Apple Music Comes To AlphaTheta’s CDJ-3000X

The RMX-1000 was a bit of gear you’d see in countless DJ booths, even 13 years on from its original launch. It gave DJs loads more control over effects, letting you warp and remix tracks on the fly with a range of tools that went beyond what you’d find on a mixer.  DJing has evolved…

Akai launches the MPC Live III, a standalone music production center with 8-core power, 3D pads, Clip Matrix loop launching, and built-in mic + speakers. The post Akai Launches MPC Live III Standalone With 8-Core Processor, Clip Matrix, Stems, and 3D Pads appeared first on DJ TechTools.

Reloop has announced the RP-5000 MK4, the latest iteration of its direct-drive turntable pitched as a price-conscious model for working DJs. The German company says it has redesigned the chassis and developed a new brushless DC motor, while keeping the familiar layout that RP-series users will recognise. The headline spec is 2.5kg/cm starting torque from…

Dangling the idea of one library in front of DJs is a bit like dangling the idea of one word processor file format in front of office workers 20 years ago. Imagine not being able to open a Word file on Google Docs, Apple Pages, or OpenOffice without using a converter program. Madness, right? Yet…

Mastering is the final stage in finishing a track or DJ mix. It shapes the overall volume, tone and dynamics so your music sounds balanced and powerful, whether it’s played on a big club system, streamed online or through headphones at home. For DJs, it’s what keeps sets sounding consistent, with bass that hits the…

Spotify Integration Arrives in rekordbox for Mac/Windows. AlphaTheta has just announced a huge update for DJs. rekordbox for Mac/Windows now supports Spotify integration. This means DJs with a Spotify Premium account can access the streaming platform’s 100M+ track catalogue directly inside rekordbox. This is a huge step forward as millions of us already use Spotify…