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The pad-based DDJ-XP2 is designed to control both software
Pioneer DJ have launched a new pad-based controller for use with both rekordbox DJ and Serato DJ. Featuring 32 backlit coloured LED pads, the DDJ-XP2...
The long-awaited new 'playlist-driven store' is now in beta
Beatport and DJCity's new collaboration Beatsource has now entered public beta. DJCity – a long-running promo service for DJs – and Beatport say the new...
TSHA's wonderfully wonky sound on her new single 'Moon' reflects the delightfully varied nature of her DJ sets, weaving between electro, house, disco and garage...
"This is a modern tribute to the Sequential Prophet-5, which was really popular in the ’80s," TSHA says. "I really like using it for brass...
The latest version of the world's most popular DJ software allows users to stream from Beatport
VirtualDJ 2020 – the latest version of the world's most popular DJing software – has added Beatport LINK capability, allowing users to stream the whole...
The Zen Delay was announced in 2018, but is now ready to order
Ninja Tune's long-awaited Zen Delay hardware unit is finally available to order. Leaked way back in 2018, the unit never made it to market until...
The German virtuoso reveals his fave studio gear...
Stuttgart-based producer and musician Johannes Brecht’s lush piano tones are never too far away from even his clubbiest releases and remixes. Having worked with Solomun...
The newly relocated conference returns to Berlin in April next year
Ableton's LOOP Summit returns to Berlin in 2020, having spent a year in LA in 2018. Registration is now open for the conference, taking...
The series of products are based around some classic Roland kit
Roland have announced a series of new products based around the Juno-60, classic MC-303 and Jupiter synths. The new 'DAW-less groovebox' takes its name from...
Latest beta version of OS 10.15 Catalina shows no communication between new Music app and DJ software
Apple have killed off iTunes in the latest update to OS X called Catalina. It's being replaced by a new app called Music, and in...
The progressive tech master explains his live setup...
One of melodic techno's most consistent artists, Rodriguez Jr has been making emotive dancefloor-friendly deep groovers ever since his debut album landed on Mobilee in...
LMC20 also launches its Exhibition, Awards and Accelerator program...
London Music Conference is returning to the capital for 2020 at new venue fabric. Taking place on January 30th till February 1st, the conference will...
The latest update allows users to load Reason Racks as a VST/AU...
Reason, one of the longest-running and most popular pieces of software for electronic music, is now available as a plugin to load into any DAW...
Includes talks and panels on mental health, programming a line-up, diversity and more
Paris Electronic Week has announced the next wave of artists, brands and industry experts for its conference running from Sept 25th to 29th. PEW19 takes...
A-Trak has also joined their Board of Managers
Beatsource – the joint venture between Beatport and DJCity, the multi-genre MP3 record pool website – has announced that A-Trak has joined its Board of...
The Diynamic duo reveal their fave bargain studio tool...
German producers Adana Twins have consistently been playing, releasing and remixing some of dance music’s biggest clubs, labels and artists since 2012. Ahead of their...
The new Radius TWO VALVE is based on their popular Radius 4V mixer...
MasterSounds have announced a new two-channel rotary mixer called Radius TWO VALVE. The compact mixer features a three-band EQ on both channels, as well as...
The new version of the cloud-based sample service adds a new player and drum pad...
Loopmasters have announced Loopcloud 5, the next version of their cloud-based sample service. Having added a loop editor in version 4 – essentially letting users...
"You have NO BUSINESS DJing if you can’t match two beats together, plain and simple. But DJing is not just about matching two beats together"
A few months ago, three-time DMC-winning turntablist and DJ Mag HQ alumnus DJ Craze raised eyebrows everywhere when he proclaimed that ‘sync is your friend’...
The Japanese manufacturer says its new MODEL9900 is "designed with purist ideals"...
Alpha Recording System have announced a new six-channel rotary mixer, the Model 9900. The new mixer, which the company claims is "designed with purist ideals"...