Get Better at Mixing As a Dj

No need to think all you have to do is just play house all night. In a mobile environment you will be asked to play all styles for all ages all night.

The idea here is to use the two pitches on the two turn tables as opposed to using the platter or jog wheel to slow/ speed the track. Using this method is the same as using the pitch and the jog wheel on just the one CDJ/ vinyl turntable.

Use two CDJ CD players and a mixer to use your speakers instead of headphones.

In this video tutorial series, DJ Sarah Main explains how to become a working professional DJ. She offers tips on how to set up your digital DJ rig, cueing up tracks in the mix, and cataloging your music library. In the second half of the series Sarah shows how to mix tracks w ...more

A video for those of you just getting started. We talk about line and phono inputs, headphones, faders, crossfaders, RCA plugs, hooking up a laptop to play a program like Windows Media Player, stereo mini plugs, main outs, etc. Hook up your mixing board and turntables to your ...more

How you plug one DJ mixer in to another so you can battle or just have a good old mix with your mates with just using one PA / speaker set up.

The Scratch Perverts break down some of the basics of turntablism for aspiring DJs. Learn the basics of scratching, beat juggling, blending, and mixing. Part 1 of 7 - How to Become a turntablist. Part 2 of 7 - How to Become a turntablist. Part 3 of 7 - How to Become a turnta ...more

Fried chicken is delicious but it is pretty fattening and messy to prepare. With this recipe, eliminate all that yucky oil and frying and make equally delicious "fried" chicken in your oven! Serve the chicken along with a refreshing and light bean salad and you have the perfec ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to drink Merlot. Begin by pouring the Merlot into the glass and gently spin it to allow the liquid to spin at the bottom of the glass. This will coat the sides of the glass with liquid and add some oxygen to the mix. Adding oxygen will ...more

In this video, an expert gardener explains how to propagate raspberries and blackberries.To propagate, you normally need a small rooted cutting. The expert recommends that you soak the roots in water with a bit of root stimulator for about 15 minutes. Also, he says that the cu ...more

Light, fluffy, and resembling a dollop of melted marshmallows, meringues look like marshmallows (which are yummy to begin with) but taste about ten times better. That's because meringues add egg whites and sugar to the mix. If you've always loved meringues but have been too i ...more

Eating fruit doesn't have to be a chore! Make fruit exciting (and, well, taste better) by adding chocolate to the mix! We all love our fondue, but the recipe presented in this video by Seventeen Magazine makes a few swatches to make the chocolate-dipped fruits more healthy. H ...more

Feijoada is a typical Brazilian dish dating back to the time of slavery. A rich black beans stew with pork, dried beef (carne seca) and spicy Portuguese sausages. Feijoada is an ideal dish to prepare for big parties as all the ingredients are just mixed into a large pot. There ...more

If you've got an oil seal leak in a very inconvenient place, then this video by Scotty Kilmer will show you how a little bottle of re-sealer may be able to fix that leak. The vehicle in this video has a leak in the front main seal of the automatic transmission. The seal is pre ...more

As Paula Deen has taught us time and time again, butter makes everything taste better, even air. And no dish is done until you've tossed a pound of lard or a stick or two of butter into the mix. But don't settle for lumpy storebought butter. Customize your butter and make it ...more

Do you die over chocolate and can't think of any better way to vacation than simply turning on an episode of "Friends" and gorging on bag after bag of Godiva chocolates? We hear you. If you don't have enough chocolate in your life (trust us, you can NEVER have enough chocolat ...more

Is there anything better on a hot summer's day than an ice cream sundae? In this tutorial, learn how to perk up your dessert with some delicious, homemade peanut butter sauce. This mix of sweet and savory is the perfect topper for any flavor of ice cream and can be enjoyed all ...more

This tutorial walks through the process of building a grungy scene. Starting with an overview of the process and scene elements, you will learn how to use stacked layers. Mixing them with alpha channels you can build up complex materials; in this case rust and dirt on a nice c ...more

This tutorial will explain some of the ways you can implement global illumination in your scene, using luminous materials and HDRIs. It also presents a look at how to set up realistic reflections in your materials, using the standard reflection channel with a fresnel mixed in. ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to treat a sore throat naturally. To do this, you will need: lemons, honey and water. First, cut your lemons in half then squeeze it into a coffee cup. Now, add a spoonful of honey to the cup followed by a glass of warm water. Mix this together u ...more

Southwest Yard and Garden shows viewers how to use recycled paper in compost! In order to compost paper you should first shred up the paper into pieces. Then you need to work in the paper into the soil or sand. You should work the paper into the soil in equal parts. Make sure ...more

To do this sausage you are going to need some venison meat and, preferably, pork, the fat in it helps to bind the sausage. Cut all meat in smaller pieces. Blend tender quick, ground black pepper, garlic powder and ground mustard in a bowl and ad it to the meat before you grind ...more

This video from FoodWishes.com demonstrates how to make garlic Parmesan croutons. This is a great recipe for homemade croutons which will be much better than the ones you can buy at a store. He first mixes olive oil and finely mixed garlic and lets it infuse for a few hours a ...more

That Thanksgiving turkey isn't anything without the right kind of gravy to accompany it. A great turkey gravy makes your feast better for everyone. It's especially great to have if your turkey is dry— it's a lifesaver. But like we said— you need the right kind of gravy! Chef ...more

Move over Pro Tools LE— Pro Tools 9 is here! One of the most exciting things about Pro Tools 9 is that there's more tracks without having to have a Toolkit. Another great thing is being able to run Pro Tools without having to use Digidesign, M-Audio or any Avid hardware. Also, ...more

Sweet and sour sauce makes everything taste better. You can add this tangy dip to fish, chicken, meat and even tofu for an Asian flair. In this tutorial, Betty will show you how to use simple household spices to whip up your own easy batch. Enjoy! You Will Need: *1/3 cup rice ...more

Tired of cleaning the stove and oven every time you cook? (It always gets so messy, doesn't it?) Well, there's one solution to keep the cleanup to a minimum, albeit a little unconventional, and that is to use your dishwasher! Really, what could be better? This everyday househ ...more

Forget cooking pizza sauce… you don't need to cook it. If you're in a hurry, this pizza sauce recipe is the way to go. You basically just add a little tomato paste to some tomato sauce, which thickens the sauce up and gives it a nice texture. Then add some garlic and oregano. ...more

HippyUrban teaches viewers how to make inexpensive tortilla chips from scratch! First you will need to buy some MasaMix at your local Spanish market! It really is just corn flour. First, you need two cups of corn flour, 1 quarter teaspoon of salt and 1 quarter cup of water. Mi ...more

Pecan pie is a Southern tradition, and is oh-so-yummy, so having a great recipe is essential. In this video, Betty shares her fabulous pecan pie recipe. Betty's recipe has been proven yummy for over 40 years! Just try and resist eating this delicious pie! You Will Need: 9-inch ...more

In this tutorial, Betty offers us the recipe for one of her favorite and healthy snacks, granola bars! Granola bars are easy to make at home and are a wonderful snack and substitute for junk food. Here, Betty demonstrates how to make Healthy and Natural Granola Bars. These gr ...more

Watch this fine art video tutorial to learn how to Draw a glass of water with illustration markers, colored pencils & oil paint. "I am going to be using illustration markers, color pencils and oil paint. In step 1, I scanned and reprinted my original drawing- I do this for 2 ...more

Pixel Perfect is the "perfect" show to help you with your Photoshop skills. Be amazed and learn as master digital artist Bert Monroy takes a stylus and a digital pad and treats it as Monet and Picasso do with oil and canvas. Learn the tips and tricks you need to whip those dig ...more

Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to make fire 4 ways without matches by using chemistry, without matches or lighters. WARNING: These experiments are for educational purposes only and are not meant to be repeated. First, a small mount of potassium perma ...more

We never thought that yummy chocolate cupcakes could get any better...until we saw this recipe. Combining the godlike perfection of chocolate cupcakes with oodles of chocolate icing, pilled on until tipping point, these high-hat chocolate cupcakes are outrageously overdone tre ...more

What could be better then macaroni and cheese as a finger food? Liven up any party with these delicious bites of baked mac and cheese. You Will Need: *8-oz. package uncooked elbow macaroni *3 tablespoons of I Cant Believe Its Not Butter! *½ cup flour (all-purpose or self-risin ...more

When it comes to working with people, the photographer can face quite a challenge. Everyone has a mind of their own, and with these few tips you will know how to advise your subject so they look fantastic in a picture. Join Erin Manning, professional photographer, as she shows ...more

The Na'vi don't have eyebrows. While you could just paint your makeup on over your brows if you don't have prosthetic appliances to cover them, a neat trick is to take a giant glue stick (or the spirit gum) and go over your eyebrows with it, rubbing the stick in the opposite d ...more

What's better than melted marshmallow goodness on top of sweet potatoes? This great Thanksgiving dinner side is delicious and easy to make! Follow along with this cooking how-to video to learn how-to bake sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows. Thanksgiving Day sweet potatoe ...more