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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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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