DJ & Live Performance

Tutorial | May 05, 2017 by Hollin Jones

The best way to understand different skratch techniques is to see them broken down into their constituent parts - and that's exactly what Sara Simms has done!

Tutorial | Apr 18, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

Getting yourself into shape for live shows is the key to giving great performances. Here are some top tips for doing it as effectively as possible.

Tutorial | Mar 31, 2017 by Sara Simms

Traktor's effects can be tailored to suit many kinds of music performance. Here, Sara Simms shares her secrets for great-sounding techno FX with audio examples.

Tutorial | Mar 21, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Going from the studio to the stage with Ableton Live can be a great experience, provided you get all your gear set up correctly. DJ Kiva is here to show you how it's done.

Tutorial | Mar 15, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Getting hands-on with filters in hardware is always fun, and never more so that on Korg's popular Electribe groovebox. But did you know you can automate them too?

Tutorial | Mar 11, 2017 by Sara Simms

Ableton Live and NI's Traktor are both supreme live performance tools, so what could be better than linking them together? Sara Simms shows you some easy ways to do it.

Tutorial | Feb 23, 2017 by Noah Pred

Ableton Live is still a great tool for live performance, as its name suggests. Here are eight pro tips for getting the most out of it in performance situations.

Tutorial | Jan 28, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

There are always things you can do to better prepare yourself for a live performance. Here are some top tips to help you be the best you can.

Tutorial | Jan 14, 2017 by Sara Simms

An opening DJ set is an art form and considered one of the most challenging DJ sets to play. Opening DJs need to set the mood, warm up an empty venue and gradually coax people onto the dance floor.

Tutorial | Jan 07, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

Here's some song archetypes for live musicians and performance.

Tutorial | Dec 30, 2016 by Joshua Casper

Ableton Live's racks can be as simple and complex as you wish them to be. Don't be put off by perceived complexity though. There's lots of cool things you can do and Joshua Casper shows some here.

Tutorial | Dec 26, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

Playing drum patterns on your MIDI keyboard need not be a drag. Here's four quick tips to help you get the rhythms in your head to your tracks.

Tutorial | Dec 19, 2016 by Hollin Jones

NI’s flagship performance apps can now sync seamlessly with loads of other Link-enabled desktop and iOS applications!

Tutorial | Dec 13, 2016 by Sara Simms

You say scratching, I say sktratching... In this article turntablists Sara Simms and deejay stutter share some exclusive scratching tips and tricks for DJs.

Tutorial | Dec 11, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

Shhh. Don't tell the companies in the music industry who make new hardware and software to feed the appetite amongst musicians and producers. Could it be that older, cheaper gear is just as effective?