Reported ransomware attacks on organizations in the United Kingdom reached record levels last year, when criminals compromised data on potentially more than 5.3 million people from over 700 organizations, according to a surprisingly neglected dataset published by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The true count of ransomware incidents is a known unknown for officials trying […]
Last updated 11 September, 2023 If you have all your music on Spotify and want to play a DJ set, either a one-off gig or often, this guide on DJing with Spotify is for you. In it we’ll look at four ways you can achieve this, from the very simple to the more complicated, and […]
69% of organizations in the education sector suffered a cyberattack within the last 12 months, according to Netwrix. Phishing and account compromise threaten the education sector Phishing and user account compromise were the most common attack paths for these organizations, while phishing and malware (such as ransomware) topped the list for other verticals. What’s more, […]
Last updated 7 September, 2023 In this replay of our live Q&A lesson, we answered the biggest questions about the new Traktor X1 Mk3 modular controller. We also chatted with our community about building hybrid set-ups, accessible DJ gear, determining energy levels and more! Here’s what’s covered… 0:00 Intro 3:41 Does the Traktor X1 Mk3 […]
Last updated 5 September, 2023 It’s the start of a new school year for the kids – but what are you doing for yourself to become a better DJ? In this live show replay, we share how the world’s leading online DJ school can help you out. Here’s what’s covered… 0:00 Intro 4:05 The blog: […]
Last updated 5 September, 2023 One of the first things DJs wanting to get into making music usually buy is an audio interface, and the Focusrite Scarlett audio interfaces are as close as you get to an “industry standard” at the budget end of the market. And now, all three of these interfaces have been […]
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 […]
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 […]