Loading & Playing Songs

BEATCAMP Mission

Deck A • Basics

Mission: Load & Play Your First Track

Junior DJs start by learning how to load a song, press play, and control sound safely. Use the BEATCAMP Mixer below (tablet/desktop), then follow the steps.

🎧 Headphones on if people are around you. Volume starts low on purpose, then slowly up.

Before You Start

Safety

• Put on headphones if people are around you.
• Start with volume all the way down, then bring it up slowly.

Junior DJ rule: protect your ears so you can DJ forever.

Mixer Notice

Mobile Device

The Mixer is optimized for tablet + desktop

You can still learn DJ skills on mobile using BEATCAMP Games. Tap below to open the Game Library.

Go to BEATCAMP Games

Want the Mixer? Open BEATCAMP on a tablet (best) or a computer.

Live BEATCAMP Mixer

Practice

Step 1

Load a Track

You can load songs in two ways. Try both!

• Click a song in the Studio Dashboard & Library.
• Press the LOAD button to put it on Deck A.

Nothing plays yet. DJs always load first.

Step 2

Press Play

• Make sure your headphones are on.
• Press PLAY on Deck A.

If you don’t hear anything yet, that’s okay. Volume is still down.

Step 3

Volume

• Slowly move the Deck Volumeknob up.
• Stop when it sounds clear and comfortable.

If it’s too loud, slide it back down. Real DJs do this constantly.

Step 4

EQ

EQ changes how the music feels. Try small turns and listen.

• Turn LOW down, then back to the middle.
• Try MID down, then back to the middle.
• Try HI down, then back to the middle.

There’s no wrong answer. EQ is about listening on purpose.

🎉 Mission Complete!
You loaded a track, pressed play, controlled volume, and explored EQ on Deck A. You’re officially a Junior DJ in training.