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Below is a list of useful links for the best DJ gear, controllers & software. Please reply to this topic if you find any other useful links ... Year Links 2025 5 Best Pro DJ Controllers (Learning To DJ) Top 5 DJ Controllers Under $600 (Equipboard) Best All-In-One Standalone DJ Systems (Digital DJ Tips) Best beginner DJ controllers 2025 (Music Radar) Best DJ Controllers (The DJ Shop) Top 7 Best DJ Controllers of 2025 (Product London) 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…

Pioneer DJ/AlphaTheta dominates the market, offering kit for total beginners, right up to the most expensive pro kit. So which gear should DJs go for in 2025? The post Best Pioneer DJ & AlphaTheta Gear 2025 appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article Photo by Pioneer DJ / AlphaTheta

Pretty much every time I open my phone, I’m hit with a video of someone showing off some flashy DJ tricks. I scroll for a bit more, see some more cool eye-catching DJ videos, but then I stop and think. ‘How much of this is actually going in?’ ‘What am I actually learning here?’ It’s […]View the full article

In what’s hard not to see as a slightly bizarre move, Serato has continued to add compatibility with long-discontinued non-Serato DJ gear to its DJ software, announcing today that Serato DJ 3.3.2 works with the 12-year-old Pioneer DJ DDJ-RB controller and the 16-year-old Traktor Kontrol Z2 mixer. Owners of either of these devices – assuming … Continued The post Serato DJ 3.3.2 Breathes New Life Into More Old DJ Gear appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

One thing we often hear established DJs moan about here at Digital DJ Tips is how “everyone’s a DJ now.” That it’s too easy, too crowded, too competitive. That the rise of sync buttons, streaming integrations, and AI tools has made it all feel cheap and disposable. And we get it. For DJs who learned … Continued The post If Anyone Can Do What You Do, Maybe It’s Time to Level Up appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Expanding on hardware support for non-Serato DJ hardware, the update brings possibilities to NI Traktor Kontrol Z2 & Pioneer DJ DDJ-RB and more. Serato has just released version 3.3.2 of its DJ software, bringing long-awaited support to popular hardware like the Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol Z2 and Pioneer DJ DDJ-RB. This update opens the door [...] The post Serato DJ 3.3.2 Update Expansion Unveiled appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Shazam has today announced its new “viral chart”, a daily updated list of the songs that are blowing up fastest on Shazam worldwide. For DJs looking for upfront music before anyone else, this looks like it could be a great new place to check each day. Find Shazam’s charts on their website here or go … Continued The post Shazam’s New Viral Chart: Your New Secret DJ Weapon? appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

As Booka Shade, German DJ/producers Walter Merziger and Arno Kammermeier have been releasing music for 30 years now, and it’s been quite the memorable ride. A career full of musical milestones goes back to 1995’s techy wobbler “Kind of Good,” thru its 2004 debut album, the superb Memento, and then onto 11 more studio full-lengths, [...] The post Booka Shade: Making ‘For Real’ [Interview] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

This week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday DJ spotlight, presented by QSC, shines on DJ Annalyze from Los Angeles, California. DJ Annalyze is this week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight. Presented by QSC, Anna is a mobile DJ based out of Los Angeles, California. With two and a half decades of experience as a DJ, Anna is based out [...] The post DJ Annalyze [Mobile Monday Spotlight] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Did you know that the average DJ in 2025 is over 45 years old, uses a Windows computer, enjoys mixing all kinds of music, and rarely plays out (especially not in clubs)? Surprising, eh? Perhaps unbelievable if your idea about what “most” DJs are doing happens to be very different from this. Of course, DJing … Continued The post 4 Surprising Facts About DJs In 2025 appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Native Instruments has announced Traktor 4.2, the latest version of the DJ software platform that brings improved search across Beatport and Beatsource plus support for dual Traktor Z1 controllers, allowing the construction of a jogwheel-free modular DJ system with 2xX1s and the Z1 software mixer. Hardware price reductions The company has also announced a promotion … Continued The post Native Instruments Launches Traktor 4.2 & Drops Gear Prices appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

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We know surveys can be a pain – but here’s the thing: this one matters! No matter what kind of DJ you are or want to become, your voice needs to be heard. DJ LIFE’s 2025 Annual DJ Survey is your chance to share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback on the industry today. We’re committed [...] The post DJ LIFE’s 2025 Annual DJ Survey: Your DJ Journey Matters appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

This week’s software deals feature cool software deals from Brainworx and BEATSURFING. In addition, DJ.Studio has just started a sales period with up to 30% off their cool DJ mixing DAW! You should definitely check it out! ... The post BEATSURFING, Brainworx, DJ.Studio: 3 Awesome Software Deals! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

This week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday DJ spotlight, presented by QSC, shines on Christina LaRocca (DJ LRocktheParty), based out of SoCal. Christina LaRocca is this week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight. Presented by QSC, LaRocca, known as DJ LRocktheParty, is a mobile DJ and artist hailing from NYC and now based out of Southern California. As we dive deeper [...] The post DJ LRocktheParty [Mobile Monday Spotlight] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

The International Music Summit (IMS) is held every year in the sunny party hotspot of Ibiza. It’s become one of the key global platforms for everything related to the music industry, especially the worlds of electronic and dance music. Here, artists, industry professionals and brands all come together to unveil their plans for the year […]View the full article

To celebrate Roland’s “404 day” on 4 April this year, Roland announced a surprise integration between Serato’s apps and the SP-404MKII performance groovebox, a beloved unit among certain electronic music producers, especially those who like to jam live. From the point of view of producers, the news was received as a bit of a head-scratcher, … Continued The post How To DJ With Serato On The Roland SP-404MKII appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

ATGR, the company behind the popular DJ Conversion Utility app for Mac, has unveiled its latest innovation, USB to Rekordbox.xml (UtoX). This update to the company’s existing Mac apps enables DJs to convert Rekordbox-exported USB drives into a Rekordbox.xml file, retaining all essential metadata, including cues, loops, and playlists, while ensuring compatibility across multiple DJ … Continued The post Make Rekordbox USBs Work On Other DJ Platforms appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Bill Brewster is a pivotal figure in dance music; renowned as a DJ, writer, and music historian whose career spans journalism, performance, and curation. With a career spanning 40 years, he co-authored the seminal book Last Night a DJ Saved My Life with Frank Broughton, a definitive history of DJ culture, and wrote How to DJ (Properly), offering practical guidance for aspiring DJs. Also: The Record Players & How to DJ Right. Brewster also co-founded Djhistory.com, a vital online archive for dance music narratives, he is the host of the Bill Brewster Podcast with over 700 episodes. In this episode, Robert & Bill discuss Bill’s work, DJ history, philosophy around DJ…

A new study has revealed that a large number of emerging producers and DJs feel that the electronic music industry is a “closed club”. The study, which was carried out by the Pete Tong DJ Academy and shared during a talk from CEO Alex Tripi at the International Music Summit (IMS), collected responses from 15,000 DJs and producers who use the academy... The post Over 60% of emerging producers and DJs feel “the electronic music industry is a closed club”, with social media presence prevailing over skill appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

This week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday DJ spotlight, presented by QSC, shines on DJ Swoosh from New Jersey. DJ Swoosh is this week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight. Presented by QSC, DJ Swoosh is a mobile DJ, based out of New Jersey. No matter the size of the party he’s performing, the crowd size doesn’t change what DJ [...] The post DJ Swoosh [Mobile Monday Spotlight] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

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These new structured Traktor courses from Crossfader look absolutely fantastic! It's brilliant to see such a comprehensive offering for DJs at all levels. Traktor is a powerhouse, having expert guidance like this to unlock it's potential is invaluable. The free classes on hot cues and advanced FX sound like a really smart way to give people a taste of what's possible and how Crossfader teaches. The beginner and intermediate courses sound really well thought-out, covering both the technical side and the crucial "thinking like a DJ" aspect. I especially like the emphasis on building those foundational skills first. Overall, this looks like an amazing opportunity for anyone…

AIAIAI has officially launched their TMA-2 DJ Wireless headphones. If you’re a DJ who’s been dreaming of ditching the cables without compromising performance, this might be the one. They’re calling it the first truly wireless headphone designed for DJs, which is pretty bold – but they’re backing it up with ultra-low latency wireless tech aimed at making beatmatching and mixing seamless. According to the specs, they’ve also packed in 20 hours of battery life, which sounds super solid for extended sets or gigs. MusicTech called it a "game-changer," and honestly, if the latency is as low as they say, this could actually shift things up in a big way for live performance setup…

Point Blank Music School has just launched a brand new 19,000 sq ft campus in Shoreditch. This place sounds seriously impressive. There are 13 studios in total, including two Dolby Atmos rooms kitted out with Solid State Logic Duality Delta and Origin consoles, Adam Audio S Series monitors, and Avid Pro Tools HD. Basically, they’re offering what they call “the most advanced spatial audio experience available” – so if you’re into immersive audio or engineering, this could be a game-changer. They’ve also got a dedicated DJ space developed with Pioneer DJ, which is cool to see. Seems like they’re really trying to cover all angles of modern music production and performance. T…

VirtualDJ is a long-standing and popular piece of DJ software. In fact, it is the first piece of DJ software I personally used extensively, way back in 2004. It has a loyal user base, with a particularly strong following among mobile DJs, video DJs and karaoke DJs. That said, it is also great for any … Continued The post The 5 Best VirtualDJ Controllers For 2025 appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

DJ Life’s Magazine Featuring David Guetta, Booka Shade, WMC/Miami Music Week/Ultra ’25, FriendShip Cruise, Restricted, New Gear & More! In the latest issue of DJ LIFE Magazine (Vol.5 No.2), we sit down with the dance music icon, David Guetta. As a GRAMMY-Award winning, chart-topping DJ, producer, songwriter, and artist, we break his 40-year career, new [...] The post DJ Life Magazine Issue Vol.5 No.2 appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

If you’ve been DJing at home or playing the odd house party, you’ve probably been wondering how you can take the next step into making it a proper career and start earning some money from it. For many DJs, the most practical and immediately accessible ways to do this is to start doing function and […] View the full article

After a two-year break, Evermix is back with a major update for DJs looking to record and livestream high-quality audio directly from their controllers or mixers. Launched on presale this week, the new EvermixBox 5 combines upgraded hardware, a redesigned mobile app, and integrated livestreaming. The EvermixBox 5 promises a significant +16dB increase in dynamic … Continued The post EvermixBox 5 Has New Hardware, Pro App, Livestreaming… 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 Kayla G from Brooklyn, New York. DJ Kayla G is this week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight. Presented by QSC, Kayla G of Shadyville DJs is known as THE FEMALE FORCE, of Shadyville DJs, is a mobile DJ, radio personality, and remixer (powered by Riddimstream) [...] The post DJ Kayla G [Mobile Monday Spotlight] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article