THE CYBERDJ JOURNAL

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Find your sound, build a better set, and understand the music that moves you. Practical guides for curious listeners, DJs and electronic music makers.

Free does not mean unrestricted: check permission for live sets, livestreams, uploaded mixes and videos

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Royalty Free Music for DJs: What It Really Allows

Royalty free does not mean copyright free, and stock background music is not built for mixing. Here is what the label really covers, where DJs find free tracks, and how to check a licence before you play, stream or upload a set.

October 27, 2026 Read article ↗
Editorial illustration of hands adjusting a turntable platter and its pitch fader

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How to Beatmatch: Step-by-Step, by Ear and With Sync

A plain-English method for beatmatching by ear. It covers the listening cues that show whether a track is fast or slow, a worked tempo example, and differences between controllers, CDJs, turntables and drum and bass.

October 27, 2026 Read article ↗