Digital DJ Tips reader Cary asks: “I am an oldies DJ and play mostly throwbacks. I understand the concepts of beatgridding and syncing quantised tracks, but what do I do about older tunes that were recorded with a human drummer and the tempo and timing fluctuate? I am aware that these types of tracks cannot be [...]
LAST UPDATED 13 FEBRUARY, 2018 In part one of our Zero To Hero: How To Hustle For DJ/Producer Success series we covered seven micro income streams to keep cash coming in while you pursue your DJ/producing, and in part two we talked about how you can get noticed online by putting out killer content. Today we’re going to focus [...]
We bust the top myths about becoming a DJ/producer in this article. We'll even start with one right now: You don't need a recording studio with gear like this to make your own dance music. Fear is one of the biggest hurdles to making music, like “what if I produce something and [...]
DJ Angelo, one of the tutors in our very own scratch course, rocking the decks at NAMM 2018. Throughout NAMM 2018 we’ve scoured the halls for stuff of interest to DJs and DJ/producers, and while we’ve covered the biggest releases individually, there is always far too much gear and software to do that with everything. So here [...]
In the last article we looked at the biggest mistake wannabe DJ/producers make – they start off working on the DJing bit but keep putting off the “producing” part. (If you haven’t read the previous post in this series, please do so now – as this won’t make the best sense otherwise.) In this piece, I’m going [...]
Pioneer DJ just announced the latest version of its Rekordbox software. Now at version 5.1, the update includes a new Automix feature for the Rekordbox DJ Plus Pack that lets the app mix songs that you’ve added to a playlist with beat-matched and phrase-mixed accuracy. It also includes a bump in Rekordbox DJ’s “Related [...]
Glasgow's Victoria’s Nightclub is giving aid to help the local homeless community. The city centre venue, situated on Sauchiehall Street, has been in partnership with Rest Bite to give temporary comfort to rough sleepers. In its live lounge space, the club has created a programme where people in need can receive shelter from the harsh [...]
The DJs that brought House Music to the White House bring it back to the Southside this Summer. Chicago’s souled-up Woodstock returns in July 2018: The Chosen Few DJs have announced the dates for the 2018 Chosen Few Picnic, taking place on the Southside of Chicago. The 28th annual Chosen Few Picnic and Festival [...]
THE LOWDOWN The Pioneer DJ HDJ-X10s are a great pair of DJ headphones, perhaps even one of the nicest that Pioneer DJ has put out. The plasticky build could turn off some who prefer a more luxe feel, even though the HDJ-X10 is fairly solid and built to withstand the rigors of the road. The [...]
