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This week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday DJ spotlight, presented by QSC, shines on Michelle Koho Miller (a.k.a. DJ RunDat) from Arcata, California. DJ RunDat is this week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight. Presented by QSC, Michelle Koho Miller (a.k.a. DJ RunDat) is a mobile DJ, based out of Arcata, California. For Michelle Koho Miller, being a mobile DJ is [...] The post DJ RunDat [Mobile Monday Spotlight] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

IK Multimedia has announced the iLoud Precision MKII series, upgrading its well-regarded studio monitors with significantly improved room correction technology and enhanced hardware. The headline feature is ARC X, a major upgrade from the previous model’s basic auto-calibration. Where the original Precision monitors could tune themselves to your room using the supplied microphone, ARC X … Continued The post IK Multimedia Launches iLoud Precision MKII Monitors & New ARC X Platform appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

The birthday giveaways keep rolling, and Roland / Serato have teamed up with us to give away two incredible prize packages. Each winner gets: Roland SP-404MKII Sampler – This legendary sampler brings classic Roland workflow to modern production with its iconic sound processing Serato DJ Suite – The complete software suite with full intuitive support … Continued The post Win A Roland SP-404MKII Sampler & Serato DJ Suite! appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

For two decades, Pioneer’s CDJs have set the bar for professional DJ players. Walk into almost any club or festival, and you’ll see a pair of them in the booth. However, despite their dominance, they’re not the only DJ players on the market, and Denon DJ has been steadily trying to make waves, with their […]View the full article

A new livestreaming platform exclusively for DJs called LFG.TV launched on 1 September, positioning itself as the “world’s first livestreaming platform featuring only DJs”. The platform differentiates itself from Twitch and other streaming services used by DJs by completely excluding gamers, podcasters, talk shows and other content creators. LFG.TV features DJ performances only, organised into … Continued The post LFG.TV Launches DJ-Only Streaming Platform To Challenge Twitch appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

The CDJ has always been the centrepiece of the club booth. From CDs to USBs, every generation has reflected how DJs access and manage their music. The new AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X is the latest step in that journey, and yes, this is the first CDJ model to carry the AlphaTheta name rather than Pioneer DJ. It’s […]View the full article

AlphaTheta has announced the CDJ-3000X (here’s our full review), an evolution of its flagship CDJ-3000 player that adds built-in Wi-Fi, cloud storage access, and music streaming support alongside a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen and various hardware refinements. The new model, which launches today at £2400 / €2799 / $2999, represents the company’s attempt to bridge the … Continued The post AlphaTheta Launches CDJ-3000X With Cloud & Streaming Support appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Digital DJ Tips is proud to announce its latest major DJ course, Ferry Corsten’s Trance Mixing Masterclass. This brand-new course releases in just a few weeks and covers everything you need to know about how to successfully DJ with trance music and other heavy melodic genres. What’s Inside? There has never been a trance DJing … Continued The post Ferry Corsten Joins Digital DJ Tips For New Trance DJing Masterclass appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Think you need years of practice, expensive gear, or insider connections to become a DJ? Well, think again. Your Shot, the DJ competition first launched in Australia 15 years ago, is heading to the US, giving complete beginners the chance to spin, learn, and perform on a global stage. Launching this September in Los Angeles and New York City, Your Shot aims to remove the traditional barriers of entry to DJ culture. Since 2010, the program has trained more than 12,500 participants in Australia and New Zealand, and now it’s bringing its beginner-friendly formula stateside... The post No DJ experience? No Problem: Your Shot, the ‘no experience required’ DJing competition lan…

Alto Professional has announced two new column array PA speakers aimed at mobile DJs and performers – the TS108C (600W peak) and TS112C (1200W peak). Both systems include built-in mixers, reverb, Bluetooth streaming, and DSP modes, with the TS108C starting at $499. Column array speakers have become increasingly popular with mobile DJs over the past … Continued The post Alto Professional Launches Brace Of Column Array Speakers For Mobile DJs appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Mastering is the final stage in finishing a track or DJ mix. It shapes the overall volume, tone and dynamics so your music sounds balanced and powerful, whether it’s played on a big club system, streamed online or through headphones at home. For DJs, it’s what keeps sets sounding consistent, with bass that hits the […]View the full article

Trance has been enjoying a huge resurgence in clubs and festivals, with loads of new fans and DJs alike rediscovering and reinventing this classic rave sound. For DJs, it is one of the most rewarding and fun genres to play, but it also demands more patience and subtlety than many other styles. Tracks often stretch […]View the full article

Nowadays, being a DJ is about much more than just the mixing. Many DJs now are also producers, making either original tunes or remixes to drop in their sets. It’s one of the biggest and best ways to stand out from the crowd and really make a name for yourself but just making the music […]View the full article

What is a DJ download pool? Should you join one? Are they only for professional DJs? Are they even legal, and how can you tell? Is this how DJs find easy-to-mix versions of songs? We answer those questions (and more) in this guide, followed by our recommendations for the best DJ download pools you can … Continued The post The Best DJ Download Pools [2025 Guide] appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

I recently interviewed DJ gear reviewer extraordinaire Mojaxx for a special 15th birthday edition of our podcast, where we geeked out about DJing with 7″ singles – something that (perhaps surprisingly to some) we both thoroughly enjoy doing. However, he’s the expert, and I thought it’d be useful to collate his biggest tips here. If … Continued The post Mojaxx’s 7 Tips For DJing With 7″ Singles appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Ready for another birthday giveaway? This time Adam Audio has brought some serious heat with three incredible prizes. Here’s what you could win: A4V Studio Monitors (First Prize) – These compact nearfield monitors deliver Adam Audio’s signature ribbon tweeter clarity with punchy bass response, perfect for DJing and producing D3V Desktop Monitors (Second Prize) – … Continued The post Win Adam Audio Speakers & Headphones (Worth $1,600+!) appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

A first-of-its-kind system designed exclusively for 45s and vinyl culture enthusiasts. Reloop has officially launched the RP-7, the world’s first professional direct-drive DJ turntable engineered specifically for 7-inch records. Built on the legacy of the RP-7000 and RP-8000MK2 series, the RP-7 is a tribute to 45s culture and delivers uncompromising performance for DJs and collectors [...] The post Reloop Unveils RP-7: A Professional 7” Direct-Drive Turntable appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Precision, power, and full creative freedom come together in RANE’s newest release – the ONE MKII. Built for open-format DJs and turntablists who demand authenticity and control, the RANE ONE MKII combines the tactile feel of vinyl with modern digital performance. With motorized platters, expanded FX, advanced stems control, and secondary performance pads, this controller [...] The post RANE ONE MKII: The Next Evolution in Motorized DJ Control appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

When we first got our hands on the all-new Rane One MKII, it took a while to figure out what had changed compared to the original Rane One, other than the shiny new white finish. We loved the original model, so there’s no need to mess things around too, but given how the DJ tech […]View the full article

As first revealed by us back in January, Rane has announced its release of the Rane One MkII, bringing significant updates to its professional motorised DJ controller. These updates include comprehensive stems integration, 29 internal hardware effects, and a striking new white finish. The controller maintains the winning formula of its predecessor while adding modern … Continued The post Rane One MkII Released: Deep Stems Support & 29 Internal Effects appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Reloop has announced the RP-7, claiming it as the industry’s first professionally mass-produced DJ turntable designed exclusively for 7″ vinyl. At £499 (€549/$599), it brings the technical capabilities of the company’s RP-7000/8000 MK2 series to the 45 RPM format. Let’s be clear from the start – this isn’t for everyone. In fact, it’s not for … Continued The post Reloop Launches RP-7: The First Professional 7″ DJ Turntable appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Watching a TV show from 15 years ago, one thing made me smile: Someone was quickly trying to get online, and cursing because her mouse had become unplugged! I don’t know about you but my mouse is wireless (and has been for as long as I can remember). Same goes for my TV remote, earbuds … Continued The post 5 Modern Technologies That Are Making Wireless DJing Possible appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

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Whether you’ve never livestreamed your DJ sets before, or you’re already doing it but looking for tips to improve, this article has what you need. The post The Ultimate Guide To DJ Livestreaming In 2025 appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Ferry Corsten recently found himself in an interesting position. After not playing vinyl in a club for over 15 years, the trance legend took to the decks at London’s Outernet for a four-hour set that included one hour on vinyl. His reaction was telling: “I gotta admit that when I mixed the next track, I’m … Continued The post The Lost Art of Long Tracks: Why It’s Good To Let Music Breathe appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Another week, another birthday giveaway! This time Evermix has joined the party with five EvermixBox5 streaming and recording audio interfaces to give away. The EvermixBox5 is perfect for you if you want to capture and share your sets with studio-quality audio. This compact, robust interface lets you record and livestream your performances in high quality … Continued The post Win An EvermixBox5 Recording Interface (Worth $200!) appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

While DJ technology evolves constantly, the fundamental principles of great DJing remain unchanged. These are the same principles we’ve taught for 15 years, the ones we put in our book, and the foundation of every course we create. But don’t just take our word for it. We recently asked our Facebook community a simple question: … Continued The post The Timeless DJ Wisdom That Never Goes Out Of Style appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

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The new version of djay Pro, 5.4, has just launched, and it brings a load of new features across both desktop and mobile. There are some new hardware integrations, much-requested changes to performance features and some general quality-of-life improvements that make djay an even more powerful option. Let’s take a look at everything new. More […]View the full article

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the pace of DJ technology this year, you’re not alone. Between AI-powered features, stems separation, and gear that seems to update faster than you can learn it, many DJs are asking themselves, “Am I falling behind?” Our tutor Laidback Luke – who’s been DJing for three decades and has witnessed … Continued The post Real Skills vs. Technology: What Actually Matters for DJs Today appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article