Digital DJ Tips

• newBPM Supreme Launches BPM Sounds Sample Library
  Popular DJ download pool BPM Supreme just announced BPM Sounds, a loops and samples library for DJ/producers, turntablis…
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• Over To You: What Will DJing Be Like In 2030?
  With the world’s biggest gear show NAMM wrapping up its 2020 edition this weekend, along with the huge drop of new kit…
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• How Entering DJ Battles Can Help You Succeed As A DJ
  DJ battles have been around for decades as a way for DJs to showcase their skills. While it takes hours of preparation a…
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• DJ Craze Tells Us Why Technology Is Good For Scratching
  I caught up with DJ Craze at NAMM 2020, where he was performing on the new Rane Seventy mixer. Craze is the only DJ ever…
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• Sync Manager Arrives For Engine Software, Flexible Beatgrids Coming…
  People by and large love the new Denon DJ Prime range of gear, from the little Prime Go all the way to the pro set-ups,…
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• Friday Five: 5 Music Industry Trends For 2020
  In this week’s Friday Five, we’re leading with a piece from DIY Musician on music trends that it thinks you should t…
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• Phase Wireless Scratch System Will Soon Work Without Audio Cables With Serato
  MWM, the makers of Phase, has announced here at NAMM 2020 that the Phase wireless scratch system will soon work as an of…
  - 4 days ago 16 Jan 20, 6:43pm -
• Pioneer DJ Unveils Six-Channel DJM-V10 Premium DJ Mixer
  We’ve had a chance to put the DJM-V10 mixer through its paces – click here for our review. Read on for full details…
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• Akai Pro Announces MPC One Standalone Compact Drum Machine
  Akai Pro just unveiled the MPC One, a brand new device in its MPC line of beatmaking devices. It’s a standalone music…
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• 5 Reasons To Think Twice Before Upgrading Your DJ Gear
  With NAMM fast approaching and a huge number of new kit releases already in 2020, DJs are being bombarded with marketing…
  - 6 days ago 14 Jan 20, 10:00pm -
• Rane Launches Seventy Mixer With Incredible Craze Video
  Rane just unveiled the Seventy mixer, a two-channel battle mixer meant for use with Serato DJ and the Rane Twelve motori…
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• Use The “Prepare Crate” To Make Your DJ Sets Better
  The prepare crate is a feature that made a huge impact on the way I DJed once I wrapped my head around how to use it. It…
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DJ Techtools

• Phase to get rid of the need for audio cables in forthcoming update for Serato users
  In an upcoming firmware update to the Phase wireless scratch system, DJs will no longer have to use audio cables to sen…
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• DJM-V10: Pioneer DJ’s new 6-channel mixer looks like it was designed by a techno DJ
  A new DJM-V10 mixer from Pioneer DJ has 6 channels, master isolators, four band EQ, per-channel compression knobs and s…
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• MPC One: Standalone, $699, and what the MPC Touch should have been?
  Has there ever been a totally standalone MPC that’s been priced under $1,000? The MPC Touch that was released five ye…
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• The Rane Seventy: a new battle mixer designed to directly compete with the DJM-S9
  InMusic is on a roll with product releases this NAMM. Rane DJ is the next brand inside of the company to roll something…
  - 6 days ago 14 Jan 20, 10:13pm -
• Denon DJ’s new Prime Go all-in-one standalone has a 4+ hour battery in it
  This morning Denon DJ have introduced two new pieces of hardware – the Prime 2 and Prime Go. While the Prime 2 is a p…
  - 7 days ago 13 Jan 20, 2:59pm -
• What will Pioneer DJ release at NAMM 2020 – a new CDJ, or a new turntable?
  We’ve seen the beginnings of NAMM 2020 DJ gear news this week. In our email inboxes and around the web we’ve seen a…
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• What is MIDI 2.0, and why does it matter?
  With Roland’s new 88-key controller announced this week, a lot of attention has been directed its compatibility with…
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• Denon DJ’s X1850 Mixer: an aesthetic refresh and that’s about it
  We’re happy that Denon DJ is updating their Prime series players to add a few more features and a new look. At the sa…
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Serato Blog

• Learn To DJ With DJ TLM
  If you're looking to enter the DJ game or wanting to upskill and progress from the current stage of your DJ career look…
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• In The Mix With Anthony Somebody
  There are only a handful of people that can literally live up to their name. Anthony Somebody FKA quiteHYPE is quite hyp…
  - 20 Feb 18, 8:22pm -
• Roland Releases Major Update for DJ-808/505/202
  If you're a current or future owner of the Roland DJ-202/505/808 checkout the impressive list of improvements Roland has…
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• Red bull 3Style - Grand Final Recap
  Blakey our Artist Relation rep was in attendance of this year's Red Bull 3Style Grand final and supplied us with a detai…
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• Red Bull 3Style - 4th Qualifying Night Recap
  Qualifier number 4 of this year's red bull 3style world final this evening takes place in the largest venue so far. We a…
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• Serato Sample Challenge Winner Announced
  It's been a long time coming. But we have ourselves a winner.
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• Red Bull 3Style - 3rd Qualifying Night Recap
  Blakey from our Artist Relation team arrived in Poland on the night of the Red Bull 3Style 3rd Qualifier. It wasn't all…
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• Watch The Sound - Our Favourite Routines
  The Beat Junkies not only contain the world's best turntablists but also invite some of the best into their HQ. Watch Th…
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• Happy Birthday J Dilla!
  February 7th is the day James Yancey aka Jay Dee or J Dilla was born. Heralded as one of the greatest hip hop producers…
  - 7 Feb 18, 9:43pm -
• In The Mix: DJ Suga Shay
  A Philly and LA club favourite, Suga Shay​ is known in many circles for her fun open-format sets. She recently came by…
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• Our Favourite Red Bull 3Style Sets
  This article shares our favorite routines from the past 8 years of Red Bull 3Style, that helped shape the competition to…
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• SeratoCast 71 - Nick Hook & DJ Earl
  Off the back of Nick Hook & DJ Earl releasing a joint album and touring the states, they've given us this mix to share w…
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• Serato Sample Challenge Finalists
  The results are in! (Kind of) Here's what's happening with our Top 10 Serato Sample Challenge contenders.
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• SeratoCast 70 - Bella Fiasco
  Bella Fiasco - An in-demand club DJ from L.A gets down on this SeratoCast. Listen in for a mix of funky and soulful edit…
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• SeratoCast 69 - Nick Bike
  Listen to Canadian Redbull 3Style finalist and everyone's favorite edit maker, drop a mix that covers a wide array of ge…
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• The Youngest IDA Champ Ever - DJ K-Swizz
  Watch the IDA World Championship winning set from 14-year-old DJ K-Swizz.
  - 5 Dec 17, 9:14pm -
• The Youngest IDA Champ Ever - DJ K-Swizz
  Don't let the age fool you, 14-year-old DJ K-Swizz is not only among the best battle DJs in the world but has now been c…
  - 5 Dec 17, 9:14pm -
• How to Win the Serato Sample Challenge
  So, you've entered your beat in the Serato Sample Challenge. What next? Here is the low-down on how to give yourself the…
  - 5 Dec 17, 9:01am -
• The Art Of DJing - Dave Clarke
  Techno legend Dave Clarke sat down with Resident Advisor last year and talked in detail about his 30-years inside the DJ…
  - 5 Dec 17, 4:06am -
• The Mixfitz Win IDA Championship
  Belgium super team The Mixfitz took home the IDA Show category gold in last year's battle. Watch below as the 3 nail a f…
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• Announcing the Serato Sample Challenge
  Entries are now open for the Serato Sample Challenge. Make a beat, film it and share it with the world for the chance to…
  - 4 Dec 17, 9:00pm -
• Denon DJ Prime Series in Serato DJ
  We've now got support for the game-changing Denon DJ Prime Series.
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• Recording your sets with Serato DJ
  Share your set with friends, maybe the world, or just listen back to it yourself with Serato DJ's Record function. Our A…
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• UKF On Air x Serato - Krakota
  Hospital Record's own Krakota throws down over an hour of Drum & Bass.
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• Where Can I Learn To DJ?
  We've compiled a list of educational resources we recommend for learning to DJ, so you can jump straight in and save you…
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• How To Make A DJ Routine
  Knowing where to start when making a routine can be the most frustrating part of your DJ life. We've found a bunch of wa…
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• How To Use Serato DJ's Sampler - DJ TechTools
  If you only use Serato DJ's Sampler for dropping air horns between tracks take a moment to learn it's true potential.
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• In The Mix With DJ Kenzhero
  DJ Kenzhero is a veteran DJ from Johannesburg, South Africa. He recently visited our LA studio and threw down an exclusi…
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• Serato Sample 1.1 is Here
  Our first free update to Serato Sample is available. Now with Cue Output Routing, Undo/Redo functionality, Pad Number/MI…
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• How A-trak Creates A Routine
  Step into A-Trak's studio, see his ideas and thoughts before they materialize into the polished performances we regularl…
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DJs: A Reddit for DJs

• newLooking for DJ bloggers!
  Hello everyone! We are looking for help with our DJ blog. If you are an experienced freelance writer please get in touch…
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• newAffordable booth monitor (€200,-)
  Greetings! Since I moved stuff around at home, I'm in a kind of bad position when djing and I need an affordable booth m…
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• newLoud white noise blips in Serato recording
  Hey everyone, I have Serato PRO with my DDJ- SR2, recorded about 4-5 15mins mixes already and sounds all well. All of a…
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• newAdded Independent Pad Modes to the S9
  submitted by /u/Unit27 [link] [comments]
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• newSerato DJ
  Hey I use Serato to record my mixes. Any tips on what to do to make them sound official (post production wise)? I may me…
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• newHELP!! Pioneer SB3 not syncing up to serato. The hot cue buttons and master button will light up but nothing else and the decks don’t show up on serato. Can’t find any useful help from google :(
  submitted by /u/lilmandyy [link] [comments]
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• newReloop Elite vs. Numark Scratch w/ DDJ-XP2
  So I'm looking to get a mixer real soon. I'm using my DDJ-SX2 in DVS mode with my two turntables right now, but it's har…
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• newBeat Juggling using 7” Vinyl 45s 🍩 🍩 (+ added goofing around 🤪) - testing out my fresh new setup for filming vids ✨
  submitted by /u/djmatman [link] [comments]
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• DDJ-1000 Sudden No Audio in headphones when cueing (headphones)
  That scares me... Everything else is fine. Never had this issue before where I can't hear anything in headphones. sub…
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• Hey I was wondering if anyone can help me figure out how to configure my pioneer xdj rr to work with djay pro? Can’t map the jog wheels properly! Thanks
  submitted by /u/zackcarey111 [link] [comments]
  - 19 hours ago 19 Jan 20, 4:46pm -

• What does it mean to "know your tracks" (especially for spinning on vinyl)?
  Hi there – So I've been messing around, very casually, with spinning house on vinyl. I'm getting pretty good with basi…
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• Is there a market for female DJs in the US?
  As I’ve seen there is a huge market for female DJs in Asia, China, Indonesia, India, relatively Turkey etc, but less i…
  - 23 hours ago 19 Jan 20, 12:09pm -
• Serato 20th Anniversary | Limited Edition Box Set official unboxing
  submitted by /u/thedjnamedves [link] [comments]
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• Advice on cleaning my controller.?
  I have a pioneer ddj sz controller and it's been really used. I was thinking about taking it apart and deep cleaning it…
  - 1 day ago 19 Jan 20, 1:27am -
• Better ways of searching for tracks on a CDJ-Nexus Setup
  This year I’m looking to upgrade my DJ setup. I’ll be switching from Serato to Rekordbox as well as purchasing a cdj…
  - 2 days ago 18 Jan 20, 11:27pm -
• First gig in about 3.5 hours, incredibly nervous and excited
  Hey guys, been playing for just under a year, 11 months almost to the day, pretty much exclusively on vinyl (got a DDJ-4…
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• Learning to scratch
  Hey so i’ve recently decided i want to seriously pursue learning how to scratch, but im not exactly sure where to star…
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• Struggling trying to figure out how to play my 'festival music' at nightclubs
  So, I make cinematic bass music that's made to be played at festivals and in headphones (polar opposites, I know lol).…
  - 2 days ago 18 Jan 20, 10:33pm -
• Want to get in contact with Dutch mobile and/or club DJ/Ableton producer.
  Hi there guy’s, I am a Dutch part time hobby DJ and for two years have been improving continuously. Played a few house…
  - 2 days ago 18 Jan 20, 5:48pm -
• Standalone Launchpad
  Hey lovely community, i have got a short question. I normally play a lot of Techno from either CDJ´s or Vinyl and the o…
  - 2 days ago 18 Jan 20, 5:30pm -
• The EASY way to merge _Serato_ libraries and get your music off your laptop.
  I'm the guy who made a post a couple years ago detailing how I copied my VDJ library to Serato. Thanks to everyone who s…
  - 2 days ago 18 Jan 20, 3:55pm -
• Rane TWELVE platter drift or pitch drift
  I just bought the 12 yesterday. I play one song using instant doubles so they're at the exact same time and speed. One s…
  - 2 days ago 18 Jan 20, 3:42pm -
• Is DJHistory.com no more?
  Just found out about this site after reading some interviews with Bill Brewster - but the site appears to be offline. Do…
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• About to pick up a used ddj-1000 off of Craigslist, anything of note to make sure to check before purchasing ?
  Or for any controller of that matter. What are some important things to check or questions to ask the seller? submitt…
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• politician in Kenya shot a dj in the neck
  submitted by /u/felakutie [link] [comments]
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• Weekly Gig photos/stories/discussion post - January 15, 2020
  How was your gig last weekend? Talk about it here! submitted by /u/AutoModerator [link] [comments]
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• **/r/DJs NEW RULES** Please read before posting
  New /r/DJs Rules. Top rule - BE NICE. Please try to be polite, friendly and helpful when commenting. Trolling, slapfight…
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DJ Setup: Reddit

• My lil Pioneer battle station
  submitted by /u/H8TTK [link] [comments]
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• Almost half our living room is dedicated to DJing
  submitted by /u/TimothyVdp [link] [comments]
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• Finally finished my custom kallax mods to get more rise on the speaker platform. Traktor S4 mk3 Traktor f1 Audio Technica LP-140XP
  submitted by /u/wingbandit3 [link] [comments]
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• Pioneer XDJ-700, DJM-750mk2, Reloop RP-7000mk2
  submitted by /u/ClySuva [link] [comments]
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• Pioneer DDJ-800 action
  submitted by /u/Ferren84 [link] [comments]
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• Controller + Mixer + Vinyl
  submitted by /u/Johannes619 [link] [comments]
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• Can someone pls ID this mixer?
  submitted by /u/pastel_orange [link] [comments]
  - 6 days ago 14 Jan 20, 3:16pm -
• My very first mixer. Never thought this 4 years ago. Today we are here. Welcome 2020
  submitted by /u/kuikshadow [link] [comments]
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• My DJ booth
  submitted by /u/-Mr-Poopybutthole- [link] [comments]
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• Started out 2020 with a DDJ RB - Never before have i DJ'ed
  submitted by /u/thinkboii [link] [comments]
  - 7 days ago 13 Jan 20, 7:04pm -

• My Bedroom Setup
  submitted by /u/Rodogs7 [link] [comments]
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• Updating my sound with these beautiful EON 615 series speakers, can't wait to plug in. New set up
  submitted by /u/kuikshadow [link] [comments]
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• My Dj lighting
  submitted by /u/iamdjmajik [link] [comments]
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• My first ever setup, not sure why I waited so long to do this.
  submitted by /u/artyb368 [link] [comments]
  - 9 days ago 11 Jan 20, 9:10am -
• It was a set I wish I would have recorded. Layered sounds from the Force over most of it and kept it packed all night. Got a lot of how the f@&$ looks from people when I was doing my transitions lol.
  submitted by /u/nDJwmusic [link] [comments]
  - 9 days ago 11 Jan 20, 7:49am -
• Technics MK3s, Numark Scratch, DDJ-XP2
  submitted by /u/TokyoPosted [link] [comments]
  - 10 days ago 10 Jan 20, 6:59am -
• I finally completed my Denon Prime setup last month - even though they announced the SC6000 TODAY...I still love them! This is from my NYE gig down in rural NSW, Australia (by a lake - not fire affected)
  submitted by /u/proverbialwhatever [link] [comments]
  - 10 days ago 10 Jan 20, 2:01am -
• Santa's is here. New mixer, more than welcome. Grateful!. #xone96 #Barranquilla
  submitted by /u/kuikshadow [link] [comments]
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• i call it my "tardis console" because there a a lot of buttons and switches and some more or less "hidden" features
  submitted by /u/maestro300 [link] [comments]
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• Just finished my home setup! Excited to share :)
  submitted by /u/Wayne_Draper [link] [comments]
  - 12 days ago 8 Jan 20, 10:20pm -
• Taking advantage of the beautiful morning with an impromptu setup on my lanai! Not visible in the pic, but Serato's "Day Mode" is hideous but useful lol
  submitted by /u/TugonmaNutz [link] [comments]
  - 12 days ago 8 Jan 20, 3:09pm -
• Decided my desk wasn't good enough.
  submitted by /u/Moholmarn [link] [comments]
  - 13 days ago 7 Jan 20, 11:11pm -
• Third XDJ added 🔊 Also have 2 turntables in storage and rotate the kit every 3-6 months. Layering loops is fun! 🎉
  submitted by /u/completerevolution [link] [comments]
  - 13 days ago 7 Jan 20, 10:10pm -
• My current controllerism battlestation 🔥🔥🔥
  submitted by /u/ZeriuusMusic [link] [comments]
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• My Djm 250mk2 DVS Setup with 2 At Lp 120’s
  submitted by /u/Vollkornsprudel99 [link] [comments]
  - 14 days ago 6 Jan 20, 9:01pm -

Traktor Blog

• Four-deck DJing: A beginner’s guide
  We asked some of our favorite four-deck DJs, to give us an insight into the art of mixing across four channels.Source
  - 39 days ago 12 Dec 19, 10:50am -
• Meet SAMA’ – Ramallah’s world-class techno export
  Get to know a key figure of the Palestinian underground scene who's fast becoming one of the freshest and most exciting…
  - 25 Sep 19, 2:39pm -
• Converting vinyl to digital with Alex Barck from Jazzanova
  Find out how Jazzanova's Alex Barck converts his vinyl records into digital to play with TRAKTOR PRO. Source
  - 9 Sep 19, 10:00am -
• Nik Nowak: Sculptures made from sound
  Dystopic, artistic and loud. Find out how German artist Nik Nowak created an array of mobile, sound-weapon installations…
  - 21 Aug 19, 8:41am -
• The art of DJing on the go with TRAKTOR DJ 2
  Learn how to create your own portable DJ setup to play in whatever location you want.Source
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• Behind the setup with DJ Luciano
  One of the game's biggest DJ globetrotters visited the Native Instruments headquarters to show and discuss his current T…
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• AJ Christou: Right here, right now
  Find out how Manchester's AJ Christou uses TRAKTOR and MASCHINE to create his pumping productions.Source
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• Using TRAKTOR in the studio: How the DJ tool is used to make beats
  Discovering the creative powers of TRAKTOR for music production with Huerco S., Konx-om-Pax, and exael. Source
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• Harmonic mixing rules (and how to break them)
  Learn how to employ harmonic mixing into your next set.Source
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• Eomac and Kyoka are Lena Andersson
  Read up on the collaborative project between Irish producer Eomac and the Japanese artist Kyoka. Source
  - 20 Jun 19, 10:24am -

Electronic Beats

• NAMM 2020 Day 3: QBert & DJing’s Next Phase
  The NAMM Show 2020 at the Anaheim Convention Center began winding down on Day 3, nonetheless, some things stood out for…
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• NAMM Show 2020 Day 2: E-V, Denon DJ & More
  On Day 2 at NAMM Show 2020 we saw something for everyone in the DJ world – club, mobile and studio. A full day of trek…
  - 2 days ago 18 Jan 20, 3:29pm -
• NAMM 2020 Report: Day 1 from The Showfloor
  Anaheim, Calif. – Today was the first day of NAMM 2020, and though DJ Times had more than a dozen meetings with major…
  - 3 days ago 17 Jan 20, 3:32pm -
• The Pioneer DJM-V10 Mixer: A Shrewd Calculation About the Future of DJing
  At first glance, we’re tempted to say that with the Pioneer DJM-V10, the DJ market-leader simply released a mixer that…
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• Friendship 2020: The Perfect Getaway
  As temperatures continue to plummet, avid electronic dance music fans looked to welcome the new year in paradise heading…
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• NAMM 2020: Big Debuts for DJ-Related Products
  Anaheim, Calif. – Starting today and running through Sunday, Jan. 19, the annual Winter NAMM 2020 show will fill the…
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• Claptone: The Man, The Mask, The Music
  Las Vegas – It’s an afternoon Elrow Party at Sin City’s Encore Beach Club. Fisher’s finishing up his set, but st…
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• Reloop’s Spin: Perfect for Portablism
  In the last few years, the portable scratch scene has really taken off. What started as a very niche sect has become a r…
  - 4 days ago 16 Jan 20, 4:30pm -
• DJ Setups: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
  Unless you started your DJ career working for a polished-up multi-op, we’ve all had embarrassing DJ setups — you hav…
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• Understanding Your Google My Business (GMB) Account, Here’s How to Get It Right
  For the last few years, I’ve served as a seminar speaker/keynoter at DJ Times’ DJ Expo in Atlantic City. And as anyo…
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• DJ Times Magazine NAMM Issue 2020
  Claptone: The Man, The Mask, The Music No Matter Who’s Behind The Mask, Claptone’s Globe-Spanning House Music Does A…
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• Our Take on Denon DJ’s Prime Go: A Truly Mobile Mixer
  With the introduction of the Denon DJ Prime Go console, the company has upped the ante in the DJ marketplace. A compact,…
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• Lightning in a Bottle Shares Lineup for Memorial Day Weekend
  Another day, another festival lineup! Lightning in a Bottle has revealed the lineup for its 2020 event as it prepares to…
  - 5 days ago 15 Jan 20, 4:00pm -
• Zeds Dead Unveil Colossal “We Are Deadbeats Vol. 4” Compilation
  After unloading a steady barrage of singles leading into the new year, Zeds Dead has unleashed their highly-anticipated…
  - 6 days ago 14 Jan 20, 6:31pm -
• Justin Martin Launches New Label With Inaugural Single, “Needs
  Is there anything Justin Martin can’t do? Today, the San Francisco native looks to further his career with the launch…
  - 6 days ago 14 Jan 20, 6:21pm -
• HARD Summer Announces Dates For 2020
  Don’t put your festival calendar away just yet; Insomniac has just unveiled the official dates for HARD Summer Music F…
  - 6 days ago 14 Jan 20, 6:07pm -
• Do This to Push Your Multi-Op DJ Business Into Profitability
  In “The Tipping Point: Lessons from a Multi-Op,” columnist Mike Walter, owner of Elite Entertainment, offers DJ busi…
  - 6 days ago 14 Jan 20, 5:38pm -
• Guitar Center Confirms Miami Music Week Partnership
  It’s official; Guitar Center has revealed its partnership with the 2020 Winter Music Conference (WMC) and Miami Music…
  - 6 days ago 14 Jan 20, 4:46pm -
• Whipped Cream Drops Explosive VIP Mix Of “Told Ya”
  Quickly blossoming into quite the force to be reckoned with in the world of bass music, Whipped Cream looked it pick up…
  - 7 days ago 13 Jan 20, 7:05pm -
• Watch Eric Prydz Awe-Inspiring Full HOLO Set From New York
  While there is certainly no shortage of audio/visual experiences that’ll blow your mind in the world of electronic dan…
  - 7 days ago 13 Jan 20, 6:00pm -
• Crankdat Unleashes His Fury With Relentless Single, “Who I Am”
  Aiming to keep the mad times rolling following his punishing “Cranksmas Vol. 1 – Moshstep Madness” mix to close ou…
  - 7 days ago 13 Jan 20, 5:33pm -
• Ekali Reveals Debut Album, “A World Away,” Release Date
  The wait is finally over! After hitting us with the steady barrage of coveted singles, Ekali has officially revealed the…
  - 7 days ago 13 Jan 20, 5:00pm -
• DJ Business Tips: Client Asks For 2018 Price — What Would You Do?
  Here are some DJ business tips for pricing and dealing with a client who asks for your old rate: After an amazing NYE ce…
  - 10 days ago 10 Jan 20, 5:03pm -
• Denon DJ SC6000, SC6000M and X1850 Prime — An Early Opinion: Game Changers
  The DJ SC6000 Prime, SC6000M Prime, and X1850 Prime mixer — are these the game-changers we’ve all been waiting for f…
  - 11 days ago 9 Jan 20, 3:00pm -
• This DJ Books Weddings Through The Knot — Without Paying A Dime
  Previously, Kurtus Nichols, owner of K-Sound Entertainment in Crooksville, Ohio, wrote about how to build rapport at we…
  - 13 days ago 7 Jan 20, 4:40pm -
• Hey DJ/Producers — Looking to Get on Spotify Playlists? Here’s How
  Getting a song added to an editorial or algorithmic playlist on Spotify can help boost streams and lead to more fans dis…
  - 14 days ago 6 Jan 20, 6:39pm -
• Intros & Outros: DJs Recall the Bridal-Party Entrances That Rocked
  OK, wedding jocks… looking to see how to DJ a wedding that your guests won’t forget? It’s all in the bridal-party…
  - 14 days ago 6 Jan 20, 5:15pm -
• Why Resourcefulness and Resiliency Are Keys To a DJ’s Job Description
  Dan Quinn recently returned from his first “DJC” Experience in Scottsdale, AZ. This is part 2 of his experiences at…
  - 17 days ago 3 Jan 20, 3:42pm -
• Coachella Unveils Highly-Anticipated Lineup For 2020
  With festival lineups beginning to pop up left and right, Coachella has decided to welcome the new year with the reveal…
  - 17 days ago 3 Jan 20, 3:00pm -
• How This Wedding DJ Seized an Opportunity to Create Magical Moments for Clients
  Most wedding DJs would be thrilled to hear a couple say they want to do something completely different or unique at thei…
  - 18 days ago 2 Jan 20, 9:40pm -
• It’s a Wrap: The Year in DJ Mixers (and Controllers)
  The DJ mixer is a centerpiece in your setup. It’s the key to your programming, your instrument, and therefore the repr…
  - 20 days ago 31 Dec 19, 2:32pm -
• 25 Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve DJ Playlist
  In advance of your New Year’s Eve parties, it’s difficult to anticipate your crowd — you don’t know how old they…
  - 21 days ago 30 Dec 19, 6:17pm -
• DJ Times’ 50 Greatest Electronic Dance Tracks of the Decade
  While there only a few days that remain in the wild year that was 2019, when the clock strikes midnight on December 31st…
  - 21 days ago 30 Dec 19, 4:00pm -
• Diplo Delivers 2-Hour “Best Of The Decade” Mix
  If there is anyone who made quite the lasting impression over the past decade in the world of electronic dance music, Di…
  - 24 days ago 27 Dec 19, 2:00pm -
• Refresh Your Wedding Reception Games and Dances With These Unique Twists
  Not all weddings are the same, and not all wedding DJs are the same. The fact is, there are several ways to differentiat…
  - 25 days ago 26 Dec 19, 8:20pm -
• Transform Your Health and Your DJ Business with These Fitness Tips
  The phrase “fitness tips” and the DJ lifestyle seem like an odd pairing. The life of a DJ isn’t quite as glamorou…
  - 27 days ago 24 Dec 19, 2:19pm -
• DJ Times’ On-Deck Circle: December 2019
  With there being no shortage of talent in the world of electronic dance music, DJ Times has started a monthly series whe…
  - 28 days ago 23 Dec 19, 5:30pm -
• Dombresky Closes Out His Monster Year With “Take Me Away”
  No stranger to serving up house hits, Dombresky has made his way to Toolroom Records for closeout the year with his infe…
  - 28 days ago 23 Dec 19, 4:40pm -
• Feed Me Strikes Again With High-Octane Release, “Little Space”
  After opening the year with this impeccable sophomore album, High Street Creeps, Feed Me looks to close out 2019 with hi…
  - 28 days ago 23 Dec 19, 4:00pm -
• Find Your DJ Brand’s Core Story With Help from a Hollywood Screenwriting Guru
  Robert McKee has been teaching storytelling since the early 1980s (among his 100,000 former students are a boatload of A…
  - 28 days ago 23 Dec 19, 2:03pm -
• Will Clarke Shares His Tips For Extended Set Success
  Last month, Will Clarke had announced he would be launching his own label, “All We Have Is Now,” in addition to goin…
  - 31 days ago 20 Dec 19, 5:24pm -
• Holiday Party DJ Playlist: Lo-Fi, Jazz and Kaskade
  Johnee Wong-Smedley, DJ at Pez Productions in Calgary, Ontario, has had a busy holiday party season. We asked him about…
  - 31 days ago 20 Dec 19, 5:00pm -
• Mija Shares Cover Of Crystal Waters’ Classic “Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless)”
  Talk about a little flashback for your Friday! Mija has just unveiled her cover of Crystal Waters’ timeless hit, “Gy…
  - 31 days ago 20 Dec 19, 4:46pm -
• Above & Beyond Release Three Fan-Favorites With New “Out Of Time” EP
  It’s a pretty good time to be a fan of Above & Beyond, huh? With the trio keeping things consistent with a steady stre…
  - 31 days ago 20 Dec 19, 4:07pm -
• Baauer Unleashes Booming Remix Of Holly’s “Striper Money”
  Still buzzing off the debut of his colossal collaboration “Ready to Go” on Grand Theft Auto radio, Baauer has struck…
  - 31 days ago 20 Dec 19, 3:23pm -
• How To Start a DJ Business: Expanding from a Single-Op
  In “How to Start a DJ Business,” a regularly occurring column, DJs talk about problems they encounter as they start…
  - 32 days ago 19 Dec 19, 7:55pm -
• Ultra Music Festival Announces Resistance Phase 1 Lineup
  After breaking the news Resistance Miami would be customized specifically for Bayfront Park this year, Ultra Music Festi…
  - 32 days ago 19 Dec 19, 7:00pm -
• [Premiere] Hayden James’ Delivers Latest Holy Ship! Wrecked Mixtape
  Next month the electronic music voyage that is Holy Ship! Wrecked will be making its way to a resort and oceanfront para…
  - 32 days ago 19 Dec 19, 6:15pm -
• Glitterbox NYC: Funk & Fabulosity
  Brooklyn, N.Y. – Fabulosity and funky house music converged at Brooklyn’s House of Yes club this past Dec. 6 for Gli…
  - 33 days ago 18 Dec 19, 8:35pm -
• $8.5M DJ Business Owner Sells Majority Stake to Employee, Explains Art of the Deal
  Matt Radicelli, owner of Rock The House Entertainment in Cleveland, recently sold a majority stake of what started as a…
  - 33 days ago 18 Dec 19, 6:56pm -
• Relive Rüfüs Du Sol’s DJ Set From The Robot Heart Bus at Burning Man
  Anyone who follows the Grammy-nominated trio, Rüfüs Du Sol, closely may remember them uploading one of their sets from…
  - 33 days ago 18 Dec 19, 5:29pm -
• Snails’ Highly Anticipated “World of Slime” EP Has Arrived
  Still riding high off his biggest headline tour to date, Snails looks to close out the year with a bang (literally) unle…
  - 33 days ago 18 Dec 19, 5:00pm -
• Detroit’s Movement Music Festival Reveals First Wave Of Artists For 2020
  Serving as the latest festival to share some lineup news, Movement Detriot has just unveiled the first wave of artists m…
  - 34 days ago 17 Dec 19, 4:00pm -
• Akai Professional Launches Ableton Integration With MPC & Force Update
  Akai Professional has officially announced its Force firmware 3.0.4 and MPC firmware 2.7 that includes the highly-antici…
  - 34 days ago 17 Dec 19, 3:30pm -
• Marshmello Closes Out 2019 With End Of Year Mix
  Continuing to be one of the biggest names in the world of electronic dance music, marshmello bids farewell to 2019 with…
  - 35 days ago 16 Dec 19, 5:30pm -
• Deadmau5’s Mau5trap Unveils “We Are Friends Vol. 009” Compilation
  It’s that time of the year again already, deadmau5‘s mau5trap has unleashed it’s annual we are friends compilation…
  - 35 days ago 16 Dec 19, 4:59pm -

DJWORX

• REVIEW: Fonik Audio Innovations Volca stand
  Need ergonomic access to your gear as well as a stylish way to protect it? An equipment stand like Fonik Audio's triple…
  - 12 Feb 19, 11:11am -
• BOOK REVIEW: Ortofon’s “A Century of Accuracy in Sound”
  A century in business is quite a milestone, and gives great material to tell a story. Thus Ortofon has a made a book to…
  - 6 Feb 19, 5:25pm -
• INDUSTRY: New blood and musical chairs at inMusic
  It's not just hardware and software that matters in the DJ world — it's the people too. And there are moves afoot in…
  - 4 Feb 19, 10:38pm -
• That Thud Rumble mixer with the screen gets a name — The Invader
  A second UFO sighting has been made at NAMM 2019. The Thud Rumble Invader mixer has been spotted again at NAMM 2019. But…
  - 27 Jan 19, 2:56pm -
• So yea, that Technics SL1200mk7… oh boy
  Our ProfessorBX went to NAMM 2019 to prod, poke, and play with the new Technics SL-1200 MK7, which makes him more qualif…
  - 26 Jan 19, 12:21pm -
• NAMM 2019: So about that new version of Traktor…
  There has been vague talk about a new version of Traktor. Now NAMM 2019 brings some confirmation. Presenting Traktor DJ…
  - 24 Jan 19, 8:52pm -

• NAMM 2019: The story of the 7PS… so far
  It's been a long journey for the 7PS. But at NAMM 2019, it'll be put in front of the world's best DJs and the industry t…
  - 24 Jan 19, 2:58pm -
• NAMM SPY SHOTS: Gemini’s new standalone thingy
  The bits we haven't seen at NAMM 2019 are slowly being unwrapped and placed on stands. And here's some spy shots of Gemi…
  - 23 Jan 19, 11:02pm -
• The Denon DJ Prime 4 — cat meet pigeons
  Denon DJ continues to leap over the lines drawn by other manufacturers and delivers the Prime 4, a full four channels of…
  - 17 Jan 19, 3:56pm -
• That thing you saw — it’s called the Akai Force
  Looks like grid controllers are expanding to fill the space available. And Akai Pro's Force (not the Force) is certainly…
  - 17 Jan 19, 3:18pm -
• #10YearChallenge and the Vestax mixer that never was
  My version of the #10YearChallenge has thrown up a lost gem from NAMM 2009, namely the Vestax PMC 08Pro2 that sadly neve…
  - 16 Jan 19, 2:39pm -
• NAMM 2019: Denon DJ is such a pic tease
  First Technics, and now Denon DJ. They've gone all mysterious pre-NAMM, and have released a couple of images that demand…
  - 14 Jan 19, 4:18pm -
• FRIDAY FUN: Got 1210 and MK7 envy? We’ve got you covered
  I bet you're looking at your ancient 1200s while suffering GAS and craving those new 1210 MK7s right? Start throwing mon…
  - 11 Jan 19, 3:47pm -
• TEASER VIDEO: Akai Pro is up to something
  Show time means teaser time. And kicking us off ahead of NAMM is Akai Pro who in seven seconds manage to tell us nothing…
  - 10 Jan 19, 4:03pm -
• Let’s just file this under because why the hell not
  All work and no play... but why not combine them and see what happens? Let's just call this research and not in any way…
  - 10 Jan 19, 2:33pm -
• Wireless DVS Phase delayed again until the end of March
  Phase preorderers were mad at MWM for delays in shipping. But... wait for it... MWM has announced yet another, this time…
  - 10 Jan 19, 11:16am -
• Turntable Tuesday and the polarising power of technology 
  Turntable Tuesday saw Technics and Reloop bust out there opposing takes on what DJs want. But these are for different pe…
  - 9 Jan 19, 3:44pm -
• The Reloop Elite/ELITƎ mixer — the glue that binds
  The new RP-8000MK2 turntable is GAS-worthy enough. But when the Serato sandwich filling is the new Reloop Elite mixer, i…
  - 8 Jan 19, 3:20pm -
• The Reloop RP-8000 MK2 — another day, another black turntable
  Yesterday Technics played safe with the launch of the SL-1210 MK7. Today, Reloop has gone balls out with the Serato DJ P…
  - 8 Jan 19, 1:21pm -
• NAILED IT: Here’s the official word on the Technics SL-1210 MK7
  While others slept, we'd posted two different stories about the teased Technics turntable. Now the SL-1210 MK7 is offici…
  - 7 Jan 19, 8:37pm -

DJ Forums

• Man Crib Setup advice
  Hi, we are a couple of friends and built a little something for our selfs (a small man's crib) and looking for some advi…
  - 17 hours ago 19 Jan 20, 6:39pm -
• House Roots Mix
  Mix I did on my day off work (Birthday day) - some pumping, tribal, soulful house cuts - old & new combined - all of the…
  - 19 hours ago 19 Jan 20, 4:27pm -
• Fortress Festival
  Have you guys heard of Fortress Festival in Fort Worth, TX? They just released their lineup and it has Diplo, Cuco, Snow…
  - 2 days ago 18 Jan 20, 11:01pm -
• Very interesting mixer!
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTevmVRe4fY
  - 2 days ago 18 Jan 20, 5:21pm -
• I’ve been looking for over 10 years - PLEASE HELP!!
  Can someone please help me with the name to this song? PLEASE AND THANK YOU!! https://youtu.be/o0D2TaP6Xpg
  - 2 days ago 18 Jan 20, 2:45am -
• New DJ doing Weekly Local Nightclub Gigs.
  So my local nightclub basically took on new ownership. They were looking for DJ's to do every saturday night, they had 1…
  - 3 days ago 17 Jan 20, 3:12am -

• Image hosting
  i believe some forums allow you to upload the image directly instead of having to link to an image hosting site i thi…
  - 3 days ago 17 Jan 20, 1:08am -
• New Pioneer DJM-V10
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNYTE1n4OvU What would have been even better than the Comp control would have been a…
  - 4 days ago 16 Jan 20, 5:46pm -
• Blade 1998 Trailer - Track ID
  Hi there, i was wondering, if anybody knows this track from the "Blade"-Trailer. The genre should be TripHop: A…
  - 4 days ago 16 Jan 20, 4:48pm -
• Denon SM50 or Rokit RP5 G4
  Hi guys, cant decide between these speakers, the Denon SM50's are on sale (pair for £199 instead of £300) and the roki…
  - 4 days ago 16 Jan 20, 11:00am -
• new scratch mixer
  im looking for a new scratch mixer but i cant seem to find one that fits the bill, i want total kill eq's decent cross…
  - 5 days ago 15 Jan 20, 11:19pm -
• Connect DJ Mixer to Home Reciever
  I have a basic two turntable set up. Then I connected my DJ Tech DJM-303 mixer to my TX- 8220 Onkyo Reciever. I used two…
  - 5 days ago 15 Jan 20, 10:55pm -
• DJ Table question.
  I'd like to buy a skirt for the DJ tables they make. (One example is the Odyssey table). Since the table is carpeted, do…
  - 5 days ago 15 Jan 20, 4:24pm -
• How to get your first gig
  I've been a bed room dj for a good 5 years and have gone to schools to learn but i dont know how to get a gig. i go out…
  - 5 days ago 15 Jan 20, 6:41am -
• Do you hand out mixes to friends? is the USB key the new "tape" ?
  When i started DJing back in the 90s it was a huge part of the whole culture to make mixtapes and hand them around to yo…
  - 6 days ago 14 Jan 20, 4:22pm -

Mixcloud

• Select Success: 3 golden rules for building a community of supporting fans
  In this article, we explore the three key elements of every successful Select channel. Select isn’t just a special fea…
  - 48 days ago 3 Dec 19, 5:19pm -
• Mixcloud Security Notice
  We received credible reports this evening that hackers sought and gained unauthorized access to some of our systems. Our…
  - 51 days ago 30 Nov 19, 12:48am -
• Select Success: 5 ways to inspire your listeners to support you
  By now you’ve probably noticed the purple [Select] badges dotted around Mixcloud. Thousands of creators are now using…
  - 60 days ago 21 Nov 19, 5:30pm -
• A message from your friends at Mixcloud
  As a London-based company, we’re urging everyone in the UK to register to vote for the snap general election this Dece…
  - 68 days ago 13 Nov 19, 2:55pm -
• Regenerating the art of rave at Horst Festival
  “Our generation is getting ready, preparing itself, getting armed for the coming fall. Of the ecosystem, of capitalism…
  - 74 days ago 7 Nov 19, 2:56pm -
• Select Success: How top creators are using Select Exclusives to get closer to listeners
  By now you’ve probably noticed the purple [Select] badges dotted around Mixcloud. Thousands of creators are now on Mix…
  - 81 days ago 31 Oct 19, 11:22pm -

• Celebrating UK Soundsystem Culture with Sir Coxsone, Reggae Roast, CAYA and The Heatwave
  In celebration of the past, present and future of soundsystem culture, just in time for Notting Hill Carnival 2019, meet…
  - 3 Sep 19, 5:05pm -
• How to record your audio show like a pro
  You don’t need an engineering degree to make your shows sound professional.
  - 3 Sep 19, 12:30pm -
• 7 ways to get heard on Mixcloud
  Get the most out of Mixcloud with these simple tips and tricks.
  - 17 Jul 19, 4:28am -
• Celebrating Pride with Jasmine Infiniti
  📍 New York, USA   Celebrating Pride month, we caught up with a series of artists on what’s happening in and aroun…
  - 25 Jun 19, 12:07pm -

Ableton Blog

• Inspiration Compilation: Eight favorites from 2019
  As with every year on the Ableton blog, we’ve endeavoured to provide you with a diverse range of artistic perspectives…
  - 34 days ago 17 Dec 19, 3:39pm -
• INA GRM: The Past, Present and Future of Experimental Music
  Looking at the history of experimental music in the 20th century, one sees that both individuals and institutions have b…
  - 42 days ago 9 Dec 19, 4:28pm -
• Drop It: The Kick in Electronic Music
  If you listen to electronic music – especially dance-oriented genres – then you’ve felt that moment of being one w…
  - 45 days ago 6 Dec 19, 1:38pm -
• MIDI, CV, Link & Sync: The Many Ways of Connecting Modular Gear with Live
  Ableton and your modular synthesizer can be a great combination. With CV Tools, included in Ableton Live Suite 10, you c…
  - 49 days ago 2 Dec 19, 6:58pm -
• Composing Infinity: Max Cooper on his New Album
  Photo: Alex Kozobolis Electronic producer and visual artist Max Cooper has never lacked curiosity and ambition. By now,…
  - 56 days ago 25 Nov 19, 1:21pm -
• Sound design tips for Live’s Frequency Shifter
  Live’s Frequency Shifter effect is a useful, but often underutilized sound design tool. By moving the frequencies of a…
  - 70 days ago 11 Nov 19, 4:17pm -

• Anna Meredith: The Shape of Music
  "I don't remember any moment of thinking ‘Yes, I'll be a composer.’ It's just an evolving thing . . . you just deal…
  - 70 days ago 11 Nov 19, 2:49pm -
• Beat recipes: Learn drum patterns for nine different genres
  Whether you work within one genre or your music is less easily defined, inspiration can come from anywhere. To bring you…
  - 82 days ago 30 Oct 19, 9:40am -
• Smooth Operator: Watch a sound design specialist work Live’s FM synth
  Mastering any instrument takes dedication, but the rewards are considerable. When it comes to synthesisers, the payoff i…
  - 89 days ago 23 Oct 19, 9:04am -
• Teaching Yourself to Make Music Software: Steve Duda in Conversation
  Plug-ins are a staple for just about all music producers these days. Whether you are using the built-in instruments and…
  - 90 days ago 22 Oct 19, 2:50pm -
• Lafawndah: Closing the Gap Between Artist and Audience
  We often say of a powerful live show that the person giving it is a ‘natural’. But where Lafawndah is concerned, thi…
  - 90 days ago 22 Oct 19, 2:19pm -
• Sakura Tsuruta on Push
  Tokyo-based producer and DJ Sakura Tsuruta is the subject of our latest Push performance movie – filmed and played all…
  - 98 days ago 14 Oct 19, 3:44pm -
• Loop 2020 first artist names revealed
  We are excited to reveal the first artists joining us for Loop 2020, our three-day summit for music makers in Berlin, Ge…
  - 11 Oct 19, 9:45am -
• 10 tips for making unique sounds in Live
  With so much music released everyday, one of the biggest challenges of making music is finding your own unique sound. To…
  - 11 Oct 19, 8:54am -
• Telefon Tel Aviv: Shifting Time
  When the last Telefon Tel Aviv record came out, the band already had a tangled legacy behind them. Originally hailing fr…
  - 2 Oct 19, 2:51pm -

Point Blank

• PB Recommends #52: Djrum, Om Unit, Tim Tama & more
  Back for another monthly instalment of Point Blank Recommends, we have amassed a list of some of the tracks that have b…
  - 9 Jul 18, 5:02pm -
• Mumbai Students – Exclusive Partner Discounts
  Every student loves a discount. So, with that in mind, why not check out some of the best offers available to you from o…
  - 9 Jul 18, 9:00am -
• Student Opportunity: Percussionist at Wilderness Festival
  Point Blank strives to keep our students and graduates linked with the best music industry opportunities, so with th…
  - 8 Jul 18, 10:00am -
• Track Deconstruction at Sonar Barcelona: Gorillaz – Feel Good Inc.
  Last month, Point Blank returned to take part in the programming of Sonar +D, the daytime tech showcase that accompani…
  - 7 Jul 18, 9:00am -
• Composition Tips for Strings w/ Spitfire Audio’s ‘Chamber Strings’ – Part 3
  Welcome back to another series of compositional tips and tricks using instruments by Spitfire Audio, this time ‘Chambe…
  - 5 Jul 18, 2:09pm -
• Point Blank Ibiza is Back with Two New Courses – Places Available in July!
  5Summer in Ibiza… for lovers of dance music and club culture what better place is there spend the hot months than the…
  - 5 Jul 18, 2:00pm -

• Logic Pro X Tutorial: Overview of ChromaVerb Reverb
  With the release of the Logic 10.4 update at the beginning of the year, Apple added a host of new features, one of which…
  - 3 Jul 18, 4:53pm -
• Meet the Winner of the Point Blank x Loopcloud Competition: DazRight
  Back in May we launched the Point Blank x Loopcloud competition along with Loopmasters and Plugin Boutique. The competi…
  - 3 Jul 18, 4:09pm -
• Join us for a Guest Masterclass from Machinedrum in LA on July 24
  One of the best things about running a music school in Los Angeles is that, since so many incredible artists call the ci…
  - 2 Jul 18, 5:05pm -
• Point Blank Mumbai: Next Term Starts July 2018. Free Software Worth Rs.66K!
  With a few terms under our belts, our Mumbai school is well and truly established now as one of the best equipped and pr…
  - 2 Jul 18, 2:00pm -

Your EDM

• newDaft Punk’s Debut Album ‘Homework’ Turns 23 [LISTEN AGAIN]
  Daft Punk‘s debut studio album Homework celebrates 23 years! Though the duo consisting of Thomas Bangalter and Guy-M…
  - 15 hours ago 19 Jan 20, 8:09pm -
• newAussie Artists Band Together for ‘Make It Rain: A Benefit for Australian Fires’ Charity Show
  Aussie artists have banned together for Make It Rain: A Benefit for Australian Fires. The upcoming event thrown by Inso…
  - 15 hours ago 19 Jan 20, 8:09pm -
• newThis Carl Cox Themed Watch Costs Nearly $19,000
  For the techno lover who has everything — behold the Carl Cox-inspired watch. The Zenith Defy 21 Carl Cox Edition was…
  - 15 hours ago 19 Jan 20, 8:09pm -
• TOKiMONSTA Announces New Album, Tour
  
  - 1 day ago 18 Jan 20, 11:44pm -
• Black Tiger Sex Machine Recruits Blanke For “Time Travel”
  2020 is kicking off to a great start for both Black Tiger Sex Machine and Blanke, both set to embark on the Futuristic T…
  - 2 days ago 18 Jan 20, 11:15pm -
• Mura Masa Goes Even Deeper Into Indie With New Album, “R.Y.C”
  It’s been three years since Mura Masa’s last album, his self-titled Mura Masa. In the time since, he’s grown from…
  - 2 days ago 18 Jan 20, 11:11pm -
• Subtronics Reveals Another Collab with Zeds Dead (& He Tested It Out Last Night)
  The dust has barely settled since Zeds Dead and Subtronics hit us with their much anticipated collaboration “Bumpy Tee…
  - 2 days ago 18 Jan 20, 11:05pm -
• Kayzo Unleashes Massive Atreyu Collab From Lost Lands, “Battle Drums”
  Kayzo debuted a number of new collaborations at Lost Lands last year, with the likes of Sullivan King and Subtronics. Th…
  - 2 days ago 18 Jan 20, 11:00pm -
• Hardwell’s Forthcoming Album ‘The Story of Hardwell’ to Feature His All-Time Classics
  The Story of Hardwell is about to unfold, as Revealed Recordings teases a new album packed with the superstar DJ/produce…
  - 2 days ago 18 Jan 20, 10:51pm -
• Madeon Drops Eclectic New Guest Mix On triplej
  The first string of dates for Madeon’s Good Faith live tour concluded over a month ago, but with new dates at EDC Mexi…
  - 2 days ago 18 Jan 20, 8:28pm -

• How To Get A Custom Video Shout Out From Your Favorite DJ
  This world is full of creative ventures that tap into, for lack of a better word, untapped markets. While a lot of celeb…
  - 2 days ago 18 Jan 20, 7:13pm -
• SoundCloud Posts Record Revenue After Years Of Consumer Uncertainty
  For the past couple of years, posting theories about the downfall of SoundCloud has been on trend. And after a couple ye…
  - 2 days ago 18 Jan 20, 12:16am -
• Grammys CEO Threatens To “Expose” Academy Following Misconduct Allegation
  Grammys president and CEO Deborah Dugan has been placed on “administrative leave” after being accused of miscondu…
  - 3 days ago 17 Jan 20, 10:28pm -
• Louis The Child Announce New Tour With Special Guests San Holo, What So Not, & More
  Louis The Child just came through with the biggest flex of the year with the announcement of their new Here For Now tour…
  - 3 days ago 17 Jan 20, 9:02pm -
• Wet Republic Receives Multi-Million Dollar Revamp Ahead Of 2020 Pool Season
  Wet Republic at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino pioneered the ‘ultra pool’ club concept with a 54,500-square-foot poolside…
  - 3 days ago 17 Jan 20, 7:21pm -

DJ Times

• NAMM 2020 Day 3: QBert & DJing’s Next Phase
  The NAMM Show 2020 at the Anaheim Convention Center began winding down on Day 3, nonetheless, some things stood out for…
  - 20 hours ago 19 Jan 20, 3:45pm -
• NAMM Show 2020 Day 2: E-V, Denon DJ & More
  On Day 2 at NAMM Show 2020 we saw something for everyone in the DJ world – club, mobile and studio. A full day of trek…
  - 2 days ago 18 Jan 20, 3:29pm -
• NAMM 2020 Report: Day 1 from The Showfloor
  Anaheim, Calif. – Today was the first day of NAMM 2020, and though DJ Times had more than a dozen meetings with major…
  - 3 days ago 17 Jan 20, 3:32pm -
• The Pioneer DJM-V10 Mixer: A Shrewd Calculation About the Future of DJing
  At first glance, we’re tempted to say that with the Pioneer DJM-V10, the DJ market-leader simply released a mixer that…
  - 3 days ago 17 Jan 20, 5:47am -
• Friendship 2020: The Perfect Getaway
  As temperatures continue to plummet, avid electronic dance music fans looked to welcome the new year in paradise heading…
  - 4 days ago 16 Jan 20, 8:30pm -
• NAMM 2020: Big Debuts for DJ-Related Products
  Anaheim, Calif. – Starting today and running through Sunday, Jan. 19, the annual Winter NAMM 2020 show will fill the…
  - 4 days ago 16 Jan 20, 6:00pm -
• Claptone: The Man, The Mask, The Music
  Las Vegas – It’s an afternoon Elrow Party at Sin City’s Encore Beach Club. Fisher’s finishing up his set, but st…
  - 4 days ago 16 Jan 20, 5:43pm -
• Reloop’s Spin: Perfect for Portablism
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