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If you want to become a DJ and don’t know where to start, you’re in the right place. On this page you’ll find not only a variety of entry-level DJ controllers, but also all the essential information about DJing.
A DJ controller with a built-in sound card processes audio signals internally and allows headphone cueing, direct connection of speakers, as well as microphones or additional DJ equipment. For beginners, this means fewer extra devices, a simpler setup, and immediate readiness for use.
A DJ controller without a built-in sound card only sends control data (MIDI/HID) to the computer; audio output is handled by the laptop’s sound card or an external audio interface. This option is more affordable and makes sense if an audio interface is already available or if the setup needs to remain highly portable.
Without a sound card, headphone cueing is often limited or not possible at all, which makes precise mixing more difficult. For this reason, beginners are generally advised to choose a controller with a built-in sound card, as it significantly simplifies getting started and requires fewer technical prerequisites.
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The Behringer HPX6000 is a robust DJ headphone with 50 mm drivers that provide a wide frequency response and high dynamic range.
If you are aiming for ambitious, long-term goals as a DJ, it can be worthwhile to familiarize yourself with club standards from the outset in order to avoid switching setups later on. Not only in electronic music, but across almost all genres, certain brands and products have become established as standards. Below, we have selected a few products that meet club standards or come very close to them.
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The Pioneer DJ XDJ-RR is a 2-channel all-in-one DJ system designed for use with the Rekordbox DJ music management software.
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To get started as a DJ, you first need the music you want to play, a DJ controller, and software. The software is used to analyze tracks (BPM, key), prepare your music, and create playlists.
Typical DJ setups are:
Most DJ programs are available for free, often with optional paid upgrades. These offer advanced features, but for beginners they are usually not essential.
Before you buy, consider how you want to DJ, whether you want to integrate additional gear, and how many tracks you want to play at the same time. Some controllers also allow you to trigger samples live.
If you want to DJ long-term or professionally, it’s worth getting familiar with club standards early on to avoid switching later.
Over the years, certain devices and systems have become established as club standards:
Key criteria for DJ headphones are volume, comfort, weight, and isolation. Popular models include:
For a successful start in DJing, it helps to know a few basics:
For commercial use, the appropriate usage rights must be in place. You can obtain them, for example, by purchasing music on platforms like Beatport, Traxsource, or DJcity.
Using YouTube, Spotify, or SoundCloud converters is illegal for commercial use and not recommended. Sharing downloaded music is also prohibited.
In most cases, it’s not DJs but event organizers who pay GEMA fees for public events. DJs usually do not have to submit GEMA track lists.
Exceptions may apply for live or artist DJ sets with your own edits or remixes. Private parties are not subject to GEMA, public events generally are.
