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AlphaTheta’s rekordbox DJ software now supports playback from Spotify, allowing Premium Spotify subscribers to utilise its library of over 100 million tracks within their mixes. Spotify’s music catalogue and playlists can be accessed directly from rekordbox, and then mixed with tracks from your rekordbox music library. Spotify’s tracks can be played on all compatible DJ equipment when using Performance mode in rekordbox for Mac/Windows, including any AlphaTheta or Pioneer DJ setup... The post You can now access your Spotify Premium library directly from rekordbox appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Spotify Integration Returns to Algoriddim djay Pro DJs have been asking for it, and it’s finally back: Spotify integration has officially arrived in Algoriddim’s djay Pro. This update means DJs can once again connect their Spotify Premium account directly inside djay Pro and instantly access over 100 million tracks, personal playlists, and curated collections for […]View the full article

Spotify Integration Arrives in rekordbox for Mac/Windows. AlphaTheta has just announced a huge update for DJs: rekordbox for Mac/Windows now supports Spotify integration. This means DJs with a Spotify Premium account can access the streaming platform’s 100M+ track catalogue and billions of playlists directly inside rekordbox, mixing them seamlessly with their existing music library. This […]View the full article

Serato Brings Spotify Integration to Serato DJ Pro and Lite The wait is finally over: Serato Spotify integration has arrived. With the latest Serato DJ Pro update (v3.3.5), DJs can now link their Spotify Premium account directly to Serato DJ Pro and Serato DJ Lite, unlocking access to Spotify’s 100 million+ track library without leaving […]View the full article

Serato, Rekordbox, and Djay Pro have added Spotify as a streaming service to their platforms, bringing the world’s most popular music streaming service back to DJing for the first time in many years. All these platforms now let you select Spotify among the current batch of streaming services, a lineup that includes Apple Music, Tidal, … Continued The post Spotify Comes To Serato, Rekordbox & Djay Pro appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Chicago house DJ, vocalist, and producer Ron Carroll has died at the age of 57. Carroll’s passing was confirmed on Monday (22 September) by fellow DJ and close friend Deonte Pennington, who wrote in a Facebook post: “The news we just received while in this hotel room for my birthday just broke my heart. Was not expecting the call to be that.” No cause of death has been disclosed. The post Chicago house legend and DJ Ron Carroll dies aged 57 appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Ready for another birthday giveaway? This time AlphaTheta has brought something special – three pairs of their flagship wireless DJ headphones to give away. Each winner gets: HDJ-F10-TX Wireless DJ Headphones – These cutting-edge wireless headphones deliver professional DJ sound quality without the cables, featuring advanced low-latency SonicLink technology and AlphaTheta’s signature audio clarity We’re … Continued The post Win AlphaTheta Wireless DJ Headphones (Worth $499!) 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 STAZ of Our DJ Rocks from Orlando, Florida. DJ STAZ is this week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight. Presented by QSC, DJ STAZ of Our DJ Rocks is a mobile DJ based out of Orlando, Florida. For DJ STAZ, being a mobile DJ is [...] The post DJ STAZ [Mobile Monday Spotlight] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

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DJs can now experience AlphaTheta’s flagship gear instantly in VR, PC, and web through Tribe XR. AlphaTheta Corporation and Tribe XR have teamed up to bring the newly launched CDJ-3000X player and DJM-A9 mixer into the virtual world. Starting today (Sept. 17), DJs can step into a fully immersive booth on Tribe XR via Meta [...] The post AlphaTheta and Tribe XR Launch CDJ-3000X & DJM-A9 in Virtual Reality appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Reloop has announced the RHP-10 Mono Neon, a bright new colour for its single-ear DJ headphone that harks back to the disco era of DJing. The RHP-10 Mono follows the classic “lollipop” design – a single ear cup attached to a handle that DJs can hold to their ear or cradle between shoulder and chin … Continued The post Reloop Announces Neon RHP-10 Mono “Lollipop” Headphone appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Whether you’re a beginner DJ who wants to start spinning with DVS or a pro looking for the best pair of decks, this guide has you covered. Read on for our Best DJ Turntables 2025 roundup… The post Roundup: The 10 Best DJ Turntables Of 2025 appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

IK Multimedia has announced the iLoud Precision MKII series, upgrading its well-regarded studio monitors with significantly improved room correction technology and enhanced hardware. The headline feature is ARC X, a major upgrade from the previous model’s basic auto-calibration. Where the original Precision monitors could tune themselves to your room using the supplied microphone, ARC X … Continued The post IK Multimedia Launches iLoud Precision MKII Monitors & New ARC X Platform appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

The birthday giveaways keep rolling, and Roland / Serato have teamed up with us to give away two incredible prize packages. Each winner gets: Roland SP-404MKII Sampler – This legendary sampler brings classic Roland workflow to modern production with its iconic sound processing Serato DJ Suite – The complete software suite with full intuitive support … Continued The post Win A Roland SP-404MKII Sampler & Serato DJ Suite! appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

For two decades, Pioneer’s CDJs have set the bar for professional DJ players. Walk into almost any club or festival, and you’ll see a pair of them in the booth. However, despite their dominance, they’re not the only DJ players on the market, and Denon DJ has been steadily trying to make waves, with their […]View the full article

A new livestreaming platform exclusively for DJs called LFG.TV launched on 1 September, positioning itself as the “world’s first livestreaming platform featuring only DJs”. The platform differentiates itself from Twitch and other streaming services used by DJs by completely excluding gamers, podcasters, talk shows and other content creators. LFG.TV features DJ performances only, organised into … Continued The post LFG.TV Launches DJ-Only Streaming Platform To Challenge Twitch appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

The CDJ has always been the centrepiece of the club booth. From CDs to USBs, every generation has reflected how DJs access and manage their music. The new AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X is the latest step in that journey, and yes, this is the first CDJ model to carry the AlphaTheta name rather than Pioneer DJ. It’s […]View the full article

AlphaTheta has announced the CDJ-3000X (here’s our full review), an evolution of its flagship CDJ-3000 player that adds built-in Wi-Fi, cloud storage access, and music streaming support alongside a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen and various hardware refinements. The new model, which launches today at £2400 / €2799 / $2999, represents the company’s attempt to bridge the … Continued The post AlphaTheta Launches CDJ-3000X With Cloud & Streaming Support appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Digital DJ Tips is proud to announce its latest major DJ course, Ferry Corsten’s Trance Mixing Masterclass. This brand-new course releases in just a few weeks and covers everything you need to know about how to successfully DJ with trance music and other heavy melodic genres. What’s Inside? There has never been a trance DJing … Continued The post Ferry Corsten Joins Digital DJ Tips For New Trance DJing Masterclass appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Alto Professional has announced two new column array PA speakers aimed at mobile DJs and performers – the TS108C (600W peak) and TS112C (1200W peak). Both systems include built-in mixers, reverb, Bluetooth streaming, and DSP modes, with the TS108C starting at $499. Column array speakers have become increasingly popular with mobile DJs over the past … Continued The post Alto Professional Launches Brace Of Column Array Speakers For Mobile DJs appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Mastering is the final stage in finishing a track or DJ mix. It shapes the overall volume, tone and dynamics so your music sounds balanced and powerful, whether it’s played on a big club system, streamed online or through headphones at home. For DJs, it’s what keeps sets sounding consistent, with bass that hits the […]View the full article

Trance has been enjoying a huge resurgence in clubs and festivals, with loads of new fans and DJs alike rediscovering and reinventing this classic rave sound. For DJs, it is one of the most rewarding and fun genres to play, but it also demands more patience and subtlety than many other styles. Tracks often stretch […]View the full article

Nowadays, being a DJ is about much more than just the mixing. Many DJs now are also producers, making either original tunes or remixes to drop in their sets. It’s one of the biggest and best ways to stand out from the crowd and really make a name for yourself but just making the music […]View the full article

What is a DJ download pool? Should you join one? Are they only for professional DJs? Are they even legal, and how can you tell? Is this how DJs find easy-to-mix versions of songs? We answer those questions (and more) in this guide, followed by our recommendations for the best DJ download pools you can … Continued The post The Best DJ Download Pools [2025 Guide] appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

I recently interviewed DJ gear reviewer extraordinaire Mojaxx for a special 15th birthday edition of our podcast, where we geeked out about DJing with 7″ singles – something that (perhaps surprisingly to some) we both thoroughly enjoy doing. However, he’s the expert, and I thought it’d be useful to collate his biggest tips here. If … Continued The post Mojaxx’s 7 Tips For DJing With 7″ Singles appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Ready for another birthday giveaway? This time Adam Audio has brought some serious heat with three incredible prizes. Here’s what you could win: A4V Studio Monitors (First Prize) – These compact nearfield monitors deliver Adam Audio’s signature ribbon tweeter clarity with punchy bass response, perfect for DJing and producing D3V Desktop Monitors (Second Prize) – … Continued The post Win Adam Audio Speakers & Headphones (Worth $1,600+!) appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

A first-of-its-kind system designed exclusively for 45s and vinyl culture enthusiasts. Reloop has officially launched the RP-7, the world’s first professional direct-drive DJ turntable engineered specifically for 7-inch records. Built on the legacy of the RP-7000 and RP-8000MK2 series, the RP-7 is a tribute to 45s culture and delivers uncompromising performance for DJs and collectors [...] The post Reloop Unveils RP-7: A Professional 7” Direct-Drive Turntable appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Precision, power, and full creative freedom come together in RANE’s newest release – the ONE MKII. Built for open-format DJs and turntablists who demand authenticity and control, the RANE ONE MKII combines the tactile feel of vinyl with modern digital performance. With motorized platters, expanded FX, advanced stems control, and secondary performance pads, this controller [...] The post RANE ONE MKII: The Next Evolution in Motorized DJ Control appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

When we first got our hands on the all-new Rane One MKII, it took a while to figure out what had changed compared to the original Rane One, other than the shiny new white finish. We loved the original model, so there’s no need to mess things around too, but given how the DJ tech […]View the full article