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Ever been playing a song in a DJ set and suddenly realised you haven’t got a clue how it ends? Maybe it’s a brand new song that you just had to play despite not having had time to properly listen to and prepare it, or maybe it’s just a song you haven’t played for a … Continued The post Emergency Trick For Mixing Unfamiliar Songs [Free Lesson] appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Yes, gang! I hope you are keeping busy. I am just coming down from a jam-packed week of gigs. Here in the UK, it’s what’s known as ‘Freshers week,’ when thousands of new students pile into the city, and there are loads of gigs for DJs to get their hands on. ​ I supported a […]View the full article

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Engine DJ 4.1 has dropped for all compatible standalone DJ systems. The big new feature it brings is Bluetooth out, which works for all recent equipment. They’ve also added a smart headphone cue option, which will automatically switch the headphone cueing between the channels, meaning you don’t have to press the cue button manually if … Continued The post Engine DJ 4.1 Adds Bluetooth & More For Denon DJ & Numark Standalones appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Cindy Charles, Twitch’s head of music, has passed away following a traffic accident in Amsterdam, as confirmed by her husband. Per NL Times, the incident – in which Charles was hit by a garbage truck while walking on the Passeerdersgracht in the centre of the Dutch capital – occurred at around 1pm on Monday 14 October. The driver of the truck was arrested, but has since been released, with authorities currently deciding on possible prosecution... The post Cindy Charles, Twitch Head of Music and DJ category pioneer, has died in a traffic accident in Amsterdam appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Engine DJ 4.1.0 has just dropped and introduces Bluetooth support, smart cueing, expanded autoloops, and critical compatibility changes.View the full article

Denon DJ has announced the Prime Go+, an update to the unique and popular Prime Go standalone DJ unit. It’s a professional-standard portable unit with a built-in battery, metal casing, great sound, wired auxiliary input, two mic channels, and other high-end features. The new Prime Go+ improves on the original spec with a 25% longer … Continued The post Denon DJ Prime Go+ Adds Amazon Music, Improved Battery Life appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

AlphaTheta/Pioneer DJ has recently released two high-end, all-in-one DJ systems: the AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ and the Pioneer DJ Opus Quad. While both units offer four-channel standalone capabilities and Rekordbox/Serato compatibility, they cater to different DJ demographics. Let’s explore their key differences to help you decide which one may be right for you…should you have a cool … Continued The post AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ vs Pioneer DJ Opus Quad: High-End Showdown appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

It’s fair to say that we haven’t seen as much excitement and interest around a DJ equipment launch as we have around the AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ for a long, long time. It also goes to say then that it’s been quite awhile since we’ve had this many questions about any DJ gear launch from our students. … Continued The post AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ: All Your Questions Answered appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

In the world of standalone DJ systems, two units currently stand out as the cream of the crop: the brand-new AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ and the Denon DJ Prime 4+. As the flagship models from two of the biggest names in DJ equipment, these units naturally invite comparison, and so it has been no surprise that our … Continued The post AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ vs Denon DJ Prime 4+: Battle of the Flagship All-in-One DJ Systems appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

Beatport and Beatsource have announced lossless streaming audio inside their DJ platforms, for users subscribed to their Beatport Streaming Professional and Beatsource Streaming Pro+ plans. They say: “Our highest quality lossless audio is available in most of our DJ integrations, with Traktor and Rekordbox coming soon. Serato support for Windows is also on the way, … Continued The post Beatport & Beatsource Lossless Streaming Comes To DJ Software appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

With the launch of the AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ, the all-in-one DJ market just got a serious shake-up. This is now AlphaTheta’s flagship club-style standalone system and it brings with it the features and feel of the industry standard club gear into a single package. Naturally, DJs everywhere are comparing it to Denon DJ’s Prime 4+, a […]View the full article

With the launch of the much anticipated XDJ-AZ, many DJs are wondering how it stacks up against the XDJ-XZ. The XZ was Pioneer DJ’s previous flagship all-in-one and was a super popular choice for venues and mobile DJs. While the XDJ-AZ promises to improve on its predecessor across the board, the XDJ-XZ is far from […]View the full article

Rekordbox 7.0.4 brings much-wanted updates to Stems audio quality and an all-new Groove Circuit feature to remix your drumsView the full article

AlphaTheta (formerly known as Pioneer DJ) has just released its long-awaited new flagship all-in-one DJ system – the XDJ-AZ. It’s the successor to the popular XDJ-XZ and brings plenty of new features and fixes many of the issues and gripes people had with that model. One of the main new changes is that, for the […]View the full article

The Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX6 has been a popular pick for many DJs after a reasonably priced and highly capable controller for rekordbox or Serato. But the newer DDJ-GRV6 has come along with some exciting new features that look set to shake up the mid-priced controller market. They’re both aimed squarely at intermediate DJs looking for […]View the full article

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The GRV6 is AlphaTheta’s (previously Pioneer DJ) new controller that aims to help DJs get in the groove with some innovative new tools to let you remix tracks on the fly. With built-in support for both Serato and Rekordbox, the GRV6’s standout features—the Groove Circuit and Stems FX—allow you to effortlessly swap out drum parts […]View the full article

Algoriddim has updated its Djay Pro platform to 5.2.4, with a lengthy list of new features and improvements mostly addressing longstanding requests from the community (such as saveable gain values per sample slot), and several significant UX improvements. Most notably, the company has added “AI annotations”, a visual waveform companion feature for its aready excellent … Continued The post Algoriddim djay 5.2.4 Addresses Long-Standing User Requests appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

As our regular headphones are becoming almost exclusively wireless, there’s still one place you can always find headphone cables – DJ booths. That’s because standard Bluetooth headphones come with a slight lag that makes tasks like beatmatching completely impossible. But AlphaTheta’s new HDJ-F10 headphones promise to fix that with an imperceptibly short wireless latency thanks […]View the full article

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When you think of DJing, for many people, Pioneer DJ is the brand that immediately comes to mind. Whether you’re mixing tracks at a small club or headlining a massive festival, chances are Pioneer DJ gear is part of the setup. As the biggest name in the DJ industry, their product lineup covers everything that […] View the full article

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Traditionally, if you’ve wanted to record one of your sets, you’re limited to just getting the audio output onto a computer or external device. That means that if you mess up a transition or use a song you don’t want to publish, the whole set is a write-off. Recording a live DJ set at somewhere […]View the full article

Need to start building your DJ library but you're short on cash? Here are our top picks for the best places to legally download DJ music for free. View the full article

Ever wondered why so many DJs use rekordbox? We'll explain the reasons it's so popular, as well as whether it's needed to be a successful DJ.View the full article

Reloop and Laidback Luke have collaborated to release an all-new DJ controller. The $500 Mixtour Pro promises a complete portable DJ packageView the full article

Discover the 5 key differences between DJ controllers and CDJs | What you need to know to start playing on professional club gear.View the full article

If you love Drum & Bass and all its technical tricks, we can help you master those infamous double drops, swaps and four-deck cuts!View the full article

Pioneer DJ is celebrating 30 years of its CDJ with a special zine. Titled deckades, the limited edition zine features 42 exclusive pages of photos, interviews and commentary. The CDJ-500 landed back in 1994 as a new, modern tool for DJs and has thoroughly evolved since. Though the zine is available to read for free digitally, there will also be a limited print run of just 1000 copies – these are available on a first-come, first-serve basis... The post Pioneer celebrates 30 years of the CDJ with limited edition zine appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article