Posts with tag dj-tips

Tutorial | Jul 07, 2017 by Sara Simms

Do you listen to DJs like Richie Hawtin and Dubfire play techno sets and wonder how they create spacious sounding effects? Sara Simms lets you in on an industry secret...

Tutorial | Jun 30, 2017 by Sara Simms

Competing in DJ battles can be exhilarating - especially if you win! Here are Sara Simms' top tips for how best to prepare and make your performance the standout of the event.

Tutorial | Jun 10, 2017 by Sara Simms

Mastering skratches is essential if you want to improve your DJ skills. In this quick tutorial, Sara Simms shows you how to combine multiple skratches into combos for even better results.

Interview | May 24, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Berlin-based Monolink combines traditional songwriting techniques with modern electronic production to create a live show that's compelling and rich. We caught up with him to ask how it works.

Tutorial | May 16, 2017 by Joshua Casper

Understanding the relationship between the key of different music tracks can make you a better and more effective DJ. Joshua Casper explains the science behind Harmonic DJ Mixing.

Interview | Feb 24, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Remixing is both creatively and often financially rewarding. But what does it take to make a success of it? We caught up with House DJ and producer Justin Martin to find out.

Interview | Jan 20, 2017 by Hollin Jones

House producer Sandy Turnbull has enjoyed a 15 year career culminating in a year suddenly thrust into the spotlight. We caught up with him to talk production, performance and his studio secrets.

Tutorial | Nov 10, 2016 by Sara Simms

While having a DJ gear setup you can rely on is great, getting stuck in familiar patterns can lead to predictable live performances. In this tutorial Sara Simms explores how to evolve your DJ setup.

Tutorial | Oct 26, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Understanding faders is a vital part of becoming a great scratch performer. Sara Simms gives you a practical demo of how powerful a mix fader can be in this short video tutorial.

News | Sep 22, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Swarm Intelligence is Simon Hayes, a DJ and producer based in Berlin. Ableton interviewed him about his personal Push 2 workflows and tips for live performance. Well worth a watch!

Tutorial | Aug 13, 2016 by Rennie Foster

Despite there being so many DJ mixers available to suit all budgets, there are just a handful of mixers you'll find at clubs. Here are the top 5 most common ones you'll actually encounter in the wild.

News | Aug 02, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Pioneer DJ tells us rekordbox version 4.2.1 brings a new way to analyse and record analog sound sources and the RMX EFFECTS Plus Pack offers fresh creative possibilities. More info below.

Tutorial | Jul 28, 2016 by Sara Simms

So you want your DJ sets to be full of creative effects? Sara Simms shows how to add four effects to your mixes when DJing on Pioneer Mixers like the DJM900.

Tutorial | Jul 23, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Summer is a great time to get energized and throw yourself into producing and performing music. Here are some top tips to help you refresh your creative juices!

Review | Jul 22, 2016 by Sara Simms

Imagine being able to book and pay for a DJ using an app on your phone... AGNT does that and a whole lot more. Whether you need to book a DJ for club, disco or wedding, AGNT can make life easier.