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Sexual Harassment in DJ Culture: A Pervasive Issue
In collaboration with International Music Summit 2018, DJ Tech Tools contributor Tom Hricik is bringing you the inside scoop on what is happening at Pete Tong's yearly industry meetup. For section two of our five-part series on…
4 Biggest Takeaways of IMS 2018: Dance Music’s Reflective Summit
In collaboration with International Music Summit 2018, DJ Techtools contributor Tom Hricik is bringing you the inside scoop on what is happening at Pete Tong's yearly industry meetup. For part one of our five-part series on International…
Soundpack Thursdays #2: That’s Right by Stoopit Fresh
DJTT's newest soundpack maestro Stoopit Fresh is back for the second edition of Soundpack Thursdays. At least twice a month, Soundpack Thursdays happens at DJTT, bringing with it a new freely downloadable finger drumming performance pack …
Introducing the Pioneer DJ DDJ-SX3: Dual USB Ports, Mic FX
Pioneer DJ's collaboration with Serato continues: they've just announced a brand new controller, the DDJ-SX3. It's incredibly similar to the DDJ-SX2, one of the most popular DJ controllers ever built. The big changes: the SX3 adds more…
DMC Online 2018: Winning DJ Routines From Rounds 1 – 3
Guest contributor Nathaniel Pak has put together a summary of the competitors currently in the DMC Online competition. Watch the current top 9 finalists and learn more about the competition in this roundup.
Allen & Heath Xone:96 – First Video + Images from Movement
After 15 years of the iconic Xone:92 reigning supreme in many DJ booths, Allen & Heath is preparing to launch the new Xone:96. Coinciding with the Movement festival in Detroit taking place this weekend, the first images and video…
Allen & Heath Tease Xone:96 Mixer: Expected Early June
We recently heard the first tease of a new Allen & Heath Xone mixer in the Traktor Pro 2.11.3 launch video. Now, the UK-based company has confirmed on their Facebook page that a new mixer is set to be announced in just a few weeks. Keep…
Beatport’s Roadmap: Breaking Up “Top 10” With Hype Charts; Adding Subscription +…
Wondering what the largest online DJ-focused music store is working on? Today Beatport announced their new product roadmap for the next year at the IMS conference in Ibiza - keep reading for the details.
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Feature Wish List For Traktor Pro 2.12 (+ Beyond)
A wish list of features that Traktor DJs want to see in the final few Traktor Pro 2 updates. We've taken suggestions from our own comments, forums, and NI's forums - what will Traktor 2.12 bring?
Need Free Sample Packs? LANDR Launches Artist-Partnered Platform
Producers, live performers, and finger drummers are all often looking for great sound sources, right? Today, mastering and distribution service LANDR branched out into the sample distribution world. Samples, which launched today, is a…
5 Bad Habits That Experienced DJs Grow Out Of
As DJs move from tens to hundreds of hours behind the decks, certain practices become reliable ways to craft great DJ sets. But many experienced DJs learn that some of their early inclinations are actually bad habits - like over-using FX or…
Shure Is Ending Their Turntable Cartridge Line: What Now?
Shure, the American-based audio products company, is one of the few DJ brands that seemed to stand the test of time - and of the challenges of selling phono cartridges in the digital music age. Despite vinyl holding a strong footprint in…
Stream DJ Sets On Twitch: Cutman’s Ultimate DJ Streaming Guide
There are a ton of ways to get your DJ gear piping into the Internet. It's possible to begin streaming with the gear you have, or with minimal investment. Guest contributor DJ Cutman - a well known DJ on Twitch - shares a guide on both a…
A State Of Traktor: New Hardware and Software Coming in 2018
Digital DJs around the world fell in love with Traktor eight years ago. At the time, Traktor Pro was one of the most flexible platforms for DJ performance, control surface customization, quality FX, and a future-forward approach to…
What is HD Vinyl + Should DJs Care?
As first reported on Pitchfork, an Austrian company called Rebeat got a $4.8 million investment to make "HD Vinyl" a reality. It could mean new vinyl pressings are louder, have higher audio fidelity, longer playing times, and might even be…
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