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The DDJ-400 is the ideal piece of kit for first-time DJs. Its controls enable you to easily learn the basics, plus it’s packed with features that will help you develop your skills. The controller is compatible with the new Tutorial feature in rekordbox dj, which explains basic equipment operation step by step. Even if you’ve never ventured behind the decks before, you can learn how to DJ.

Learn to transition from one track to another instantly using the crossfader. Set the cue point (at the first beat of a bar) and then slide the crossfader to the other side.

A staple of trap and dubstep music, drop swapping involves playing the build-up of two songs simultaneously and then quickly swapping them before the drop. Set the cue point with the jog wheel and use the fader to blend your tunes seamlessly.

Make your mixes unique and extend parts of each track with looping. DJ Ravine shows you how to set the loop on a down beat and uses EQs to control the highs, mids and lows independently.

Find out how to add texture to mixes and make smooth transitions using FX. DJ Ravine runs through the basics using the DDJ-400’s Reverb effect to make two tracks sound like one.