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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

Introducing the Numark NS4FX, a 4 channel DJ controller for Serato DJ, Virtual DJ and Algoriddim DJAY. Find out wether this controller is right for you and how it compares to the DDJ-FLX6.View the full article

Serato released its most recent update to its DJ software, Serato DJ Pro 2.5.11, earlier this month – and with it, a big door that opened for DJs interested in using Pioneer DJ’s XDJ-RX3 – the 2-channel, all-in-one piece of DJ hardware – with it. The XDJ-RX3 will now unlock Serato DJ Pro for free when […] The post Serato DJ Pro now supports Pioneer DJ’s XDJ-RX3 with latest update appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Learn how to use CDJs with our detailed step by step guide. After following this tutorial series you will be ready to play on a club DJ setup.View the full article

Chrome Caps - a new version of Chroma Caps that have a reflective metallic appearance coating on the outside to give them an incredible shine and to make your DJ gear really stand out. The post Chrome Caps: We’re making Gold Chroma Caps, here’s how to be the first to get them. appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Free acapellas, library management tools and tips for DJs. Find out about 10 essential DJ websites you should know about.View the full article

Watch and follow along with this free DJ tutorial. Learn how to make a DJ mashup by layering hip hop instrumentals and acapellas together.View the full article

Colleen Murphy is a broadcaster, producer and DJ. She’s most recently remixed A Certain Ratio, Mildlife and Róisín Murphy and has just released her Cosmodelica remix of Lady Blackbird’s ‘Lost And Looking’. We thought it would be a good opportunity to talk to her about her DJ career, working with the legendary David Mancuso and […] The post Audiophile sound systems, Mancuso, & building a DJ career: DJ Colleen Murphy appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Since the birth of techno music in the mid-’80s, we have witnessed many Techno DJs that everyone should know and hear. Berlin and Detroit had a huge influence in shaping the music scene the way we know it today. That is why you will hear many Techno DJs that originate from Germany and US. Four decades later Techno music has gained more popularity than ever. So if you are not familiar with the scene yet it’s time to learn some Techno legends... The post 15 Best Techno DJs You Should Know appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. View the full article

Learn what the EQ and filter knobs do on a DJ mixer or controller. Learn how to apply them during your DJ sets. View the full article

Well, here we are – closing in on year two of this global pandemic. Are you as over it as we are? Looking back at 2020, one of the defining movements of DJing was the overwhelming adoption of live streaming. With most of the world entering one form of lockdown or another, DJs flocked to […] The post Mobile Streaming: the best sound cards for broadcasting on the go appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Learn exactly what you need to buy for your first ever DJ setup! In this complete guide, we'll navigate you through your first DJ purchase!View the full article

The latest update to Ableton Live launched today, version 11.1 – a free download for Ableton users that, most importantly, adds native support for Apple computers that run on the M1 Silicon chip. If you’re working off one of the M1 Macs that were released in 2020 or 2021 (you can see a full list […] The post Ableton Live 11.1: native support for Apple Silicon, new Max for Live tools appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Feel overwhelmed when shopping for a DJ controller? Let us help simplify your search. Our Ultimate Guide details which is the best DJ controller for beginners! View the full article

Learn how to get more DJ gigs this new year with our dedicated guide! If you're wanting to take the next step, we've got the answers! View the full article

In this beginners guide, we help you set up the Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV1 and get connected with Serato DJ Lite!View the full article

In this beginners guide, we help you set up the Hercules Inpulse 500 with Djay and Serato on iPhone, iPad and Laptop!View the full article

In this beginners guide, we help you set up the Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX3, prepare USB's for mixing and set up with Rekordbox and Serato!View the full article

Pioneer DJ just released the brand new REV range of controllers. Designed for battle DJs, learn all you need to know about the REV1 and REV7!View the full article

In this review, we take a closer look at the Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV1, a beginner controller designed with scratch DJs in mind!View the full article

Pioneer DJ has just released the DDJ-REV7 for Serato DJ Pro. Is this the ultimate controller for a battle DJ? In this review, we find out!View the full article

Dillinger Labs has just announced the Streetheart receiver. This professional-grade, the battery-powered unit can turn any speaker (or headphone) wireless using Skaa Pro! Skaa Pro, first seen in the Soundboks 3, is a wireless audio technology that features a fixed low latency. An alternative to Bluetooth, this technology and its low latency is quick enough […]View the full article

It’s sometimes suggested that music is a universal language and it communicates with everyone, whatever walk of life. Some would say it even transcends status or celebrity too, and they would be right. But those people who bring the music to us are held on a higher plane. The DJs are often referred to as god-like characters for their ability to gather people together by combining audio masterpieces that you cannot ignore. David Guetta, Armin Van Buuren, and Tiësto are just three examples of DJs who pack out iconic venues like Amnesia in Ibiza, quite often just by playing other people’s music. But, a few others have made their mark in different areas of popular culture b…