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These new structured Traktor courses from Crossfader look absolutely fantastic! It's brilliant to see such a comprehensive offering for DJs at all levels. Traktor is a powerhouse, having expert guidance like this to unlock it's potential is invaluable. The free classes on hot cues and advanced FX sound like a really smart way to give people a taste of what's possible and how Crossfader teaches. The beginner and intermediate courses sound really well thought-out, covering both the technical side and the crucial "thinking like a DJ" aspect. I especially like the emphasis on building those foundational skills first. Overall, this looks like an amazing opportunity for anyone…

AIAIAI has officially launched their TMA-2 DJ Wireless headphones. If you’re a DJ who’s been dreaming of ditching the cables without compromising performance, this might be the one. They’re calling it the first truly wireless headphone designed for DJs, which is pretty bold – but they’re backing it up with ultra-low latency wireless tech aimed at making beatmatching and mixing seamless. According to the specs, they’ve also packed in 20 hours of battery life, which sounds super solid for extended sets or gigs. MusicTech called it a "game-changer," and honestly, if the latency is as low as they say, this could actually shift things up in a big way for live performance setup…

Point Blank Music School has just launched a brand new 19,000 sq ft campus in Shoreditch. This place sounds seriously impressive. There are 13 studios in total, including two Dolby Atmos rooms kitted out with Solid State Logic Duality Delta and Origin consoles, Adam Audio S Series monitors, and Avid Pro Tools HD. Basically, they’re offering what they call “the most advanced spatial audio experience available” – so if you’re into immersive audio or engineering, this could be a game-changer. They’ve also got a dedicated DJ space developed with Pioneer DJ, which is cool to see. Seems like they’re really trying to cover all angles of modern music production and performance. T…

VirtualDJ is a long-standing and popular piece of DJ software. In fact, it is the first piece of DJ software I personally used extensively, way back in 2004. It has a loyal user base, with a particularly strong following among mobile DJs, video DJs and karaoke DJs. That said, it is also great for any … Continued The post The 5 Best VirtualDJ Controllers For 2025 appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

DJ Life’s Magazine Featuring David Guetta, Booka Shade, WMC/Miami Music Week/Ultra ’25, FriendShip Cruise, Restricted, New Gear & More! In the latest issue of DJ LIFE Magazine (Vol.5 No.2), we sit down with the dance music icon, David Guetta. As a GRAMMY-Award winning, chart-topping DJ, producer, songwriter, and artist, we break his 40-year career, new [...] The post DJ Life Magazine Issue Vol.5 No.2 appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

If you’ve been DJing at home or playing the odd house party, you’ve probably been wondering how you can take the next step into making it a proper career and start earning some money from it. For many DJs, the most practical and immediately accessible ways to do this is to start doing function and […] View the full article

After a two-year break, Evermix is back with a major update for DJs looking to record and livestream high-quality audio directly from their controllers or mixers. Launched on presale this week, the new EvermixBox 5 combines upgraded hardware, a redesigned mobile app, and integrated livestreaming. The EvermixBox 5 promises a significant +16dB increase in dynamic … Continued The post EvermixBox 5 Has New Hardware, Pro App, Livestreaming… 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 Kayla G from Brooklyn, New York. DJ Kayla G is this week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight. Presented by QSC, Kayla G of Shadyville DJs is known as THE FEMALE FORCE, of Shadyville DJs, is a mobile DJ, radio personality, and remixer (powered by Riddimstream) [...] The post DJ Kayla G [Mobile Monday Spotlight] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

One question our DJ students ask regularly is: “What should I be doing during a track, after I’ve mixed it in?” It’s a fair concern. In an age of button-flashing gear and social media clips showing DJs constantly in motion, it can feel like you should always be doing something. And of course, there’s nothing … Continued The post Why Doing Nothing Between DJ Transitions Is Fine appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

“It occurs to me that most DJ companies to this day still don’t make use of the pure power that effective Email Marketing and Automation can give your business.” It’s early April, and I’m configuring all the Email lists and Drip Campaigns for the recently launched National Proms. As I do so (with the phone [...] The post Email-Marketing Refresher: Drip Campaigns & More appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Even as wireless audio is now the default for everyday listening, DJ headphones are almost always the one place you’re guaranteed to find cables. And there’s a good reason for it – standard Bluetooth just isn’t fast enough for real-time cueing or mixing. If you want to move freely around the booth, or you’re handling […] View the full article

Algoriddim has just dropped a major update to djay Pro, and it’s packed with new features that DJs of all levels will actually use. Version 5.3 brings plug-and-play support for the AlphaTheta DDJ-GRV6, big updates to the Neural Mix stems tools, more flexible FX, and a bunch of small but meaningful workflow improvements. Here’s everything […] View the full article

The post What happens in your brain when a DJ drops the perfect track? appeared first on Pioneer DJ. View the full article

Algoriddim’s Djay Pro version 5.3 has just been launched and now officially works with the AlphaTheta DDJ-GRV6 across MacOS, Windows, iOS, and Android. As well as support for this controller, the new version brings a light mode to iOS and dozens of long-requested features from the community. Some of the extra additions and improvements include: … Continued The post Djay Pro Now Works With AlphaTheta’s DDJ-GRV6 appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

On Friday night, I DJed in a local venue using vinyl for the first time since 2003. I was nervous – not just because it had been a while since I’d played out, but because it had been decades since I’d used vinyl. Back in the day, I was playing 12-inch house records in some … Continued The post My First DJ Gig On Vinyl In 22 Years – What I Learned 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 Wrex (Raney Rex Balbuena) from Los Angeles, CA. DJ Wrex is this week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight. Presented by QSC, Raney Rex Balbuena a/k/a DJ Wrex of Synergy Events, based out of Los Angeles, California. Being a mobile DJ entails more than meets the [...] The post DJ Wrex [Mobile Monday Spotlight] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

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As a DJ, unless you spin with records or CDs exclusively (which very few people do nowadays), you are going to need to choose a DJ software platform. This is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your DJing, akin to a music producer deciding if they want to use Ableton Live, Logic Pro … Continued The post Best DJ Software 2025 – Rekordbox, Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ, Djay Pro, Engine DJ? appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

The portable, 15-inch high-power active subwoofer combines the latest-generation transducer with a powerful 2,200-watt Class-D amplifier. RCF has released the SUB 15-AX, a portable, 15-inch high-power active subwoofer that combines the latest-generation transducer with a powerful 2,200-watt Class-D amplifier that delivers max SPLs up to 133 dB. It delivers fully-featured processing, a large 2.4-inch color [...] The post Boomin’ Sub: RCF Releases SUB 15-AX appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

To mark the 20th anniversary of the iconic SP-404 sampler, Roland and Serato have announced official integration of the SP-404MKII with Serato DJ and Serato Studio, delivered via Roland’s free V5 firmware update. This collaboration bridges the gap between DJing and music production, making the SP-404MKII a more powerful and accessible tool than ever before. … Continued The post Roland SP-404 MkII Now Works With Serato DJ & Serato Studio appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

To celebrate 20 years of the iconic SP-404 sampler, Serato and Roland made a major announcement, inspiring creativity for DJs and producers. Serato and Roland have teamed up to integrate the SP-404MKII with Serato DJ and Serato Studio, marking an exciting step for DJs and producers. This collaboration, launched in honor of the SP-404 sampler’s [...] The post Serato & Roland Announce SP-404MKII Integration With Serato DJ & Serato Studio appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

To mark 20 years of the legendary SP-404 sampler, Roland and Serato have joined forces on a major update that bridges the gap between DJing and beat-making like never before. The new Version 5 firmware update now means the SP-404MKII works with both Serato DJ and Serato Studio, which could open up some interesting new […]View the full article

Vinyl’s having a big moment – and it’s not just pure nostalgia driving its comeback. We’re now seeing old-school turntables pop up everywhere from cool underground clubs to Gen Z Tik Tok sets and hybrid home setups. In 2024, vinyl outsold CDs in the US for the second year running, and in the UK, record […]View the full article

Get ready for 404 Day with a new update integrates your Roland SP-404 MKII with Serato. Roland has fully embraced the concept of the x0x Day, often releasing significant updates to products on appropriately numbered dates. This year’s 404 Day is no exception, with the phrase sampler SP-404 MKII getting another update. And not just any update: this year sees it advancing to Version 5 and – get this! – Serato compatibility… The post Roland SP-404 MKII v5 Update Turns the Sampler Into a Serato Controller! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article Roland SP-404 MKII Version 5 adds Serato compatibility · Source: Roland

The new range of portable turntables from Korg are available now with four different models. Korg has released handytraxx, a new range of portable turntables. The four models include: the handytraxx play; the handytraxx tube; the handytraxx 1bit; and the limited-edition handytraxx tube J. The handytraxx play recalls Vestax’s Handy Trax portable turntable and features [...] The post Get Portable: Korg Releases handytraxx Portable Turntables appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Global leader in music for DJs, Beatport, has added Ambient/Experimental as a new standalone genre, reclassifies Downtempo as own category. Beatport, a global leader in music for DJs, producers, and electronic music fans, has refined its genre classifications by adding Ambient/Experimental as a standalone category and separating Downtempo from Organic House. This change acknowledges the [...] The post Beatport Expands Genre Offerings with New Categories appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

It’s a hard day for news – who would trust anything published on April 1st? But, no fooling, New Zealand-based Serato has announced a deal whereby Canadian investment tech company Tiny will purchase a 66% stake of Serato. The deal is noted to still require approval from New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Office. This is not […] The post 66% of Serato just got bought: but not by AlphaTheta appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Serato has announced it’s been acquired by Tiny Ltd, a Canadian tech investment firm. Tiny now owns a 66% majority stake in the company, though Serato says it will continue to operate independently and remain headquartered in New Zealand. For DJs who rely on Serato software, this puts to bed any possible acquisition by AlphaTheta, … Continued The post Serato Has Been Bought: What It Could It Mean for DJs appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article