Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join Phil Morse and the students of the Digital DJ Tips school, as they look at three burning topics in the world of DJing.
EPISODE NOTES
In this edition of our Inside Track podcast, we tackled the big question: is there finally one true DJ library coming that works across all DJ software and hardware? With AlphaTheta's recent OneLibrary launch, we're getting closer, but there's still some way to go before the dream becomes reality.
Next, we explored whether headphones and speakers are no longer enough on their own. With new digital correction devices, plugins, and circuitry emerging everywhere, simply plugging your gear straight in is starting to look a bit old-fashioned. But as a DJ or producer, do you really need all this correction tech to hear your music properly?
Finally, we discussed whether DJing just got the streaming service to beat them all. With the apparent imminent merger of Beatport and Beatsource, serious DJs could have a fantastic new resource for streaming music that beats Spotify, Apple Music, and the rest hands down.
As ever, this was a really fun discussion, made more so by our wonderful live student audience here at Digital DJ Tips, who joined us for the recording. Thank you to them, thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy the show.
If you enjoy this podcast and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference.
Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at digitaldjtips.com
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:15 Episode overview
01:41 Is one true DJ library for all DJ software & hardware coming?
10:45 When did headphones and speakers stop being enough?
23:36 Did DJing just get a streaming service to beat them all?
👉 The proven five-step formula for DJing like a pro: djtips.co/book
👉 Want our free DJ training and guides for beginners? Sign up here: digitaldjtips.com/join
👉 Music courtesy of our friends at mastermixdj.com
Every DJ course you'll ever need, unlocked for life ✅ djtips.co/access-all-areas
Want more DJ info?
â–¶ Take an online DJ course: djtips.co/courses
â–¶ Read "Rock The Dancefloor!": digitaldjtips.com/rock-the-dancefloor
â–¶ Get DJ Gear reviews & news: digitaldjtips.com
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Join Phil Morse and the students of the Digital DJ Tips school, as they look at three burning topics in the world of DJing.
EPISODE NOTES
In this edition of our Inside Track podcast, we tackled the big question: is there finally one true DJ library coming that works across all DJ software and hardware? With AlphaTheta's recent OneLibrary launch, we're getting closer, but there's still some way to go before the dream becomes reality.
Next, we explored whether headphones and speakers are no longer enough on their own. With new digital correction devices, plugins, and circuitry emerging everywhere, simply plugging your gear straight in is starting to look a bit old-fashioned. But as a DJ or producer, do you really need all this correction tech to hear your music properly?
Finally, we discussed whether DJing just got the streaming service to beat them all. With the apparent imminent merger of Beatport and Beatsource, serious DJs could have a fantastic new resource for streaming music that beats Spotify, Apple Music, and the rest hands down.
As ever, this was a really fun discussion, made more so by our wonderful live student audience here at Digital DJ Tips, who joined us for the recording. Thank you to them, thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy the show.
If you enjoy this podcast and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference.
Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at digitaldjtips.com
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:15 Episode overview
01:41 Is one true DJ library for all DJ software & hardware coming?
10:45 When did headphones and speakers stop being enough?
23:36 Did DJing just get a streaming service to beat them all?
👉 The proven five-step formula for DJing like a pro: djtips.co/book
👉 Want our free DJ training and guides for beginners? Sign up here: digitaldjtips.com/join
👉 Music courtesy of our friends at mastermixdj.com
Every DJ course you'll ever need, unlocked for life ✅ djtips.co/access-all-areas
Want more DJ info?
â–¶ Take an online DJ course: djtips.co/courses
â–¶ Read "Rock The Dancefloor!": digitaldjtips.com/rock-the-dancefloor
â–¶ Get DJ Gear reviews & news: digitaldjtips.com
â–¶ Join The Global DJ Network: djtips.co/global
â–¶ Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/digitaldjtips
â–¶ Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/digitaldjtips
â–¶ Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@digitaldjtips
â–¶ Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/digitaldjtips
â–¶ Subscribe to our newsletter: digitaldjtips.com/join
![The Complete Guide To Choosing DJ Speakers [2026 Edition]
Looking to buy speakers for DJing but not sure what will work? In this lesson, we run through all the different types of speakers you might already have at home – from Bluetooth speakers to gaming speakers to hi-fi setups – and explain which ones will work for DJing and which wont.
We also cover the speakers you should consider buying if youre serious about this, from nearfield monitors to PA speakers, plus essential tips on latency and positioning. Whether youre just starting out or looking to upgrade your setup, this speaker guide will help you make the right choice for your DJing.
Read the full guide: https://www.digitaldjtips.com/what-speakers-use-for-djing/
âš¡ TIMESTAMPS âš¡
00:00 Intro
02:22 No speakers at all (IEMs and headphones)
04:43 Bluetooth speakers (and why they dont work)
08:13 Home cinema systems
10:14 Laptop built-in speakers
11:56 Gaming speakers
13:15 DJ gear with built-in speakers
15:26 Hi-fi speakers and amplifiers
19:00 Nearfield monitors (DJ/producer speakers)
24:01 PA speakers for public use
27:18 Final tips and positioning advice
👉 The proven five-step formula for DJing like a pro: https://djtips.co/book
👉 Want our free DJ training and guides for beginners? Sign up here: https://www.digitaldjtips.com/join
👉 Music courtesy of our friends at https://mastermixdj.com/
Every DJ course youll ever need, unlocked for life ✅ https://djtips.co/access-all-areas
Want more DJ info?
â–¶ Take an online DJ course: https://djtips.co/courses
â–¶ Read Rock The Dancefloor!: https://www.digitaldjtips.com/rock-the-dancefloor/
â–¶ Get DJ Gear reviews & news: https://www.digitaldjtips.com/
â–¶ Join The Global DJ Network: https://djtips.co/global
â–¶ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitaldjtips/
â–¶ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitaldjtips/
â–¶ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaldjtips The Complete Guide To Choosing DJ Speakers [2026 Edition]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ygCbD8oLyEg/mqdefault.jpg)


