Simina Grigoriu shares DJ insights: “Experimentation is key. Try…
Born in Romania, raised in Canada, now living in Berlin, Simina Grigoriu describes herself as a “DJ and producer,…
DJM-S11 Review – is this the most advanced scratch mixer ever?
In this review, DJ Soo takes on the long-awaited update in Pioneer DJ's battle mixer arsenal. The DJM-S11 was…
Mixcloud founder: here’s what DJs need to know about music copyright
DJs around the world are becoming increasingly aware of copyright rules due to takedowns and mutings online – but the complex nature of music means that things aren’t always as clear as they could be. Today, I hope to shed some…
Pioneer DJ’s new DDJ-FLX6: a Rekordbox/Serato DJ controller with new FX and scratch features
Back again with a new addition to their growing lines of controllers, Pioneer DJ announced their latest product today: the DDJ-FLX6. It's a 4-channel controller that comes with a swath of new features, designed with the intention of…
Interview: Ellen Allien shares, “a great DJ mixes the people into a dream.”
In her long career, Ellen Allien has seen many changes in the industry, from the transition from vinyl to digital and eventual triumph of the MP3, to the various genres, fashions and fads that have come and gone in dance music. Through it…
Algoriddim’s djay Pro AI has arrived on macOS
Following quickly in the footsteps of Apple's announcement of their new flagship Mac computers earlier this week, Algoriddim has released the Mac app for their djay Pro AI software. It functions via Apple's new M1 chip, as it's been…
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Neural Mix stem separation control with Midi Fighter Twisters + djay
For the last few weeks, we've been working on a project in collaboration with Algoriddim, who launched their own Neural Mix stem separation technology inside their iOS djay software back in August. The goal: to build the ultimate mapping…
Mixcloud launches ticketed livestreams for artists via Mixcloud LIVE
In a pandemic world where venues are closed and many artists have lost their primary source of income as DJ gigs disappeared, the London-based streaming service Mixcloud has stepped up to provide a new stream of revenue (no pun intended)…
DIY your own portable, battery-powered DJ rig: here’s how
With large gatherings limited or banned in some places, many bars and clubs shut down, and apprehension around returning to indoor venues – where viral spread risk is greater – many DJs are trying a make-do solution for outdoor gigs and…
Traktor Pro 3.4 rolls out – serious love for the Browser
Continuing a trend of quality of life improvements for DJs in their software, Native Instruments released Traktor Pro 3.4 today. There's a lot of focus on the browser in this release, the biggest of which we've covered previously…
Rekordbox 6.1.1 adds an “Edit Mode” and TIDAL support
Pioneer DJ's preparation and performance DJ software just got a new incremental update, Rekordbox 6.1.1. There's a feature addition that everyone saw coming (TIDAL streaming library support) and a second feature that we didn't anticipate:…
[Updated] DJs might soon have to say goodbye to Facebook Live
Quarantine, coronavirus, lockdown, and the great 2020 gig apocalypse has been hard for DJs and live performers. But the one gasp of solace has been the extraordinary creativity that has been poured into live streaming DJ sets over the last…
Standalone Maschine+ announced: perform and produce without a computer
Standalone Maschine+ unit just announced - no computer needed.