Pioneer DJ's Rekordbox DVS add-on for its Rekordbox DJ software platform lets you scratch and spin with digital music using special timecode vinyl, CDs, or timecode file on a thumb drive. We put it through its paces in this review...
3 Ways To Breathe New Life Into Your DJing
July 27, 2017 by 1 Comment
If you've grown weary of playing the same gigs week in and week out, don't feel a strong enough connection any more with the sound that you've been pushing for the past few years, or feel you're coming irrelevant... maybe it's time to look to breath more life into what you do by making a radical change in your DJing.
4 Reasons Why You Should Share Track IDs
July 26, 2017 by 8 Comments
So, you spend a couple of hours a week digging for tracks and have found some gems that you will play out at your next gig. Fast forward to the club, you're behind the decks and one of those bangers is going off. Mid-way through the track, someone comes over and asks you for the track ID. What do you do?
Review & Video: Pioneer DJ Interface 2 For Rekordbox DJ
July 25, 2017 by 3 Comments
Pioneer DJ announced its first ever DVS audio interface a few weeks ago, and at face value it's a curious decision.
We take a look at the Interface 2 in this review, and deduce why Pioneer DJ thought about coming out with this and how it fits in its "DJ world domination" strategy moving forward.
Two Ways To Decide Whether To Quit The Day Job For DJing
July 24, 2017 by 4 Comments
If you live for weekends and dread waking up for another day at a job you hate, you've probably given a lot of thought to pursuing DJing full-time. So how do you know if you're ready to take the plunge? There are two questions that you should ask yourself: What are you afraid of, and what pain are you willing to endure?
A-Trak Announces His Own DJ Competition
July 24, 2017 by 1 Comment
A-Trak has announced the Goldie Awards, a new DJ and beat maker competition that places a heavy emphasis on creativity and skill. The application process involves uploading a one-minute video showcasing your skills to Instagram or YouTube.
Over To You: How Often Do You Clean Your DJ Gear?
July 23, 2017 by 15 Comments
This week, we want to know if you have a set routine for cleaning your prize equipment? What are the dos and don'ts? Do you wait until the faders are all jammed up with gunk before you get the cloth out or are you like the guys who wash their cars every Sunday morning, even if they haven't driven anywhere?
