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Great DJ Stories

Nightmares In Clubland: DJ Ku’s Worst DJ Gig Ever (featuring Michael Jordan)

Tom Hricik Feb 21, 2019
What happens when a basketball legend decides to take on a DJ? DJTT author Tom Hricik regularly asks veteran club DJs about their dreaded “worst night ever”. Often times, we can learn a lot from these unfortunate, but realistic…
Production Tips

How To Make A DJ Edit (Part 2): Vocal Mashups

Tom Hricik Feb 8, 2019
Ever wondered how edits are made? It can seem like every DJ is playing the exact same music in their set, but learning how to make edits can help you stand out. DJ Techtools' Tenova walks through the basics of making a simple vocal mashup…
DJ Software Tips

4 Missing Features From Serato DJ: 2019 Wishlist

Tom Hricik Jan 30, 2019
Serato DJ is at the backbone of working DJs the world over. DJTT's Tenova spotlights the four most commonly requested features missing from Serato in 2019.
Production Tips

Producing Music On $1,700 Headphones: Crazy or Ideal?

Tom Hricik Jan 21, 2019
There's no denying that headphones are an essential part of any music production setup, but does more expensive always equate to a better product? Today, DJTT contributor Tenova takes tells all about some of the most sought after cans in…
News + Culture

Is Americanized “Tech House” The New EDM? | ADE 2018

Tom Hricik Nov 8, 2018
During 2018, it has felt like house music has fully crossed over into the mainstream. DJs headlining mainstages at music festivals are rinsing new-generation tech house tracks more than ever. At ADE 2018, Tommie Sunshine lead a discussion…
News + Culture

Can Music Make You Sick? Safeguarding Your Mental Health | ADE 2018

Tom Hricik Nov 2, 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,…
News + Culture

Lessons From Guetta: Beyond The Polarization | ADE 2018

Tom Hricik Oct 31, 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…
Production Tips

Produce Music On The Road With These 5 Essential Tools

Tom Hricik Oct 26, 2018
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…
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