# \#beginner **URL:** https://forum.djtechtools.com/tag/beginner/262.md [Latest](https://forum.djtechtools.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.djtechtools.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.djtechtools.com/tags.md) --- ## [Humble beginnings](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/humble-beginnings/78270)
**Author:** [@FishPasta](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/FishPasta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/humble-beginnings/78270 "2020-04-23T15:29:15Z")
Humble beginnings Hey, I stepped into the world of DJ-ing about a year ago, now I think it’s time to share what I have learned with you guys. I mix different music styles, whatever I like at the time. I must say I en… --- ## [Seeking advice](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/seeking-advice/77806)
**Author:** [@Cadiz](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Cadiz)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 11:44am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/seeking-advice/77806 "2019-04-01T11:44:53Z")
Seeking advice Hi guys, I saved enough money to start a new hobby and I want to produce my own electronic music. What should I buy to get started (Software and Hardware)?: 1- Ableton Live+Push 2- Pioneer XDJ-RX2 (or … --- ## [Simplest software for loading samples onto a midi fighter](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/simplest-software-for-loading-samples-onto-a-midi-fighter/77663)
**Author:** [@Corey77](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Corey77)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/simplest-software-for-loading-samples-onto-a-midi-fighter/77663 "2019-01-01T20:34:19Z")
Simplest software for loading samples onto a midi fighter I’m a decent finger drummer, but know nothing about the software side of electronic music. I don’t need a crazy editing software for looping and mixing. I’m not … --- ## [i need help](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/i-need-help/77408)
**Author:** [@atmospherity](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/atmospherity)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/i-need-help/77408 "2018-08-16T20:26:01Z")
i need help I recently started this track, which is supposed to be inspired by Flava D and similar UK House music along with music that appears on the YouTube channel Deeproot, however I just need criticism and advice o… --- ## [New to DJing and overwhelmed--help!](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/new-to-djing-and-overwhelmed-help/75901)
**Author:** [@Dre](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Dre)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2017, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/new-to-djing-and-overwhelmed-help/75901 "2017-04-22T14:30:13Z")
New to DJing and overwhelmed–help! Hi all, just joined the forum sorry if I’m posting out of topic I’ve been producing EDM for the past 4 years and am now at a point where I want to get out and start DJing. My dream i… --- ## [Laptop-Mixer-Speakers Setup - Need Help!](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/laptop-mixer-speakers-setup-need-help/75258)
**Author:** [@Rmelt](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Rmelt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2016, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/laptop-mixer-speakers-setup-need-help/75258 "2016-12-07T17:31:00Z")
Laptop-Mixer-Speakers Setup - Need Help! Hi, i’m new to djing and presently living away. I’m trying but struggling to work out how to set up my temporary laptop-mixer-speakers arrangement with Mixxx. I am using a Behri… --- ## [Should You Master Your Track for a Remix Competition? And How Bad is My Remix?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/should-you-master-your-track-for-a-remix-competition-and-how-bad-is-my-remix/74782)
**Author:** [@Envinite](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Envinite)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2016, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/should-you-master-your-track-for-a-remix-competition-and-how-bad-is-my-remix/74782 "2016-09-11T18:55:40Z")
Should You Master Your Track for a Remix Competition? And How Bad is My Remix? Hello DJTT, I was recently entered a remix competition on wavo.me, it’s for a track called ‘Save Me’ by Gareth Emery Feat. Christina Novell… --- ## [What is best tool to convert youtube to mp3 ?.........](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-is-best-tool-to-convert-youtube-to-mp3/73927)
**Author:** [@Antilles](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Antilles)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 3:54am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-is-best-tool-to-convert-youtube-to-mp3/73927 "2016-04-21T03:54:40Z")
What is best tool to convert youtube to mp3 ?.. … was the title of a thread here in DJTT-forum, closed by moderator… I am shocked and amused at the same time. :thumbsdown: :thumbsup: :scream: :laughing: But! This sho… --- ## [Kindle: Visual DJ Guide for DJs:](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/kindle-visual-dj-guide-for-djs/73879)
**Author:** [@Rayhook](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Rayhook)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/kindle-visual-dj-guide-for-djs/73879 "2016-04-11T13:17:38Z")
Kindle: Visual DJ Guide for DJs: I recently decided to create a short guide for beginner DJs. This guide walks you through all important DJs concepts from beginner techniques to more advanced. Visual Guide for DJs cover… --- ## [should I buy CDJ-350 and DJM-700 ?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/should-i-buy-cdj-350-and-djm-700/72385)
**Author:** [@memoryboy](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/memoryboy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2015, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/should-i-buy-cdj-350-and-djm-700/72385 "2015-09-30T06:25:05Z")
should I buy CDJ-350 and DJM-700 ? Although I’ve been on an around the scene on and off for 15 years. Doing parties, even DJ-ing a few times with Ableton etc. Owned turntables at some point etc. then I haven’t got any g… --- ## [I am a beginner and would like to be pointed in the right direction](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/i-am-a-beginner-and-would-like-to-be-pointed-in-the-right-direction/71645)
**Author:** [@izzyxiii](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/izzyxiii)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 6:04am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/i-am-a-beginner-and-would-like-to-be-pointed-in-the-right-direction/71645 "2015-07-08T06:04:09Z")
I am a beginner and would like to be pointed in the right direction Hello Djs! I have just gotten into Djing and am really loving it and wanting to become better at it, the only problem is i need help… I have a Midi Fi… --- ## [Looking for advice for buying first DJ Setup](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/looking-for-advice-for-buying-first-dj-setup/71232)
**Author:** [@Kloosless](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Kloosless)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/looking-for-advice-for-buying-first-dj-setup/71232 "2015-05-22T10:53:47Z")
Looking for advice for buying first DJ Setup Hey guys, I’ve been using my midi fighter with Ableton Live for a while now, posting my soundpacks here, but I’m looking to try out some more DJ stuff. This is what I do now… --- ## [New to Maschine](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/new-to-maschine/70883)
**Author:** [@SUBSDANCEme](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/SUBSDANCEme)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/new-to-maschine/70883 "2015-04-13T19:35:17Z")
New to Maschine I have dabbled with programs like Nithonat, and Battery 4, but now I am trying out Maschine for my drums. I want to hear thoughts on it. So far it seems like a more complicated version of Battery (that c… --- ## [Beginner needing some buying tips](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/beginner-needing-some-buying-tips/70641)
**Author:** [@ShadowKeys](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ShadowKeys)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2015, 11:46am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/beginner-needing-some-buying-tips/70641 "2015-03-26T11:46:40Z")
Beginner needing some buying tips Hey Guys, I got a Maschine and i’m now looking for a pair of studio monitors AND an audio interface (can be as little inputs as you want. Just to connect one input and some monitors) f… --- ## [What equipment to use?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-equipment-to-use/70661)
**Author:** [@Isak\_Hodges](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Isak_Hodges)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2015, 10:29am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-equipment-to-use/70661 "2015-03-26T10:29:35Z")
What equipment to use? Hey guys, I’ve already decided that I want to go with midi, or something that I can run with traktor. I’ve gotten into tech house/ house/ techno. What do you guys think is the best midi controll… --- ## [Just got a used MF Sepctra](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/just-got-a-used-mf-sepctra/69824)
**Author:** [@m3nth0l](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/m3nth0l)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2015, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/just-got-a-used-mf-sepctra/69824 "2015-01-22T16:56:20Z")
Just got a used MF Sepctra So I just picked up a used Midi Fighter Spectra, and so far I really dig this thing! For the past few nights I’ve been hunting these forums for a way to drop the base note to C0. I’ve read tha… --- ## [First Controller](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-controller/68633)
**Author:** [@Entfybez](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Entfybez)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2014, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-controller/68633 "2014-11-01T14:31:28Z")
First Controller Hey guys. Im now thinking about getting a Controler for extending my opitions. i was djing all the time just only with traktor on the pc and i want not to get something in my hands. im was looking arou… --- ## [Pioneer DDJ SX-2 for beginner?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/pioneer-ddj-sx-2-for-beginner/68651)
**Author:** [@drewjonn](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/drewjonn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/pioneer-ddj-sx-2-for-beginner/68651 "2014-10-30T13:48:26Z")
Pioneer DDJ SX-2 for beginner? I’m a beginner planning to go for a long time DJ-ing. DDJ SX-2 seems to be a good one for long prospect. But I am not sure if i can handle such a “complicated” hardware as a beginner. Sho… --- ## [Need some help for the start](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-some-help-for-the-start/68378)
**Author:** [@Entfybez](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Entfybez)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2014, 9:12am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-some-help-for-the-start/68378 "2014-10-10T09:12:55Z")
Need some help for the start Hello everyone! Im completely new to to DJing and need some help from people who know what they are doing. I was looking in the internet for some help but the only things ive learned are th… --- ## [Newbie Mapping Problem](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/newbie-mapping-problem/68253)
**Author:** [@Dopler](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Dopler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2014, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/newbie-mapping-problem/68253 "2014-10-07T16:24:17Z")
Newbie Mapping Problem Hello, So I have done mappings for some softwares before but I haven’t tried on tractor until tonight. I was able to figure it out pretty easily, I set the different colors on my maschine to togg… --- ## [Getting back into DJing, need advice on a digital setup](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/getting-back-into-djing-need-advice-on-a-digital-setup/68107)
**Author:** [@lose311](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/lose311)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2014, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/getting-back-into-djing-need-advice-on-a-digital-setup/68107 "2014-09-29T12:35:21Z")
Getting back into DJing, need advice on a digital setup I used to mix a bit a few years ago with a set of SL1200s, but I’m now looking into getting a basic digital setup. I use Ableton Live already to produce some music… --- ## [Equipment Timeline?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/equipment-timeline/67462)
**Author:** [@JackChase](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/JackChase)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2014, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/equipment-timeline/67462 "2014-08-21T16:01:34Z")
Equipment Timeline? Obligatory first post disclaimer, if this is in the wrong area please move it, but I think I’ve got it right. I’m 16 and want to learn to DJ, and have decided to go with a controller, mainly because… --- ## [Coming From Virtual Dj to Traktor](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/coming-from-virtual-dj-to-traktor/67338)
**Author:** [@BlkLab](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/BlkLab)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2014, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/coming-from-virtual-dj-to-traktor/67338 "2014-07-29T01:09:07Z")
Coming From Virtual Dj to Traktor im trying to learn to use Traktor but it seems like a lot to learn. Any good tips or tutorial videos recommended to help. Im using a Mpk mini and a Mixtrack Pro if that helps. --- ## [Suggestions?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/suggestions/65294)
**Author:** [@kiana](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/kiana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2014, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/suggestions/65294 "2014-04-03T00:29:26Z")
Suggestions? Hi, I’m currently more of a home producer, and I’m looking to get a DJ controller. I was on Craigslist, and I’ve seen the Numark Mixtrack, cheap but something to get my foot in the water. BUT i also saw th… --- ## [New to DJing - My first gig](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/new-to-djing-my-first-gig/65067)
**Author:** [@AndiPandi](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/AndiPandi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2014, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/new-to-djing-my-first-gig/65067 "2014-03-22T02:58:20Z")
New to DJing - My first gig Hi, I’m new to DJing, and this forum. Just wanted to tell about myself and my first gig ever :slight\_smile: I started DJing at home a year ago, but I had to sell my equipment due to differe… --- ## [mapping Kontrol F1 in Ableton?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/mapping-kontrol-f1-in-ableton/64633)
**Author:** [@amaghique](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/amaghique)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2014, 7:01am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/mapping-kontrol-f1-in-ableton/64633 "2014-03-01T07:01:19Z")
mapping Kontrol F1 in Ableton? Two questions, First, how do I turn the 4x4 pad section of the F1 into a “small launchpad”, and how do I get the pad LED’s to show up as the same color as my clips in Ableton? Basically, … --- ## [One more time.. Demo CD/ Gig Advice?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/one-more-time-demo-cd-gig-advice/64021)
**Author:** [@VinnieP](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/VinnieP)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2014, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/one-more-time-demo-cd-gig-advice/64021 "2014-02-01T21:43:36Z")
One more time.. Demo CD/ Gig Advice? Ill apologize off the get go because this has to be on here somewhere, but I am just starting out and ready to land a gig, what am I missing? The Demo mix. I have a pretty diverse mu… --- ## [Organizing music library with iTunes + MBP from scratch \[Need some help & advice!\]](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/organizing-music-library-with-itunes-mbp-from-scratch-need-some-help-advice/63303)
**Author:** [@Wolf](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Wolf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2014, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/organizing-music-library-with-itunes-mbp-from-scratch-need-some-help-advice/63303 "2014-01-03T00:28:39Z")
Organizing music library with iTunes + MBP from scratch \[Need some help & advice!\] Hey everyone! I’ve been DJing for a while, but a big problem of mine is that my music library is terribly organized. When I started I de… --- ## [Beginner Controllers](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/beginner-controllers/63248)
**Author:** [@esKeh](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/esKeh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2013, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/beginner-controllers/63248 "2013-12-30T18:32:05Z")
Beginner Controllers Hey, i was wondering what controller you guys would recommend for a beginner, myself, that wants to get into djing/mixing. --- ## [Organizing music library with iTunes + MBP from scratch \[HELP\]](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/organizing-music-library-with-itunes-mbp-from-scratch-help/63255)
**Author:** [@Wolf](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Wolf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2013, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/organizing-music-library-with-itunes-mbp-from-scratch-help/63255 "2013-12-30T16:33:47Z")
Organizing music library with iTunes + MBP from scratch \[HELP\] So I’ve been bedroom DJ’ing for a while now, having played at some small local parties. There is one thing that I drastically need to improve, and that is m… [Next page](https://forum.djtechtools.com/tag/beginner/262.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=beginner)