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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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Following the launch of AlphaTheta’s flagship CDJ-3000X DJ player earlier this month, a software version is coming to virtual reality. With Tribe XR, AlphaTheta is bringing the CDJ-3000X – and DJM-A9 – to virtual reality setups including Meta Quest and Steam VR, describing them as “authentic 1-to-1 recreations of AlphaTheta’s latest flagship products”... The post Don’t want to spring for the real thing? You can now experience AlphaTheta’s new flagship CDJ-3000X DJ player in virtual reality appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

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

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

DJ tech doesn’t move at the breakneck pace of synths, plugins, or studio gear. In fact, most advances feel like refinements rather than revolutions. It’s this evolution, rather than revolution, that we are seeing again here in AlphaTheta’s CDJ-3000X. The original CDJ-3000 had the misfortune of arriving in 2020, during a global pandemic that shuttered clubs worldwide. Since then, Pioneer DJ has rebranded many products under the AlphaTheta name, while aiming to continue its dominance as the global industry standard... The post AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X review: Bigger, sharper, smoother, and cloud-ready — but you’ll need very deep pockets appeared first on MusicTech. View the ful…

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