Mixing is going mobile and DJ apps for the iPhone are on the rise! Mobile mixing makes sense on many levels. When we’re out and about, we may not be carrying our DJ gear with us, but there may still be an opportunity to mix. Think house parties, impromptu music sessions, and long car drives…
DJ software has become integral to the industry. DJing no longer spins around decks and vinyl, it’s a whole new brave world of controllers, software and digital vinyl. The upshot is, we now have tons of choice with many options weighing in at cheaper prices meaning that DJing is more convenient, more effective and cheaper…
DJing has gone digital, yep, turntablists I’m afraid, are now a dying breed! Of course, the old-school will always take its place in DJ history but the future is overwhelmingly digital. From CDJs to controllers, DVS and laptop DJing, the march of digital DJing is unerring and more and more are turning to these modernized…
Serato DJ and RekordBox are two of the big 3 pieces of DJ software including Traktor. These days, it’s hard to say for sure, but RekordBox and Serato are probably the most popular two. They’re super-powerful, constantly updated, flexible, affordable and work with the largest amount of devices. Traktor is great too but it’s still…
Even though DJ gear becomes more and more affordable as we speak, choosing a reliable, yet relatively cheap laptop for professional use is still a serious challenge for many folks. The easiest (and arguably wisest) option would be to invest in a MacBook, however, we all know that Apple machines are everything but cheap. Of…
Serato DJ Lite and Serato Pro are Serato’s two main software offerings. Simply put, one is free and one costs $99. Serato Lite is naturally limited compared to the paid version but still, it wouldn’t be worth everyone making the upgrade straight away. Serato DJ Lite can be downloaded onto any laptop, simply plug in…
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…
Let’s face it, choosing between Serato DJ and Traktor Pro 2 is a dilemma that most DJs need to deal with eventually. These two platforms are unique in their way with the Serato DJ offering a simple user-friendly interface and straightforward workflow while Traktor providing multiple configuration options and even more powerful feature set. What…
Whether you are a vehement electronic music lover, or you are just fond of the idea to dive into the nightclub life in the main disco hero’s shoes, the reason you are reading this material is 100% clear: you are just dying to become a DJ. The mission of any DJ is like God’s mission…
