The Digital DJ Tips Podcast

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The Digital DJ Tips Podcast

DJ advice, industry info, tips on gear, music, mixing, performing... this is the official podcast of Digital DJ Tips, the world's leading online DJ school, presented by Phil Morse, founder of Digital DJ Tips and author of the Amazon best-selling book on DJing, "Rock The Dancefloor!". No ads, no sponsorshop, entirely funded by our amazing students.

  1. Can I "James Hype" At A Wedding?!

    5 DAYS AGO

    Can I "James Hype" At A Wedding?!

    In this edition of our Your Questions podcast, we have a mobile DJ asking if it's even possible to play like James Hype for 5-6 hours...and whether he should... We then tackle the classic gain staging issue of not going "into the red" before discussing harmonic mixing and whether DJ gear should always be horizontal! (Yep, you heard me right.) It’s the usual mixed bag of absorbing questions from our wonderful community. I hope you enjoy what we’ve got for you this month! As ever, this pod is supported 100% by the students of Digital DJ Tips, and it was recorded in a live webinar with lots of student feedback. If you enjoy it and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:15 Episode overview 00:53 Should mobile DJs mix like James Hype? 08:53 Mixed In Key, DJ software analysis, or both? 17:27 Advice for setting the gain on DJ gear? 23:35 Pros & cons to bringing your own booth monitor? 27:52 Why do DJs mix "flat" (aka horizontally)? 31:54 How long does it take to complete your online DJ training? 36:30 What's the audio quality like on standalone DJ gear?  Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at https://www.digitaldjtips.com.

    39 min
  2. Calvin's Chicanery + What makes a REAL DJ?

    22 MAY

    Calvin's Chicanery + What makes a REAL DJ?

    In this edition of our Inside Track podcast, we explored whether Calvin Harris ripped off Chicane for his latest single, diving into the ongoing debate around the derivative nature of pop music sampling versus simply copying the feel or essence of a track.  Next, we discussed the importance of DJs learning to use all different types of DJ gear. With so many formats and technologies out there, versatility remains a crucial skill for any serious DJ. Finally, we wrapped up with a conversation about the three key things that need to happen for someone to truly get hooked on DJing for life. As ever, this was a really fun discussion, made more so by our wonderful live student audience here at Digital DJ Tips, who joined us for the recording. Thank you to them, thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy the show. If you enjoy this podcast and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:17 Episode overview 00:59 Does Calvin Harris' new song copy Chicane? 17:25 Why DJs should be able to play on all gear 30:05 The three things that make you a DJ for life Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at https://www.digitaldjtips.com.

    45 min
  3. Tricky requests, playing festivals, DJ challenges

    9 MAY

    Tricky requests, playing festivals, DJ challenges

    From how to deal with inappropriate music requests to the biggest challenges facing DJs in 2025, we answered a whole range of student questions here at Digital DJ Tips this week. Enjoy! As ever, this pod is supported 100% by the students of Digital DJ Tips, and it was recorded in a live webinar with lots of real-time feedback. If you enjoy it and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:14 Episode overview 01:16 How should DJs handle tricky requests? 08:09 What do you think about DJing with the Rekordbox iOS app? 16:57 Will Apple Music streaming work on my older DJ gear? 24:29 What are the biggest challenges facing DJs in 2025? 42:02 Tips for DJing festivals when you're used to open-format sets?  Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at https://www.digitaldjtips.com.

    47 min
  4. DJ behaviour, dissing VirtualDJ, recording sets

    24 APR

    DJ behaviour, dissing VirtualDJ, recording sets

    In this edition of our Inside Track podcast, we kick things off with the question, "Why are DJs always expected to be doing something? Is looking busy really that important?"  We also dive into why popular software platform VirtualDJ sometimes gets a bad rep among the wider DJing community. And finally, we look at the importance of recording DJ sets, alongside some of the challenges that come with it. As always, this pod is supported 100% by the students of Digital DJ Tips, and it was recorded in a live webinar with lots of valuable student feedback. If you enjoy the podcast and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:15 Episode overview 01:32 Should DJs always be "doing something"? 14:41 Why VirtualDJ software is so divisive 23:13 The challenges of recording DJ sets Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at https://www.digitaldjtips.com.

    38 min
  5. My First Vinyl Gig In 22 Years!

    10 APR

    My First Vinyl Gig In 22 Years!

    By combining the best of the old way of DJing with modern technology, Phil feels he has an opportunity to entertain and educate a new generation of DJs about some of the most important fundamentals - and as you'll hear, he's taking it to a massive stage this summer. All is revealed in this special episode... Read the full article here: https://www.digitaldjtips.com/first-gig-on-vinyl-in-22-years/ As ever, this pod is supported 100% by the students of Digital DJ Tips, and it was recorded in a live webinar with lots of student feedback. If you enjoy it and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:14 Episode overview 01:02 How it started 02:40 Creating a custom system 04:15 Sourcing DJ gear 06:20 Building the booth 07:35 SKAA speakers 08:37 Digging for records 11:00 Practice sessions 12:41 Finding a "test site" 14:50 Gig takeaways 20:18 Next steps... Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at https://www.digitaldjtips.com.

    24 min
  6. When's the "right time" for DJs to hang up their headphones?

    3 APR

    When's the "right time" for DJs to hang up their headphones?

    We get all philosophical right at the beginning this week, with a question about when (if ever) DJs should finally hang their headphones up. We also talk about music curation vs. creativity, what to do when the gear in venues is unreliable, and we try to answer the question, "Why does no one make separates in the DJ world anymore?" These and other queries asked by our wonderful DJ community are all answered in this wide-ranging April edition of our Your Questions podcast.  As ever, this pod is supported 100% by the students of Digital DJ Tips, and it was recorded in a live webinar with lots of student feedback. If you enjoy it and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:15 Episode overview 01:07 When is it time to quit DJing? 12:39 Where's the new modular DJ gear for consumers? 18:36 Any tips for balancing music curation with creativity? 29:19 Should DJs pre-plan transitions or mix on the fly? 34:47 How do you deal with unreliable equipment at a DJ gig?  Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at https://www.digitaldjtips.com.

    40 min
  7. Apple for DJs, essential software, standalone vs laptop

    27 MAR

    Apple for DJs, essential software, standalone vs laptop

    The big news this week, of course, was the arrival of Apple Music as a streaming platform on all major DJ hardware and software. We then looked at the absolutely essential software that all DJs need before finishing up with a discussion on using laptop-free gear in 2025.  As ever, this pod is supported 100% by the students of Digital DJ Tips, and it was recorded in a live webinar with lots of valuable student feedback. We'd like to extend a special thank you to everyone who participated in this very busy show!  If you enjoy the podcast and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:15 Episode overview 01:30 Apple Music arrives for DJs 13:54 What software do you REALLY need as a digital DJ? 33:21 All-in-one/standalone vs laptop DJing 2025 Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at https://www.digitaldjtips.com.

    49 min
  8. Mobile DJ growth, mixtape tips, volume levels...

    13 MAR

    Mobile DJ growth, mixtape tips, volume levels...

    In this show, recorded live to an audience of Digital DJ Tips students, we tackle some of the big questions our community has asked our tutors in the last few weeks. We cover how to record great mixtapes effortlessly, what to do when you've established a mobile DJ business but want to grow further, how to set all the different volume controls on DJ gear (so that your mixes sound loud and clear), and more! As ever, this pod is supported 100% by the students of Digital DJ Tips, and it was recorded in a live webinar with lots of student feedback. If you enjoy it and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:15 Episode overview 01:09 Advice for growing an established mobile DJ business? 10:58 Any tips for improving "poor quality" DJ mixes? 16:32 Which music prep software do you recommend for DJs? 23:38 How do DJs pick which songs to include in their mixtapes? 26:06 When releasing mixtapes, should DJs focus on quality or quantity? 30:36 What's the process for setting volume controls on DJ gear?  Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at https://www.digitaldjtips.com.

    38 min
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DJ advice, industry info, tips on gear, music, mixing, performing... this is the official podcast of Digital DJ Tips, the world's leading online DJ school, presented by Phil Morse, founder of Digital DJ Tips and author of the Amazon best-selling book on DJing, "Rock The Dancefloor!". No ads, no sponsorshop, entirely funded by our amazing students.

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  • Creator
    Phil Morse
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Digital DJ Holdings Ltd
  • Show Website
    The Digital DJ Tips Podcast

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