Quite a few products come with lofty claims of being ‘the future of DJing’ and so on. But the new djay app for Meta Quest feels like it might be a taste of where things are headed in the world of DJing. https://youtu.be/uo7oINnmtxc There have been a handful of attempts at [...]
Native Instruments has updated the software for its long-running Maschine beatmaking and production device. The new interface adds stem separation, allowing users to isolate vocals, instrumentals, drums, basslines and more, before re-sampling and chopping them up, without having access to the multi-track studio stems. Maschine 3’s stem separation is powered by iZotope’s RX [...]
Stock up your samples folder and find new inspiration without opening your wallet. There are millions of sample packs available online right now — from archives of old sample CDs from the 90s, right through to daily-updated sample pack platforms and artists releasing sounds on a Patreon page. This is awesome for creators wanting to manipulate [...]
For years, rotary mixers have been status symbols of superior build and sound quality. But is rotary always ‘better’ by default? Or has the cult of the rotary mixer created a monster? Declan McGlynn investigates Rotaries were the first DJ mixers. Prototyped by legendary sound engineer Alex Rosner, the CMA-10-2D from Bozak became [...]
Ready to transform your favorite track into something uniquely yours? This step-by-step guide will take you through the remixing process, from selecting the perfect song to adding your personal creative touches, helping you craft a remix that truly shines. Remixing is an art form that lets you take an existing track and breathe new [...]
Apple Music has rolled out a “Set List” feature with which artists can make dedicated playlists to promote their shows. The Spotify rival just recently unveiled Set List, noting at the outset that acts must have an artist image (which will double as the playlists’ cover art) uploaded to Apple Music in order to [...]
Breaking into the music industry is a challenge, but creating a well-written DJ bio will give you the edge and capture the right people’s attention. Whether you’re an aspiring hip-hop scratch DJ or committed to the latest house and techno, your DJ biography is essential for developing a career. In this guide, we’ve outlined [...]
The Lowdown The AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ is the ultimate flagship, four-channel standalone DJ unit and controller for Rekordbox and Serato software. Based closely upon AlphaTheta/Pioneer DJ’s pro club gear, namely the CDJ-3000 multi players and the DJM-A9 mixer, this one nails it, fixing all the shortcomings of the XDJ-XZ and delivering everything most serious DJs [...]
This step-by-step guide will help you craft your own Afro House track in any DAW, complete with sound suggestions, sample packs, templates, and plugin recommendations. Afro House is an evolving genre blending African-inspired rhythms with modern electronic beats, made popular by artists like Black Coffee, Keinemusik, Caiiro, and Alex Wann. This guide will walk you through creating your own Afro [...]
AlphaTheta recently announced their flagship HDJ-F10 wireless over-ear DJ headphones. Thanks to the company’s proprietary SonicLink technology, the headphones provide DJs and music producers with an ultra-low-latency audio transmission, which is significantly faster than conventional Bluetooth, allowing for accurate monitoring in the DJ booth and/or studio. To take advantage of the SonicLink tech, you’ll need to [...]
