Posts with tag dj-tips

Review | Jul 20, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Be prepared for every eventuality - well almost - with this convenient collection of things you need to have in your gig bag before your next performance suggested by G. W. Childs.

Tutorial | Jul 18, 2014 by Tadhg Leonard

Continuing with his tips on DJing using Ableton Push, Tadhg Leonard look at how to get looping and implement DJ FX in the second part of this mini-series.

Tutorial | Jul 10, 2014 by Sara Simms

Are you just screeching the surface of Native Instruments' Traktor? Well, it's time to dig deeper and take your DJing skills to the next level, courtesy of Sara Simms.

Tutorial | Jun 21, 2014 by Sara Simms

DJing on the go is a real possibility thanks to Native Instruments' Traktor DJ for iOS. And one of the most convenient features, Metadata Sync, allows you to share info between Traktor Pro & DJ.

News | Jun 06, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Native Instruments are running a series of videos featuring renowned TRAKTOR artists illustrating innovation in DJing. Kicking off the series is House icon Marc Kinchen.

Tutorial | Apr 29, 2014 by Sara Simms

Are you preparing a new mix for your next DJ set? DJ and producer, Sara Simms, shares some sage advice on the art behind a good DJ mix.

Interview | Apr 24, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

We caught up with legendary underground DJ & producer, John OO Fleming, to chat about his new 4-hour long album, DJing, Tech and more! Interested in DJing/producing? Read this now!

Tutorial | Apr 24, 2014 by Sara Simms

When you get called up to play a long set, you know you've arrived! But there are things you need to consider. Here's a guide from Sara Simms on how to program music for a longer set.

Tutorial | Feb 27, 2014 by Timo Preece

Cables? Laptop? Check. So, you may have the gear, but have you planned the actual performance itself? Ableton Certified Trainer, Timo Preece, shares his brainstorming techniques to help your next gig.

Tutorial | Feb 07, 2014 by Sara Simms

Chirp, chirp, swirl, swirl... No, we haven't lost the plot. We're practicing the scratching techniques DJ Sara Simms shows below. Keen to improve your scratching techniques? Read this now.

Tutorial | Jan 08, 2014 by Noah Pred

So you want to be a DJ? Here's 5 excellent tips from producer, DJ and Ableton Live trainer, Noah Pred.

Review | Dec 23, 2013 by Sara Simms

Looking for easy to use, reliable DJ software? Mixed in Key think they have the answer with "Flow". Sara Simms is on hand to give it a spin in this review.

Tutorial | Dec 13, 2013 by Gary Hiebner

So you're performing live using Ableton? You're not using Racks? Really? Gary Hiebner has a treat for you with this tutorial on building Macro Racks when DJing in Ableton.

Review | Dec 05, 2013 by Sara Simms

A truly mobile DJ controller for only $150? Too good to be true? Sara Simms spins some tunes on Numark's Mixtrack Edge and finds it easy to use, fun, functional and more in this review.

Tutorial | Nov 27, 2013 by Tadhg Leonard

The roll out of Serato DJ for mixers other than Pioneer DDJ-SX has been slow and steady. In this article Tadhg Leonard explores its integration with the Novation Twitch.