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“I’m New To DJing, Is It OK To Use Sync?”

Phil Morse — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:30:57 +0000

On our podcast recently, one of our students, Sam, asked about the sync button in DJing. He said: “Please help me to understand something. I started DJing in later life, now aged 52. I love the technology. I rip samples, I use stems, I loop on three decks, and so on. “In the last few … Continued

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Now DJ Software Can Read The Crowd For You [April Fool]

Phil Morse — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 07:00:25 +0000

Breaking news today: not one but TWO major DJ software manufacturers have implemented OpenAI’s new visual tools, enabling DJ software to “crowd read”, saving busy DJs having to figure out what song the dancefloor wants to hear next. VirtualDJ’s “VibeCheck” and Djay Pro’s “Neural Crowd” both use a simple webcam attached to the DJ’s laptop … Continued

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VirtualDJ 2024 Brings CloudDrive, Better Library & Fuzzy Keymixing

Phil Morse — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 16:45:26 +0000

VirtualDJ 2024 has been released for early access, offering DJs new features focused on cloud storage and library management – plus the ability to use Fuzzy Keymixing, the Digital DJ Tips method of keymixing that has taken the DJ world by storm in the last couple of years. CloudDrive: A new free cloud library The … Continued

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KRK Launches Rokit Gen 5 Speakers With New Voicings

Phil Morse — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:00:30 +0000

KRK has this week launched its new Rokit Generation 5 series of monitor speakers in 5, 7 and 8-inch woofer variants. This is the latest update to this popular entry-level monitor series. They are bi-amped, offering class D amplification, KRK’s iconic yellow Kevlar woofers, silk dome tweeters, XLR and 1/4″ jack inputs and four M6 … Continued

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AlphaTheta Launches Euphonia, A High-End Rotary Mixer

Phil Morse — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:00:15 +0000

AlphaTheta has today released a first for the company: A rotary DJ mixer. Called the Euphonia, this is an ultra high-end, hybrid analogue/digital mixer comprising a classic-looking four channel rotary mixer, a three-band isolator, and an effects unit. It also has a unique screen, used for displaying various types of audio metering, including a retro … Continued

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Bluetooth For Music & Search Arrives In Engine DJ 3.4

Phil Morse — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:00:56 +0000

Engine DJ 3.4 has just dropped, and the big news is the long-promised Bluetooth feature. This means that not only is it now possible to stream music into compatible equipment directly from, say, a mobile phone over Bluetooth, but it’s also possible to attach a real keyboard, making searching much easier than using the on-screen … Continued

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Big Price Increase For DJs Using Tidal, But Stems Coming Back

Phil Morse — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:06:57 +0000

As part of an overhaul of its subscription levels, Tidal has announced a major price rise for DJs. The change means that if you want to DJ with the service, you will shortly be paying a whopping £9 more a month in the UK, €11 in Europe, and presumably $11 or $12 in the USA. … Continued

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Ableton Live 12 Brings New Performance Features & More

Phil Morse — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:54:31 +0000

Ableton has announced the release of Ableton Live 12, the latest version of its popular music production software. The update offers producers new tools for creativity, and workflow improvements. A few (of many) items that stand out for us are: Keys and Scales, which allow users to transform or generate ideas within the confines of … Continued

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How Digital DJ Tips Is Funded: What You Should Know

Phil Morse — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 01:42:59 +0000

This article contains an important update on the way this website, DJ school and community is funded. We feel that if you are to trust us with your time, decision-making and training as a DJ, you need to be sure there’s nothing hidden going on with the advice we give and the recommendations we make. … Continued

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IK Multimedia’s Arc Studio “Makes Any Speakers Sound Better”

Phil Morse — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:05:36 +0000

IK Multimedia has just launched a new piece of kit that might be a game-changer for DJs and producers looking to get the most accurate sound from their studio monitors. Called the Arc Studio, this little box pairs with the latest Arc 4 software to tackle one of the big issues in home and professional … Continued

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Here Are The Results From Our 2024 Census, The Biggest DJ Survey In The World

Phil Morse — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:00:57 +0000

Every year here at Digital DJ Tips, we conduct a unique survey with you, our community, to take a snapshot of your DJing, the gear you use, your favourite software and music, your aspirations, and more.

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DJ.Studio Automix Software Adds Beatport Streaming

Phil Morse — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:48:28 +0000

Auto DJ mix software DJ.Studio has just added Beatport Streaming to the list of services it works with. Beatport subscribers can log in and then access the complete Beatport catalogue to create mixes using the software’s advanced automix features, and then share them with other Beatport Streaming subscribers directly within the app, who can then … Continued

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