Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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DJing has always been about hacking existing gear for better results, and no piece of tech exemplifies this more than the venerable Technics turntable. In this free lesson, you'll learn seven things DJs do with Technics to improve usability, sound quality, and creative performance.

We cover using the strobe lights to change musical keys, a secret nudge button technique, counterweight hacks to solve vibration problems, and more...

⚡ TIMESTAMPS ⚡
00:00 Technics history + 7 hacks for DJs
01:21 The strobe light: How it "freezes" the dots
04:00 Using strobes to change musical key
05:05 The pop-up light for cueing tracks
07:31 How to stop "hum" and "buzz"
09:54 Power on/off: The classic turntable stop effect
11:55 45 adapters explained
13:11 The secret nudge button technique
15:37 Counterweight hacks for vibration problems
18:25 Get more help + All-Access Pass

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