Setting Up A DJ Workspace - Free DJ Tutorial

[@digitaldjtips]

This is a FREE sample lesson from "The Complete DJ Course" - find out more here: djtips.co/complete-dj-sample

[@digitaldjtips]

No problem!

[@adityaharsh]

Honestly it helped me a lot. I'm currently setting up my new home studio and these tips made me make a checklist. Thanks DJTT ❤️

[@digitaldjtips]

Awesome, glad to help!

[@RyanUybengkee]

...and yes, i agree also on setting up NOT against a wall. that's how i do it and that i think how we all should do it. setting up against a way might save space but setting up facing an open area can make the difference of spatial familiarity and a feeling of open ness. you tend to play longer hours when you feel open and not your back facing the people who might want to watch you at home practicing.

[@digitaldjtips]

Definitely nice if you can!

[@advantagemarine7305]

I have the same set up, a pair of Denon SC5000 primes but with an extra Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3 and a Pioneer DJM800 mixer and some Yamaha monitors. The only thing I would suggest adding is an orthopaedic office floor mat, I have hardwood floors in my house and it makes a massive difference when standing for any length of time.

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks for sharing! A great tip.

[@DjMossy]

That laptop stand looks the biz. Never seen one of them

[@homiepr8]

It's a "thingyclub" one, look them up. I asked on another video and was told about them. Really solid, easy to position and look cool. I only use mine at home though as they are a bit heavy for me to take to clubs

[@digitaldjtips]

Yeah great for a home studio :)

[@RyanUybengkee]

yes, i strongly agree with DJing placing the laptop on the side. i hate looking at DJs with laptops in front. they loose the commanding view of the crowd they need to be paying attention to.

[@digitaldjtips]

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[@cosmicpuma1409]

I set up my gear in on my kitchen island and open the doors - I'm on the second floor and have a great view, pretend the neighbourhood are my crowd! People on the opposite building often come out and give me a wave when I'm mixing. Whoop Whoop!

[@digitaldjtips]

Haha :D

[@bhushyrhodes]

I am so happy Digital DJ Tips have come up with such a video. This is very helpful and the most important tip for all those including me who practice at home or workplace. Thank You DDT

[@digitaldjtips]

Of course :)

[@bboymac84]

Denon is killing it!!

[@digitaldjtips]

Yep!

[@annoybot]

Thank you. One more: keep your gear/table *covered visually* (curtain panel, tablecloth). Cloak of invisibility - Reveal when ideal.

[@digitaldjtips]

Good advice, especially if it can been seen from windows

[@DJDRFUNKJUICE]

I will most definitely be saving this video I will be looking forward to it when I get to my new house asap thank you and keep up the work. Funk up Salute Peace

[@digitaldjtips]

Awesome, no problem!

[@antwoff]

Thanks phil another great tutorial

[@digitaldjtips]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@bashanborlangkhongshei2851]

Thankyou Mr Phil.. although these are all basics but still even for me most of the tips you have explained ihave never even heard of so thank you so much for the information

[@digitaldjtips]

No problem at all

[@SherwinBajao]

I think the lighting should mimic the environment you will be mixing in so I like it dark but I have a small LED task light to light up the controller and turntables if they are being used.

[@digitaldjtips]

Good tip Sherwin :)

[@sashalummusic]

Great video! Thank you!

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad you liked it!

[@ClectaSkiMusic]

You're the man Mr. Phil....

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks!

[@thisdj83]

Home Depot sell a husky work bench with adjustable height top. It works with a crank. They range in width by 3 different sizes but the depth is 24” Mine is 52”x24. They are actually shaped like a open desk. Look it up. Not too expensive and you can keep it in one area or move it around because it comes in casters.

[@digitaldjtips]

Nice tip!

[@SherwinBajao]

I like practicing in the dark because as you said most of the time where we perform it's dark.

[@digitaldjtips]

Yes! True

[@cosmicpuma1409]

Awesome - Thanks so much for the free lesson - great tips!

[@digitaldjtips]

You're welcome!

[@stephenshiels5179]

Another great vid Phil. Happy New Year and good luck for 2020. Keep up the good work.

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks a lot!

[@section23]

Ikea Kallax on castors = perfect height

[@digitaldjtips]

Good tip!

[@p10tr92]

great as always, thanks!

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks for watching 😄

[@FSwiftDJ]

You make a good point there facing the wall but it really depends what floor at home you have your setup on , if it's upstairs then you have to have it facing the wall due to the solid weight on the support beams to balance it out on the flooring on most standard houses or flats , so that's probably a reason why many Dj's will have their setups facing the wall ?

[@digitaldjtips]

I can't say I've ever considered that when placing (anything) upstairs in my house

[@this_is_olivier]

I like the laptop stand. Do you have the current link or the correct designation for the stand? The link in the description seems to be outdated. 😢

[@digitaldjtips]

No, you’ll have to do some digging

[@bobbydeason5619]

Hey Phil, I am a beginner that started learning Christmas Day. I have already learned so much from Digital Dj Tips. Thank you for all the helpful videos. However, I was wondering if you have any tips for me to set up my laptop or iPad Pro in an ideal position. I am legally blind and really don’t see too well. Any tips for anything like that?

[@digitaldjtips]

You're welcome Bobby! We're happy to help. What all do you have in your DJ setup?

[@bobbydeason5619]

Digital DJ Tips currently I am using an iPad Pro with djay by algoriddim. I also use a pioneer ddj wego 4 for my controller and pioneer dm40 active monitors. I also use Sennheiser 25 headphones

[@apollosillen509]

I prefer the tweeters at ear-height

[@digitaldjtips]

Good if you can get them up to head height :)

[@JustinJadunath]

Here's one from my plan for a DJ space that may be good for some of you. See if you can get a set of legs for your desk that allow you to raise them into a standing desk. I suggest this simply because it means that if you have a dual purpose for your desk space, you can lower it for regular use, and then raise the surface for dj practice. Obviously, this is better suited to the laptop + controller side of things. ;-)

[@digitaldjtips]

Good idea!

[@bryanhingerton3766]

Where did you get those blue and orange chords? Theyre cleannn

[@digitaldjtips]

Check out Chroma Cables :)

[@Midnytcowboy]

OFF TOPIC: Help needed for my ddj-sx2. My left jog wheel is not responding to touch and scratch. Tons of others with same problem. I ev tried shift + vinyl/slip, different USB, laptop, laptop only and controller without connecting speakers no luck. Research says its grounding problem don't know how to fix that.

[@digitaldjtips]

Perhaps time for an upgrade, how long have you had it?

[@Midnytcowboy]

@@digitaldjtips Hello thanks for replying. Its less than 2 years old. done a lot of research and it seems like a common problem with pioneers decks and even the people that had their units returned and replaced with brand new or fixed under warranty still complained that their 2nd/3rd unit still had same issue. Pioneer and serato forum adviced it's a grounding problem cos the touch sensor depends on electrical properties of human body. but nobody has offered a solution on how to ground the unit apart from touching the metal chases of the unit which hasn't worked in my case. Not planning on any upgrade right now hence this unit suites my needs for mobile gigs.

[@djwobblesosa6434]

i love sx3 and sz2 is best

[@digitaldjtips]

Cool :)

[@djwobblesosa6434]

@@digitaldjtips cool ?

[@chased7060]

💯

[@digitaldjtips]

👌

[@SherwinBajao]

I really dislike laptops in the middle both as a DJ and a patron.

[@digitaldjtips]

Yes, off to the side is much better

[@TheFunkymonkeyUK]

Not all djs can stand up so what's the workaround?

[@RobertHugginsDJ]

SSSSoooo Sit 😁 If you want to be taller use a stool or barstool with a back👍👍👍

[@digitaldjtips]

Have your gear at a comfortable height no matter whether you're stood up or sat down

[@SherwinBajao]

Favorite tip is set up facing the room and pretending you are playing to a huge audience.

[@digitaldjtips]

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