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Here is a list of useful links for the best DJ gear, controllers & software 2024 Best DJ controllers 2024: Hands-on control for Serato, rekordbox, Traktor and more - our expert picks Best DJ Gear 2024: 11 best DJ software for mixing and playlisting in 2024 Best DJ plugins of 2024: Free software and apps for DJing Best DJ Software - Top 5 Choices for Digital DJing 2024 Best Pioneer DJ Gear 2024 The best DJ controllers in 2024 The Ultimate Guide to the Best DJ Setups in 2024 for any Budget! 2023 Best DJ Gear 2023: 9 of the best DJ Controllers under $400 …
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Here is the list of all DJ's on ClubTheWorld (CTW) @Adi_J - House/ Hardhouse/ Trance/ Old skool/ Hardcore Alex V - Trance/ Funky Andrew Martin - House/ Progressive/ Trance/ Hardtrance/ Techno Andy C - Progressive/ Trance/ Hardtrance Andy Simpson - Hardhouse/ Hardtrance/ Techno @Andy Whitby - Hardhouse/ Hardtrance/ Bouncy Aussie Dave - Hardhouse/ Hardtrance/ Trance @BenRW (Ben Rostwood) - Trance/ Hardhouse/ Commercial Dance Biron - Hardhouse/ NRG/ Techno @Carl Nicholson - Hardhouse/ Hardtrance Chewie - Hardhouse/ NRG/ Bouncy @Chris Hawkes - Hardhouse/ Hardtrance/ Trance @Chris Hutchin…
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Aslice, founded by DJ DVS1 in 2022, enables DJs to allocate a percentage of their performance fees to producers. This software uses machine learning to match tracks and distribute payments accurately. The post DJs using a tool, Aslice, to pay producers whose tracks are featured in their sets appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Are you interested in learning to DJ, but don’t know how to get started? Maybe you’ve been inspired by a DJ in a club, or a DJ set you saw on YouTube and wondered if you could do the same thing. DJing is an amazing hobby that can lead to a fruitful career, or can simply be a fun way to enjoy music on your own or with friends. The good news is you can learn to DJ if you follow the right advice, consider taking DJ lessons and set up a practice routine. In this guide, you’ll learn some of the best tips for beginner DJs. Discover the basics of DJ equipment, DJ controllers and Traktor software, where to get music for DJing, and how to organize a mus…
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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 …
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hello all, i am new on here, was just wonderin if any1 is in 2 house or breaks on here? it is what i play, and was wonderin which other dj's r in 2 it...
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Designed to engage the next generation of engineers, the self-assembly mixer provides students with new engineering and technology skills and provides schools and education groups with a practical project based on real world audio technology.… Read More Audiotonix Announce “STEAM-Powered” DIY DJ Mixer KitView the full article
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Those madlads at Pioneer DJ (aka AlphaTheta) did it! After years of speculation, fan-made concept art, and wishful thinking, the company dropped the PLX-CRSS12 on the unsuspecting DJ community – and turntablists and hip-hop DJs collectively started salivating. Finally, there’s a turntable capable of playing vinyl with built-in DVS control without the need for needles, […] The post Is Pioneer DJ’s PLX-CRSS12 the ultimate turntable for DJs? appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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AlphaTheta Corporation announced the release of the company’s first-ever rotary mixer: the euphonia. The 4-channel mixer is the also the first piece of hardware from the company that features the AlphaTheta brand logo, replacing the Pioneer DJ branding. euphonia is a combination digital/analog mixer with rotary faders that features a custom-designed 3Band Master Isolator, built-in […] The post AlphaTheta dives into rotary world with launch of the euphonia: a 4-channel rotary mixer appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Algoriddim has added two new major features to djay, the company’s flagship app built for Mac and iOS users: the launch of djay for Apple Music Pro – a mixed-reality, 3D turntable setup and interactive experience, and an integration with Apple Music available on all of djay’s available platforms. The linking to Apple Music gives users […] The post Algoriddim’s djay app now links with Apple Vision Pro, integrates Apple Music streaming appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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At NAMM 2024, Headliner released the R4 four channel rotary mixer - it's gonna be just $599! The post Headliner launched the R4, a 4-channel, $600 rotary mixer, at NAMM 2024 appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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AlphaTheta – Pioneer DJ’s owners and now a brand onto themselves – are taking on low-latency wireless audio. Today they’re introducing the WAVE-EIGHT, a portable wireless DJ speaker that aims to make setting up a party without running cables that much easier. The easiest way to explain the WAVE-EIGHT to DJs who already are familiar […] The post AlphaTheta enters wireless DJ speaker world with WAVE-EIGHT speaker, SonicLink ultra-low-latency tech appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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AlphaTheta has announced the OMNIS-DUO, a standalone portable battery-powered DJ setup. We analyze the initial feature set and break down what it means for DJs. The post OMNIS-DUO is a portable battery-powered all-in-one DJ setup from AlphaTheta appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Reloop announced the Mixtour Pro. It's a slim, small form-factor mixer controller with a built-in audio interface, deisgned to control four decks in Algoriddim djay Pro The post Reloop Mixtour Pro: an updated take on Reloop’s super-slim mixer packs as many controls as possible appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Pioneer DJ, under AlphaTheta Corporation since 2020, plans to launch new products branded as AlphaTheta this week. What could explain it? It alludes to a possible contractual end to using the Pioneer name or the desire for a fresh identity unassociated with Pioneer's financial struggles. The post Pioneer DJ to AlphaTheta: 8 theories behind this huge brand name change appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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You may have seen the news that in a recent Serato DJ update – the ability for Serato Stems to work with tracks streamed from TIDAL was removed. The music streaming service has also pulled access to Stems for DJs in new updates to Rekordbox DJ, Virtual DJ, djay Pro, and so on. Many DJs […] The post TIDAL blocked DJs from using Stems – but the next generation of DJ gear will likely make that irrelevant appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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SoundCloud has had a wild ride since it was founded in 2008, and today we learned that the current owners will attempt to sell it for one billion dollars. What does this price tag mean? How could it impact DJs and producers who rely on the platform? Could this be a sign of better things, or just a capital investment moving from one set of firms to another? We're left with a lot of questions - but we've collected some of the facts and speculation in this article. The post Is SoundCloud a “unicorn”? Their investment group owners are seeking a $1 billion sale this year appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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We’re back with How I Play two-time veteran and German musician Stimming (check out his original episode, as well as his most recent How I Play featuring his Instant Mastering Chain). This time we’re taking a look at his intricate production process for his newest album Elderberry, released this fall on Awesome Soundwave. We sat […] The post A look at Stimming’s hardware-driven production setup in 2024 appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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As the DJing world continuously evolves, new gear is an inevitability. 2024 is likely to bring a solid set of new products to the DJ world, and we expect to see new gear that could transform how we mix, manipulate, and experience music. The post 7 predictions for DJ gear in 2024 appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Bandcamp is making moves again with an appeal to music producers and artists as well as fans who use the platform to buy music and merch. After the company was acquired by Songtradr – a music licensing startup – and laid off half of its staff back in September, the future of the platform seemed questionable, […] The post Bandcamp launches ‘Discover’ feature to explore music + merch, appeal to artists to grow fan base appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Belgian electronica band Stavroz joins us this week for our latest edition of How I Play as we explore their intricate live performance setup. The release of their latest EP Kick Up The Dust this fall – available now – came a full year after their last album and features four tracks that range across genres […] The post How I Play: Stavroz appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Canadian-based Dillinger Labs, a subsidiary of Eleven Engineering, is making moves with the launch of the Death From Below: a new SKAA Pro battery-powered mobile subwoofer. Death From Below works with all SKAA and SKAA Pro transmitters, as well as SKAA Nadja Hubs. That includes the Soundboks 3, 4, and GO, plus virtually any full-range […] The post Death From Below: meet the first SKAA Pro battery-powered subwoofer appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Algoriddim is releasing djay Pro 5.0. Here's what DJs should know about this major Neural Mix stem separation update The post Algoriddim’s djay Pro 5.0 is here: hyper-fast stem separation, flexible beat grids appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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This new update to Serato DJ has been in the mix for a bit, but this week Serato fully released Serato DJ 3.1. This new update means that owners of Official Serato Accessories (list below) can quickly and easily control Serato Stems as a pad mode, no need for a custom MIDI mapping. The post Serato DJ 3.1 adds integrated accessory control of Serato Stems appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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ROLI – the company behind the original Seaboard, which came out over 14 years ago and then the Seaboard RISE more than 8 years ago – has returned with the Seaboard RISE 2. Today, we’re diving into our experience testing it out, and how it stands out in the space of MPE controllers. What is the […] The post ROLI’s Seaboard RISE 2: seamless integration into the expressive world of MPE [REVIEW] appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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I’ve been telling you this for months – AI-generated music is going to come very fast and be really good. We have just seen a quantum leap forward again that gets things much closer to completely changing the way the music world works. Google has teased a new generation of AI music generation tools that […] The post Move over Ableton – you might write your next song in… Google Lyria? appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Ableton’s Live 12 software is coming sometime early next year, according to a company announcement this past week, with a public beta expected to be available for users soon. The latest version of the software focuses heavily on MIDI tools and abilities, as well as an updated and more intuitive program layout. Key features The […] The post Ableton announces Live 12 release for early 2024 appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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ROLI, the 2009-founded company known for its pioneering role in MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression), has returned with the launch of the Seaboard BLOCK M. It’s a refined and redesigned take on its flagship Seaboard RISE gear line, in a more portable – and notably more affordable, priced at just below $350 – form. ROLI’s reappearance may […] The post ROLI is back with the Seaboard BLOCK M, a $350 compact MPE keyboard appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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We’re back with our latest How I Play guest: German artist and producer Johannes Brecht. (We’d refer to him solely as an electronic music producer, but fun fact: did you know he’s also a composer and musician with projects in jazz and contemporary classical music as well?) He recently launched his new label, 0b16a9, earlier […] The post How I Play: Johannes Brecht appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Algoriddim has released the Windows edition of its flagship djay Pro software, opening the door for expansion to PC users. Originally exclusive to Mac, djay Pro’s Windows edition claims to be completely re-engineered from the getgo, with the full swath of the original program’s features – including Algoriddim’s Neural Mix technology, track playback from your […] The post djay Pro for Windows launches with Neural Mix tech, where DJs can isolate track elements appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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