Curious about NI's Stems format but unsure how to get started? Mixing with Stems is easier than you think. Here's how to incorporate Stems into your performance using the latest version of Traktor.
One of the most intriguing announcements from Musikmesse is the collaboration between Pioneer DJ and Dave Smith Instruments. It has spawned the Toraiz SP-16 which we got a chance to get hands-on with.
Want to bring audio-synced visuals to your Ableton Live projects and performances? Isotonik Studios have you covered with two new additions to their NED Rush Video Collection: GeoViz-2 & Waveball-1.
Now that Deckadance is part of the Stanton DJ brand we took a fresh look at the latest update of this DJ app designed to satisfy pro and bedroom DJs alike. Sara Simms looks under the hood.
Stanton DJ tel us the new version of Deckadance (version 2.50) features streamlined architecture with high speed processing that will bring "a profound new level of creativity" to DJ's.
Out of BETA, Native Instruments' Stems Creator App is available, and ready to be downloaded (for free). If you're preparing your next creative DJ set, or stems for mastering, this is worth a look.
The recent new app for DJs, Beatport Pro brings a host of new, convenient features for DJs, including syncing with Beatport and syncing with Native Instruments' Traktor! Sara Simms shows you how.
The new rekordbox dj software (which you purchase via rekordbox) now enables DJs to prepare their sets and perform from the same rekordbox library.
Native Instruments' Stem Creator Tool is in public BETA and lets anyone create stem versions of their tracks for playback in Traktor. DJs will now have individual control over 4 tracks when DJing.
The Stems format has been much reported on over the past few months. And now, Native Instruments have introduced Stems support for TRAKTOR software and hardware, with a catalog of Stems releases too.
Despite DJing being easier than ever, there are challenges which digital DJs face on the road to success. Sara Simms shares 7 tips new DJs should heed to help them on their journey.
TKFX 2, from Imaginando, now runs on phones as well as tablets, making it easier than ever to control Traktor. With a nice GUI, memory banks and easy controller assignment, Hollin Jones tests it out.
Start your morning off with some energy. DMC Champion DJ Rasp takes things to the next level in this latest turntablism routine, using djay Pro, two Pioneer XDJ-1000s and a Pioneer DDJ-SP1 controller.
Sonar is obviously the perfect place to showcase NI's new Stems format in more depth. We're particularly keen to get into the Stem Creator Tool.
The popular Beatmix series from Reloop is now also available in a complete black edition. BeatMix 2 MK2 is a performance pad controller designed for Serato.