Pioneer DJ just released an update to its Rekordbox software. Now at version 5.0.2, it brings compatibility to Apple’s latest macOS High Sierra operating system. A raft of minor tweaks accompanies it, along with bug fixes related to Interface 2, the DDJ-RZX, and the XDJ-RX. macOS High Sierra support in Rekordbox 5.0.2 means that Mac users can [...]
Jazzy Jeff Interview: “I Lost All My Tunes 5 Minutes Before A Gig” We sat down with hip-hop DJ legend Jazzy Jeff at this past weekend's BPM | PRO show. Phil Morse October 27, 2017 | Read time: 1 min I caught up with Jazzy Jeff backstage at the BPM | PRO Show 2017, following an outstanding DJ [...]
Native Instruments Just Got A $59 Million Investment: What Next? (DJ Tech Tools) By Dan White On Oct 26, 2017 While the DJ community continues to watch Native Instruments with a simplistic “when will we see Traktor Pro 4?” lens, the Berlin-based company has been busy raising cash. They’ve received a massive investment of $59,000,000 from EMH, a private [...]
The One Thing That Will Destroy Your Local Scene Fast DAVID MICHAEL (Passionatedj.com) One of the recurring themes on this blog is how to operate within, and interact with, a local scene in a small town. There are two reasons for this. The first is that it’s the situation which I’m familiar with, being someone involved [...]
I Was There When: House Music Took Over The World Behind the scenes with Jake Sumner of the new Ch 4 documentary on the dawn of House Music in Chicago. July 11, 2017 In October of last year, I was contacted by people that were working on a music series for Channel 4 in [...]
Arts In The Dark House Music Dance Party Coming to Downtown Chicago Roy Davis plays at the Bean in Millennium Park Saturday, October 21 2017! October 13, 2017 The city of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is going all out for Halloween. Collaborating with LUMA8 and the Chicago Park District, get ready for “Arts in [...]
How To Craft A DJ Mix: 10 Tips For Success (DJ TECH TOOLS) By Chris Alker When setting out to craft a great DJ mix, there’s no reason to do it off the cuff without thinking about a few key elements first: Who will listen? How will it be structured? How will you mix [...]
MacOS High Sierra 10.13 Is Here: Can DJs + Producers Update Yet? By Dan White (Dj Tech Tools) A brand new update for macOS is out today, High Sierra. With the new version are a host of new improvements to the operating system across the board. But as usual, DJs and producers should hesitate! [...]
Kerri Chandler Remixes Janne Tavi & Robert Owens’ The Other Man Ibadan brings together Janne Tavi, a Finnish producer, with the legendary Robert Owens and welcomes Kerri Chandler back to Ibadan to remix it. Janne Tavi ft Robert Owens: The Other Man (Kerri Chandler Remixes) (Ibadan Records) A1: Janne Tavi ft Robert Owens: The [...]
Afro Traxx Pick: DJEV "African Tanzania EP" (CyberJamz Records Promo) Most definitely, "African Tanzania" by Elliott "DJEV" Venegas is destined to take over dance floor globally and send the dancers into a frenzy... This sure-fire dance floor bomb is all about the absolutely merciless afro-tribal rhythms and the entrancing afro vocal chants, together they spread a verily mesmeric [...]