Guides for DJs
Practical answers to the questions DJs ask most: where to find new music for free, what to use instead of Beatport, how engagement-ranked Tech House and Afro House charts work, the best websites for DJ music, the full Camelot wheel key chart, and how to find and mix tracks by BPM and Camelot key.
- Best Music Discovery Platforms for DJs (2026)The best music discovery platforms and apps for DJs in 2026 — SoundCloud, Bandcamp, Beatport and Traxsource charts, PickTrack, 1001Tracklists, Mixcloud, Shazam and more — and what each one is actually good for.
- Camelot Wheel: Full Key Chart for DJs (All 24 Keys)The complete Camelot wheel chart: all 24 keys from 1A to 12B with their musical key names (8A = A minor, 8B = C major) and the keys each one mixes with — for harmonic mixing.
- Best Websites for DJ Music in 2026: Where to Find, Buy and Stream TracksThe best websites for DJ music in 2026 — Beatport, Traxsource, Juno Download, Bandcamp, Beatsource, record pools, SoundCloud and PickTrack — what each is for, and which are free.
- Where Do DJs Find New Music? 9 Places to Dig (2026)Where DJs find new tracks: store charts, SoundCloud, engagement-ranked charts, DJ mixes and tracklists, Bandcamp, promo pools, labels and more — with what each is good for.
- Beatport Alternatives for DJs (2026): Stores, Pools and Discovery ToolsThe main alternatives to Beatport for DJs — Traxsource, Juno Download, Bandcamp, Beatsource, record pools and free discovery tools like PickTrack — and which one fits what you need.
- Harmonic Mixing with the Camelot Wheel: A Quick Guide for DJsHow the Camelot key system works, which keys mix together (same number, ±1, A/B switch), how to use energy boosts, and how to sort a playlist harmonically.
- Free DJ Music Discovery Tools: What You Can Do Without PayingThe free tools DJs use to find new tracks — SoundCloud, store charts, tracklists, Bandcamp, free DJ software and the PickTrack free tier — and where each free version stops.
- Tech House Charts Based on Listener EngagementHow an engagement-ranked Tech House chart works, how it differs from the Beatport and Traxsource sales charts, and how to use it to find Tech House tracks for your sets.
- Best Ways to Discover New Afro HouseWhere to find new Afro House: SoundCloud, labels, DJ sets and tracklists, store genre charts and engagement-ranked charts — plus how to filter and sort what you find.
- How to Find Tracks by BPM and Camelot Key: A Practical WorkflowA step-by-step workflow for finding tracks that fit a tempo and key: set a BPM window, turn your key into Camelot targets, filter charts and your library, and check by ear.