Last updated 30 August, 2023 We’ve teamed up with AIAIAI to offer you the chance to win one of five pairs of their brand-new TMA-2 DJ XE headphones in this free prize draw. The AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ XE are designed to appeal specifically to DJs who need durable design and custom-tuned audio for practising and […]
In 2001, I switched to DJing with Traktor because it allowed me to use MIDI controllers and customize them to create new ways of playing. The modularity they offered was exciting and very innovative. Then MIDI controllers became standardized, and sadly, no custom mapped them anymore. As the years went by, DJ hardware became just […]
In 2001, I switched to DJing with Traktor because it allowed me to use MIDI controllers and customize them to create new ways of playing. The modularity they offered was exciting and very innovative. Then MIDI controllers became standardized, and sadly, no custom mapped them anymore. As the years went by, DJ hardware became just […]
Last updated 29 August, 2023 Native Instruments has announced the Traktor X1 Mk3, which it is calling its “next-generation controller for modern DJs who want exceptional portability and powerful control – in a compact footprint that’s intuitive and easy to use”. Essentially an update to the popular Traktor Kontrol X1 Mk2 modular Midi controller which […]
Last updated 24 July, 2023 I recently taught my 10-year-old daughter to DJ, and she played for nearly three hours at two school parties, after only a few weeks of practising. You can read all about our experience here, but in this article, I am going to distil what I learned down to seven easy […]
Last updated 25 August, 2023 InMusic – the maker of Denon DJ, Numark and Rane DJ hardware – is fighting to block the buyout of DJ software company Serato by Alpha Theta, the company that owns Pioneer DJ. Admitting that the takeover represents an existential threat to the DJ side of its business, inMusic has […]
It is important that you know the pros and cons of the formats that are available, to help you confidently choose which format to go for when buying music online (you’ll often be given a choice), when ripping music, and to help you choose the right format for sharing DJ mixes, working on music files […]
Last updated 21 August, 2023 The latest version of the Engine DJ platform, Engine DJ 3.2, is out of beta and now available to all users of Denon DJ and Numark standalone DJ systems. It brings much-improved key sync, a useful day mode, better FX and more. Read this next: The 6 Best Standalone Systems […]
Release includes never heard drum & bass mix Legendary UK garage producer Zed Bias is gearing up to re-issue his classic garage anthem ‘Neighbourhood’, a track that became an instant classic upon its initial release. Originally released in 1999 on Sidewinder Recordings through legendary garage Locked On label, ‘Neighbourhood’ quickly became a staple on UK […]