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As a DJ, unless you spin with records or CDs exclusively (which very few people do nowadays), you are going to need to choose a DJ software platform. This is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your DJing, akin to a music producer deciding if they want to use Ableton Live, Logic Pro … Continued The post Best DJ Software 2025 – Rekordbox, Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ, Djay Pro, Engine DJ? appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

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The portable, 15-inch high-power active subwoofer combines the latest-generation transducer with a powerful 2,200-watt Class-D amplifier. RCF has released the SUB 15-AX, a portable, 15-inch high-power active subwoofer that combines the latest-generation transducer with a powerful 2,200-watt Class-D amplifier that delivers max SPLs up to 133 dB. It delivers fully-featured processing, a large 2.4-inch color [...] The post Boomin’ Sub: RCF Releases SUB 15-AX appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Once you understand the basics of DJing in Traktor Pro, you can get creative in your sets with effects. DJs use effects to enhance their mixes by adding their own artistic flair and style. Traktor Pro offers over forty different effects that can be used to subtly tweak, or totally transform your music. In this blog, you’ll learn how to use five essential Traktor effects, including Delay, Reverb, Modulation effects, Delay T3 and Mixer FX. Traktor’s effects are a powerful way to add interesting sonic elements to your mix, advance your skills, and bring even more life into your DJ sets... The post 5 Traktor effects every DJ should use to make sets stand out first appeared on…

To mark the 20th anniversary of the iconic SP-404 sampler, Roland and Serato have announced official integration of the SP-404MKII with Serato DJ and Serato Studio, delivered via Roland’s free V5 firmware update. This collaboration bridges the gap between DJing and music production, making the SP-404MKII a more powerful and accessible tool than ever before. … Continued The post Roland SP-404 MkII Now Works With Serato DJ & Serato Studio appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

To celebrate 20 years of the iconic SP-404 sampler, Serato and Roland made a major announcement, inspiring creativity for DJs and producers. Serato and Roland have teamed up to integrate the SP-404MKII with Serato DJ and Serato Studio, marking an exciting step for DJs and producers. This collaboration, launched in honor of the SP-404 sampler’s [...] The post Serato & Roland Announce SP-404MKII Integration With Serato DJ & Serato Studio appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

To mark 20 years of the legendary SP-404 sampler, Roland and Serato have joined forces on a major update that bridges the gap between DJing and beat-making like never before. The new Version 5 firmware update now means the SP-404MKII works with both Serato DJ and Serato Studio, which could open up some interesting new […]View the full article

Vinyl’s having a big moment – and it’s not just pure nostalgia driving its comeback. We’re now seeing old-school turntables pop up everywhere from cool underground clubs to Gen Z Tik Tok sets and hybrid home setups. In 2024, vinyl outsold CDs in the US for the second year running, and in the UK, record […]View the full article

Roland is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its iconic sampler, the SP-404, with its annual 404 Day – and this time its hosting several global events, and bringing an exciting upgrade to its modern day successor, the SP-404MKII… The post Roland’s 404 day is here, and this time it’s celebrating with a Serato integration for the SP-404MKII appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Mark Ronson’s latest DJ set left more than just the crowd buzzing – it also sent him straight to the hospital. The Uptown Funk producer took to Instagram Wednesday (3 April) to update fans on his recent injury, posting a picture of himself lying in a hospital bed, giving a thumbs-up. In the caption, he explains how an attempt to compensate for poor sound quality at a recent DJ gig went spectacularly wrong… The post “The house PA was so bad that I tried to one-hand turn the stage monitor towards the crowd…” Mark Ronson shares injury update after DJing gig gone wrong appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Get ready for 404 Day with a new update integrates your Roland SP-404 MKII with Serato. Roland has fully embraced the concept of the x0x Day, often releasing significant updates to products on appropriately numbered dates. This year’s 404 Day is no exception, with the phrase sampler SP-404 MKII getting another update. And not just any update: this year sees it advancing to Version 5 and – get this! – Serato compatibility… The post Roland SP-404 MKII v5 Update Turns the Sampler Into a Serato Controller! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

The new range of portable turntables from Korg are available now with four different models. Korg has released handytraxx, a new range of portable turntables. The four models include: the handytraxx play; the handytraxx tube; the handytraxx 1bit; and the limited-edition handytraxx tube J. The handytraxx play recalls Vestax’s Handy Trax portable turntable and features [...] The post Get Portable: Korg Releases handytraxx Portable Turntables appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Global leader in music for DJs, Beatport, has added Ambient/Experimental as a new standalone genre, reclassifies Downtempo as own category. Beatport, a global leader in music for DJs, producers, and electronic music fans, has refined its genre classifications by adding Ambient/Experimental as a standalone category and separating Downtempo from Organic House. This change acknowledges the [...] The post Beatport Expands Genre Offerings with New Categories appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Union Audio has unveiled the second edition of its small yet mighty Elara.4 analogue DJ mixer, introducing several new feature upgrades. The Cornwall-based brand says the revised model builds on its “winning combination of modern compact design and analogue warmth”, and is suitable for those working in all sorts of environments, be it a club, studio, or at home. The post Union Audio’s uber-compact Elara.4 MK2 mixer has the “versatility and quality to elevate any DJ set, anywhere” appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

It’s a hard day for news – who would trust anything published on April 1st? But, no fooling, New Zealand-based Serato has announced a deal whereby Canadian investment tech company Tiny will purchase a 66% stake of Serato. The deal is noted to still require approval from New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Office. This is not […] The post 66% of Serato just got bought: but not by AlphaTheta appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Serato has announced it’s been acquired by Tiny Ltd, a Canadian tech investment firm. Tiny now owns a 66% majority stake in the company, though Serato says it will continue to operate independently and remain headquartered in New Zealand. For DJs who rely on Serato software, this puts to bed any possible acquisition by AlphaTheta, … Continued The post Serato Has Been Bought: What It Could It Mean for DJs appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

At Digital DJ Tips, we’ve always believed that DJing is for everypawdy. That’s why this April, we’re thrilled to launch our newest (and furriest) online course, Pet DJing Made Easy – the world’s first online DJ course designed exclusively for animals. Whether your dog dreams of spinning bark-core, or your cat’s into meow-step, this course … Continued The post Just Launched! Pets Can Start DJing With Our Latest Course appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

DJing isn’t just about pressing play, as we all know – it’s a passion, a journey, and for many, a way of life. We asked our community of DJs and students to tell us what they love most about the craft, and as ever, we were laughing, smiling, and nodding along at the combined wisdom … Continued The post 10 Reasons Why People Love DJing appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

This week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday DJ spotlight, presented by QSC, shines on DJ Jennie Smith of Our DJ Rocks from Orlando, Florida. Jennie Smith is this week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight. Presented by QSC, DJ Jennie Smith of Our DJ Rocks is based out of Orlando, Florida. When it comes to being a mobile DJ, Jennie [...] The post DJ Jennie Smith [Mobile Monday Spotlight] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

AIAIAI has launched the TMA-2 DJ Wireless, a version of its modular TMA-2 DJ headphones that offers wireless functionality specifically tailored for DJ performance use. The new model uses the company’s W+ Link technology, a proprietary wireless protocol boasting ultra-low latency of under 10ms, allowing DJs to mix and monitor in real time without the … Continued The post AIAIAI Releases TMA-2 Ultra-Low Latency DJ Wireless Headphones appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Austrian hi-fi maker Pro-Ject has unveiled the A1.2, the latest belt-drive, fully automatic turntable in its AUTOMAT lineup Building on the success of the original A1, this new model refines its performance with a series of thoughtful upgrades aimed at enhancing sound and built quality, and ease of use… The post Pro-Ject’s new fully automatic A1.2 turntable is a masterclass in effortless vinyl playback appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

A 100-hour non-stop DJ Marathon is due to take place in London this spring, and will be broadcast live online to raise funds in support of social mobility. AllSorts Music Festival will be hosting the DJ Marathon, and will broadcast the event live from Mile End in East London. The marathon will be taking place at 11am on 9 April, and is due to conclude at 3pm on 13 April. The AllSorts festival itself will later be running in July in Malvern. READ MORE: Ed Sheeran pens open letter urging UK government to invest £250 million in music education “to repair decades of dismantling music” The marathon is also competing to set a Guinness World Record while collecting donations…

The aim of this guide is to break down some of the seemingly mysterious buttons on the CDJ-3000 in an accessible and straightforward way. You may not be using, or have regular access to, the CDJ-3000, but there should still be features discussed that appear on your own gear... The post What do all of these buttons do? appeared first on Pioneer DJ. View the full article

The integrated experience enables Apple Music subscribers to build and mix sets directly from Apple Music’s catalog. Today (Tuesday, March 25), Apple has unveiled DJ with Apple Music, an innovative integration that allows DJs to mix and create sets directly from Apple Music’s vast catalog of over 100 million songs. The new feature is now [...] The post DJ with Apple Music Makes Official Launch appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

The Rane Performer and Rane Four are quite simply the most deeply integrated and richly featured high-end DJ controllers available for Serato DJ Pro software. Whether you go for the Rane Performer, which comes with absolute top-end line faders and crossfaders, as well as fantastic motorised jogwheels to emulate the feel of real vinyl perfectly, … Continued The post Free Rane Performer/Rane Four Training Tutorial & Video Manual appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Apple has today announced DJ with Apple Music, a major new venture enabling DJs to use Apple Music as a music subscription service for DJing as well as for day-to-day listening and music discovery. In simultaneous announcements from some of the world’s biggest DJ software and hardware manufacturers, Apple Music was confirmed to have been … Continued The post Apple Music Comes To Serato, Rekordbox, EngineDJ, AlphaTheta… appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Apple has just made its biggest move into the DJ world yet. Previously, Apple Music’s huge library of over 100 million tracks is was only available on djay Pro but now it’s also coming to rekordbox, Serato and Engine DJ. Anyone who’s been using these super popular DJ apps has had to rely on more […] View the full article

The new lighting series, which was unveiled at NAMM ’25, range includes sharp beams, rich spot lighting, wide washes, and more. Mixware’s lighting brand ColorKey has released the Creator Series of moving head fixtures. The range combines sharp beams, rich spot lighting, and wide washes with synchronized halo effects to deliver precision and dynamic visual [...] The post Moving Heads: Mixware’s ColorKey Releases Creator Series appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

This week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday DJ spotlight, presented by QSC, shines on Kate Woolley a/k/a DJ WILDFLOWER from Perth, Australia. DJ WILDFLOWER is this week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight. Presented by QSC, Kate Woolley a/k/a DJ WILDFLOWER is a mobile DJ, based out of Perth, Australia. Coming to you all the way from Perth, Australia, DJ LIFE [...] The post DJ WILDFLOWER [Mobile Monday Spotlight] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

DJ LIFE caught up with DJ Trayze (aka Matt Alexander) to fill in the blanks since our frenzied week in Phoenix a decade ago. We met Trayze in Phoenix, Ariz., while covering the Red Bull 3Style USA National Final back in 2015. As the Washington, D.C., champ, Trayze qualified to compete with America’s other regional [...] The post Trayze: Battle Champ to Studio Hound [Interview] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article