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A mashup is when you blend two or more songs to make something new, often by taking the vocal from one track and putting it over the instrumental of another. Most DJs do this sort of thing live at some point, mixing an acapella on one deck over a beat on the other. Doing it […]View the full article

We’re back again with our final 15th birthday giveaway, and this time we’ve teamed up with IK Multimedia for your chance to win a system that’ll make any speakers sound amazing. Each winner gets: Arc Studio Room Correction System – This professional room correction system makes any speakers sound better, automatically calibrating your monitoring setup … Continued The post Win IK Multimedia Room Correction Systems (Worth $599!) appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

The Professional’s Choice, Perfected: A fully customizable MIDI controller built for DJs and producers seeking seamless hardware and software integration. Allen & Heath has unveiled the Xone:K3, a next-generation MIDI controller designed to deliver professional-grade performance and flexibility for DJs, producers, and live performers. Building on the legacy of the popular K2, the Xone:K3 enhances [...] The post Allen & Heath Introduces Xone:K3 appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Welcome to the October 2025 edition of Behind the Wedding Music – your go-to guide for building unforgettable wedding playlists. Each month, we spotlight brand-new tracks along with notable lyrics, emotional context, and fun facts to help DJs curate the perfect soundtrack for the big day. New wedding song ideas from September 2025: So [...] The post 10 Fresh Wedding Songs for October 2025 appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

This week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday DJ spotlight, presented by QSC, shines on Steve Dub from Los Angeles, California. Steve Dub is this week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight. Presented by QSC, Steve is a mobile DJ based out of Los Angeles, California. LA-based DJ and turntablist Steve Dub has spent nearly two decades mastering his craft behind [...] The post Steve Dub [Mobile Monday Spotlight] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

I co-ran a club called Tangled in Manchester through the 1990s and into the 2000s – right through the trance boom years. I was a resident DJ and founder for 12 years, and recently I dug out a book the team made about the club to remind myself what those years were like. With our … Continued The post Memories Of DJing & Promoting At A Trance Club In The 1990s appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

The Pattern Player is an innovative tool introduced in Traktor Pro 4 that allows DJs to integrate rhythmic patterns into their sets seamlessly. This groundbreaking effects unit delivers an extensive library of drum kits and rhythmic sequences, drawing inspiration from legendary drum machines and the signature drums of leading electronic producers. The Pattern Player empowers DJs to layer intricate percussive elements directly onto their tracks and craft dramatic build-ups, explosive breakdowns, and transitions that go beyond conventional beat matching. When the Pattern Player is assigned to a deck, DJs can manipulate volume, pitch, and decay parameters, and add Traktor Pr…

Not everyone wants to be anything more than a hobby DJ. That’s not only OK, it’s amazing! Most of the students at our school are learning to DJ primarily for fun, because DJing is a great thing to do – period. But at the same time, plenty of our students dream of playing the big … Continued The post Stop Waiting For Permission To DJ appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Celebrating 40 years of turntablism, the world’s top scratch DJs head to Tokyo this October for a historic showdown at the ultimate DJ competition. The Technics DMC World DJ Championship is celebrating its 40th anniversary in proper fashion – and they’re announcing the official list of 2025 finalists who will compete in Tokyo for the [...] The post Technics DMC World DJ Championship Reveals 2025 Finalists appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Managing a massive – and often messy – music library is arguably one of the most frustrating parts of DJing, but Lexicon is here to change that. Describing itself as “the iTunes replacement for DJs,” the independent software platform is designed to streamline the repetitive prep work of managing a large digital collection, so you can spend less time at the screen and more time behind the decks… The post Music library cleanup made easy: Lexicon wants to be “the iTunes replacement for DJs” appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

This week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday DJ spotlight, presented by QSC, shines on Mike Walter, owner of Elite Entertainment from Jersey Shore, NJ. Mike Walter is this week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight. Presented by QSC, Mike Walter is a mobile DJ and owner of Elite Entertainment, based out of Tinton Falls, New Jersey. As the owner of Elite [...] The post DJ Mike Walter [Mobile Monday Spotlight] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

The launch of a new CDJ from Pioneer DJ (now AlphaTheta) has always caused a stir in the DJ community. The price tag, the headline features, and, perhaps more importantly, the perceived missing features, will dominate forums and comment sections for months — and we’re already starting to see it happening with AlphaTheta’s latest... The post Is AlphaTheta’s CDJ-3000X really such a big deal for the DJ industry? appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

The pioneering turntablist joins groundbreaking new Bachelor of Music in Hip Hop program at Johns Hopkins University. The Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University has announced that DJ Babu – a pioneering force in hip-hop and turntablism – will join the faculty of its new Bachelor of Music in Hip Hop program. Launching this fall, [...] The post DJ Babu Joins Peabody Conservatory Hip Hop Faculty appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

When I was 10 years old, I really wanted to buy a turntable of my own. I had no money, but it didn’t stop me from fantasising about the make and model that I wanted to play my records on. What’s more, I remember clearly promising myself that once I finally got it, I’d draw … Continued The post Limited Edition DJ Gear Art Prints…Last Chance! appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Part of what makes DJing exciting is the chase for tracks other people don’t have. It’s that feeling of finding something tucked away in a forgotten corner, then dropping it in a set and watching the room respond. In the vinyl era this meant hours spent flicking through crates. Now the digging happens online, but […]View the full article

DJs can now mix Spotify’s full catalog, synced playlists, and liked songs directly in Serato for a seamless creative experience. Serato has officially unveiled its most requested feature ever: a direct integration with Spotify in both Serato DJ Pro and Serato DJ Lite. By connecting a Spotify Premium account, DJs gain immediate access to more [...] The post Serato Adds Spotify Integration to DJ Lite & Pro Software appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Access over 100 million tracks directly in rekordbox for more creative, flexible DJ sets. AlphaTheta has announced today (Sept. 24) that rekordbox for Mac/Windows now supports playback from Spotify, giving DJs instant access to the world’s largest music streaming library. With over 100 million tracks and billions of playlists, Spotify Premium users can now seamlessly [...] The post Rekordbox for Mac/Windows Adds Spotify Integration for DJs appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Spotify Premium subscribers can now stream playlists directly into Rekordbox, Serato DJ, and Algoriddim's djay. It makes discovery and prep easier than ever, but with no offline mode, limited cue support, and licensing gaps, is it ready for pro DJs? The post Spotify (finally) slides into Rekordbox, Serato, and Algoriddim djay (again) – for better or worse? appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

AlphaTheta’s rekordbox DJ software now supports playback from Spotify, allowing Premium Spotify subscribers to utilise its library of over 100 million tracks within their mixes. Spotify’s music catalogue and playlists can be accessed directly from rekordbox, and then mixed with tracks from your rekordbox music library. Spotify’s tracks can be played on all compatible DJ equipment when using Performance mode in rekordbox for Mac/Windows, including any AlphaTheta or Pioneer DJ setup... The post You can now access your Spotify Premium library directly from rekordbox appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Spotify Integration Returns to Algoriddim djay Pro DJs have been asking for it, and it’s finally back: Spotify integration has officially arrived in Algoriddim’s djay Pro. This update means DJs can once again connect their Spotify Premium account directly inside djay Pro and instantly access over 100 million tracks, personal playlists, and curated collections for […]View the full article

Spotify Integration Arrives in rekordbox for Mac/Windows. AlphaTheta has just announced a huge update for DJs: rekordbox for Mac/Windows now supports Spotify integration. This means DJs with a Spotify Premium account can access the streaming platform’s 100M+ track catalogue and billions of playlists directly inside rekordbox, mixing them seamlessly with their existing music library. This […]View the full article

Serato Brings Spotify Integration to Serato DJ Pro and Lite The wait is finally over: Serato Spotify integration has arrived. With the latest Serato DJ Pro update (v3.3.5), DJs can now link their Spotify Premium account directly to Serato DJ Pro and Serato DJ Lite, unlocking access to Spotify’s 100 million+ track library without leaving […]View the full article

Serato, Rekordbox, and Djay Pro have added Spotify as a streaming service to their platforms, bringing the world’s most popular music streaming service back to DJing for the first time in many years. All these platforms now let you select Spotify among the current batch of streaming services, a lineup that includes Apple Music, Tidal, … Continued The post Spotify Comes To Serato, Rekordbox & Djay Pro appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Chicago house DJ, vocalist, and producer Ron Carroll has died at the age of 57. Carroll’s passing was confirmed on Monday (22 September) by fellow DJ and close friend Deonte Pennington, who wrote in a Facebook post: “The news we just received while in this hotel room for my birthday just broke my heart. Was not expecting the call to be that.” No cause of death has been disclosed. The post Chicago house legend and DJ Ron Carroll dies aged 57 appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Ready for another birthday giveaway? This time AlphaTheta has brought something special – three pairs of their flagship wireless DJ headphones to give away. Each winner gets: HDJ-F10-TX Wireless DJ Headphones – These cutting-edge wireless headphones deliver professional DJ sound quality without the cables, featuring advanced low-latency SonicLink technology and AlphaTheta’s signature audio clarity We’re … Continued The post Win AlphaTheta Wireless DJ Headphones (Worth $499!) 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 STAZ of Our DJ Rocks from Orlando, Florida. DJ STAZ is this week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight. Presented by QSC, DJ STAZ of Our DJ Rocks is a mobile DJ based out of Orlando, Florida. For DJ STAZ, being a mobile DJ is [...] The post DJ STAZ [Mobile Monday Spotlight] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

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DJs can now experience AlphaTheta’s flagship gear instantly in VR, PC, and web through Tribe XR. AlphaTheta Corporation and Tribe XR have teamed up to bring the newly launched CDJ-3000X player and DJM-A9 mixer into the virtual world. Starting today (Sept. 17), DJs can step into a fully immersive booth on Tribe XR via Meta [...] The post AlphaTheta and Tribe XR Launch CDJ-3000X & DJM-A9 in Virtual Reality appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Reloop has announced the RHP-10 Mono Neon, a bright new colour for its single-ear DJ headphone that harks back to the disco era of DJing. The RHP-10 Mono follows the classic “lollipop” design – a single ear cup attached to a handle that DJs can hold to their ear or cradle between shoulder and chin … Continued The post Reloop Announces Neon RHP-10 Mono “Lollipop” Headphone appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Whether you’re a beginner DJ who wants to start spinning with DVS or a pro looking for the best pair of decks, this guide has you covered. Read on for our Best DJ Turntables 2025 roundup… The post Roundup: The 10 Best DJ Turntables Of 2025 appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article