There comes a point for most DJs where just mixing other people’s songs starts to feel limiting. You begin to notice how a track could work better or maybe you want to really put your own identity on your music and define a more signature sound. That’s when a lot of DJs start experimenting with […]
Reloop has released the Flux Go, a compact USB-C DVS interface primarily intended for Serato DJ Pro. It’s essentially a two-channel version of the original three-channel Flux, designed for portability rather than groundbreaking features. At 115 x 82 x 26mm and weighing just 168g, it’s totally pocket-sized – the sort of thing you can chuck…
The one thing that makes you stand out as a DJ more than anything is the music you play. And the biggest way to really set yourself apart is to create your own unique edits of tracks. A DJ edit is a rearranged and reworked version of a track that’s designed to be more DJ-friendly….
When Robb McDaniels, Beatport Chairman & CEO, announced in September that the Beatport platform would expand into open-format genres – hip-hop, R&B, pop, Latin, Caribbean, and African – our immediate question wasn’t “why?” but “what happens to Beatsource?” After all, that’s what Beatsource does – and of course, both brands are owned by the same…
Getting booked to play a festival is one of the biggest dreams for loads of up-and-coming DJs, but it doesn’t just come down to luck. To get these sorts of opportunities, you’ve got to do the groundwork, building up a reputation that shows that you’re able to handle these types of sets and crowds. Crossfader…
The CDJ has always been the centrepiece of the club booth. From CDs to USBs, every generation has reflected how DJs access and manage their music. The new AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X is the latest step in that journey, and yes, this is the first CDJ model to carry the AlphaTheta name rather than Pioneer DJ. It’s…
Rekordbox has been updated to version 7.2.8, adding a fourth stem to its stem separation feature alongside improvements to cloud syncing and duplicate file management. The update means DJs can now separate tracks into four stems – vocal, instrumental, bass, and drums – rather than the previous three-stem configuration. This gives more granular control over…