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Don’t Rush The Mix! Check out this layering lesson taken directly from our House Mixing Course. Don’t be afraid to let your transitions run for a while and experiment with the EQs during an extended mix. You can swap energy levels over, or layer various elements to create a whole new experience for the listener. […]View the full article

Introducing Serato Stems in Serato DJ 3.0. This new technology is best in class at real-time stem isolation. Think instant acapellas & instrumentals!View the full article

Learn about free advertising and how to quickly reach a large fan base on social! Find out about how to maximise your content potential.View the full article

Here are 3 essential things you need to know about DJs. From the skillset to work ethic to personality traits. View the full article

We break down three tried-and-true house mixing techniques and give step-by-step instructions on how to perform and apply them in your DJ sets View the full article

Pioneer DJ all-in-ones comparison; the XDJ-XZ vs XDJ-RX3. Explore their similarities and differences and uncover the right choice for you! View the full article

Denon DJ & SoundSwitch have just included support for Nanoleaf Smart Lighting to create automatic light shows for DJs. Find out more here.View the full article

Learn how to mix between genres as a DJ with this creative trick. It includes moving from a low BPM to a much higher BPM.View the full article

Learn how to mix house music like a pro DJ with this layering technique which combines filtering, phrasing, looping and hot cues.View the full article

Moving From Controller to CDJs We know how daunting it can feel when you get booked for your first club gig! Moving from a controller in your bedroom to playing on CDJs is a hard transition. What if they’re not connected properly? Do you know how to get your music into them? Where are the […]View the full article

Are you stuck on which speakers to buy for DJing? Which are the best for the bedroom vs a house party or wedding? Our guide has it all!View the full article

How To Mix Tunes Without An Intro The lesson below is taken directly from our dedicated Hip Hop Mixing DJ Course. This is just one of the many techniques you could apply to a hip hop DJ set. These two techniques can really unlock the ability to mix any two songs together. A lot of […]View the full article

Where do DJs download their music from in 2022? Find out about all the best music sites used by DJs worldwide for finding everything from commercial pop songs to exclusive hidden gems.View the full article

Learn how to get started with Virtual DJ. From importing music to using streaming services. Get ready for your first mix!View the full article

Toolroom Academy has released their first audio plugin for producers today – a single-knob utility designed by Mark Knight and producer James F. Reynolds named INFINITE. The plugin, priced at 39.99 Euros with a currently-offered free trial for users, aims to offer a smooth process in which artists can utilize its 40 presets as a part […] The post Toolroom launches Infinite: a one-knob audio plugin w/ parameter customizing, 40 presets + more [INTERVIEW] appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

It's time to put the leading DJ software head to head with a comprehensive Rekordbox vs Serato guide. Get help picking the right DJ software!View the full article

Are you stuck on which DJ controller to choose between? In this comparison, we will help you decide between the Pioneer DDJ-200 and DDJ-400.View the full article

Pioneer DJ’s flagship software has a new update coming this summer – and with it, two key features to note. rekordbox ver. 6.6.4 was announced today, which offers a brand-new Cloud Analysis tool and support for the streaming service bpm supreme. Let’s take a look at the latest additions. Cloud Analysis: get quicker track data, thanks […] The post Rekordbox 6.6.4: Cloud Analysis uses other DJs analysis files + stream support for bpm supreme appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

DJ with your turntables using just a phone or iPad! Introducing the next breakthrough in DJ technology. DVS mode comes to Algoriddim djay ProView the full article

The djay software from Algoriddim has been on a strong kick this last decade, and this week, they’re announcing DVS support! That’s right, the app is finally getting full control via turntables using their own time code vinyl. DVS support is hardly anything new on computers, but as far as I can recall, it’s only […] The post Algoriddim’s djay makes DVS on iPhone possible, integrates Neural Mix into their control vinyl appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Introducing the DJM-S5 mixer walkthrough and review. Learn about new scratch cutter mode and see the inner workings of the MAGVEL Crossfader!View the full article

Serato DJ Pro users, this one’s for you. Pioneer DJ has announced the latest addition to their mixer family: the new DJM-S5. Designed specifically for usage with the Serato DJ Pro software, it’s a bright red, two-channel, scratch-style design mixer priced at $839 USD. Scratch DJs may find familiarity in the layout, as it’s similar […] The post Pioneer DJ’s new DJM-S5: a USB-powered 2-channel scratch mixer to use with Serato DJ Pro appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Last week, Native Instruments touted something that’s a welcome sight for DJs still in love with the powerful Traktor ecosystem: a new beta. The new version, launched in NI’s Traktor Pro Public Beta forum, is Traktor Pro Beta 3.6.0.313. This is a beta that’s building towards an eventual Traktor Pro 3.6 (the current public release […] The post Traktor’s new beta cycle has begun: 3.6 to include iZotope products, maybe NKS support? appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Learn 5 unique ways to mix hip hop music. These unique DJ techniques will help your DJ sets stand out from the crowd. Learn how to DJ today!View the full article

Learn how to get started with Beatsource, how to transfer music from Spotify and get creative with DJ edits and transition tracks.View the full article

The barriers to entry for music producers have mostly been obliterated. Between the multitude of digital distribution platforms and the self-contained ecosystem of Bandcamp, music producers needn’t – and often don’t – bother with record labels and physical releases. So then, the question becomes: why does the vinyl market not only persist, but continue to grow? Collectability, […] The post You should produce your vinyl records via short-run lathe cutting – here’s why. appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

It might be no surprise anytime Pioneer DJ teases a sequence of new releases that the first thing is usually a new color way of an existing product. This time, it’s the XDJ-XZ, which is getting a white version, the XDJ-XZ-W. The new white colored version of the XDJ-XZ will cost $2,499, and we’ve already […] The post Pioneer DJ releases white XDJ-XZ-W, but more products to come… appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Choosing a DJ software as a beginner can be confusing. In this comparison guide, we will help you decide which DJ software is best for you.View the full article

Get creative with these hidden DDJ-400 features, from parameter controls to new sound colour FX to automatic active loops.View the full article

Engine DJ has released a new edition of their flagship software, version 2.2 – and with it an array of new features and bug fixes for both OS and desktop. New features & fixes: Active Loops, FX Time Division + more On the hardware/OS feature front, check out the latest additions: Active Loops – you can […] The post Engine DJ’s latest 2.2 release: bug fixes, new features like Active Loops, Virtual DJ Computer Mode, Metronome + more appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article