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You may have seen the news that in a recent Serato DJ update – the ability for Serato Stems to work with tracks streamed from TIDAL was removed. The music streaming service has also pulled access to Stems for DJs in new updates to Rekordbox DJ, Virtual DJ, djay Pro, and so on. Many DJs […] The post TIDAL blocked DJs from using Stems – but the next generation of DJ gear will likely make that irrelevant appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Mixing your favourite music has become incredibly accessible in recent times. Rather than requiring savings for turntables and a mixer, you can initiate your DJing journey right from your laptop without any cost. There’s plenty of freeware out there that equips you with professional features, whether you’re planning on testing out a few tracks to mix before a big gig or need an app to use with your new DJ controller. Some software is even capable of connecting streaming services, isolating stems in a track and video mixing... The post Best DJ plugins of 2024: Free software and apps for DJing appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

SoundCloud has had a wild ride since it was founded in 2008, and today we learned that the current owners will attempt to sell it for one billion dollars. What does this price tag mean? How could it impact DJs and producers who rely on the platform? Could this be a sign of better things, or just a capital investment moving from one set of firms to another? We're left with a lot of questions - but we've collected some of the facts and speculation in this article. The post Is SoundCloud a “unicorn”? Their investment group owners are seeking a $1 billion sale this year appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

We’re back with How I Play two-time veteran and German musician Stimming (check out his original episode, as well as his most recent How I Play featuring his Instant Mastering Chain). This time we’re taking a look at his intricate production process for his newest album Elderberry, released this fall on Awesome Soundwave. We sat […] The post A look at Stimming’s hardware-driven production setup in 2024 appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

As the DJing world continuously evolves, new gear is an inevitability. 2024 is likely to bring a solid set of new products to the DJ world, and we expect to see new gear that could transform how we mix, manipulate, and experience music. The post 7 predictions for DJ gear in 2024 appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Bandcamp is making moves again with an appeal to music producers and artists as well as fans who use the platform to buy music and merch. After the company was acquired by Songtradr – a music licensing startup – and laid off half of its staff back in September, the future of the platform seemed questionable, […] The post Bandcamp launches ‘Discover’ feature to explore music + merch, appeal to artists to grow fan base appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Belgian electronica band Stavroz joins us this week for our latest edition of How I Play as we explore their intricate live performance setup. The release of their latest EP Kick Up The Dust this fall – available now – came a full year after their last album and features four tracks that range across genres […] The post How I Play: Stavroz appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

The DJ Industry can be tricky if you don't know what you're doing. Here are a few things to keep an eye out forView the full article

Being a good DJ and being good at social media are 2 totally different skills. Here is how to grow you fan base step-by-stepView the full article

Canadian-based Dillinger Labs, a subsidiary of Eleven Engineering, is making moves with the launch of the Death From Below: a new SKAA Pro battery-powered mobile subwoofer. Death From Below works with all SKAA and SKAA Pro transmitters, as well as SKAA Nadja Hubs. That includes the Soundboks 3, 4, and GO, plus virtually any full-range […] The post Death From Below: meet the first SKAA Pro battery-powered subwoofer appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Music tech company A2D2 has found that female DJs have been found to play twice as many gigs as their male peers on average. Using DJ Mag’s list of the UK’s top 100 DJs and data from Resident Advisor, A2D2 identified the hardest-working DJs in the industry today. Despite there only being 11 female DJs in DJ Mag‘s list, however, the company’s research revealed some intriguing findings into how much more they are gigging compared to men... The post Female DJs found to gig nearly twice as often as males appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of gift cards for Crossfader courses, the perfect gift for DJ’s. Whether you’re gifting for a budding artist or a seasoned pro, our gift cards open doors to a world of learning. The gift of music is timeless! What better way to celebrate a special occasion than by empowering […]View the full article

Algoriddim is releasing djay Pro 5.0. Here's what DJs should know about this major Neural Mix stem separation update The post Algoriddim’s djay Pro 5.0 is here: hyper-fast stem separation, flexible beat grids appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

This new update to Serato DJ has been in the mix for a bit, but this week Serato fully released Serato DJ 3.1. This new update means that owners of Official Serato Accessories (list below) can quickly and easily control Serato Stems as a pad mode, no need for a custom MIDI mapping. The post Serato DJ 3.1 adds integrated accessory control of Serato Stems appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

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Uncover the power of precise control over drums, vocals, and instruments. Explore our Serato Stems Mix Breakdown video for an in-depth guide!View the full article

Discover Carl Cox's DJ tricks with cue builds, rolls, and live sampling. Elevate your skills for creative mixes and transitions!View the full article

Unlock the secrets of Power Block Mixing and revolutionize your DJ performances. Dive into this comprehensive guide to master this technique.View the full article

ROLI – the company behind the original Seaboard, which came out over 14 years ago and then the Seaboard RISE more than 8 years ago – has returned with the Seaboard RISE 2. Today, we’re diving into our experience testing it out, and how it stands out in the space of MPE controllers. What is the […] The post ROLI’s Seaboard RISE 2: seamless integration into the expressive world of MPE [REVIEW] appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Once again, Black Friday is here. What does that mean? Well, in the world of music tech, it means that retailers and online platforms offer significant discounts on instruments, recording gear, software, and studio equipment. Brands provide limited-time deals and exclusive offers on MIDI controllers, synthesizers, headphones, and more, attracting musicians and producers seeking affordable upgrades. If you’re DJ, you’re in luck. Black Friday isn’t just a time for offers on studio equipment – it’s also a time when all manner of DJ gear, from controllers to accessories and headphones, are on offer for cheap, too. Here are five key online Black Friday deals on DJ headphones t…

DJ’ing has never been more popular, with all kinds of gear to help you do everything from rocking a club through to getting a party started using just your smartphone or iPad. We’ve gathered together some of the best deals around for Black Friday, covering everything you need to play, mash-up, mix and monitor your tracks. You’ll find loopers, turntables, scratch systems, specialised DJ headphones and much more, all available at a discount for a limited time. So dive in and see where your DJ adventures will lead! ... The post Black Friday 2023: best deals on DJ controllers, DJ headphones and turntables appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

I’ve been telling you this for months – AI-generated music is going to come very fast and be really good. We have just seen a quantum leap forward again that gets things much closer to completely changing the way the music world works. Google has teased a new generation of AI music generation tools that […] The post Move over Ableton – you might write your next song in… Google Lyria? appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Ableton’s Live 12 software is coming sometime early next year, according to a company announcement this past week, with a public beta expected to be available for users soon. The latest version of the software focuses heavily on MIDI tools and abilities, as well as an updated and more intuitive program layout. Key features The […] The post Ableton announces Live 12 release for early 2024 appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

How do you settle the DJ’s perennial debate of vinyl versus CDJ? Digital versus analogue? Purists versus practicalists? Well, Pioneer DJ had the wise idea of creating an all-in-one product to cater to the needs of both camps. Enter Pioneer DJ’s PLX-CRSS12: the world’s first hybrid turntable that’s primed for digital DJs, devout vinyl DJs, and everyone in between... The post Is Pioneer DJ’s PLX-CRSS12 turntable really a “game-changer” for vinyl and digital DJs? appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Gone are the days of a bulky looking turntable set-up, as one company has created a completely transparent turntable. Swedish brand Transparent has previously made headlines for its aesthetically pleasing see-through speakers, but they have taken it one step further with the Transparent Turntable... The post Bulky looking turntables be gone; a transparent turntable is entering the market appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Performance Pads Are you new to DJing and wondering what exactly each feature on your controller does? In this tutorial, Jamie gives an introduction to the performance pads. These are really useful tools for any DJ. Once you’ve become familiar with these, you will find your mixing becomes more creative and unique to the way […]View the full article

ROLI, the 2009-founded company known for its pioneering role in MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression), has returned with the launch of the Seaboard BLOCK M. It’s a refined and redesigned take on its flagship Seaboard RISE gear line, in a more portable – and notably more affordable, priced at just below $350 – form. ROLI’s reappearance may […] The post ROLI is back with the Seaboard BLOCK M, a $350 compact MPE keyboard appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

We’re back with our latest How I Play guest: German artist and producer Johannes Brecht. (We’d refer to him solely as an electronic music producer, but fun fact: did you know he’s also a composer and musician with projects in jazz and contemporary classical music as well?) He recently launched his new label, 0b16a9, earlier […] The post How I Play: Johannes Brecht appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

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You’re never too old to start DJing. Chapter & Verse was nearly 40 years old when he first took to the decks! This is and incredible story...View the full article