Posts with tag dj

/ 378 Articles

5 Quick Tips for Performing Live with Bitwig Studio

When it's time to take your music from studio to live performance, Bitwig Studio has the means and the ease to help. Gary Hiebner shows how to make it happen.

Carl Cox Features in Fourth Video of Native Instruments Future of DJing

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.

MixVibes Cross DJ 2.0 for iOS Has Arrived

Cross Dj 2 for iPad and iPhone from MixVibes has been redesigned and features a new interface inspired by hardware mixers and a new waveform view, while still focusing on simple workflow.

Review: NI Traktor Kontrol S8 DJ Controller

Hollin Jones got hands on with NI's flagship DJ controller, Traktor Kontrol S8, and gave it a thorough workout. In our in-depth review we focus on how the S8 feels and works in the real world.

DJ Turntable and Mixer Company, Vestax, Files for Bankruptcy

One of the biggest and most well-known DJ turntable and mixer companies, Vestax, has officially gone bankrupt. The face of the DJ gear industry continues to change.

DRC Brings Pressing Your Own Vinyl to Your Home Studio

Would you like your next release on vinyl, or to press a one-off vinyl from your home studio? A new Kickstarter may be about to make this a reality for you with the Desktop Record Cutter.

Native Instruments Launches HEAVY HOLIDAYS '" TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 Sales Special

For a limited time only in December 2015 you can grab Native Instrument's advanced DJ controller, Traktor Kontrol Z2, for $200 USD / £200 GBP off. More details plus video below.

Traktor's Flux Mode: What Is It and How Does It Work?

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.

UDG Launches Laptop Stand for DJs

Whether you're using your laptop with a Pioneer RMX 1000, a NI Maschine, or another custom DJ setup, the new rotating UDG laptop stand looks flexible enough and rugged enough for most DJing needs.

Review: MIDI Monster Mappings for Traktor DJ

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...

New Mixvibes Cross DJ 3.3: Track Match & 64-bit

Mixvibes introduces Cross DJ 3.3, a new version of its Mac/PC software, with huge performance improvements and a new feature to help selecting the next track.

Traktor Kontrol S8 Ushers in New Era for DJing

The latest controller for the modern, digital DJ has arrived in the form of the Traktor Kontrol S8. NI believe it holds the keys to the future of DJing and David Squillace shows it off in this video.

6 Reasons All DJs Should Be Using Pioneer's Rekordbox Software

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.

Reloop Releases NEON Pad Controller for Serato DJ

The Reloop NEON is a powerful pad controller for Serato DJ that is designed to elevate your performance to a whole new level.

Scratching in Ableton Live Using Automated Volume Chops

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?