When it comes to headphones, DJs tend to want them to be durable, accurate, comfortable and stylish. Pioneer feel their new HDJ-700s fit the bill on all four counts. Check them out.
It seems to be official now. Not a fortnight goes by without a vinyl record / turntable-related article being published at Ask.Audio. And that's why the new Technics turntables will be a success.
The latest addition to the RMP range from Reloop is the RMP-4 which combines a CD player, USB player and a performance DJ software controller all-in-one. Check out the video and further info below.
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.
Nunmark, one of the leading DJ manufacturers, has debuted a new DJ turntable at DJ Expo. Retailing at just £199 GBP / aprox. $299 USD the TT250USB has a classic heavy-duty feel with modern convenience
Pioneer DJ have been a busy bunch! Their latest Serto Controller is the DDJ-SB2 which, bundled with Serato DJ Intro and selling for around €259 is positioned as an entry-level 2-channel DJ controller.
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.
While Native Instruments launch the new STEMS open file format into the world, with support for Traktor hardware and software, Pioneer DJ have their own excitement in a box.
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.
Headphones designed for DJing are usually different to those for studio use, and for good reason. In this review, Hollin Jones dons a pair of the AKG K181 cans and puts them to the test.
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.
Ever find a piece of gear is almost what you need but lacks a few small but significant details? Magda, NYMA & Faderfox's VERSUS is a handcrafted high-quality DJ controller you should explore.
Despite there not being new gear announcements, BMC 2015 provided more time for us to chat with companies like Reloop and find out features of their more recent DJ turntables and mixers.
The idea behind IK Multimedia's DJ Rig is to help you mix like a pro and get creative with effects anytime, anywhere on your iOS device. Then pairing it with iRig Pads or iRig Mix gets really fun.
Native Instruments have released a very cool new video of the S8 today featuring DJ Shiftee doing a one-take live performance. Oh, it's pretty awesome.