Native Instruments just dropped a reality check for the global producer and DJ community. Despite storm clouds gathering on the business front, the company says the beat hasn’t stopped. In a candid statement following recent reports that the Berlin-based titan of music tech had entered preliminary insolvency proceedings. NI’s CEO Nick Williams stressed one [...]
cubase.jpg With powerful MIDI tools, excellent audio editing, and creative tools for sound design, Cubase 15 is a jack of all trades — and a master of most of them Review Overview Our verdict ⊕ Pro-level MIDI production environment ⊕ Solid stock instruments and library content ⊕ Refreshed Score Editor looks great and can [...]
What is a DJ download pool? Should you join one? Are they only for professional DJs? Are they even legal, and how can you tell? Is this how DJs find easy-to-mix versions of songs? We answer those questions (and more) in this guide, followed by our recommendations for the best DJ download pools you [...]
AlphaTheta suspends CDJ-3000 firmware update after major playlist issues reported by DJs AlphaTheta, the parent company of Pioneer DJ, has temporarily suspended distribution of the latest CDJ-3000 firmware update (Ver.3.30) after multiple DJs reported critical issues with missing playlists and corrupted data. Released on October 21, the update introduced OneLibrary, a new feature designed to streamline track management across compatible [...]
The CDJ-3000X is AlphaTheta’s latest flagship media player AlphaTheta has announced its new flagship media player, the CDJ-3000X. Inheriting the legacy of the CDJ-3000, which was released in 2020, the X adds express access to online music, expanded connectivity, enhanced reliability, sound quality that surpasses the CDJ-3000 and more. The CDJ-3000X from AlphaTheta — which [...]
From conflicts with other DJs and venue staff, to equipment failure and being treated like a jukebox, we outline strategies for overcoming some of the job's biggest challenges Whether you’re just starting out on the DJ path, or you’re already a high-flying artist, you will no doubt run into stressful issues in the live [...]
The RANE ONE MKII was part of the company’s booth at NAMM RANE has teased a new update to its motorised DJ controller, ONE, at this year’s NAMM conference in Anaheim, California. The product hasn’t officially been announced by RANE, or its parent company InMusic, yet, but it was present at the RANE [...]
Stock up your samples folder and find new inspiration without opening your wallet. There are millions of sample packs available online right now — from archives of old sample CDs from the 90s, right through to daily-updated sample pack platforms and artists releasing sounds on a Patreon page. This is awesome for creators wanting to manipulate [...]
Learning music theory is a good step towards understanding the music you play in your DJ sets. Here are a few topics to get you started. When you start DJing, you’re probably excited by the simple fact that you’re able to play your favorite tunes and blend them together in interesting ways. As you [...]
The tool also has a "Master Tempo" feature for users to change a track’s BPM without affecting its pitch A Seattle-based DJ who goes by the name of nohup has created two free web extensions that allow users of Discogs and Bandcamp to adjust track tempos. Available to install on Google Chrome and Firefox or [...]