The beginning DJ may want to spend some time learning the basic DJ mixer and sound speaker system before moving on to DJ turntables. However, if you are a dedicated disc jockey, you probably want to try your hand at using a DJ turntable. That’s because the effects that you can create with the turntable add a great deal to the music you put into the space.

If you dream of growing your DJ skills but you’re just starting, don’t be intimidated. These days, many amateur DJs are starting out with just a laptop and knowledge about how to connect multiple Bluetooth speakers. It’s good to imagine what kind of DJing you want to achieve eventually and start practicing with what you have.

That’s why it’s important that you invest in a DJ turntable well before you plan on using it in public. You want to feel truly comfortable beat matching, scratching and exploring all of your DJ performance tricks and skills before you bring them to the party.

A quality DJ mixer should be at the top of your list when investing in your DJ equipment. A DJ mixer board lets you control and manipulate the audio from multiple sources: record turntables, CD players, laptops, smartphones, tablets and more. With a mixer, you can make seamless transitions between tracks, add scratching and other sound effects or adjust levels as desired.

To add to the party atmosphere, you might also want to use a wireless microphone to pump up partiers with commentary and DJ lighting to add color that syncs with the beat. Premium over-ear headphones are essential for previewing tracks and cuing audio filters before playing them.

Additionally, if you are serious about music production, you can use music editing software to remix songs and create playlists for your DJ board. Doing creative work in advance will give you even more room to play when you are DJing an event.