Off The Record - The DJ Podcast by Crossfader

Discussions include gatekeeping, lack of representation, genre police, and DJ egos. Also, tips on avoiding scams by bookers. Plus, new tunes for your playlist and discounts on DJ courses in the Easter sale.

DJs share hilarious mishaps and serious challenges faced in the industry. Learn about a major trolling incident involving the host. Discover tips for overcoming common issues when gigging and enjoy a 35% discount on DJ courses for Easter.

Exploring why open format DJs dominate the club scene, responsibilities during club incidents, and adding new tracks to your playlist. Discover the benefits of fasting, discussions on British weather, open format DJing techniques, and the evolution of DJs into open format mixing. Learn tips on preparing for a house festival, exploring energetic remixes, and reviewing tracks for summer outdoor venues.

Exploring the pricey AlphaTheta Euphonia rotary mixer & mental health challenges for DJs. Tips on maintaining well-being, balancing gigs, and avoiding burnout. Plus, a game segment to enhance DJ music libraries and insights on track categorization and playlist selection.

Learn where to find music as a DJ in 2024 - DJ Pools, Streaming, Email lists? Play the new game 'Add to Playlist' and guess genres of tracks. Discover benefits of DJ pools, local music storage, and strategies for using streaming services. Dive into track genres, energy levels, and engaging with listeners.

Debate between using 2 channels vs 4 channels in DJing. Benefits of sticking to 2 channels before advancing. Tips for dealing with disliked tracks. Excitement for new FLX4 Pro Course launch. Discount code for DJ courses. Showcasing new studio setup. VR DJing and genre fusion exploration.

Discussion on whether new DJs are lazy for getting music from others or just efficient; What to do if equipment breaks before a set; Chart challenge on UK GARAGE music; Studio update with new seating arrangement; Importance of DJ names as a branding tool; Debate on curating one's music library vs sharing collections; Positive shift towards music sharing and collaboration in the DJ community

In this episode, BLAKEY, former head of Serato UK and champion DJ, joins to discuss his DJing journey and his involvement in the DJ hero game. The episode also emphasizes the importance of DJ friendships in the industry and the effects of burnout. The speakers share their top five songs for building up to the peak in a DJ set and discuss selling techniques for turntables. They also touch upon the new Alpha Theatre brand, Serato courses, and differences between RX three and omnisue controllers.

The hosts discuss the uncertainty surrounding Pioneer DJ and the recent acquisition of Serato by Alpha Theta. They also critique DJ equipment preferences and express frustration with expensive gear. In a fun game, they rank the ten worst business names. They talk about upcoming products and courses for DJ Flex 4 users, as well as plans for subtitles in their courses. They share a story about discovering a hidden function in a product they were reviewing, which was implemented as a feature in a new firmware update.

Reflect on the year and set goals for 2024. Explore dilemmas faced by DJs in curating a set. Play a game with songs from 2004. Chat about Christmas plans and music production advice. Discuss the future of DJing and speculations for 2024.