r/djing • u/Cool_Professional844 • Sep 07 '26
WHAT DO I BUY TO START DJING? ADVICE WELCOME PRETTY PLEASE !!!!
hi reddit!!!! i am completely new to djing and i have no clue what to buy. i have a macbook and a dream but am ready to completely invest in my newfound hobby as i am entirely dedicated to becoming a super awesome dj throughout my third year of university.
please impart some wisdom on me and let me know everything i need to buy to start out!!!
lots of love <3 <3
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u/Cool_Professional844 Sep 07 '26
thank you for your kind response 101drumz 🩷 my budget is probably like $200-300 starting out but honestly idek maybe more i don't know what i need... is there anything i should watch out for / avoid when buying second ahnd controllers? thanks! <3
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u/alabasterfacial Sep 07 '26
Find a used ddj-400 or ddj-flx4. Those are great entry level controllers that will set you up in rekordbox which is the industry standard should you ever transition to playing on club equipment.
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u/Fragrant_Soup5738 Sep 07 '26
used flx 4, rekordbox or other alternative, dl songs from soundcloud, bandcamp, beatport, start mixing
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u/xdevilsownx Sep 07 '26
Checkout equipment on a budget at shopgoodwill.com. There are usually controllers there, and pretty much anything else you might need on the world of prosumer electronics if you watch it for a few weeks. We got a very expensive short throw projector we use on stage for less than $100 a couple of years ago.
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u/EatingCoooolo Sep 07 '26
Start buying music. Watch documentaries on the genres you want to DJ, learn where it started and where it’s now.
Maybe use virtual dj for a while.
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u/UnholyCityRecords Sep 07 '26
Start making mixtapes at home. Figure out how music fits together without the pressure of technical mastery of equipment. It will teach you more about curating music and help you find your vibe which is 90% of being a "good" DJ. The rest can be learned over time.
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u/olibolib Sep 07 '26
You don't need to buy anything, if you have a computer you can just download VirtualDJ for free and use your existing music collection to have a play around. If you enjoy it with a mouse and keyboard you will love it on a controller, then spend some money.
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u/Alternative-Gur5890 Sep 07 '26
A pair of Soundlab DLP-1600s and a KAM GM25 mixer.
…if you can persist on those bad boys you’ll definitely be a star.
Probably.
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u/mitzibishi Sep 07 '26
I had 1 soundlab with a mixer and mixed over tapes for 6 months until I bought some Technics.
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u/scoutermike Sep 07 '26
Cool! I can answer! What is your budget? Do you have any dj goals before you spend money? Are you doing this as a fun hobby, to play for friends and family?
What is your plan to learn the skills? Do you have any dj friends that can teach you? Or will you teach yourself by watching videos? Do you have any musical background?
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u/EasyBreezeeee Sep 07 '26
Music.