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.
The world of DJing is changing faster than ever before. From streaming integration and multi-platform hardware to AI-powered features, today’s DJs need to be more adaptable than ever. In this article, we’ll explore why flexibility is the key to thriving in the modern DJ landscape and how embracing change can open up new creative possibilities.
While music production technology races forward with AI integration and new paradigms, DJ equipment seems stuck in a cycle of minor updates. This article explores the market forces behind this innovation drought and where the next breakthrough might emerge.
Traktor Pro 4 is here, bursting with innovative features like stem separation, flexible beatgrids, and a built-in mastering tool. DJs rejoice! But hold on...is Native Instruments missing a key element in this epic update?
Discover how Algoriddim’s djay Pro 5.2 is setting a new standard in DJ software with groundbreaking features and award-winning design. Learn why this latest version could be the game-changer DJs have been waiting for, and why competitors are struggling to keep up.
Today we’re going to take a trip through time, back to your first trembling attempts to work those wheels of steel. How old were you? Back then, you knew amyl as something you used to clean vinyl, not stick in your nose; you were spinning wild tracks that make you [...]
I've cycled through every locker room halftime speech I could think of in trying to give this review the aura it deserves, but in the end nothing seemed to fit quite right. Sure, I want to motivate. Sure I want you to take your practice more seriously. So why, then, [...]
iDJ App by Numark, brings a new twist to the notion that anyone with a zest for music and an IPad can rock a party. While other all-in-one DJ applications aspire to simplify beat matching, effects processing, and recording, iDJ attempts to give the user a crockpot approach to cooking [...]
Touch DJ Evolution by Amidio for iPad boasts an ability to provide a seamless platform for visual mixing. The application’s design prioritizes performance over any likeness to an analog DJ setup. This is particularly apparent when it comes to pre-cueing. While other all-in-one DJ applications attempt to handle pre-cueing through [...]
I know what you want me to say. You want me to tell you that you can FINALLY write off that iPad you bought yourself last Christmas as a business expense. You want me to tell you that this wildly radical new app has hit the market, that it's going [...]