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 […]
### AlphaTheta’s Serato Buyout Blocked: What’s Next for DJ Software? Hey there, DJ community! There’s been a huge update in the DJ software world, and I wanted to break it down for you with all the juicy details. Remember about a year ago when I first mentioned that AlphaTheta (you know them as Pioneer DJ)…
Ableton has dropped Live 12.3, and we’ve got a whole heap of new features, including some real major changes and some pretty minor quality-of-life fixes. It was already the go-to for electronic music production, but now Ableton is looking to further expand its creative toolbox to let you more easily explore new sounds and get…
Hey there, audio enthusiasts! Have you heard the exciting news about everyone’s favorite free, open-source audio editor? That’s right, Audacity just rolled out its latest version: Audacity 3.6, and it’s packed with some fantastic new features that are sure to delight both amateur and professional audio editors alike. Whether you’re a DJ looking to fine-tune…
The birthday giveaways keep rolling, and Roland / Serato have teamed up with us to give away two incredible prize packages. Each winner gets: Roland SP-404MKII Sampler – This legendary sampler brings classic Roland workflow to modern production with its iconic sound processing Serato DJ Suite – The complete software suite with full intuitive support…
I had the opportunity to try out AlphaTheta’s new flagship all-in-one DJ system, the XDJ-AZ, and I must say, it lived up to the hype. As the successor to the widely popular XDJ-XZ, this system not only introduces several new features but also addresses many of the shortcomings of its predecessor. One of the most…
When you’re building your DJ set-up, one question often comes up: should you use hardware or software effects? The answer depends on how you DJ, what gear you’re using, and what you want to achieve. Let’s break down the differences and help you work out what’s right for you. However, before we get into it…what…