Housed in a 19th century industrial complex in Brooklyn, Refuge is a brand new venue that wants to revive the spirit of New York nightlife's golden age, using bygone spots like Paradise Garage and The Sound Factory, as well as iconic international hubs like Space Ibiza, as reference points for its 'hi-fi dance club'. With an [...]
Shimza is South Africa’s great showman: a deeply technical and highly engaging DJ, who’s helped pioneer Afro-tech, and cross-pollinated global house sounds in his sets and productions. As he wraps an Ibiza residency and prepares his sophomore album, Ria Hylton speaks to Shimza and others in the South African electronic community to find [...]
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 [...]
Whether you’re in the market for some new software or want to upgrade your studio — here are some of the biggest recent releases from the world of tech Welcome to Mixmag’s round-up of the best recent tech releases and announcements Sequential releases new analog synth Forum Sequential has released a new instrument called Forum, [...]
The system is able to separate stereo tracks into discrete stems live, "marking a new era for club sound" L-Acoustics has announced a spatial audio interface for the DJ booth. Launching with a series of live demos at the upcoming 2025 Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) — which takes place in the city from 22nd – 26th [...]
On August 23, My House Radio owner James Hall and I headed to Baltimore for Harbor Dance. Harbor Dance is a standout monthly dance party in Baltimore, conceived by Domingo Canate and brought to life with the infectious energy of DJ Pope. Held at the iconic Hard Rock Pier, this [...]
Spotify Premium users will now be able to integrate the streaming giant's catalogue of over 100 million tracks with rekordbox and Serato DJ AlphaTheta and Serato have announced Spotify integration for rekordbox and Serato DJ. Spotify Premium users with either rekordbox, or Serato DJ Pro or Serato DJ Lite, will now be able to [...]
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 [...]
https://youtu.be/x26k4vl2f2Y?si=yOuHvLIfCETNHaFC Electronic music has undergone a remarkable evolution throughout the decades, tracing a mesmerizing trajectory from its humble beginnings as basic sound experiments to a complex and diverse tapestry of styles and subcultures. This transformation is a testament to the intricate interplay between technology, culture, and artistic expression that defines the genre. [...]
Ever wonder why you see Pioneer DJ equipment in every club and festival booth? We break down the history, the technology, and the industry politics that cemented their status as the undisputed standard, and explore whether competitors like Denon and Allen & Heath stand a chance. As a DJ and someone who spends [...]