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Colleen Murphy is a broadcaster, producer and DJ. She’s most recently remixed A Certain Ratio, Mildlife and Róisín Murphy and has just released her Cosmodelica remix of Lady Blackbird’s ‘Lost And Looking’. We thought it would be a good opportunity to talk to her about her DJ career, working with the legendary David Mancuso and […] The post Audiophile sound systems, Mancuso, & building a DJ career: DJ Colleen Murphy appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Since the birth of techno music in the mid-’80s, we have witnessed many Techno DJs that everyone should know and hear. Berlin and Detroit had a huge influence in shaping the music scene the way we know it today. That is why you will hear many Techno DJs that originate from Germany and US. Four decades later Techno music has gained more popularity than ever. So if you are not familiar with the scene yet it’s time to learn some Techno legends... The post 15 Best Techno DJs You Should Know appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. View the full article
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Well, here we are – closing in on year two of this global pandemic. Are you as over it as we are? Looking back at 2020, one of the defining movements of DJing was the overwhelming adoption of live streaming. With most of the world entering one form of lockdown or another, DJs flocked to […] The post Mobile Streaming: the best sound cards for broadcasting on the go appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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The latest update to Ableton Live launched today, version 11.1 – a free download for Ableton users that, most importantly, adds native support for Apple computers that run on the M1 Silicon chip. If you’re working off one of the M1 Macs that were released in 2020 or 2021 (you can see a full list […] The post Ableton Live 11.1: native support for Apple Silicon, new Max for Live tools appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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It’s sometimes suggested that music is a universal language and it communicates with everyone, whatever walk of life. Some would say it even transcends status or celebrity too, and they would be right. But those people who bring the music to us are held on a higher plane. The DJs are often referred to as god-like characters for their ability to gather people together by combining audio masterpieces that you cannot ignore. David Guetta, Armin Van Buuren, and Tiësto are just three examples of DJs who pack out iconic venues like Amnesia in Ibiza, quite often just by playing other people’s music. But, a few others have made their mark in different areas of popular culture b…
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The renaissance of vinyl has brought up new, better, and safer ways to travel with your favorite records everywhere you go. You have probably heard that vinyl records are far more fragile than CDs or cassette tapes and therefore need more attention during transportation. This is absolutely true, as vinyl can easily bend, warp, break, or even melt at high temperatures. Vinyl records cost a lot of money and taking them on a plane can be a scary thought. If you transfer your LPs with a cheap backpack with soft protective materials it will be more harmful than good. Today we will see the best ways to travel with your records safely and with style. How …
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Ableton has released Live 11 Lite today, and it’s available for free to all Live Lite owners. The upgrade offers an array of new features and updates to to the DAW to round out quite the capabilities it offers for music producers. Some of the key features included in the upgrade: Support for MIDI Polyphonic […] The post Ableton’s Live 11 Lite is here, and it’s free for Live Lite users appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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One of the most valuable free tools out there for DJs often goes undiscussed. Mixxx – which is a totally free, open-source, cross-platofrm DJing software – has gone through a big push over the last year to get it to a new release, 2.3.0. While we’ve covered Mixxx many times in the past on DJTT, […] The post Mixxx – the free DJ software – gets a major update with 2.3.0 release appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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We’ve known it was coming for a bit, but today the updated Traktor Pro 3.5 has released. The fresh version of Traktor Pro boasts two new features that are likely to be well-received: the new streaming library features for Traktor (via Beatport and Beatsource LINK) and advanced HID integration with Pioneer DJ’s flagship CDJ-3000 players. […] The post Traktor Pro 3.5: CDJ-3000 HID mode, Beatsource / Beatport LINK appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Editor’s Note – Over the years, we’ve seen a wide array of attempts to create DJ hardware intended to be the next “big thing”. There was, undoubtedly, much trial-and-error; many companies went for it, with a good idea in mind – and quite a few of them failed. But there are a handful that made an impact […] The post Weird DJ Gear: the underrated, the odd, and the ones that made history. appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Hamburg-based electronic music producer Stimming has made quite the impact over the years with his uniquely intriguing take on house music and mesmerizing live performances. We got to know a bit about his production process back in 2015 (check out his How I Play), and he has undoubtedly continued to evolve his sound to push […] The post Interview: Stimming on his new album, pigeons, & straying from functionality appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Drum & bass icon John B was already leaning into the world of livestreaming before the pandemic hit. With his gigs drying up, the DJ/producer decided to dive head-first into the online world, challenging himself to create a regular streaming show that was totally different from anything else that was out there. The result? A […] The post Interview: How John B turned his attic into a worldwide livestreaming powerhouse appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Amid the dumpster fire that was 2020, we somehow saw the release of more high-end gear in a single year than I can remember. Between the Pioneer DJ DJM-V10, Denon SC6000 gear finally hitting store shelves, the Rane Seventy, the Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000s, and the Rane Twelve MK2s, there was a glut of professional – […] The post The DJM-S11 vs the Seventy-Two MK2: a review battle for 2-channel supremacy appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Beatport is making the leap into the world of iOS with the release of their new mobile app for Beatport LINK users. It’s yet another step to grow the Beatport LINK ecosystem of DJ tools, with the intention of making an artist’s music searching, buying, prepping, and playing flow even easier. Now, with a Beatport […] The post Beatport’s iOS app is here, & with it a company rebrand appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Audio software manufacturer Hit’n’Mix has released a new source separation, sampling, and song creation program: RipX: DeepRemix. The new software sits at a price reachable for all levels of musicians: £79 inc VAT for UK, €85 inc VAT for EU, and $99 for North America & rest of the world. DeepRemix uses AI isolation algorithms […] The post RipX DeepRemix: split stereo files, create and remix stems with this AI software appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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As the world gets back on track, there’s finally what looks to be a bright future for nightlife around the globe. And as our favorite clubs, bars, and festivals prepare to open their doors once again, that means artists will be back to playing on real stages, in real life – no more Twitch streaming or […] The post Returning to IRL DJ gigs? Here’s 7 ways to quell stage anxiety without alcohol. appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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With a career spanning over 18 years, Mathew Jonson is known and loved by many for his well-crafted melodic sounds and outstanding live performances. Almost 20 years after the release of his debut album, “A Box Full of Magic” on Dekmantel, Jonson has toured the world and signed music to numerous influential labels, including Crosstown […] The post Interview: Mathew Jonson on his “Freedom Engine Academy” and production process appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Announced earlier this month, a new web platform for DJs looking to grow in their career & skillset has emerged: SEEDJ. Self-described as “the first digital accelerator for techno, house, and tech-house DJs and producers”, it’s a one-stop platform that was created to bring “the services necessary for professional growth as a DJ/Producer” together under […] The post Meet SEEDJ: a digital acceleration platform, academy for DJs to grow professionally appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Novation has just released the Circuit Tracks, an improved version of its beloved Circuit groovebox. The original Novation Circuit is largely responsible for the resurgence of hardware music production gear, and has a soft spot in many producers’ hearts due to its highly intuitive workflow. The Tracks builds on the impressive legacy of the original […] The post Review: Novation’s Circuit Tracks is an even better Circuit groovebox appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Numark is back with two new entry-level controllers – the Party Mix II and Party Mix Live. With them comes a number of features that open doors for amateur DJs to sharpen their chops, expand their skills, and play tunes easily without the need for a full music library or, even… speakers. The features The […] The post Numark Party Mix $129 / $179 controllers – entry-level digs with streaming libraries, built-in speaker appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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In spite of all the optimism oozing from our social media feeds whenever a new lineup is announced, the world continues to navigate life with great caution. With more than 125 million cases and over 2.7 million deaths, the novel coronavirus has been circling its way around the globe for more than a year now […] The post How I Play: SAYTEK and Nadia Struiwigh explored live performances in a pandemic appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Harold Heath has just published his book ‘Long Relationships: My Incredible Journey From Unknown DJ To Smalltime DJ’ in which he details the ups and downs of low-level DJing life. Here Harold considers some of the many technical problems DJs encounter, and how to deal with them. Any good DJ will tell you that the […] The post Troubleshooting for DJs: how to tackle some of the most common technical issues appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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Beatport, Beatsource, and Native Instruments have teamed up to bring a Beatport LINK integration to TRAKTOR’s PRO 3 software – and through it, the ability to use LINK software on TRAKTOR’s line of controllers. TRAKTOR PRO users can now utilize both Beatport and Beatsource LINK in a Public Beta mode, with an official launch coming in […] The post Traktor Pro 3.5 beta: now with Beatport LINK streaming… appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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We’re back at it with awesome routines from artists who’ve found unique ways to use our MIDI Fighter gear. Rheyne, an artist known for his live looping, modular synth work, and audiovisual experiments, recently jammed out with a Hexinverter Mutant Brain controlled by a MIDI Fighter 3D. The Mutant Brain was used as a MIDI […] The post Watch: Rheyne’s modular synth jam with MIDI Fighter 3D, Hexinverter Mutant Brain appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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With fifteen years of key detection software under its belt, Mixed In Key has become a household name for many artists. Its latest iteration, Mixed In Key 10, celebrates 15 years of the software – and introduces a number of new features that DJs and producers can utilize in their creative endeavors. Major ones worth noting: […] The post Mixed In Key 10: improved key detection, cue point exporting, & a UI update appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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VirtualDJ‘s new 2021 Summer Edition of its flagship software has arrived – and with it, a few major features that will make DJing quite interesting for its users. For starters: VirtualDJ PRO now enables you to export separated track stems onto your USB. The big one: track stem exporting As a refresher: last summer, VirtualDJ released […] The post VirtualDJ’s 2021 Summer Edition: export individual track stems to your USB & more appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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InMusic is never one to keep things too close to the vest. Over the years, we have seen so many different leaks about their various products (many of them from Rane). We often seem to find out about their upcoming releases long before they’re “officially” announced. Whether this is by design or a lack of […] The post Denon DJ’s LC6000 Prime: an old concept in a slick, new package appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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I’ve just created a soundcloud page and uploaded some tracks I’ve made. Please let me know what you think? There’s some house and trance (slower and driving) Thanks
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Why should the touring DJ world be fundamentally reconsidered going forward? We asked tastemakers from the industry including Juliet Fox, Kyle Geiger, Sebastian Mullaert, Unders, and Marbs The post Rethinking touring post-pandemic: touring DJs Juliet Fox, Kyle Geiger, Sebastian Mullaert, Unders, and Marbs reflect appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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