Posts with tag dj-advice

Tutorial | Jun 16, 2018 by Sara Simms

Learning the secrets of harmonic mixing can be the key to unlocking even better DJ performances. Sara Simms explains the concept, and how to use it in practice.

Tutorial | May 18, 2018 by Hollin Jones

It's important to understand the difference between your wider strategy and targeted tactics so your effort is directed most effectively. Here's what you need to know.

Review | May 11, 2018 by Sara Simms

The interconnects you use can be just as important as the gear at either end of them. Here, Sara Simms checks out two great-looking sets of cables - but how do they sound?

Tutorial | Apr 07, 2018 by Sara Simms

By creating custom MIDI maps or using a pre-mapped MIDI controller you can get great hands-on control of your DJ performances from hardware. Sara Simms shows you how to set it up.

Tutorial | Mar 18, 2018 by Lynda Arnold

Lack of sleep, bad food and no exercise are all factors that can pile up and leave you feeling bad while on the road. Here are 10 ways you can beat the blues and perform at your best.

Tutorial | Mar 16, 2018 by Sara Simms

The technology and methods used to perform electronic music live have changed immeasurably over the last couple of decades. But as Sara Simms explains, there's much more still to come.

Interview | Feb 17, 2018 by Noah Pred

Canadian producer Mathew Johnson now resides and works in Berlin, and his music remains as diverse as ever. We caught up with him to find out what makes him tick.

Interview | Feb 07, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Stephan Hinz talks to us about his creative process, his organic live sets and why it's better to use the right tools for the job at hand than give in to gear lust...

Interview | Jan 19, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

We caught up with Dublin-born DJ and producer Matador - aka Gavin Lynch - to get his thoughts on production, performance and how to keep producing great music...

Interview | Jan 07, 2018 by Hollin Jones

With his own record label, studios and having worked with artists as diverse as B.B King and Pharrell Williams, we caught up with Dr.Shiver, an accomplished musician as well as producer.

Interview | Dec 26, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Jon Rundell is an accomplished DJ and producer who as well as releasing his own music has remixed for the likes of Josh Wink. We caught up with him to find out what makes him tick.

Interview | Dec 16, 2017 by Noah Pred

Hailing from Canada but now based in Berlin, Colin de la Plante AKA The Mole is known for his eclectic blending of electronic and other styles. We caught up with him to ask what makes him tick.

Interview | Sep 18, 2017 by Noah Pred

DJ, producer, interactive live performer and label owner, Chloé truly has many strings to her bow. We caught up with her to get her thoughts about process, production and putting together a show.

Interview | Aug 17, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Hailing from the north east of England, Denney has played his unique blend of house and techno around the world and alongside some big names. We caught up with him to discuss his latest release.

Interview | Aug 02, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Super Flu ply a unique mixture of electronica and a range of other styles to create hypnotic soundscapes as well as head-nodding house. We caught up with them to talk about their new album.