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AlphaTheta (formerly known as Pioneer DJ) has just released its long-awaited new flagship all-in-one DJ system – the XDJ-AZ. It’s the successor to the popular XDJ-XZ and brings plenty of new features and fixes many of the issues and gripes people had with that model. One of the main new changes is that, for the […]View the full article

The Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX6 has been a popular pick for many DJs after a reasonably priced and highly capable controller for rekordbox or Serato. But the newer DDJ-GRV6 has come along with some exciting new features that look set to shake up the mid-priced controller market. They’re both aimed squarely at intermediate DJs looking for […]View the full article

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The GRV6 is AlphaTheta’s (previously Pioneer DJ) new controller that aims to help DJs get in the groove with some innovative new tools to let you remix tracks on the fly. With built-in support for both Serato and Rekordbox, the GRV6’s standout features—the Groove Circuit and Stems FX—allow you to effortlessly swap out drum parts […]View the full article

Algoriddim has updated its Djay Pro platform to 5.2.4, with a lengthy list of new features and improvements mostly addressing longstanding requests from the community (such as saveable gain values per sample slot), and several significant UX improvements. Most notably, the company has added “AI annotations”, a visual waveform companion feature for its aready excellent … Continued The post Algoriddim djay 5.2.4 Addresses Long-Standing User Requests appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

As our regular headphones are becoming almost exclusively wireless, there’s still one place you can always find headphone cables – DJ booths. That’s because standard Bluetooth headphones come with a slight lag that makes tasks like beatmatching completely impossible. But AlphaTheta’s new HDJ-F10 headphones promise to fix that with an imperceptibly short wireless latency thanks […]View the full article

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When you think of DJing, for many people, Pioneer DJ is the brand that immediately comes to mind. Whether you’re mixing tracks at a small club or headlining a massive festival, chances are Pioneer DJ gear is part of the setup. As the biggest name in the DJ industry, their product lineup covers everything that […] View the full article

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Traditionally, if you’ve wanted to record one of your sets, you’re limited to just getting the audio output onto a computer or external device. That means that if you mess up a transition or use a song you don’t want to publish, the whole set is a write-off. Recording a live DJ set at somewhere […]View the full article

Need to start building your DJ library but you're short on cash? Here are our top picks for the best places to legally download DJ music for free. View the full article

Ever wondered why so many DJs use rekordbox? We'll explain the reasons it's so popular, as well as whether it's needed to be a successful DJ.View the full article

Reloop and Laidback Luke have collaborated to release an all-new DJ controller. The $500 Mixtour Pro promises a complete portable DJ packageView the full article

Discover the 5 key differences between DJ controllers and CDJs | What you need to know to start playing on professional club gear.View the full article

If you love Drum & Bass and all its technical tricks, we can help you master those infamous double drops, swaps and four-deck cuts!View the full article

As a DJ, tracking your ever-growing music collection may be problematic. On the other hand, a well-organized collection can help a DJ a lot by making it much easier to find the right songs for any situation. Knowing how to organize your music efficiently is a necessary skill for DJs. With that said, this post will teach you the basics of managing your music library, like how to organize your songs into playlists and how to tag and name your files correctly. So whether you’re just starting or have been DJing for a long time, these tips will help you get the most out of your music collection and improve as a great DJ. So this is the place to start if y…

What’s the easiest way to create house music drum patterns? Panic? Not quite! First off, you don’t want a boring kick pattern. That’s for sure! And that’s why many try out this and that, read tutorials on how to make house music, etc. Well, look no further! We’ve got you covered. Our guide will show you how to create house music drum patterns in an easy-to-follow way. We designed this guide for beginners, thus including the basics of drum programming, grooves, and more. Ready to practice a simple drum pattern to have your beat finished within minutes? Let’s start! ... The post A Guide to Creating House Music Drum Patterns appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. View the full ar…

When a DJ uses phrase mixing, they pay attention to the song structure of each track and use the tracks’ arrangement as a guide to blend them together in a natural-sounding way. The two tracks are mixed in a way that makes musical sense and allows for seamless and logical transitions from one song to the next. In this blog, you’ll learn what phrase mixing is and how to phrase mix using Traktor Pro 4… The post What is phrase mixing in DJing? How to seamlessly blend two tracks first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article

Mixcloud is proving to be way more than a music hosting site for DJ mixes. It’s an essential tool that DJs rely on to grow their fanbase.View the full article

Native Instruments today announced Traktor Pro 4, a major update to their flagship 4-deck DJ software that adds flexible beatgrids, high-quality stem separation, Ozone Maximizer, and Pattern Player.… Read More Traktor Pro 4 DJ Software Adds AI-Powered Stem Separation & More View the full article

We covered the initial news last year about how AlphaTheta (Pioneer DJ’s parent company) proposed a corporate acquisition of Serato Audio Research. Today, there’s been big news that might slow the deal to a halt: New Zealand’s antitrust regulatory agency, the Commerce Commission, has denied clearance for the deal. Many in the industry declared the […] The post “No Deal”: New Zealand’s ComCom denies clearance for AlphaTheta’s Serato acquisition appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Yes – Traktor Pro 4 came out earlier today. We wanted to do something special, so DJTT mapping guru Stevan and our founder Ean Golden teamed up to make a mapping for the Midi Fighter Twister. The thinking: make a mapping that allows simple and easy control over Stems and the Pattern player features in […] The post Ean’s powerful Midi Fighter Twister mapping for Traktor Pro 4’s Stems + Pattern Player appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Traktor is the go-to software for hundreds of thousands of DJs at every level – from mixing with friends to headlining festivals. The latest version brings stem separation, flexible beatgrids, iZotope mastering technology, and more. Plus, there’s the Traktor staples like studio-grade effects, club-ready sound, and compatibility with the hardware that works for you. https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/traktor/dj-software/traktor-pro-4/

If you’re thinking about getting into DJing, a good way to get started is on a laptop. Traktor Pro 4 is perfect for this and will allow you to organize your music collection, mix together tracks, create transitions between tracks, and add effects. It’s also a great way to learn basic DJ skills and a cost-effective way to learn. Once familiar with Traktor, you can easily incorporate a DJ controller into your setup and transition into using hardware alongside the software. This blog is a step-by-step guide on how to DJ with a laptop for beginners. You’ll learn how to start DJing using only a laptop and Traktor Pro 4... The post The guide to DJing with just a laptop firs…

The flagship DJ software Native Instruments Traktor Pro 4 ups the ante with new features, including flexible beatgrids, Ozone Maximizer and AI-powered stem separation. Is it a rekordbox killer? Traktor Pro 4 is here from Native Instruments. Six years since Pro 3 and 24 years since the Traktor story began, the flagship four-deck DJ software gets a significant update with a number of new features that should please users. The biggest addition is stem separation, bringing Traktor in line with other DJ software like rekordbox and Serato. Better late than never, right? It’s AI-powered, as you’d expect, but also RX-powered. Native Instruments is wisely using technology from oth…

Today, Native Instruments is launching Traktor Pro 4. It’s been a long time (6 years, in 2018) since Traktor Pro 3 came out. But the killer feature in today’s Traktor Pro 4 release date goes back even further -to 2014 when the Kontrol S8 and Stem Decks first appeared in the DJ software. In this […] The post Traktor Pro 4: Generate stem separated tracks from your library in this new update appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Tech-house, a genre of music that emerged a few years ago, took the music industry by surprise when it was nominated for Grammys. Little did people know at the time, but tech-house was about to bring a revolutionary change to the music scene. Since 2020, tech-house has been the most popular type of music. It has been nominated for Grammys every year and has been at the top of the charts for the past three years. If you’re new to the tech-house scene and looking to discover the best DJs in the genre, this article is for you. We’ve compiled a list of the top tech-house DJs that you need to know about, so you can join in on the tech-house craze and start …

If you're a DJ that loves drum & bass, check out these two free tutorials! Learn when to mix in & out, then level up with live looping! View the full article

Algoriddim DJay Pro 5.2 has some huge updates. they include light mode for mac, windows and android compatibility and loads more. Let's dive inView the full article

RANE have listened! Motorised platters have been added to RANE FOUR with the all-new PERFORMER. We take a detailed look to see if it... View the full article