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How do other DJs actually build a set?

  1. Set
  2. Structure
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What should I practise, in what order?

  1. Beatmatch
  2. Phrasing
  3. EQ
  4. Gain staging
  5. Transitions
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LearningCourses, channels, articles and references.8CommunityForums and scenes where DJs answer each other.5ProductionEdits, stems and making your own material.3

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12 resources

Resident Advisor

Events, reviews and artist pages — the map of who plays where.

Freeeventseditorial

YouTube

Largest archive of DJ sets, rips of unfindable records and full label uploads.

Freemiumsetsrips

Ableton Live

DAW and hybrid-set platform for edits, stems and live remixing.

Paiddawhybrid sets

Logic Pro

Apple's DAW; one-time purchase, strong stock mastering chain.

Paiddawmastering

DJ TechTools

Long-running gear reviews, technique articles and workflow deep dives.

FreearticlesgearFeatured

Digital DJ Tips

Structured courses and beginner-to-intermediate DJ tutorials.

Freemiumcoursesbeginner

Crossfader

Technique-focused YouTube channel covering mixing, gear and set craft.

Freeyoutubetechnique

r/Beatmatch

Beginner-friendly DJ community for gear, technique and gig questions.

Freecommunityforum

r/DJs

Working-DJ community: bookings, contracts, gear failures, club realities.

Freecommunityprofessional

Attack Magazine

Production and DJ craft features with a technical, non-hype tone.

Freeeditorialproduction

Sonic Academy

Course library covering production and the theory behind club music.

Paidcoursesproduction