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Ever been playing a song in a DJ set and suddenly realised you haven’t got a clue how it ends? Maybe it’s a brand new song that you just had to play despite not having had time to properly listen to and prepare it, or maybe it’s just a song you haven’t played for a … Continued The post Emergency Trick For Mixing Unfamiliar Songs [Free Lesson] appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

This remix is a testament to Summit’s ability to rework beloved tracks without sacrificing their original essence. John Summit continues to push boundaries with his latest remix of Green Velvet’s iconic track “Shake & Pop,” out now on his label Experts Only. Known for his dark, high-energy tech-house sound, Summit injects new life into the [...] The post John Summit Remixes Green Velvet’s “Shake & Pop” via Experts Only appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

From Oct. 16-20, ADE ’24 hosted more than 3,000 DJ/artists at over 1,000 events and welcomed over 500,000 global visitors, according to organizers. Amsterdam, Netherlands – Aptly dubbed “the world’s largest and most-influential club-based festival and conference for electronic music,” the Amsterdam Dance Event didn’t disappoint with its 29th edition. Delivering a jam-packed slate of [...] The post ADE ’24: Gear, Global DJs & Packed Parties appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

With recent support from Afrojack, Morgan Page, Don Diablo, and more, the breakout DJ/producer keeps the vibes high on latest original. Marc Antonix’s latest release, “Shooting Stars,” brings a fresh blend of bass house and electro-house to the electronic music scene. The instrumental track pulses with vibrant energy, carrying a sense of nostalgic wonder mixed [...] The post Marc Antonix Releases New Single, “Shooting Stars” appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

As the world’s premier music cruise, set sail in Feb. ’25 along with a top-tier lineup, boasting 70+ artists. FriendShip, world’s premier music cruise, founded by Gary Richards (aka Destructo), is returning for its fifth edition in 2025 with an epic lineup of electronic music talent. The event will take place from Feb. 21-26, 2025, [...] The post FriendShip Unveils Massive 2025 Cruise Lineup appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

DJ LIFE caught up with the Miami-based DJ Knockers, 36, to discuss his journey from late-blooming DJ to DMC USA champ. If at first you don’t succeed… maybe you should listen to your wife. That’s what Scott Koltun did, and it helped him become a national-champion turntablist. In his quest for the 2023 DMC USA [...] The post DJ Knockers: My DMC Journey [Interview] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

The MAD PAR 4IP combines quality and convenience as a versatile, battery-powered outdoor uplight. JMAZ Lighting has introduced the MAD PAR 4IP, a versatile, battery-powered outdoor uplight. The unit is equipped with four 15-watt RGBWA+UV LEDs, delivering 60 watts of dynamic lighting. Designed for durability, the IP65-rated die-cast aluminum and steel structure ensures reliable performance in any [...] The post Tight Uplight: JMAZ Introduces MAD PAR 4IP appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Yes, gang! I hope you are keeping busy. I am just coming down from a jam-packed week of gigs. Here in the UK, it’s what’s known as ‘Freshers week,’ when thousands of new students pile into the city, and there are loads of gigs for DJs to get their hands on. ​ I supported a […]View the full article

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Engine DJ 4.1 has dropped for all compatible standalone DJ systems. The big new feature it brings is Bluetooth out, which works for all recent equipment. They’ve also added a smart headphone cue option, which will automatically switch the headphone cueing between the channels, meaning you don’t have to press the cue button manually if … Continued The post Engine DJ 4.1 Adds Bluetooth & More For Denon DJ & Numark Standalones appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

This week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight shines on Matt Besemer’s BES Entertainment. Holland, Mich. – When Matt Besemer finally started his own DJ business in 2020, he didn’t realize what further opportunities lay ahead of him. Not only would he be booking and playing his own gigs, he’d be hiring help – and eventually [...] The post Mobile DJ Spotlight: Michigan Company Goes Hybrid appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Levi’s hit single “Jump” has gained 35 million streams (and counting) on Spotify already alone. Levi is a breakout DJ/producer based out of New South Wales in Australia, and he’s exploded onto the scene this year with the release of his viral single, “Jump,” on Get Together Records. Born Levi Neufeld, the 30-year-old isn’t really [...] The post Levi: Jumps to the Bigtime [Interview] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Engine DJ 4.1.0 has just dropped and introduces Bluetooth support, smart cueing, expanded autoloops, and critical compatibility changes.View the full article

Denon DJ has announced the Prime Go+, an update to the unique and popular Prime Go standalone DJ unit. It’s a professional-standard portable unit with a built-in battery, metal casing, great sound, wired auxiliary input, two mic channels, and other high-end features. The new Prime Go+ improves on the original spec with a 25% longer … Continued The post Denon DJ Prime Go+ Adds Amazon Music, Improved Battery Life appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

AlphaTheta/Pioneer DJ has recently released two high-end, all-in-one DJ systems: the AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ and the Pioneer DJ Opus Quad. While both units offer four-channel standalone capabilities and Rekordbox/Serato compatibility, they cater to different DJ demographics. Let’s explore their key differences to help you decide which one may be right for you…should you have a cool … Continued The post AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ vs Pioneer DJ Opus Quad: High-End Showdown appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

It’s fair to say that we haven’t seen as much excitement and interest around a DJ equipment launch as we have around the AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ for a long, long time. It also goes to say then that it’s been quite awhile since we’ve had this many questions about any DJ gear launch from our students. … Continued The post AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ: All Your Questions Answered appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

In the world of standalone DJ systems, two units currently stand out as the cream of the crop: the brand-new AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ and the Denon DJ Prime 4+. As the flagship models from two of the biggest names in DJ equipment, these units naturally invite comparison, and so it has been no surprise that our … Continued The post AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ vs Denon DJ Prime 4+: Battle of the Flagship All-in-One DJ Systems appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Beatport and Beatsource have announced lossless streaming audio inside their DJ platforms, for users subscribed to their Beatport Streaming Professional and Beatsource Streaming Pro+ plans. They say: “Our highest quality lossless audio is available in most of our DJ integrations, with Traktor and Rekordbox coming soon. Serato support for Windows is also on the way, … Continued The post Beatport & Beatsource Lossless Streaming Comes To DJ Software appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

With the launch of the AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ, the all-in-one DJ market just got a serious shake-up. This is now AlphaTheta’s flagship club-style standalone system and it brings with it the features and feel of the industry standard club gear into a single package. Naturally, DJs everywhere are comparing it to Denon DJ’s Prime 4+, a […]View the full article

With the launch of the much anticipated XDJ-AZ, many DJs are wondering how it stacks up against the XDJ-XZ. The XZ was Pioneer DJ’s previous flagship all-in-one and was a super popular choice for venues and mobile DJs. While the XDJ-AZ promises to improve on its predecessor across the board, the XDJ-XZ is far from […]View the full article

Rekordbox 7.0.4 brings much-wanted updates to Stems audio quality and an all-new Groove Circuit feature to remix your drumsView the full article

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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