Nike just announced a limited-edition pair of sneakers inspired by DJ vinyl culture and 90s music. LAST UPDATED 8 JULY, 2019 Looking to step up your sneaker game? Nike just announced a forthcoming vinyl-inspired version of its iconic Air Max sneaker. Known as the Air Max 90, the shoes feature a black vinyl top [...]
If you're new to Rekordbox DJ, here are two ways for you to customise your hot cues to make them easier to spot. 26 MARCH, 2019 Hot cues are awesome because they let you skip on over to a part of a song instantly. You can add these to the very first [...]
Pioneer DJ has announced a public beta for an upcoming version of its Rekordbox software. Adds Cloud-Based Track Analysis 18 FEBRUARY, 2019 Pioneer DJ has announced a public beta for Rekordbox 5.4.4. The update includes the ability for DJs to download track analysis data generated by other Rekordbox users from Pioneer DJ’s [...]
Playing an extended DJ set is a physically demanding and musically rewarding experience. Check out John 00 Fleming's marathon DJ set tips in this piece. Pic: John OO Fleming 10 DECEMBER, 2018 We recently had a chance to chat with trance legend John 00 Fleming, a DJ/producer who is revered for his marathon [...]
Back from the brink: It looks like DJ mixes may yet find a home on SoundCloud after being practically hounded off the platform, thanks to a new deal between SoundCloud and Dubset. LAST UPDATED 22 OCTOBER, 2018 It looks like DJs will soon be able to post their mixes on SoundCloud, thanks [...]
LAST UPDATED 6 SEPTEMBER, 2018 Native Instruments has just announced a whole boatload of fresh new gear and software for DJ/producers. As part of its line-up of new products, Native Instruments has just announced a host of fresh software updates as well as slick new hardware aimed at DJ/producers and music makers. [...]
LAST UPDATED 10 SEPTEMBER, 2018 Rekordbox Traffic Light Pioneer DJ recently launched an update to its Rekordbox software. Now at version 5.4, the update includes support for the XDJ-RR standalone system as well as the new Traffic Light feature for key mixing. The way it works is it highlights songs in your collection [...]
Joey Santos Denon DJ just announced the SC5000M Prime, a media player with a motorised jogwheel platter. August 9, 2018 | Read time: 2 mins Club/Festival DJing Pr LAST UPDATED 10 AUGUST, 2018 Denon DJ has just unveiled the SC5000M Prime, a media player that’s got a motorised spinning jogwheel platter. It aims to provide [...]
DJ/producer Danny Avila shares his tips and tricks for playing festivals, preparing for shows and what's needed in order to stand out in today's crowded DJ space. In this week’s Friday Five, we’re leading with an interview from Music Radar with superstar DJ/producer Danny Avila on his tips and tricks for becoming a world-class [...]
Digital DJ Tips reader Sam asks: “When I DJ, I take pride in being able to beatmatch manually. However, when listening to professional, pre-recorded mixes online they always sound absolutely spot on. I feel that during a performance tiny mistakes add to the ‘live feel’, but when doing a mix recording it should sound absolutely perfect. “I’ve [...]
