The PreSonus to Fender Studio One rebrand has some producers worried, but here's why Fender Studio Pro 8 and the new Motion controllers represent evolution, not destruction, for one of the best DAWs on the market.
The DJ community waited over a year for AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ and Algoriddim djay Pro to finally shake hands. But now that the integration is here, the reality is a massive disappointment. From UI glitches to performance-breaking bugs, we dive into why this "dream setup" isn't ready for a professional booth. Don't take it to a gig until you see this technical breakdown.
A huge, undocumented update has landed: the AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ now works seamlessly with Algoriddim's djay Pro. We confirm full screen and jog display functionality is active.
Sync licensing is the new royalty goldmine. Learn the definitive 4-step process for getting your tracks placed in film, games, and TV. We break down metadata mastery, the role of Performing Rights Organizations (PROs), and the best pitch strategies, naming specific companies like BMG and Epidemic Sound.
Jay-Z's Roc Nation has opened its distribution arm to all artists, promising powerful analytics and a robust platform. But is the 85/15 royalty split and the detailed Terms of Use a game changer or a hidden trap for independent producers and DJs? Dive into the real benefits, potential drawbacks, and uncover who this service is truly designed for.
The Serato SLAB is the first dedicated controller for Serato Studio, and it’s an immediate threat to the long-standing dominance of Native Instruments’ Maschine. We analyze why the SLAB's unique DJ-to-Producer workflow and Stems integration could force NI to completely rethink the future of the Maschine ecosystem.
Streaming has transformed how we consume music—and has become the industry’s biggest revenue source—yet for many musicians, the fight for fair royalties is far from over. While platforms like Spotify celebrate record-breaking payouts, artists and songwriters continue to ask the same question: Why does so little of that money reach the people making the music?
If you want real studio sound on a real-world budget, the KRK Kreate Series flat-out delivers. After weeks with the Kreate 3 and Kreate 8—both on DJ duty and mix detail in my studio—I’m convinced KRK just raised the bar for what affordable monitors can do in 2025.
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ split verdict—acquitted of the most serious charges but convicted on two felonies—has sent shockwaves through hip-hop and the broader music industry. The fallout is already being felt in business circles, artist communities, and conversations about accountability and culture.
After a year of loyal service, I made a pivotal shift from the Native Instruments Traktor S8 to the Pioneer DDJ-FLX10—a move that not only transformed my setup but also opened my eyes to the rapidly evolving world of DJ software. In this article, I’ll share my journey, the reasons behind the switch, and what it reveals about the future of DJing in an era of streaming, AI, and modular innovation.