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Akai’s aggressively-priced mini laptop controller aims to do it all on the cheap. But can it compete with Korg?

Akai MPK Mini

In the not-too-distant past, the idea of a portable studio was a man in a van with a flight case of hardware...

EBM has been having a major influence on techno recently, but many of the DJs playing/producing the sound still utilise the genre’s classic tracks in...

The unstoppable influence of EBM has been clear to see recently.

The term EBM (electronic body music) was first coined by Ralf Hütter of Kraftwerk...

Mbongwana Star's post-punk disco beat, direct from The Congo...

We get a lot of music sent to DJ Mag Towers. Like, tons. We like quite a lot of it, and try to cover it...

Josh Butler tells us the 10 songs which have influenced him to become who he is today...

Fast-rising producer/DJ Josh Butler is one of DJ Mag's current favourite house music producers, with recent tracks like 'Rebirth' and 'Miss You Less' nestling in...

Garageband, Korg, Novation...

DJ Mag Tech has been playing with some wonderful apps that will help you craft killer dance tracks. We’ve put together a list of our...

It’s all about the technology with these tasty studio essentials. Which one will come up trumps?

Pioneer TORAIZ SP-16


£1279
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The Dave Smith filter makes the sound real. Also there is no other sampler that puts together TR-style sequencing, pads...

Graeme Sinden is this month's pick for deck stardom. He's pals with the Basement Jaxx! Check out his exclusive mix for DJmag here, and for...

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Jimmy Edgar & Machinedrum set for XOYO in Feb

Formed out of 12 years of friendship, Jimmy Edgar and Machinedrum's production partnership makes perfect sense.

Digital DJs don't have much choice when it comes to MIDI-enabled mixers. That is until Pioneer announced its next generation of digital DJ mixers.

Top equipment manufacturer Pioneer has unveiled its hot new DJ mixers for 2006.

The DJM-400 and the DJM-800 both make use of Pioneer's significant digital...

Electronic funk fiend, hip-hop beat maker and all round innovator Ge-Ology plays his first UK show on 6th February at London's Gramaphone, for 1 Xtra...

Known for his work with a host of artists including rappers Mos Def and Talib Kweli, and his own, tripped out electro-hop beats, Ge-Ology...

When it was released in 1995, ‘Boulevard’ consummated the union between house music and jazz, whilst clearing the path for a wave of French house...

‘Boulevard’, the 1995 debut album from Parisian producer Ludovic Navarre — aka St Germain — was by no means the first time jazz had mixed with house. Larry...

The technological innovations just get better and better. Which pioneering bit of kit will take the shout for 2016?

Pioneer TORAIZ SP-16


£1279
Hype
The Dave Smith filter makes the sound real. Also, there is no other sampler that puts together TR-style sequencing, pads...

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Bristol beat-maker Boca 45's new album is dedicated to his love of funk and soul. DJ Mag finds out how collaboration shapes his sound

“The tent was rammed halfway through my set - they wouldn’t let anybody in, so I must have done something right,” beams funk aficionado Boca 45, a few...

The Bulgarian crowd favourite takes us through an in-depth behind the scenes of his live show, set-up and performance approach

For over ten years, KiNK has been one of dance music’s most captivating live performers. His energy on stage is matched by the driving techno...