The Ploytec Revival is a USB audio format converter designed to make legacy DJ mixers such as the Allen and Heath Xone:DB4, Xone:2D, and Xone:4D work once again with modern computers. The problem is that current computers don’t work with old USB audio devices, so a converter is necessary. Ploytec’s Revival, currently on Kickstarter, is … The post Ploytec Revival Resurrects Old Allen & Heath Mixers appeared first on Digital DJ Tips ..read more

For their “Summer of Sound”, Native Instruments has dropped the price of its Traktor Pro 3 software by 50% (down to just €59), and has also lowered the cost of its Traktor X1 modular controller, the latter now being €229 instead of its usual €299. The Traktor X1 is particularly good value because it comes … The post Traktor Pro 3 Software & X1 Controller In Summer Sale appeared first on Digital DJ Tips ..read more

Maybe you’re relatively new to DJing. Or, maybe you’ve been doing it for half a lifetime. Maybe when you read that headline, you thought, “Yup, I know the moment!”, or maybe you weren’t sure if you’ve even had one yet. That’s all absolutely fine. When we asked our team here, we heard all kinds of … The post What Big Moment Changed Everything In YOUR DJing? appeared first on Digital DJ Tips ..read more

iZotope has announced RX 11, the latest version of its audio repair tools suite, that has some notable features that should appeal to DJs serious about the music they play. Available in Elements, Standard, and Advanced versions, and as both a standalone piece of software and suite of DAW plugins, the software – in the … The post iZotope’s RX 11 Audio Repair Software Has New Tricks For DJs appeared first on Digital DJ Tips ..read more

In this replay of our live Q&A lesson, we discussed how to set gain levels, what’s new (and what they missed) inside Rekordbox 7, the gear you need to be a good DJ, and more! Here’s what’s covered… 0:00 Intro 5:24 Should I still DJ with old gear? 7:12 Why don’t clubs always provide the … The post Gain Levels, Rekordbox 7 Updates, DJ Gear Tips [Live Q&A] appeared first on Digital DJ Tips ..read more

AlphaTheta has just released Rekordbox 7, the latest version of its platform for preparing and performing music on Pioneer DJ and AlphaTheta DJ equipment. It boasts new music discovery features, auto cue, and a smoother user experience – but still the same old so-so real-time stems. Here’s what you need to know… What’s New? The … The post Rekordbox 7 Officially Released By AlphaTheta appeared first on Digital DJ Tips ..read more

Enjoy this latest edition of our podcast, where digital DJ students get to ask questions across all the big areas of DJing and get answers in our live community. Episode Notes A really busy Your Questions show this month with hundreds of questions from our students, the best of which feature here. We talk in … The post Quick Mix Tips, Getting More Gigs, Why Older Songs Sound Bad [Podcast] appeared first on Digital DJ Tips ..read more

As a DJ tutor, I hear students saying some of these things, but I also hear experienced DJs telling newer DJs some of these things too, and I disagree with them all, especially for DJs who are just learning. A lot of the wrong advice is not meant to mislead, but nonetheless, there’s a big … The post 7 Myths About DJing That Hold People Back appeared first on Digital DJ Tips ..read more

What would you do if it all went t**s up at your next DJ gig? In this live show replay, we share the weird and wonderful things our community has dealt with, and the various ways they’ve bounced back. Here’s what’s covered.. 0:00 Intro 3:21 Things WILL go wrong 6:44 Avoid problems where possible 7:25 … The post How To Avoid DJ Gig Disasters [And Build The Ultimate Backup Plan] appeared first on Digital DJ Tips ..read more

So what’s in the box? Don’t get too excited, it’s not a new Pioneer DJ controller…but then again, DO get excited, because it’s kind of a big deal! All will be revealed… Here’s what’s covered… 0:00 Intro 0:18 The reveal.. 2:07 When is this available? 2:30 Where can I get it? 3:44 How to get … The post The BIG REVEAL & Special AMA with Phil Morse appeared first on Digital DJ Tips ..read more