If you want to stand out from the crowd and help your DJ mixes sound and feel deeper then it can be worth adding external analog effects to your set. And it's a lot easier than you might think...
Native Instruments' Stem Creator Tool is in public BETA and lets anyone create stem versions of their tracks for playback in Traktor. DJs will now have individual control over 4 tracks when DJing.
Wherever you stand on the digital vs vinyl debate when it comes to DJing, this video of Mr Tape spinning a set at 1992 DMC Championships on reel to reel tape recorders is bound to impress.
The new DJM-S9 two-channel mixer for Serato DJ puts the power of personalisation in DJs' hands, with a fast, accurate and customisable crossfader, & Performance Pads and FX buttons that DJs can map.
The Stems format has been much reported on over the past few months. And now, Native Instruments have introduced Stems support for TRAKTOR software and hardware, with a catalog of Stems releases too.
DJ and producer, Sasha, (Alexander Paul Coe) has remixed tracks for Madonna, Hot Chip & Chemical Brothers, and produced countless others. He talks music technology, producing and the creative process.
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.
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.
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.