When we first got our hands on the all-new Rane One MKII, it took a while to figure out what had changed compared to the original Rane One, other than the shiny new white finish. We loved the original model, so there’s no need to mess things around too, but given how the DJ tech […]
What if you could ditch the laptop entirely, but still keep the feel of real turntables? That’s the big promise behind the Rane System One, the world’s first standalone DJ system with motorised platters. Standalone all-in-one systems have come a long way in recent years, making laptop-free DJing a realistic option for more people than…
IK Multimedia has announced the iLoud Precision MKII series, upgrading its well-regarded studio monitors with significantly improved room correction technology and enhanced hardware. The headline feature is ARC X, a major upgrade from the previous model’s basic auto-calibration. Where the original Precision monitors could tune themselves to your room using the supplied microphone, ARC X…
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….
Open-format DJs who regularly receive client requests as Spotify playlist links now have a new option for getting those tracks into their DJ software. Spotify to Audio Files (StAF), from DJ utility developer And The Groove Remains, scans a DJ’s existing music collection and matches it against any Spotify playlist URL, then exports the results…
The DJM-V10 sits clear at the top of AlphaTheta’s lineup of club mixers. It’s an absolute beast, speced out with everything you could possibly need including an incredible 6 channels, built-in compressor, 4-band EQ and super powerful effects. For most people though, this was complete overkill and its nearly £3000 price point made sure it…
Trance has been enjoying a huge resurgence in clubs and festivals, with loads of new fans and DJs alike rediscovering and reinventing this classic rave sound. For DJs, it is one of the most rewarding and fun genres to play, but it also demands more patience and subtlety than many other styles. Tracks often stretch…