If you're a beginner looking to get started as a PC DJ, buy this! Recommended equipment stores in Akihabara

Following the popularity of EDM around the world, JPOP and anime songs with strong EDM elements are now popular in Japan too!

Becoming a DJI want to heat up the dance floor with my best mix (I'm showing off)

I thought I'd give it a try, but being an otaku I don't know where to start!

It's you!!

At home tooEasy DJingPCDJis recommendedSo let me introduce it to you!

What is a PCDJ?

In the first placePCDJTo briefly explain what it is, there are three main types of DJ playing styles depending on the equipment used.

Why PCDJ is recommended

Compactness

When starting DJing at home, if you are using analog DJing or CDJs, you will need a turntable or CDJ player, a mixer, etc.You will need space to set up your DJ equipment and store your CDs and records.However, with PCDJ, the player and mixer are integrated into a compact unit.DJ controller, headphones or speakers, PCSince the music is just data,Store tens of thousands of songs with just the capacity of your laptopSo you don't need to worry about not having records or CDs. In case you need to carry DJ equipment and music to a live venue,Laptop, my headphones, and DJ controllerSo it's easy to carry!

Easy for beginners

In DJ performances, there is a technique called "changing to the next song without stopping the sound."Connection" You have to do the work.Cut-in,MixedThis is a way of playing that is called "the same tempo" and "different tempo" songs.I had to manually adjust the tempo to avoid any unnatural transitions.It's quite difficult for beginners.With the flip of a switch, you can automatically align the BPM and easily search for songs in a list managed by DJ software.It is packed with features and operability that are only possible with a PC DJ style.

Relatively low cost

When you start using analog DJing or CDJs, you'll be surprised atDJing costs a lot of money!
Just buying a complete set of turntables, CDJ players, mixers, etc. can cost anywhere from hundreds of thousands to millions of yen, so people who don't have the money are likely to give up at that point. However, with PC DJs, the player and mixer are all in one.A dedicated controller for DJsThat's why it's cheap.Below 1 yenIt will be enough,It's cheaper than analog DJs and CDJs!It just depends on the specs of your PC...It's going to be a little pricey (I feel like this is going to be a little pricey).

So that's why I recommend PCDJ!
...That's enough of an introduction. The minimum equipment required for a PC DJ is as follows.

By the way, as long as your PC meets the specifications recommended by the DJ software,You can buy it at most stores in Akihabara.DJ software can also be purchased from official manufacturers or as a bundled set of DJ controllers and DJ software, so this time we've put together a list of recommended shops in Akihabara that sell other PC DJ equipment!

Akihabara Creators Land

A DTM shop located on the 4th floor of the Mac specialty store at Sofmap in Akihabara.
They have a wide selection of the latest DTM related equipment, DAWs, software sound sources, and digital devices, so you can find almost all the equipment you need for DTM music production here.Native instrumentsThere are a lot of company products.

Native Instruments DJ controllerTRAKTOR KONTROLLots of series!TRAKTOR KONTROL S8was also available, but if you purchase it, you will get the company's DJ softwareTraktor Pro 3Because it is includedYou can buy a DJ controller and software as a set!

InsideeveningCompanyBEATMIX2,BEATMIX Mk2,ReloopCompanyJOCKEY3DJ controllers such as

The same floor also has PA mixers, audio interfaces, speakers, and headphones, so you can purchase those as well if necessary.

They also sell used DJ controllers, so if you don't mind buying something new, this might be a good option.

Inside the storeTRAKTOR KONTROLSeriesTRAKTOR KONTROL S5とTRAKTOR KONTROL S4 Mk3You can even try out the PCDJ! It might be a good idea to try it out and see what it's like to be a PCDJ.
By the way, the building itself of this shop isSofmap's Mac specialty store.If you don't have a PC, you can buy one here.You can get all the basic equipment you need for PC DJ!

Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Akiba

This electronics retailer is close to the station and is a symbol of Akihabara. The DJ section was hidden at the back of the audio floor, so it was a little hard to find.

This is a corner for Native Instruments DJ equipment. It's not as extensive as Creator's Land in Akihabara, but it still has a wide selection of DJ equipment.

Unusually, they also had sampling sound software!
On the same floor there is a corner for monitor speakers and headphones, so you can find what you like, and on another floor there is a PC corner, so you can get a fair amount of PC DJ equipment at Yodobashi!

Ikebe Musical Instrument Store, Livere Akihabara

This music store is a little bit away from the center of Akihabara. They mainly sell guitars, bass guitars, drums, and other instruments, so

When it comes to the DJ equipment corner, there is only space available.

It has all the essentials, such as a DJ controller and speakers.

So, what do you think of the list of recommended shops in Akihabara that sell PC DJ equipment?iPad,iPhoneThere are apps that allow you to DJ at venues such asYou can also enjoy DJ play by installing it in advance and connecting a DJ controller via USB.

Now let's get the floor fired up with some excitement!