SAE Institute Dubai is set to introduce Digital DJ, aimed at making DJs masters not only of turntables and mixers but also of DJing technology.

The meaning of the word “DJ” has changed over the years. Originally people who played records on radio, DJs are now artistes in their own right and often superstars. They are linked with new trends and cutting styles and are at the forefront of youth culture. And it seems everyone wants to be one, a spokesman said.

“But becoming a DJ takes skill and knowledge. You need to know how to ‘beat match’, ‘mix’, ‘set loop points’ and you need to know about things like EQs, levels and crossfaders. And then you can be a superstar,” the institute said in a statement.

“If this is your dream, then the Digital DJ Course from SAE Institute Dubai can get you on track. The four-week part-time programme teaches the skills and techniques required for DJing using the music you love and the gear that’s hot,” it added.

The DJ world used to be about carrying records (lots of records), scratching vinyl, damaging needles, and only being able to do a limited number of tricks, but not anymore.

Today DJing is seeing a new revolution, one that comes with a laptop. With software like Torq, Traktor Scratch and Ableton Live, DJs are now performing tricks previously unheard of.

“And the Digital DJ Course from SAE Institute will take you there too, with the most cutting-edge technology available for the DJ world. So whether you are a bedroom DJ wanting to hone your skills, or whether you are a pro DJ looking to switch to the newest technology, or whether you have never touched a deck in your life, the Digital DJ Course from SAE Institute is for you,” the institute said.

SAE Institute Dubai is one of the 49 global campuses of the world’s largest training institute for audio engineering, animation and filmmaking. – TradeArabia News Service