Every time I perform, friends are entranced by my digital DJ setup… all based around a Macbook and a Torq XPonent DJ controller & duplex sound card. It’s a great setup, but there are lots of less expensive ways to get into digital DJing.

Since I started, I’ve seen Mixxx grow up into a great product that anybody can easily get into for free. What’s more, it supports most of the existing hardware controllers out there, so you could have a great, working DJ rig for $150 or more.

It gives you access to a full suite of standard DJ tools like crossfading, beatmatching, and looping. If you want to check out digital DJing, Mixxx is a great place to start.

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To drop some names:

• De La Soul
• The Roots
• Mos Def
• Blackalicious
• K-Os
• Lauryn Hill
• Talib Kweli
• Ohmega Watts
• Jurassic5
• Black Eyed Peas
• Fugees

These are the sounds and thoughts that guide my hands when I rock. Come bounce with me…