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Learn about the brand new Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX3 in this full review and guide. Covering the new screen, fx and more! View the full article

Is this the best all in one unit given its amazingly low price? Find out more in our dedicated review!View the full article

Now standing as it's own brand, Engine 2.0 is one of the most impressive software updates we've ever seen! View the full article

In this full guide, we show you how to connect the Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000 to Serato DJ Pro using HID mode!View the full article

The Reloop Ready is a great controller, but only for a certain type of DJ. Find out more about this dedicated review and guide!View the full article

Learn tone play, word play, sample switch ups and more with this months BPM Supreme mix and break down. Follow along step by step!View the full article

Beatport vs Beatsource. Both streaming services are very similar but which one is right for you? Find out in our dedicated guide! View the full article

The renaissance of vinyl has brought up new, better, and safer ways to travel with your favorite records everywhere you go. You have probably heard that vinyl records are far more fragile than CDs or cassette tapes and therefore need more attention during transportation. This is absolutely true, as vinyl can easily bend, warp, break, or even melt at high temperatures. Vinyl records cost a lot of money and taking them on a plane can be a scary thought. If you transfer your LPs with a cheap backpack with soft protective materials it will be more harmful than good. Today we will see the best ways to travel with your records safely and with style. How …

Learn how to quickly and easily mix between different genres of music in your DJ set with these three easy steps!View the full article

Learn how to mix Drum & Bass and set planning tips in this mix breakdown tutorial! These techniques can be applied to any DJ setup.View the full article

In this article, we break down an advanced DJ mix into simple, easy to follow steps!View the full article

The DJ Industry has a problem and it's something we can all help to change. Let's build a better future by switching to recyclable materials.View the full article

Want to mix EDM music like Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix and David Guetta? In this tutorial we teach three easy mixing methods for you to try!View the full article

In this beginners guide, we help you set up the Pioneer DJ DDJ 1000, connecting audio and setting up with Rekordbox DJ on Mac and Windows!View the full article

In this beginners guide, we help you set up the Pioneer DJ DDJ 800, connecting audio and setting up with Rekordbox DJ on Mac and Windows! View the full article

In this beginners guide, we help you set up the Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ, prepare USB's for mixing and set up with Rekordbox and Serato!View the full article

In this guide, we break down everything you need to know about digital music files. Which format is best for DJ's? WAV or MP3? All this plus much more!View the full article

PLAYdifferently are one of the most expensive and sought after DJ mixer brands in the world! In this video, we’re going to cover the top five reasons why these mixers are unlike anything else available!View the full article

Get started with your Pioneer DDJ-FLX6 in this complete setup guide and tutorial!View the full article

Get started with your Pioneer DDJ-SB3 in this complete setup guide and tutorial!View the full article

Here is our list of the top five mistakes beginner DJ sometimes make and how to avoid them! View the full article

Ableton has released Live 11 Lite today, and it’s available for free to all Live Lite owners. The upgrade offers an array of new features and updates to to the DAW to round out quite the capabilities it offers for music producers. Some of the key features included in the upgrade: Support for MIDI Polyphonic […] The post Ableton’s Live 11 Lite is here, and it’s free for Live Lite users appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

One of the most valuable free tools out there for DJs often goes undiscussed. Mixxx – which is a totally free, open-source, cross-platofrm DJing software – has gone through a big push over the last year to get it to a new release, 2.3.0. While we’ve covered Mixxx many times in the past on DJTT, […] The post Mixxx – the free DJ software – gets a major update with 2.3.0 release appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

We’ve known it was coming for a bit, but today the updated Traktor Pro 3.5 has released. The fresh version of Traktor Pro boasts two new features that are likely to be well-received: the new streaming library features for Traktor (via Beatport and Beatsource LINK) and advanced HID integration with Pioneer DJ’s flagship CDJ-3000 players. […] The post Traktor Pro 3.5: CDJ-3000 HID mode, Beatsource / Beatport LINK appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Editor’s Note – Over the years, we’ve seen a wide array of attempts to create DJ hardware intended to be the next “big thing”. There was, undoubtedly, much trial-and-error; many companies went for it, with a good idea in mind – and quite a few of them failed. But there are a handful that made an impact […] The post Weird DJ Gear: the underrated, the odd, and the ones that made history. appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Hamburg-based electronic music producer Stimming has made quite the impact over the years with his uniquely intriguing take on house music and mesmerizing live performances. We got to know a bit about his production process back in 2015 (check out his How I Play), and he has undoubtedly continued to evolve his sound to push […] The post Interview: Stimming on his new album, pigeons, & straying from functionality appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Drum & bass icon John B was already leaning into the world of livestreaming before the pandemic hit. With his gigs drying up, the DJ/producer decided to dive head-first into the online world, challenging himself to create a regular streaming show that was totally different from anything else that was out there. The result? A […] The post Interview: How John B turned his attic into a worldwide livestreaming powerhouse appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Amid the dumpster fire that was 2020, we somehow saw the release of more high-end gear in a single year than I can remember. Between the Pioneer DJ DJM-V10, Denon SC6000 gear finally hitting store shelves, the Rane Seventy, the Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000s, and the Rane Twelve MK2s, there was a glut of professional – […] The post The DJM-S11 vs the Seventy-Two MK2: a review battle for 2-channel supremacy appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Beatport is making the leap into the world of iOS with the release of their new mobile app for Beatport LINK users. It’s yet another step to grow the Beatport LINK ecosystem of DJ tools, with the intention of making an artist’s music searching, buying, prepping, and playing flow even easier. Now, with a Beatport […] The post Beatport’s iOS app is here, & with it a company rebrand appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Audio software manufacturer Hit’n’Mix has released a new source separation, sampling, and song creation program: RipX: DeepRemix. The new software sits at a price reachable for all levels of musicians: £79 inc VAT for UK, €85 inc VAT for EU, and $99 for North America & rest of the world. DeepRemix uses AI isolation algorithms […] The post RipX DeepRemix: split stereo files, create and remix stems with this AI software appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article