Last updated 19 April, 2024 In this replay of our live Q&A lesson, we kicked things off with some crucial DJing lessons we can all take from the Grimes Coachella “debacle”, before diving into all sorts of questions from our DJ community. About this lesson This is a recording of one of our free Thursday […]
The Brooklyn cult hero in the flesh A live performance in the UK from Brooklyn cult electronic hero Oneohtrix Point Never is a rare treat indeed. The last time we remember him headlining a show in the capital was way back in 2018, when he played the Barbican centre in support of his Age Of […]
The festival is dead – long live the festival The imminent death of the festival has been heralded in many media quarters of late, with the demise of (summer) seasoned regulars on the map like Nostock in Bromyard, Herefordshire and Standon Calling and Bluedot’s decisions to postpone their 2024 events until next year. There’s no […]
After teasing its release last fall, Ableton has released the new Ableton Live 12 software – available for purchase on the company’s website and downloadable via your Ableton account if you’ve pre-ordered the program. The company has also published a series of how-to videos, to get to know the program’s major feature updates and additions. It’s […]
Last updated 5 March, 2024 Ableton has announced the release of Ableton Live 12, the latest version of its popular music production software. The update offers producers new tools for creativity, and workflow improvements. A few (of many) items that stand out for us are: Keys and Scales, which allow users to transform or generate […]
Shy FX, Mr Scruff and Crazy P live among other highlights pic: Andrew Whitton Orbital and Leftfield are among a slew of big live and DJ names announced for the Beat-Herder festival. The event, which takes place at Ribble Valley, Lancashire, between July18-21, also features SubFocus presents Evolve, Shy FX featuring Rage, The Wailers and […]
Last updated 29 February, 2024 In this replay of our live Q&A lesson, we share the basics for improving sound quality in your DJ space. We also chat about livestreaming set-ups, using Audacity for DJ mixes, and more! About this lesson This is a recording of one of our free Thursday Q&A Live DJ lessons […]
Trap is dead – long live hip-hop, says Zach Buggy Hip-Hop has been redefined for an entire generation by auto-tuned, trap-centric bangers popularised by the likes of Travis Scott and Future, not to mention the mass surge in the emo-trap offshoot made notable by the likes of Lil Uzi Vert and the late Juice Wrld. […]
Last updated 18 January, 2024 In this replay of our live Q&A lesson, we discussed the sound quality of stems, whether DJs should pre-plan their sets or mix on the fly, how to easily make mashups, and more! About this lesson This is a recording of one of our free Thursday Q&A Live DJ lessons […]