Spotify Premium subscribers can now stream playlists directly into Rekordbox, Serato DJ, and Algoriddim’s djay. It makes discovery and prep easier than ever, but with no offline mode, limited cue support, and licensing gaps, is it ready for pro DJs?
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We have got our hands on a sneak peek video highlighting some of the new features in VirtualDJ 2026, which appear to include automatic lyric extraction from songs using AI, a natural language AI set building feature, and vastly improved effects. Here’s what we gleaned from the short teaser video we saw (which we discuss…
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 late 1990s and early 2000s represent trance music at its absolute peak. This was when the genre moved from underground raves into mainstream consciousness, creating anthems that still pack dancefloors decades later. These tracks didn’t just define a generation of clubbers – they established one of the sonic blueprints that continues to influence electronic…
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…
If you’re a complete beginner looking to take your very first steps into the world of DJing, you’ve got more options than ever of where to start. Most of the industry leaders have free or stripped-back versions that let you get a flavour of what DJing’s all about without having to spend a load of…
CDJ-3000X: AlphaTheta’s Next Flagship DJ Player AlphaTheta has unveiled the CDJ-3000X, successor to the CDJ-3000. At first glance, it is the same familiar form factor, but the updates are focused on connectivity, browsing, cueing, durability, and sound. Some of these changes are substantial, significant improvements, while others are a bit more unknown as to if…