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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…
Traktor Pro 2.11.3 Now Available: HID Enhancements, Xone + DJM Scratch Support, Mystery New A&H…
Traktor Pro got a brand new update today - perfect for CDJ owners, and anyone with a Xone or DJM mixer. Also, there's a new Xone mixer coming soon!
Pioneer DJ Officially Adds Traktor Support for Many DJM Models
Today, Pioneer DJ is officially adding a bunch of DJM mixers to their Certification Program for Traktor support. They're also improving the HID support for the CDJ-TOUR1 - matching what recently released CDJ-2000NXS2 firmware brought for…
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…
Nightmares in Clubland: Vanilla Ace’s Worst DJ Gig Ever
Every month, DJTT author Tom Hricik sits down with a veteran DJ to ask them about their dreaded "worst night ever". Often times, a great deal can be learned from these unfortunate, but realistic circumstances and also provide endless humor…
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…
Review: Audionamix’s Xtrax Stems Separates Tracks into Stems
Imagine that you could separate any of your song files into a cappella vocals, drum parts, and instrumentals for your DJing, remixing, and sampling purposes. That’s what Audionamix Xtrax Stems proposes to do using advanced machine learning…
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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…
Mixxx 2.1: Free DJ Software Gets A Major Update
Is there really such a thing as free DJ software? Yup, Mixxx is an amazing open-source cross-platform project that brings DJ software to the masses. No price limited feature set, no paid expansion packs: this is a true community project.…
Traktor Pro 2.11.3 Public Beta: DJM Scratch Certification, Improved CDJ Waveforms, iTunes Info Sync
A new version of Traktor Pro 2.11.3 is about to be released - but first, Native Instruments is sharing it via a public beta. The new update brings better DJM and CDJ integration, and a few other exciting features.
Common Mobile DJ Gigs + The Music That Works Best (A Starting Guide)
DJTT's mobile maven Angel Verde is back and in today's article he shares a simple guide to music for mobile DJ gigs. Wondering where to start with weddings, college parties, and beyond? Dive into this article for a starting point.
Hacking Serato DJ’s MIDI Mapping: Jogwheels, Touchstrips, and Modifiers
From the early years of Scratch Live to the current Serato DJ Pro, Serato has been relatively secretive about the MIDI implementation of their software. Though the software allows the use of any MIDI device, many features are only available…
5 Mistakes New Club DJs Make (And How To Avoid Them)
DJs who are new to playing clubs are sure to experience a variety of hurdles when first starting off. Today, DJTT contributor Tom Hricik shares five of the most common mistakes new club DJs make, as well as great tips for avoiding making…
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