DJ tips & guides
Short, practical reads on prepping your library, using stems live and getting the most out of your DJ software.
Stems · 6 min read
How to use stems in Rekordbox
Split a track into vocals, drums, bass and melody, then bring those stems into Rekordbox and onto your USB for live use on CDJs and XDJs.
Cues & loops · 7 min read
How to set hot cues and loops in Rekordbox (and save hours)
The pad layout most DJs use, how long manual cueing really takes across a library, and how to prep cues and loops automatically.
Beatgrids · 7 min read
How to fix a beatgrid in Rekordbox
Half/double BPM, wrong downbeats and drifting tracks — the three ways grids go wrong, and how to fix each one.
Library prep · 8 min read
DJ library prep: how to get a whole USB gig-ready
Grids, cues, loops, crates and USB export — the full prep checklist in the order that works, and how to cut it from weeks to an evening.