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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

Whether used to illuminate a stage, décor, foliage or a dancefloor – inside or out – this compact fixture can transform the ambiance of any event with ease. ADJ has released the Mirage Par H IP. An ideal solution for a wide range of indoor and outdoor lighting applications, including uplighting, the unit is a [...] The post It’s a Mirage: ADJ Releases Mirage Par H IP 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

The fest goes dance music-focused with Disclosure, Sylvan Esso, Big Gigantic, Boogie T, Chromeo, TroyBoi, rare Passion Pit DJ set & more. Cascade Equinox is returning for its third annual edition – and it’s coming back bigger, bolder than ever. Set for September 19–21, 2025, the festival will once again transform the Deschutes County Fairgrounds [...] The post Cascade Equinox 2025: See the Stacked Lineup for Third Annual Edition appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. 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…

From Jan 22-26, the cruise sets sail with John Summit, Cloonee, Azzecca, Chris Lorenzo, nearly 40 female acts on the newly unveiled lineup. Groove Cruise, the world’s largest floating music festival and Whet Travel’s flagship event, is gearing up for another unforgettable voyage in 2026. From January 22–26, music lovers will sail from Miami to [...] The post Groove Cruise to Set Sail in 2026, January Lineup Announced appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

The acclaimed producer wraps up his beloved Decades series with an homage to an iconic era of groove-driven production – a nod to the 2000s. In summer 2023, Splice and chart-topping producer Oliver launched the Power Tools Decades series, a bold follow-up to his widely acclaimed Power Tools sample packs. Known for blending retro flavor [...] The post Oliver’s ‘Power Tools: Decades’: Splice Releases Final Installment appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

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

One question our DJ students ask regularly is: “What should I be doing during a track, after I’ve mixed it in?” It’s a fair concern. In an age of button-flashing gear and social media clips showing DJs constantly in motion, it can feel like you should always be doing something. And of course, there’s nothing … Continued The post Why Doing Nothing Between DJ Transitions Is Fine appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article