Standalone Maschine+ announced: perform and produce without a computer
Standalone Maschine+ unit just announced - no computer needed.
DJs: you need to say no to gigs if they’re not safe
In the history of DJing, the DJ has always played a critical role – not just as a musical selector, but also…
Allen & Heath might be about to buy Traktor from Native Instruments
In a bit of ground-shaking news, we've learned that Allen & Heath are in discussions to purchase the Traktor product line from Native Instruments. Multiple sources with knowledge of the deal confirmed that representatives from…
Denon’s Engine OS now integrates with Virtual DJ directly on hardware
Denon DJ continues to push the envelope forward in the DJ gear world and today's announcement is no exception. Earlier this month, they released the newest version of their flagship DJ firmware Engine OS with SoundCloud/Beatport…
Streaming music services are inside DJ gear: here’s how to move your Spotify + Apple Music…
In case you missed it: Denon's DJ gear software, Engine OS, released a massive new capability: streaming SoundCloud Go+ and Beatport LINK directly on any standalone Prime device. This comes as an update to the already-available TIDAL…
A quick way to add stutter/cut FX in Ableton Live
Today we're joined by a guest educator to DJTT, Stranjah - who's hosting a live drum and bass/jungle production class starting next week. In this video, he shares a clever plugin that he uses for both production and live performance…
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A new beta of Traktor Pro 3.4 has Smart Playlists (Smartlists), finally.
One of the longest-asked for Traktor Pro features has been Smart Playlists. Now in a new beta released on the Native Instruments forums, smart playlists are here, dubbed "Smartlists". Keep reading for details. In recent releases of…
6 ways DJs can get organized during lockdown (you’ll thank yourself later)
We all feel it – the COVID-19 burnout is real. Many of us are itching to get outside, to play clubs again, to be back on a dancefloor, and to play on a big soundsystem again. Yep, we miss it too. But we're not quite there yet -…
Review: Pioneer DJ’s new Rekordbox 6 – is it worth subscribing?
With Pioneer DJ's Rekordbox 6 music management and DJ performance software, you can keep your prep your music files from multiple devices, sync changes seamlessly in the cloud, and hook up your set’s tracks from an iPhone to CDJs to…
A shift in livestreaming copyrights is coming: Anjunadeep clears 500+ tracks on Twitch
It's no secret that the battle between artists livestreaming during quarantine and the copyright laws embedded into streaming platforms like Facebook, Twitch, and YouTube has been ongoing – and growing – as the year of online streams has…
Denney on how to best use FX and staying true to your tracks
As a DJ, Denney’s career over the last few years has seen him play all over the world – including Elrow in various countries and Ibiza’s notorious DC10. He plays a mix of 4/4 electronic music across the house and techno spectrum, and…
Sampling in Lockdown: 3 producers dive into field recordings in this miniseries
In what feels like a capricious nosedive into the darkness, descending, our world during COVID-19 can sometimes feel on-edge. From resisting that urge to rub your eyes with unwashed hands to standing a safe two metres away from your best…
15 Livestreams Worth Watching This Quarantine
The era of quarantine livestreaming is alive and well. Wondering what you've missed? What streams and streamers have stood out? Here's a (non-comprehensive) sampling. As the dearth of in-person shows has dragged on, online streams have…