Traktor Pro 3 is out and with it comes some new controllers and a new lease of life for some older ones. DJ controllers – they’re taking over, it’s official! The world of DJing is modernizing, it’s turning more digital, more techy. Analogue will never die but still, the future is bright with lots of…
The world of DJing in the modern era is a far cry from the analog setups that once dominated events and venues back in the day! Today, DJs need a quality bulletproof laptop that can withstand the tests of live performance. It’s no coincidence that Macbooks tend to dominate the top spots amongst laptop lists…
The purpose of DJing? To create a seamless mix with smooth transitions, build ups of drama, drops, ambient interludes…it’s all in the art of linking one song to another in an elaborate continuous set. Transitions are fundamental components, they get you from A to B in a musical way which keeps the dancefloor rocking! When…
Learned the basics of mixing and want to expand your repertoire? Want to turbo-charge your mixes and take them to a new level? Read on about Camelot Wheel tricks and how they can advance your DJ skills. Ever since the golden days of vinyl and cassette, DJing has developed into a musical art which requires…
The wonderful world of USB flash drives is deceitfully modest! The best DJ USB sticks aren’t too difficult to determine but there are tons of options. The most important thing, though? Choosing a USB flash drive with known reliability. It’s actually pretty common for a USB drive to fail mid-set leaving you with no tunes,…
In recent years, the DJ industry has shifted significantly in a positive way – gear and equipment have become more accessible, more affordable and more powerful. Of course, the old schoolers still tout that vinyl decks are the only way to practice the art, and then there’s the waves of CDJ users which choose to…
DJs that use software like Serato DJ need bulletproof laptops! Your laptop is essentially your partner in DJing. It stores your music database and helps you mix your tracks with visual cues and waveforms, hotkeys, shortcuts – the list goes on! It’s crucial to select a laptop which excels in its Serato DJ-based role. Of…
Beats are the heart of nearly all music but they’re the absolute core of electronically produced music. Being able to quickly draft, compose and edit beats is extremely important for musicians of all kinds. So, whether you’re a learning producer wanting to draft your initial ideas or are a musician looking to create royalty-free backing…
First and foremost, let’s not beat around the bush – this is a complex question to answer! Yes, it is certainly possible to become a career DJ and many achieve this ambition and more. It’s possible to earn decent amounts for doing what you enjoy on the weekend, and one thing can lead to another…roll…
The world of DJing has come on leaps and bounds and the industry is now more exciting than ever. With the advent of new technology, DJs have the power to create incredibly diverse, creative and energy-packed sets. DJs now have the service of tech-packed CDJs and controllers, MIDI controllers, connected laptops and PCs. The DJ…
Serato and RekordBox are now considered the top two options for modern DJing. Both lie at the cutting edge of the industry, both are supported by dedicated teams of software developers and both are highly respected by artists and DJs. You might be asking: where’s Traktor in all this? Traktor is still the choice of…
So you’ve heard of Traktor, Serato, Virtual DJ and maybe even RekordBox but what about UltraMixer? This DJ software was initially designed for mobile DJs, events DJs (weddings, birthdays, etc), entertainers and party hosts. It’s less common than other DJ softwares and it’s fair to say that it’s not so widely known. That said, UltraMix…
