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How to Start DJing

Find your perfect DJ setup, learn the basics, and mix with confidence.

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Beginner DJ guide

Jamie from Crossfader breaks down the essentials, sharing practical tips and techniques to get you mixing quickly.

What type of DJ are you?

Take our 60-second quiz and discover our perfect DJ setup to match your style.

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Start DJing on your phone

If you're making playlists, you're already a DJ. Stream directly from Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, Beatport, Beatsource or SoundCloud GO+.

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Start mixing today with our free DJ software for desktop and mobile.

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Download desktop app (Windows/Mac)
rekordbox on mobile

Unbox. Plug in. Play.

Our AlphaTheta quick start guides show you how to set up your controller, understand the core controls and mix your first tracks with step-by-step tutorials.

DDJ-FLX2

Quick start guide

DDJ-GRV6

Quick start guide

Rising DJ talent

From London to Copenhagen to Cape Town, the next generation of creators are shaping their sound with AlphaTheta.

DDJ-GRV6 Four deck Afro-house routine

Explore their journeys - and start yours.

FAQs

Our controllers support streaming via DJ apps, so you don’t need to own music. You can get started and practice DJing by connecting your favourite streaming service in rekordbox, which is available on laptop, tablet or phone.

rekordbox is free to download and includes everything you need to start DJing. Paid plans are available if you want extra features like Cloud Library sync.

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