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One question our DJ students ask regularly is: “What should I be doing during a track, after I’ve mixed it in?” It’s a fair concern. In an age of button-flashing gear and social media clips showing DJs constantly in motion, it can feel like you should always be doing something. And of course, there’s nothing … Continued The post Why Doing Nothing Between DJ Transitions Is Fine appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

“It occurs to me that most DJ companies to this day still don’t make use of the pure power that effective Email Marketing and Automation can give your business.” It’s early April, and I’m configuring all the Email lists and Drip Campaigns for the recently launched National Proms. As I do so (with the phone [...] The post Email-Marketing Refresher: Drip Campaigns & More appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Even as wireless audio is now the default for everyday listening, DJ headphones are almost always the one place you’re guaranteed to find cables. And there’s a good reason for it – standard Bluetooth just isn’t fast enough for real-time cueing or mixing. If you want to move freely around the booth, or you’re handling […] View the full article

Algoriddim has just dropped a major update to djay Pro, and it’s packed with new features that DJs of all levels will actually use. Version 5.3 brings plug-and-play support for the AlphaTheta DDJ-GRV6, big updates to the Neural Mix stems tools, more flexible FX, and a bunch of small but meaningful workflow improvements. Here’s everything […] View the full article

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Algoriddim’s Djay Pro version 5.3 has just been launched and now officially works with the AlphaTheta DDJ-GRV6 across MacOS, Windows, iOS, and Android. As well as support for this controller, the new version brings a light mode to iOS and dozens of long-requested features from the community. Some of the extra additions and improvements include: … Continued The post Djay Pro Now Works With AlphaTheta’s DDJ-GRV6 appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

On Friday night, I DJed in a local venue using vinyl for the first time since 2003. I was nervous – not just because it had been a while since I’d played out, but because it had been decades since I’d used vinyl. Back in the day, I was playing 12-inch house records in some … Continued The post My First DJ Gig On Vinyl In 22 Years – What I Learned appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

This week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday DJ spotlight, presented by QSC, shines on DJ Wrex (Raney Rex Balbuena) from Los Angeles, CA. DJ Wrex is this week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight. Presented by QSC, Raney Rex Balbuena a/k/a DJ Wrex of Synergy Events, based out of Los Angeles, California. Being a mobile DJ entails more than meets the [...] The post DJ Wrex [Mobile Monday Spotlight] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

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As a DJ, unless you spin with records or CDs exclusively (which very few people do nowadays), you are going to need to choose a DJ software platform. This is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your DJing, akin to a music producer deciding if they want to use Ableton Live, Logic Pro … Continued The post Best DJ Software 2025 – Rekordbox, Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ, Djay Pro, Engine DJ? appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

The portable, 15-inch high-power active subwoofer combines the latest-generation transducer with a powerful 2,200-watt Class-D amplifier. RCF has released the SUB 15-AX, a portable, 15-inch high-power active subwoofer that combines the latest-generation transducer with a powerful 2,200-watt Class-D amplifier that delivers max SPLs up to 133 dB. It delivers fully-featured processing, a large 2.4-inch color [...] The post Boomin’ Sub: RCF Releases SUB 15-AX appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

To mark the 20th anniversary of the iconic SP-404 sampler, Roland and Serato have announced official integration of the SP-404MKII with Serato DJ and Serato Studio, delivered via Roland’s free V5 firmware update. This collaboration bridges the gap between DJing and music production, making the SP-404MKII a more powerful and accessible tool than ever before. … Continued The post Roland SP-404 MkII Now Works With Serato DJ & Serato Studio appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

To celebrate 20 years of the iconic SP-404 sampler, Serato and Roland made a major announcement, inspiring creativity for DJs and producers. Serato and Roland have teamed up to integrate the SP-404MKII with Serato DJ and Serato Studio, marking an exciting step for DJs and producers. This collaboration, launched in honor of the SP-404 sampler’s [...] The post Serato & Roland Announce SP-404MKII Integration With Serato DJ & Serato Studio appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

To mark 20 years of the legendary SP-404 sampler, Roland and Serato have joined forces on a major update that bridges the gap between DJing and beat-making like never before. The new Version 5 firmware update now means the SP-404MKII works with both Serato DJ and Serato Studio, which could open up some interesting new […]View the full article

Vinyl’s having a big moment – and it’s not just pure nostalgia driving its comeback. We’re now seeing old-school turntables pop up everywhere from cool underground clubs to Gen Z Tik Tok sets and hybrid home setups. In 2024, vinyl outsold CDs in the US for the second year running, and in the UK, record […]View the full article

Get ready for 404 Day with a new update integrates your Roland SP-404 MKII with Serato. Roland has fully embraced the concept of the x0x Day, often releasing significant updates to products on appropriately numbered dates. This year’s 404 Day is no exception, with the phrase sampler SP-404 MKII getting another update. And not just any update: this year sees it advancing to Version 5 and – get this! – Serato compatibility… The post Roland SP-404 MKII v5 Update Turns the Sampler Into a Serato Controller! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article Roland SP-404 MKII Version 5 adds Serato compatibility · Source: Roland

The new range of portable turntables from Korg are available now with four different models. Korg has released handytraxx, a new range of portable turntables. The four models include: the handytraxx play; the handytraxx tube; the handytraxx 1bit; and the limited-edition handytraxx tube J. The handytraxx play recalls Vestax’s Handy Trax portable turntable and features [...] The post Get Portable: Korg Releases handytraxx Portable Turntables appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Global leader in music for DJs, Beatport, has added Ambient/Experimental as a new standalone genre, reclassifies Downtempo as own category. Beatport, a global leader in music for DJs, producers, and electronic music fans, has refined its genre classifications by adding Ambient/Experimental as a standalone category and separating Downtempo from Organic House. This change acknowledges the [...] The post Beatport Expands Genre Offerings with New Categories appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

It’s a hard day for news – who would trust anything published on April 1st? But, no fooling, New Zealand-based Serato has announced a deal whereby Canadian investment tech company Tiny will purchase a 66% stake of Serato. The deal is noted to still require approval from New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Office. This is not […] The post 66% of Serato just got bought: but not by AlphaTheta appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Serato has announced it’s been acquired by Tiny Ltd, a Canadian tech investment firm. Tiny now owns a 66% majority stake in the company, though Serato says it will continue to operate independently and remain headquartered in New Zealand. For DJs who rely on Serato software, this puts to bed any possible acquisition by AlphaTheta, … Continued The post Serato Has Been Bought: What It Could It Mean for DJs appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

At Digital DJ Tips, we’ve always believed that DJing is for everypawdy. That’s why this April, we’re thrilled to launch our newest (and furriest) online course, Pet DJing Made Easy – the world’s first online DJ course designed exclusively for animals. Whether your dog dreams of spinning bark-core, or your cat’s into meow-step, this course … Continued The post Just Launched! Pets Can Start DJing With Our Latest Course appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

DJing isn’t just about pressing play, as we all know – it’s a passion, a journey, and for many, a way of life. We asked our community of DJs and students to tell us what they love most about the craft, and as ever, we were laughing, smiling, and nodding along at the combined wisdom … Continued The post 10 Reasons Why People Love DJing appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

This week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday DJ spotlight, presented by QSC, shines on DJ Jennie Smith of Our DJ Rocks from Orlando, Florida. Jennie Smith is this week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight. Presented by QSC, DJ Jennie Smith of Our DJ Rocks is based out of Orlando, Florida. When it comes to being a mobile DJ, Jennie [...] The post DJ Jennie Smith [Mobile Monday Spotlight] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

AIAIAI has launched the TMA-2 DJ Wireless, a version of its modular TMA-2 DJ headphones that offers wireless functionality specifically tailored for DJ performance use. The new model uses the company’s W+ Link technology, a proprietary wireless protocol boasting ultra-low latency of under 10ms, allowing DJs to mix and monitor in real time without the … Continued The post AIAIAI Releases TMA-2 Ultra-Low Latency DJ Wireless Headphones appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

The aim of this guide is to break down some of the seemingly mysterious buttons on the CDJ-3000 in an accessible and straightforward way. You may not be using, or have regular access to, the CDJ-3000, but there should still be features discussed that appear on your own gear... The post What do all of these buttons do? appeared first on Pioneer DJ. View the full article Source: Pioneer DJ Blog

The integrated experience enables Apple Music subscribers to build and mix sets directly from Apple Music’s catalog. Today (Tuesday, March 25), Apple has unveiled DJ with Apple Music, an innovative integration that allows DJs to mix and create sets directly from Apple Music’s vast catalog of over 100 million songs. The new feature is now [...] The post DJ with Apple Music Makes Official Launch appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

The Rane Performer and Rane Four are quite simply the most deeply integrated and richly featured high-end DJ controllers available for Serato DJ Pro software. Whether you go for the Rane Performer, which comes with absolute top-end line faders and crossfaders, as well as fantastic motorised jogwheels to emulate the feel of real vinyl perfectly, … Continued The post Free Rane Performer/Rane Four Training Tutorial & Video Manual appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Apple has introduced DJ with Apple Music, an “integrated experience” with leading DJ software and hardware platforms, enabling Apple Music subscribers to build and mix sets directly from Apple Music’s catalogue. The integration sees Apple Music team up with AlphaTheta, Serato, and inMusic’s Engine DJ, Denon DJ, Numark, and RANE DJ, plus Algoriddim’s djay Pro software. The initiative has been set up so that DJs at all levels have easy access to Apple Music’s catalogue, and can create and rehearse their sets on any of these DJ software and hardware platforms… The post “This innovation brings the full power of Apple Music into the creative workflow”: DJ With Apple Music lets…

Apple has today announced DJ with Apple Music, a major new venture enabling DJs to use Apple Music as a music subscription service for DJing as well as for day-to-day listening and music discovery. In simultaneous announcements from some of the world’s biggest DJ software and hardware manufacturers, Apple Music was confirmed to have been … Continued The post Apple Music Comes To Serato, Rekordbox, EngineDJ, AlphaTheta… appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article