getting the hang of beat matching but cant seem to wrap my head around phrasing or timing so my mixes always sound terrible does anyone have any tips ?

I don't know if this is the right subreddit, but I'm looking to upgrade from a Hercules DJControl Inpulse 200 MKII. I've been using it for about a year (maybe more), and I feel like I've outgrown it a bit. I've heard that ddj-flx4 is a beginner controller but would that be worth upgrading to? A few other things I would like to mention, I like using serato but I'm open to trying other software. Obviously, this is not going to be my last controller, so I'm not looking for a cdj-3000, and the price range is ideally less than $1000, but I don't mind spending a bit more if it's worth it.

I’ve been Djing for two years now and I play with my Traktor S4 MK3. I haven’t really played in a club but I always play at house parties and small events. I play groovy and hypnotic techno and whatever I make I just invest it back in my equipment. I’ve made quite enough for now and I’m planning to get Xone 96 + 4 CDJ 3000 setup. I’ll use this setup at my home to get better at club setups and rekordbox but I’m also planning to start and host my own events very soon to which I feel will be quite useful as I’ll be inviting other DJ’s aswell. Will this setup be worth it or are there are better options to play around with?

Seeking help for recording my dj sets.

I’m aware that the DJM-REC app is free but its limited to a some clubmixers only. I want to get a physical recorder like the Evermix Box 4 (seems to be discontinued) or the iRig as a back up.

I’m wondering if anyone has experience using the iRig Pro Duo or Stream 2 for recording your sets. I’m keen to buy one as a backup recorder but not much reviews online of its use for DJs.

Hope you can share your thoughts on it.

Please help me guys, I try to export my songs onto a USB stick and it won’t friggin work. I’ve tried everything but when I click on export to my usb nothing happens or charges. I uninstalled rekordbox 10 times and it won’t work :,(((

Hi r/Beatmatch

I'm currently into using STEMs and it sounds horrible in 6.8.5. Is it worth upgrading to 7.1.0? Also, I don't want to pay a subscription to AlphaTheta. Is that what i would have to do if i were to upgrade?

Anything would be appreciated, I’m fairly new to playing gigs and I have to submit a bio for this radio series I got invited to make a mix for

I know nothing much about djing and i do not have hands on.

But i want to get in to djing and most of the people suggested to buy a mini controller and start practicing on it.

So could you please me some good controllers that i can buy for starting of…

Also which macbook is good enough for djing like air vs pro?

I've had a history of using odd names in things from stuff like Banana Sandwich to my current derpy DJ alias of Captain Catfarts. I've used copilot for DJ related stuff like art for sets and track suggestions.

Anyway I was bored and decided I'd look at an EPK or press kit, promo blurb whatever.

So it came back with this which is reasonably fitting tbh. Obviously any links are fake and so on but the overall presentation is pretty reasonable.

Could be useful - I just asked can you give me an epk for a cruisy house dj named captain catfarts who is an orange tabby cat DJ in a dark suit

This is what I got back:

Captain Catfarts: The Groove Navigator

About Captain Catfarts

Captain Catfarts is not your typical DJ—he’s an orange tabby cat with an undeniable charm and an unmatched flair for rhythm. Decked out in his signature dark suit, he exudes sophistication while spinning cruisy house beats that transport audiences to a state of pure feline bliss. His sets are a seamless blend of nostalgic piano house classics and modern-day grooves, creating a vibe that’s both timeless and fresh.

Having prowled his way into the house music scene, Captain Catfarts has earned a reputation for his imaginative soundscapes and whimsical on-stage antics. Whether he’s playfully wagging his tail in time with the beat or charming the crowd with his feline finesse, this DJ has become a crowd favorite at festivals, club nights, and private parties alike.

Discography Highlights

• Purrfect Tempo (2023) Includes hits like "Whisker Grooves" and "Tailspin Tracks."

• Meowtown Melodies (2024) Featuring crowd-pleasers like "Furball Funk" and "Bass in the Litterbox."

Press Quotes

"Captain Catfarts isn’t just a DJ; he’s a feline phenomenon, spinning tracks that pounce on your emotions and leave you purring for more." - Meow Music Weekly

"A whisker away from being the most innovative act in house music today." - Feline Beats Magazine

Upcoming Shows

• Catnip Groove Festival – Brisbane, May 15th

• House Paws Night – Sydney, June 10th

Connect

Website: CaptainCatfartsGrooves.com / Instagram: @CaptainCatfartsDJ / SoundCloud: CaptainCatfartsBeats

Captain Catfarts is ready to bring the purrfect vibe to your next event. Booking inquiries can be sent to CaptainCatfartsBookings@music.com. Let’s make some paw-sitive noise!

i’ve been on the flx4 for like 2 weeks but already feel like i know everything for some reason.. anyways i was wondering when the right time to upgrade to a bigger controller was

Hey everyone, I’m running into a weird issue with Rekordbox and could really use some help.

So, I have a bunch of tracks that I’ve bought from Beatport, and the beatgrids are all spot on. But every time I log into SoundCloud to stream tracks through Rekordbox, the beatgrids for all my tracks—including the ones I bought from beatport—get thrown off.

It’s like they shift about half a beat backwards, even though the grid itself still looks fine. I don’t want to manually adjust them because sometimes they randomly go back to normal, and I can’t figure out what’s causing the shift.

Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a fix or setting I’m missing?

I'm using files purchased from beatport (not streaming)

I'm using Serato pro 1. I press the record button on Serato - it appears to be recording as the timer begins rolling along after I press REC 2. When I'm done I stop the recording by pressing the REC button again 3. Next I press save 4. I go to my destination folder and see the .aif file I just saved 4. I drop the .aif into audacity and nothing is on the file

What am I doing wrong? It's my birthday and all I want to do is record my first mix and guilt my friends into sharing it as my bday present. Can someone, anyone help me. Thanks.

Hey!

I’ve been recording mixes for my SoundCloud profile using FLACs and ensuring the mix stays well-underneath red lining to avoid any distortion, yet when uploading my mixes to SoundCloud they still sound like shit :(

I’m not sure I’d like to upload my mixes to other platforms given that SoundCloud is the most popular platform for consuming DJ sets, and YouTube’s copyright rules could be hard to work around too (unless I’m wrong).

Any thoughts? I read that paying for SoundCloud artist offers better sound quality for your uploads, if anybody has done so please share what you think.

Thanks in advance :)

ormai sono più di sei mesi che suono con la mia ddj 400 e riconsco di avere ancora grossi limiti dal punto di vista tecnico non essendo ancora riuscito a suonare su una all in on o su dei xdj, ma mi rendo conto che il mio mixaggio è decisamente migliore, ma soprattutto più naturale quando mi trovo a suonare traccia che vengono o riconosciute da me buone per un qualche tipo di affezione come ad esempio un mashup di una canzone che mi è piaciuta particolarmente o quando viene mescolato il cantautorato femminile italiano con l'afrohouse, oppure sono canzoni ormai consacrate nel panorama delle serate o delle feste in generale per cui per forza di cose il pubblico ne viene subito catturato, tuttavia sto riscontrando molto difficoltà nel costruirmi una buona libreria che sia composta da un numero sufficiente ( che io intendo come 45/50 per ora) di tracce che mi permettano anche solo di allenarmi attraverso la naturalezza che mi trasmette la traccia. se avete consigli su modi, canali, o altri mezzi per accedere e poter avere la possibilità di conoscere più generi, più tracce, lasciate un commento; mi piacerebbe molto poter sfoggiare una libreria completa e non essere piacevolmente dispiaciuto di poter suonare qualche banger e poi il resto siano tracce molto mid

So I have a pretty healthy life, no alcohol, no drugs, no cigarettes. Gym, healthy food and I sleep a lot usually (since I also have a chronic condition). I have a pretty uneventful routine.
I am in the process of learning how to DJ, practising at least for 2-3, sometimes 4hrs everyday.
I try to end my practice by 7pm. Since I started, I have not been sleeping so deep anymore. The tracks I listen to "haunt" me when I go to sleep and I feel hyped.
Is it normal, does it go away? It might have something to do with the fact that I have generalized anxiety but how do I get better at this? I want to dedicate this time to learning the most I can and hopefully start getting gigs in a year or so (maybe even sooner, I was already offered some but I don't feel ready yet).
Thanks for tips!

My buddy recently told me that the "music I listen to" shouldn't be the same as the "music I play" (I.e. keep on my USB).

How do you discern what tracks you want to collect onto your drive?

I've generally just collected music I like hearing, but that's created a problem where my library is too large. This prevents me from truly getting to know my tracks because there's so many to choose from. So I'm starting over now.

So yeah, I'd love to hear your thought processes on what makes the cut onto the USB, and what stays in the Spotify library.

Introvert here, this may sound weird because to the majority of you this may happen naturally but I really struggle with networking with other DJs (and/or bar staff, promoters, etc.).

For example when Im out in a bar where a DJ is playing, I don’t know how to approach them or what to talk to them about, apart from „hey I like your tunes, I’m a DJ as well …“, which I really don’t know where this conversation would be going (though I did not try it yet).

I guess I always feel like I’m promoting myself / giving a pitch / asking something from them which makes me a bit anxious. After all, I’m afraid of rejection so I end up not talking to them at all. I’ve had 15-20 private gigs and one paid bar gig so I guess I always feel like I’m asking the big kids wether I can hang out with them (imposter kicking in). Even though my gigs generally go well.

I know networking is importantly and of course i’m also looking for ways to get gigs, but I’m genuinely interested in meeting other people from the scene.

To most of you I’m sure this sounds a bit ridiculous, but can you maybe share your experiences with this: - how do/did you approach other DJs - What do you talk to them about - What’s the right mindset to have - How to really connect with them As concretely as possible? For example, is „hey I like your tunes! I’m a DJ as well, how did you get a gig here?“ rude (as in this case I’m directly asking for something)?

I really want to go out there and connect with other people, I’m aware that there is always a risk of rejection, which is fine because this is life. but I really want to untie this knot in my head. Any help is really appreciated.

Can i use the serato or digital outputs from my Rane 57 mk2 to record my vinyl sets?

I just had my very first gig (my own birthday rave) and brought my GoPro to make some recordings. My plan was to maybe just put the rekordbox recording on top of the video for good sound quality. But then you cant here any sound from the party itself, so probably you'd need a good mic to record both?

How do you go about this? If you're using a mic, do you have any recommendations too?

My name is just my last name, I want to be genuine but also for people to remember my DJ name, as most people just call me by my last name anyway.

In my short time gigging, I have showed up to many where I had to play on equipment that's different from my mixer at home. It always has the same basic functions, but the buttons are in different locations. I feel like you're not a "real DJ" until you can play on anything.

I just saw a clip somewhere that a high pass filter and an echo sound good together. I'll be it my decks are pretty simplistic but I've never thought of adding two effects at once. Do you add two effects to the same track? Or one and one? Would love to learn more about this.

not very familiar with copyright stuff. If i download someone's remix that is free to download on SoundCloud can I play it live?

This is just out of curiosity, but The Pioneer DDJ-SB2 I use for DJing, what is its equivalent? What controllers are similar to it in terms of the price range, features, and what it was marketed as?