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.
Music hardware shouldn't be played alone. In this quick tutorial for producers, live performers & DJs, Sara Simms shows how to sync a Roland AIRA TR-8 with Traktor to get the best of both worlds.
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.
Roy Furr is back by popular demand with these timeless arranging and production secrets for making tunes DJs will want to play over and over again.
Once you've created a DJ mix for your podcast it's time to get it uploaded to iTunes. Sara Simms shows you how in this step by step guide.
Nobody will promote your DJ mixes for you. If you want to reach out to a wider audience and engage with your fans creating a DJ podcast is an effective solution. Sara Simms shares the knowledge.
This video from Bobina shows that Djing is not just about getting hands-on and pushing faders, knobs and buttons'¦ um, in fact, apparently it doesn't have to be about getting hands-on at all!!
NI have been busy innovating. STEMS is a new audio file format that provides DJs, producers, and live performers the ability to mix with a track's different musical elements individually.
Native Instruments have released the 4th in their FutureofDJing series of videos, this time featuring UK house and techno legend, Carl Cox. He talks about how he uses the Traktor Kontrol S8.
With some cool tricks up its sleeve, Flux mode in Native Instruments' Traktor can transform your DJ sets with new unique and original sounds. Sara Simms show you how to make it work for you.
For just $5.99 you can snag yourself MIDI Monster's Mappings for Traktor DJ. Sara Simms puts it to the test and discovers whether it's a great investment or not...
Whatever digital technology you use to DJ on, chances are you keep your tracks on a USB stick. If so, then Pioneer's Rekordbox (free) is essential. Noah Pred explains why.
So, you're already using Ableton Live when DJing or creating DJ mixes. But did you know with a little setup that Live can be used with a DJ controller to create vinyl scratching effects on the fly?
Earlier this month we were fortunate enough to see an early version of the new Traktor S8 in action. Despite few details being released today, we can tell you that it's going to be something special.
If you didn't have the chance to attend the BPM show in the UK this weekend (one of the main shows for DJs in Europe) here's some highlights we've curated for you.