Jessy Lanza: “If you love the track you’re playing, you can convince the crowd to…
The latest installment in the prestigious DJ-Kicks series is from DJ, musician and vocalist Jessy Lanza. She’s an…
A 2021 Gift Guide For DJs
Ahead of the intense holiday season that is sure to be a bit stranger than usual due to shipping and supply chain…
Indie Artists: Here’s how to make your new release stand out
Releasing music is forever enchanting and brings about joy, excitement, and deep satisfaction. But it does come with price and efforts, often planned out a year in advance if not longer (for example, Frank Wiedemann as part of Howling took…
Numark’s new Mixstream Pro: a standalone controller with built-in WiFi, speakers, LINK access
Numark has launched a new standalone DJ controller this week that comes with an array of powerful features: the Mixstream Pro. With the goal of providing its own fresh take on DJing and a revamp of capabilities that can be placed into the…
A love letter to Rosie, the first mixer made just for DJs
There was a time, pre-1971, when all mixers were mono, and the thought of wearing headphones during a nightclub gig was laughable. Dance club DJing came into its own as an art form in the 1960s, but DJs back then were still stuck with…
Engine DJ 2.0 arrives with wireless Ableton LINK, onboard lighting control, new UI + more
Engine DJ has released an update to their flagship software today, Engine DJ 2.0 – available for both desktop and OS. The new system brings a swath of new features that aim to streamline the user experience and strengthen any artist's…
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Beatsource + Mixcloud team up so you can record & share DJ sets online sans takedowns
It's a well-known fact in the music industry that Mixcloud offers its own streaming platform, Mixcloud Live (first announced back in April 2020), that allows artists to legally livestream music and video without dealing with copyright…
A beginner’s guide to adding DJ tracks to your synthesizer set
To start: let’s paint a picture. You spent quarantine holed up away from shows and decided to get into synths, drum machines, samplers, and the wide world of hardware noise generators and effects. Now, you have a newfound love of live…
How to produce professional-quality radio shows + podcasts: the ultimate guide
From your first podcast, to your fiftieth radio show, there's always room to improve your production. This guide shares a ton of tips on making the best possible radio show and podcast recordings.
Traktor Pro 3.5: CDJ-3000 HID mode, Beatsource / Beatport LINK
We've known it was coming for a bit, but today the updated Traktor Pro 3.5 has released. The fresh version of Traktor Pro boasts two new features that are likely to be well-received: the new streaming library features for Traktor (via…
Interview: Mathew Jonson on his “Freedom Engine Academy” and production process
With a career spanning over 18 years, Mathew Jonson is known and loved by many for his well-crafted melodic sounds and outstanding live performances. Almost 20 years after the release of his debut album, "A Box Full of Magic" on Dekmantel,…
Vinyl Synthesis: play + sequence records as synths with Ableton Live 11
John Type, a DJ and producer based out of Italy + long-time turntablist and electronic musician, has discovered a unique way to play and sequence a vinyl record as a synthesizer using the new features available in Ableton Live 11 in his…
Outdoor DJ Gear: How Ean Golden throws an outdoor dance party
What makes an outdoor DJ gig possible for an everyday DJ without a massive budget, a crew, or a great relationship with the local permitting officials? Today, DJTT founder Ean Golden is back with a fresh new video sharing his insights from…