Best Beginner DJ Gear, Mac VS Windows, Fixing Beatgrids [Live Q&A]

Last updated 30 October, 2024

In this replay of our live Q&A lesson, we discussed picking gear as a new DJ, which laptop to go for (Mac vs Windows, specs to look for, etc), how to fix difficult beatgrids, and more!

About this lesson

This is a recording of one of our free Thursday Q&A Live DJ lessons – “the show where DJs get answers to things they didn’t know they didn’t know”.

In this lesson, we took questions from our community about all things DJing – timings below. To learn more about how our DJ courses can help you become a better DJ or DJ/producer, check out our courses page.

Here’s what’s covered…

0:00 Intro
3:09 What laptop and software should I use for stems DJing?
6:10 How can I ditch commercial DJ gigs and play the music I love?
11:32 What external FX unit can I add to my standalone DJ gear?
13:47 Besides the Denon DJ LC6000, are there other single jogwheel controllers available?
18:03 Easiest way to fix difficult beatgrids?
20:53 DJ news this week
23:45 What’s the best beginner DJ set-up?
29:15 Should I buy compilation CDs to build my DJ library?
33:39 Back To Basics: Classic DJing On Modern Gear [Free training]
37:53 Mac or Windows for DJing?

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Phil Morse

Phil Morse is the founder of Digital DJ Tips. His DJ career has taken him from a 15-year residency in Manchester, England, to the main room at Privilege in Ibiza - the world's biggest club. He is also an award-winning club promoter, and has taught music tech and DJing since 2010. He regularly speaks at DJ seminars and events worldwide. His book, “Rock The Dancefloor!”, is a global best-seller on how to DJ.

About this lesson

Here’s what’s covered…

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