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Top Blockchain-Based Projects That Support DJs + Producers
Several innovative blockchain startups have surfaced with great promises to help DJs, music publishing houses, and fans to connect, and even to generate alternative forms of revenues.
Can Music Make You Sick? Safeguarding Your Mental Health | ADE 2018
At DJ Tech Tools, we’re big time advocates of self-care and mental health awareness. Having covered this topic regularly, we were excited to see an ADE panel furthering the discussion and absorb a few key takeaways from the panel. Today,…
Six Reasons Every DJ Should Try Portablism
DJ Techtools might not be as traditionally turntable-oriented as other DJ communities, but we're getting to be big fans of the growing movement of portablism. In this article, we've put together six reasons why every DJ would get something…
Lessons From Guetta: Beyond The Polarization | ADE 2018
What makes an artist important and respected in the electronic dance music community? It's a fine line to walk, where success and popularity can be both the end goal and the biggest challenge to industry legitimacy. At ADE 2018, David…
Serato DJ Pro 2.1 Beta: TIDAL Streaming, Serato Play Standalone Mode, Rane 72 Post-Fader FX
Today the launch of a new public beta for Serato DJ Pro 2.1, offering three major new updates. TIDAL users can stream AAC and FLAC tracks directly into Serato DJ Pro and Lite decks, the Serato Play Expansion Pack means you can use the…
Even More Serato DJ Pro MIDI Hacking: Deleting Cue Points, Tone Play, Multiple Modifiers
Serato DJ Pro offers one of the most advanced feature sets in DJ software, but unlike other softwares, the MIDI mapping functionality is limited at best. In today's article, Teo Tormo has figured out even more advanced functions that can be…
Produce Music On The Road With These 5 Essential Tools
In the fast paced lifestyle of the modern producer, being able to pump out tracks consistently is more important than ever. Today, DJ Tech Tools contributor Tenova gives you five tools that will simplify this process and have you staying…
Video: Jazzy Jeff Tests Phase
Who do you really trust to assess a technology designed to totally replace a digital vinyl system? How about a notorious turntablist, multi-decade artist and DJ, who has a passion for DJ technology? Jazzy Jeff released a brand new video of…
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Play Tracks From Soundcloud and TIDAL Directly In Serato, Traktor, Virtual DJ | ADE 2018
Remember how a ton of softwares built out streaming library support to accommodate Pulselocker integration? In a surprise announcement at Amsterdam Dance Event today, we've learned that Serato, Native Instruments, Virtual DJ, and other DJ…
Traktor Pro 3 Out Now: Here’s What’s New
The brand new version of Traktor Pro 3 has just launched to the world, available for updating now. In this article, we've rounded up some of the notable changes we've seen so far in the software since it kicked off. Keep reading to learn…
Going Abroad: Tips for DJs Who Want To Travel
Have you dreamed of DJing in a foreign locale? Venturing off to live in another country altogether? DJ TechTools contributor Tenova has spent his last year doing just that, and gives us an exhaustive rundown how it's done.
Pro DJ Link: Learn 5 “Secret” Features of Pioneer DJ’s Protocol
Teo Tormo shares some of the lesser-known features of Pro Link. Learn how to preview tracks from a computer that's Pro-Linked to a DJM mixer, utilize Fader start, and even connect third party apps to get synced up with Ableton Link. Keep…
Video: Can You Really Clean A CDJ That’s Been To Burning Man?
During the Burning Man event, tons of DJ gear goes out to the desert and gets invaded with dust. In a new video, Christian Jackson has documented his cleaning restoration process for a set of CDJ-2000NXSs that went to this year's Burning…
Kontrol S4 MK3’s Haptic Drive Jog Wheels: What We Know So Far
On the upcoming Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3, one feature - Haptic Drive - stands out as an industry first. In this article, we explore what we know about the haptic force-feedback so far and how it was developed.
What’s The Difference Between A Remix And A Re-Edit?
Remixes and re-edits/edits have been an integral part of dance music culture since the early days of Disco. In today's article, guest contributor Harold Heath looks at the history of the Re-Edit and the Remix and examines what defines them.
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