Why would I use a drum machine in a DJ set?

Once you’ve mastered the basics of mixing and performance, how else can you stand out from all the other DJs out there? Adding a drum machine to your DJ setup expands your creative options and changes the way tracks sound. For example, layering a harder beat over an existing track, or using an acapella with your own loops to create a brand-new remix on the fly. You can make songs sound ‘bigger’ or extend your music library across different genres. You can lay down the groundwork for production ideas that might develop into your own production. And if you play edits and remixes, instead of searching the record pools, you can make your own versions for truly unique DJ sets.