DJing For Dummies

Learn to:

• Choose, set up and plug in your choice of DJ tech
• Develop and record your own DJing style
• Discover mixing techniques for all levels
• DJ with turntables, CD decks and digital DJ software

Learn to DJ like a pro—without skipping a beat

The bestselling guide to spinning and scratching is back—and better than before! If you’re ready to take your DJing skills out of your home and into a public venue, this new edition of DJing For Dummies is your go-to guide for mastering the basics of mixing, creating your own DJing style and building a foolproof set to play to a live crowd.

• Got two turntables and a microphone? – get to know the core pieces of equipment you’ll need in order to be a DJ, the best ways to build your collection of tunes and advice on going retro-chic or digital geek
• Don’t miss a beat – discover expert tips on the many ways to use, choose, connect to and set up your equipment for professional DJ use
• Mix it up – get the lowdown on the details of DJing, from creating transitions between tunes and starting them at the correct points to the complicated moves demanded by the scratch artist
• Put some boom in your booth – find tons of helpful information on how to sell yourself as a DJ, create a great-sounding demo and soar as a scratching star or rise as a rock legend when you finally land that long-anticipated gig

Open the book and find:

• How you can thrive as a DJ without expensive, cumbersome kit
• Loops, effects and live remixing techniques
• Guidance on shopping for the best DJing equipment
• The best CD and turntable features for your unique needs
• The different ways to control digital DJ software
• Top DJing mistakes to avoid
• Tips on spreading your sound and skills across the world