Remixing has always been one of the most important creative tools a DJ’s got. It’s how you move from simply mixing other people’s music to really building your own signature sound and making something that feels like your own. A remix uses a track you already know and love, takes some elements like the vocals […]
Algoriddim has released Djay Pro 5.6, bringing Spotify integration to iOS and Android while significantly expanding hardware support across its entire platform. The update adds native screen integration for several Pioneer DJ and AlphaTheta units, plus full support for the XDJ-AZ and Opus Quad units. The Spotify news will grab the headlines – the entire…
When I was 10 years old, I really wanted to buy a turntable of my own. I had no money, but it didn’t stop me from fantasising about the make and model that I wanted to play my records on. What’s more, I remember clearly promising myself that once I finally got it, I’d draw…
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…
Ready for another birthday giveaway? This time AlphaTheta has brought something special – three pairs of their flagship wireless DJ headphones to give away. Each winner gets: HDJ-F10-TX Wireless DJ Headphones – These cutting-edge wireless headphones deliver professional DJ sound quality without the cables, featuring advanced low-latency SonicLink technology and AlphaTheta’s signature audio clarity We’re…
Worried DJing is going to be a hard thing to pick up? Don’t be – you’re more prepared than you think! As a DJ school, we asked our audience what non-DJ skills helped them become better DJs, and the answers will encourage you – I promise. In fact, over 900 responses later, one thing became…
Andy Fermo never expected a volunteer DJ slot at his wife’s networking group would change his life. But that’s exactly what happened when he dusted off his old CD decks after seven years away from music. “I hadn’t touched my gear since 2010,” Andy recalls. “After the Army, I hit a dark patch and didn’t…