DJ Angelo, one of the tutors in our very own scratch course, rocking the decks at NAMM 2018. Throughout NAMM 2018 we’ve scoured the halls for stuff of interest to DJs and DJ/producers, and while we’ve covered the biggest releases individually, there is always far too much gear and software to do that with everything. So here [...]
Technics' upcoming SL-1000R turntable has a price tag that may cancel your plans for retirement. LAST UPDATED 13 JANUARY, 2018 You probably won’t find this at a DJ booth anytime soon – Technics just announced its latest SL-1000R turntable that comes in at an eye-watering US$20,000. Its build looks more like a minimalist [...]
Pioneer DJ just announced the latest version of its Rekordbox software. Now at version 5.1, the update includes a new Automix feature for the Rekordbox DJ Plus Pack that lets the app mix songs that you’ve added to a playlist with beat-matched and phrase-mixed accuracy. It also includes a bump in Rekordbox DJ’s “Related [...]
Ableton just announced a public beta for its upcoming Live 10 digital audio workstation update, and it’s open to all Live 9 Standard and Live 9 Suite owners. The forthcoming release includes the brand new Wavetable synth, as well as Echo, Drum Buss, and Pedal effect plugins. Myriad workflow improvements will make an appearance, [...]
THE LOWDOWN The Pioneer DJ HDJ-X10s are a great pair of DJ headphones, perhaps even one of the nicest that Pioneer DJ has put out. The plasticky build could turn off some who prefer a more luxe feel, even though the HDJ-X10 is fairly solid and built to withstand the rigors of the road. The [...]
The Smart DJ’s Guide To Planning A Successful 2018 Successful people from all walks of life realize that goal setting is the vital first step to achieving them – but super-successful people pick goals only after they’ve assessed where they are today. It’s a simple exercise that can reveal a lot about your [...]
How to record your Mixcloud shows like a pro by BEN POOK People all over the world are now using budget setups to create professional-sounding shows, whether it’s a radio show, mix for a DJ series or a podcast. You’ll even find cutting-edge radio stations launching in someone’s spare bedroom. The best thing about all of this? [...]
We all make mistakes. However, some of the technical mistakes that DJs make are completely avoidable. Because such errors may well cost you bookings (and a whole load of embarrassment), and because they’re so easy to avoid, it’s worthwhile nipping them in the bud as soon as possible. So in this article, we’ll give you [...]
Pioneer DJ just released an update to its Rekordbox software. Now at version 5.0.2, it brings compatibility to Apple’s latest macOS High Sierra operating system. A raft of minor tweaks accompanies it, along with bug fixes related to Interface 2, the DDJ-RZX, and the XDJ-RX. macOS High Sierra support in Rekordbox 5.0.2 means that Mac users can [...]
Jazzy Jeff Interview: “I Lost All My Tunes 5 Minutes Before A Gig” We sat down with hip-hop DJ legend Jazzy Jeff at this past weekend's BPM | PRO show. Phil Morse October 27, 2017 | Read time: 1 min I caught up with Jazzy Jeff backstage at the BPM | PRO Show 2017, following an outstanding DJ [...]