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The world of DJing has evolved immensely in recent years, blending cutting-edge technology, expanding musical trends, and new industry demands. Today, DJing continues to be a dynamic and promising career path, with fresh opportunities and challenges that shape the way DJs work, perform, and connect with audiences.From harnessing AI and new streaming platforms to navigating economic pressures and environmental considerations, today’s DJs must adapt quickly to stand out in an increasingly competitive landscape. This article explores the key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping DJing in 2024...The post DJing as a Career in 2024: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide.View the full article

When a DJ uses phrase mixing, they pay attention to the song structure of each track and use the tracks’ arrangement as a guide to blend them together in a natural-sounding way. The two tracks are mixed in a way that makes musical sense and allows for seamless and logical transitions from one song to the next. In this blog, you’ll learn what phrase mixing is and how to phrase mix using Traktor Pro 4… The post What is phrase mixing in DJing? How to seamlessly blend two tracks first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article

Creating a multi-genre DJ set is a powerful way to stand out as a DJ, capturing the attention of diverse audiences and keeping your sets fresh. Mixing genres can add unpredictability, spark audience interest, and showcase your versatility as an artist. However, blending genres effectively requires technical skill, a good ear for music, and knowledge of music theory. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to mix genres to craft unique and seamless DJ sets...The post How to Mix Genres: Tips for Creating Unique Multi-Genre DJ Sets appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide.View the full article

Johnson has chops to spare, and does a great job not just of showing what the Montage M8x is capable of, but showing the expressive possibilities of Yamaha's flagship synthesizer.… Read More Matt Johnson On The Yamaha Montage M8x Synthesizer At Superbooth 2024View the full article

Amsterdam-based venue The Other Side is now the world’s first nightclub to adopt L-ISA Spatial Audio.The Other Side is a former bicycle workshop that’s been transformed into a nightclub as well as a record label and agency representing DJs and producers. Its main, 900-capacity room utilises a fully immersive 14.1.5 L-ISA configuration “designed to wrap the audience in a 360-degree auditory experience”...The post Amsterdam venue The Other Side becomes world’s first nightclub to adopt L-ISA Spatial Audio appeared first on MusicTech.View the full article

DJ cue points are amazingly simple yet powerful tools for executing better mixes. Cue points are distinct markers placed on tracks in a digital music collection that make it easy to instantly navigate to a particular section of the song. Cue points are placed on tracks during set preparation and are helpful for planning sets and mixes.In this tutorial, learn about what cue points are, how to set cue points in Traktor, and where to set cue points on your tracks. No matter what genre you play, using cue points will streamline the organizational aspects of mixing and release artistic potential in your mixes.Follow along with this tutorial using Traktor Pro, the industry-leading DJ software that you can mix with up to four decks...The post How to set cue points for better arrangements when DJing first appeared on Native Instruments Blog.View the full article

I just purchased this course myself, as with all Thinkspace Education courses I can't recommend this one highly enough.  Whilst I've done other Logic Pro courses it's always good to have a refresher and tutors with a difference stance on things. DAW School turns learning Logic Pro into a creative journey, teaching you fundamental skills alongside the newest Logic Pro tools. You’ll explore the DAW through a host of interactive features – including hands-on projects and tasks, interactive videos, quizzes and more – creating a fun, effective learning experience. Over 8 hours of engaging video tutorials in both Logic Pro 10.8 and 11 Interactive videos to personalise your learning Downloadable stems and project files to practice getting great results Quizzes, tasks, and shareable projects to get you familiar with Logic Pro Further details at Thinkspace Education https://thinkspace.ac.uk/courses/daw-school-how-to-use-logic-pro/

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