The team at Atomix Productions has put some really unique features in the update, which launched into Public Beta this week. Want advanced video displays, shadertoy compatibility, scratch automation and coding, direct streaming to Twitch/Facebook/Youtube, and more? It’s all in the new beta of VirtualDJ 2018 – keep reading for details. The post VirtualDJ 2018 […]
BOOK REVIEW: CLUBBED — A visual history of UK club culture
Rick Banks and Bill Brewster have made CLUBBED, a book that looks at the graphic design used to get people into UK clubs, Here’s my review. For the very best in DJ gear news, check out DJWORX.
PiDeck 0.2 Coming Soon: Any Old CDJ + Raspberry Pi = A Standalone Deck
Make any ancient CDJ into a standalone digital deck with a Raspberry Pi? It’s soon to be possible with a new version of PiDeck. The post PiDeck 0.2 Coming Soon: Any Old CDJ + Raspberry Pi = A Standalone Deck appeared first on DJ TechTools.
Ableton Releases Free Creative Extensions Tools for Fun Sound Design
In a new collaboration with Max4Live device designers Amazing Noises, Ableton has released a ton of new free sound design tools for Live 10 called Creative Extensions. They let you create melodies, delays, add reverb, pitch shift, and more – keep reading to learn more. The post Ableton Releases Free Creative Extensions Tools for Fun […]
OPINION: The dumbing down of DJ turntables has to stop
While mixers and controllers keep getting crammed with bells and whistles, turntables are not. In fact, while still being called game changing and the price going up, features are actually being removed. I am not happy — not one bit, and hereby challenge the industry. For the very best in DJ gear news, check out DJWORX.
Sexual Harassment in DJ Culture: A Pervasive Issue
In collaboration with International Music Summit 2018, DJ Tech Tools contributor Tom Hricik is bringing you the inside scoop on what is happening at Pete Tong’s yearly industry meetup. For section two of our five-part series on International Music Summit 2018, we sat in on SheSaid.So’s presentation “Sexual Harassment in DJ Culture” an issue that […]
4 Biggest Takeaways of IMS 2018: Dance Music’s Reflective Summit
In collaboration with International Music Summit 2018, DJ Techtools contributor Tom Hricik is bringing you the inside scoop on what is happening at Pete Tong’s yearly industry meetup. For part one of our five-part series on International Music Summit 2018, we deliver you the four most impactful takeaways from this year’s summit. The post 4 […]
CHARITY AUCTION — the A&H “famous8” Xone:DB4
Once in a while, a slice of DJ history escapes from the R&D labs into the public domain. This time however, Allen & Heath have decided to put the development model of their Xone:DB4 on eBay, signed by the artists and designers, and the proceeds going to CLIC Sargent, a young person’s cancer charity. For […]
The DDJ-SX3 controller — Serato and Pioneer DJ still dating
It seems that while not exclusive, Serato and Pioneer DJ are still seeing each other. The continued dalliance has brought forth the updated DDJ-SX3, a Serato DJ Pro powered controller that adds dual USB, three mics, and a heap of refinements. For the very best in DJ gear news, check out DJWORX.
Soundpack Thursdays #2: That’s Right by Stoopit Fresh
DJTT’s newest soundpack maestro Stoopit Fresh is back for the second edition of Soundpack Thursdays. At least twice a month, Soundpack Thursdays happens at DJTT, bringing with it a new freely downloadable finger drumming performance pack and a behind-the-sounds video to show off how each one was made. Today’s soundpack, “That’s Right” is now available. The post Soundpack […]