Tutorials
Denon DJ MCX8000 - Setup with Virtual DJ 8 Professional
The Denon DJ MCX8000 is versatile standalone DJ player and controller. While the MCX8000 comes as Serato DJ Ready, it also functions well with other popular DJ platforms, like Virtual DJ 8. This setup guide will walk through how to setup the Denon MCX8000 inside Virtual DJ 8 Professional.
Denon DJ DS1 - How to Record Your Mix
The DS1 is a breakthrough interface for users of Serato NoiseMap™—the system used to control a Serato-based digital music library when you’re using a turntable or CD player. This helpful guide will walk you through how to achieve recording your mixe
Denon DJ MCX8000 - Getting Rid of Freezing, Distortion, Dropouts and other Performance Issues
The Denon DJ MCX8000 is a performance beast, but that doesn't mean it can compensate for problems in your computer, USB drives or other gear. If you're having trouble with freezing, distortion, drop-outs or any number of performance problems, there's a go
Denon DJ DN-X1600 - Setup with a Mac Computer
The Denon DJ DN-X1600 is a class compliant audio device and does not require any additional drivers to work on in Mac computers. If the mixer is not immediately recognized by you Mac here’s a few things you can check. This guide will also show you how t
Denon DJ MCX8000 - Overview and Setup with Engine
The MCX8000 is a true hardware/software controller that offers total command of both Serato DJ and standalone performance with the Denon DJ Engine software. The Engine 1.5 software utility helps manage your files and prepare them for your MCX8000. This ar
Turntables - Belt Drive vs. Direct Drive
As I mentioned in my previous article on cartridges (“needlesâ€), turntables are getting very popular again. This is probably a good time to take a step back and look at the two main types of turntables in use today—belt-drive and direct-drive—explore how they work, what the thought is behind each one, and what the pluses and minuses are of the two types.
The Importance of Room Acoustics
Nothing can make or break the sound of your performance, your rehearsal space, a recording venue or a home entertainment system more than room acoustics. You may have the very best instruments, speakers, amplifiers and recording equipment and you may have placed it all perfectly in your space, but if your performance/recording/listening room has poor acoustics, you're really facing an uphill battle. Luckily, there are a lot of things you can do to improve even the worst spaces.
Why the Needle (Cartridge) Matters So Much in a Turntable
There is an undeniable attraction to playing records. Real music and equipment enthusiasts—so-called “audiophilesâ€â€”swear that nothing sounds as good, as realistic, as “organic†if you will, as a great record. Audiophiles tend to like the sound
Denon DJ MCX8000 - Optimizing Performance and Improving Latency
The MCX8000 is a powerful standalone media player and Serato DJ controller. But in order to get the most out of this workhorse, it's important to consider the necessary settings and optimization steps to get your system ready for the boost in performance.
Denon DJ MCX8000 - Pitch 'N Time Complete Setup Walkthrough
This video walks through how to obtain the Pitch 'N Time expansion pack activation code, how to enable the expansion in Serato, and how to ensure that it is working properly with your MCX8000.