Advanced DJ Hardware

This Advanced DJ Hardware course expands the creative performance toolkit for house and electronic DJs by introducing hardware effects, live sampling, and hybrid performance techniques beyond standard decks and mixers. Students gain hands-on experience with outboard FX units and pedals, the Pioneer RMX-1000, and the Pioneer DJS-1000—learning how to integrate them seamlessly into their sets. The program culminates in a fully constructed hybrid DJ performance that blends traditional mixing skills with live production elements, enabling students to stand out in competitive performance environments.

Topics & Goals

• Outboard FX Integration Pioneer RMX-1000
  Students connect and apply hardware FX units and pedals in DJ sets.
• Signal Flow & Gain Staging
  Students manage routing and levels across multi-device setups.
• RMX-1000 Performance
  Students use Scene FX, Isolator FX, and Release FX in musical contexts.
• Live Sampling & Sequencing with DJS-1000
  Students trigger loops, sequence patterns, and layer live elements.
• Hybrid Set Construction
  Students combine decks, mixers, FX, and samplers into one cohesive rig.
• Performance Workflow & Reliability
  Students design setups with redundancy, efficiency, and professional execution.

What's included

• 12 hours of in-person instruction at our NYC Facility
• Practice time on the day of your class
• 4 Day passes to be used on non-class days
• Free course assets and learning tools (for applicable courses)
• Access to In-Circle events while enrolled
• Access to the Sound Collective Talent pool while enrolled
• Certificate of completion

Instructors

Instructor

Sound Collective

NYC Facility

Sound Collective features a full suite of professional spaces, including a dedicated recording studio, modern production labs, a PA-equipped performance space, and a fully outfitted DJ studio. Every room is stocked with industry-standard gear, modern hardware & software, and flexible setups for classes, practice, and collaboration.

Located at 28 Broadway, New York, NY 10004