DJ & Live Performance

Tutorial | Aug 13, 2015 by Liam Lacey

Learn how to build your own wireless, visual metronome that flashes along (multi-coloured) to your music in a DAW with MIDI out. Liam Lacey uses Processing, Spark Core and a bit of DIY magic.

Tutorial | Aug 07, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

Whether you perform live or produce in a studio, it's likely that you've covered a song or track before. That's a good thing! In this article G.W. Childs offers 10 tips to make your covers better.

Tutorial | Aug 06, 2015 by Joe Albano

From Keytars, to MIDI guitars, wind controlled to V-Drums, there's a world of unusual MIDI controllers out there, that go beyond your usual buttons and keys. Joe Albano explores notable alternatives.

Tutorial | Jul 27, 2015 by Sara Simms

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.

Tutorial | Jun 30, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

In this Reason tutorial, G.W. Childs shows how to map samples and instruments in a custom NN-XT patch for a streamlined and efficient laptop performance setup.

Tutorial | Jun 21, 2015 by Lynda Arnold

Many musicians and DJs suffer from tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. For some it can be a mild condition and for others, sadly, more debilitating. Lynda Arnold proposes sound therapy as a way to help.

Tutorial | Jun 10, 2015 by Sara Simms

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.

Tutorial | May 30, 2015 by Sara Simms

Thanks to the tools available and their affordable price tags, there's never been a better time to produce music. Sara Simms shares 8 tips for new & veteran producers to get the music flowing.

Tutorial | May 21, 2015 by Matt Cellitti

Along with the new effects and instruments in Komplete Select that come bundles with the Maschine 2.3 update are tons of tips and tricks you can employ in your productions. Here's 4 awesome ones!

Tutorial | May 15, 2015 by Roy Furr

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.

Tutorial | May 13, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

Your Korg volca keys can easily make short techno stabs and blippy synth sounds, but it can do more too. G. W. Childs demonstrates how to create pads and strings using this powerful hardware synth.

Tutorial | May 09, 2015 by Sara Simms

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.

Tutorial | Apr 24, 2015 by Sara Simms

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.

Tutorial | Apr 08, 2015 by Timo Preece

Ableton Live, Ableton Push, Analog Elektron Rytm. All three are capable and great by themselves. But, what happens when you sync them all together? Timo Preece gets inspired in this tutorial.

Editorial | Mar 19, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Apple's new Force Touch trackpad features force sensors so you can click anywhere and receive haptic feedback wherever your finger is on the surface. So how could this be useful for music making?