Kontrol F1

A-Trak and Milo & Otis are very prolific DJs and their track "Out the Speakers" is an instant trap banger. The song features an island rhythm with bass and catchy synth stabs but it wasn't untouchable. San Francisco DJ, Teeko, took the…

We first launched Maps.djtechtools.com in July of 2012, hoping to create a highly useful resource full of MIDI mappings for anyone who owns a controller. One of the most exciting side-effects of the site has been the onslaught of…

DJ IZN is back with another routine, this one a collaborative bit with Canadian DJ Skratch Bastid. The two styles blend really well together, with Skratch Bastid cutting on top of IZN's controllerism melody triggering on a Maschine and…

Today’s article takes inspiration from the classic Instant Gratification Midi Fighter mapping. We’re going to show you how you can create your own one button FX build-ups. To get started, all you need is a MIDI controller and an available…

A quick four-minute live performance routine + interview

This week we have a very special treat for you, an in-depth journey into the mindset and technology of Dubfire, the talented and ubiquitous DJ with over 20 years of success under his belt. Part of our "How I Play" series, these videos offer…

Mad Zach has just released a new compilation volume of his renowned sound packs - and this time, they are fully compatible with Traktor's Remix Decks. In today's video, Zach shares some creative ways to play with sound packs, including how…

Continuing our digital DJ routine series, we're highlighting a mix from a reader who put together an extended 38-minute mix with loads of controllerism elements on a Maschine and two Kontrol F1s heavily sprinkled throughout - as well as a…