Learning to DJ with open source software
summary
Demonstrates DJing entirely with Mixxx (mixxx.org) and a laptop keyboard, no extra hardware, and shows concrete workflows: set accurate BPM and nudge beat grids, mark cue points mapped to four buttons, use loops, and keep mixes aligned to a 32-beat phrase. Covers EQ bands, filter techniques, avoid clipping by staying in the yellow, organize music into crates/playlists and rate energy on a 1–5 scale, plus practical tips for back‑to‑back sets and streaming (use a second computer).
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chapters (11)
- 0:00Introduction
- 2:10DJing philosophy
- 10:02Audio engineering basics
- 16:14Processing songs
- 20:00Crafting DJ sets
- 23:13Live techniques
- 27:37Reading the crowd
- 28:42Mixing transitions
- 31:31Collaborative DJing
- 32:54Final thoughts
- 33:15Q&A
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