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Can you Double Drop! Video

Can you Double Drop!

The concept of double dropping is you play both chorus's together at the same time. Now I'll be honest this is risky as quite often the chorus is the most intense part of the track so putting big bit on big bit can often sound messy...

Andrew Duffield·August 16, 2024
DJing Post Covid Video

DJing Post Covid

Many people wonder what it will be like for DJs post covid. I assure you and know for a fact, venues will be very eager to open again...

Andrew Duffield·August 6, 2024
Progressive House Mix + DJ Tips Video

Progressive House Mix + DJ Tips

When mixing progressive house it's more about the journey - each track tells a story and when put together in the form of a set you need that set to tell a story.

Andrew Duffield·August 1, 2024
What's wrong with SYNC! Video

What's wrong with SYNC!

The advantages of sync are difficult to overlook: firstly it can take the pressure off new DJs big time, as beat matching by ear gives you more to do and remember and if you don't have to worry about beat matching by ear...

Andrew Duffield·July 27, 2024
How to handle requests Video

How to handle requests

DJ Requests. Handling request and drunk people can be the catalyst for a bad night so in this video I will give you tips and insights on how to squash the issues before they arise...

Andrew Duffield·July 22, 2024
Drum and Bass Mix + DJ Tips and Advice Video

Drum and Bass Mix + DJ Tips and Advice

Drum and Bass is so fun to DJ and there's so many ways to mix it. In this video I'll be doing double drops, chopping, vocal overlays, but most of all I will take you on a journey by controlling the energy and flow of the mix, enjoy!!

Andrew Duffield·July 17, 2024
DDJ 400 to Club Gear - here's how Video

DDJ 400 to Club Gear - here's how

I know for a fact, as far as entry level controllers go, a tonne of people are choosing the DDJ400 and why not, it has the same basic operations as the club gear, it reads Rekordbox...

Andrew Duffield·July 12, 2024
5 Step to Prepare a DJ Set Video

5 Step to Prepare a DJ Set

Many people have asked me to do a video on what goes into DJ set preparation, so in this video I will talk through my process with the goal that you can put together some really pumping sets that people will respond well to.

Andrew Duffield·June 27, 2024
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