Tech
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Reloop Mixon 4: Versatile Controller
This past January, during my annual trek to Anaheim, Calif., for the Winter NAMM Show, there were a few...
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Serato Announces Official Release of Serato Sample
Attention producers, Serato has announced the official release of Serato Sample! Serato’s latest release is a high-quality production plugin...
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Pioneer DJ Launches Interface 2
Pioneer DJ has officially announced it is opening up the rekordbox ecosystem to all DJs by releasing the INTERFACE...
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Akai MPC Live: Portable & Powerful
At the beginning of the year when I first saw the promotional videos for the MPC X and MPC...
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Native Instruments introduces KINETIC TOYS
In honor of “Throwback Thursday,” our latest tech news is a true blast from the past. Native Instruments has...
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Evolution Wireless: Sennheiser’s D1 System
I have a long, checkered past with wireless microphones. After unboxing brand after brand and running an initial sound-check...
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Tiësto Switches To Denon DJ Prime
It’s one thing to announce new equipment, but it’s another when one of the biggest names in electronic music...
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Lock-In: Apple’s Music Ecosystem
This is the second of a two-part review where DJ Times takes a look at new additions to the...
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Dada Life Presents “Endless Smile” Plug-in
First, it was the Sausage Fattener and now the Swedish duo Dada Life has returned with a new plug-in,...
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BASSBOSS Unveils Brand New DJ21S Subwoofer
Looking for subwoofers with the most bang for your buck? BASSBOSS has exactly what you’re looking for! Premium loudspeaker...
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Native Instruments Releases MASCHINE 2.6.5 Software Update
Just in time for the weekend, Native Instruments has released the MASCHINE 2.6.5 software update which is available free...
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MasterSounds & Union Audio Unveil The Radius 4 Analogue Rotary DJ Mixer
Back in November, MasterSounds launched their collaboration with Union Audio for the Radius 2 analogue rotary DJ mixer which...
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New MacBook Pro: Apple’s Update
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part review that takes a look at new additions to the...
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The Future of Turntables is Digital Thanks to Trntbl
I will be the first to admit; I love vinyl, the idea of it, the sound of it, the...
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CHAUVET DJ Now Distributing SoundSwitch
The entertainment lighting powerhouse Chauvet & Sons LLC has announced that they have reached an agreement with New Zealand-based...
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Portable, Powerful: Peavey RBN System
For nearly a generation now, powered portable loudspeakers have remained a popular product category for mobile DJs. Compared to...
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QSC Launches K.2 Series Loudspeakers
QSC’s K Family line of powered loudspeakers is expanding with the introduction of the new K.2 Series. Consisting of...
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Steinberg’s New Recording Pack
Back in 2014, I took a look at what was then the new UR44 audio interface from Yamaha’s Steinberg....
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MODEL 1: How to PLAY differently
In my estimation, the DJ world has three levels of gear. For starters, we have the day-to-day pieces that...
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Simple Solutions for Improving Workflow & Productivity
I’ve had a home studio for several years. But it was the process of building a new semi-custom home...
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Hercules’ Instinct P8: Small Unit, Solid Control
The first review I ever wrote for this magazine was one for a Hercules DJ controller and, in the...
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Native Instruments’ Komplete 11: Top Production Suite
It has been over 13 years since Germany’s Native Instruments first threw some of its best studio software-synth and...
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JBL’s EON ONE: Unique PA
JBL Professional’s EON ONE is a portable, powered, micro-array PA system, and a very unique one at that. Perfect...
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Big Studio Punch: KRK Monitor Subs
Studio Boom: KRK’s sub family.
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Native Instruments Partners with LANDR to Offer Automatic Stems File Mastering
Native Instruments has teamed up with LANDR to offer instant mastering of its open-format Stems music files for producers...
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Winter NAMM ’17: Product Picks for DJs & Studio
Anaheim, Calif. – My annual trek to Southern California for the Winter NAMM show with DJ Times editor Jim...
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Winter NAMM ’17: New Pro-Audio & Studio Gear for DJs
Anaheim, Calif. – After opening yesterday at the Anaheim Convention Center, the Winter NAMM Show will run today through...
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Winter NAMM ’17: DJ Debuts Flood the Floor
Anaheim, Calif. – Over 90,000 music-industry professionals—manufacturers, distributors and retailers—are expected to attend the Winter NAMM show today through...
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Mixars: Killer Combo
While I will be the first to admit I do like controllers, the touch of vinyl and the feel...
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Neutron: Unique Mixing Plug-In
The latest mixing plug-in from iZotope is Neutron and, in some ways, it picks up where Ozone—the Boston-based company’s...
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Pioneer DJ Announces Updated DDJ-SZ2 Serato DJ Controller
Pioneer DJ’s flagship Serato DJ controller has received a makeover in the form of the DDJ-SZ2. The new DDJ-SZ2...
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Roland DJ-808: Blazing New Trails
It seems empirically obvious that for many years now, there’s been a gradual blurring of the line between what...
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Keyscape: A Keyboard Collection
Every couple of years or so, Spectrasonics comes out with a new virtual instrument that I know I must...
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Gabriel & Dresden Launch Kickstarter Campaign for New Artist LP
Trance pair Gabriel & Dresden are asking for fans to help them fund the release of a new artist...
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Numark’s Controller & Wireless System
At the moment I’m writing this article, I find myself just weeks away from making January travel arrangements for...
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Formation: Zero-G’s New Instrument
Over the last few years, sound design has carved out its own little niche within music production, with companies...
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Pioneer DJ’s DDJ-RR & rekordbox dj
This past summer, Pioneer DJ released the DDJ-RR controller, which comes bundled with the company’s rekordbox dj software, and...
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Propellerhead Reason 9: Updates & New Sounds
As I’ve noted before on these pages, it truly is a great time to be a musician or producer....
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Serato DJ 1.9.3 Adds Ableton Link, Roland DJ-808 Support + More
The latest update to Serato DJ has been released, adding a slew of new compatibility improvements and bug fixes....
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Tinder & Spotify Team Up to Bring Music to Your Matches
Like a peacock showing its feathers, you can now prominently present yourself to potential suitors on Tinder via a...
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Mixed In Key 8 Released, Adds Updated Key Detection & More
Harmonic mixing tool Mixed In Key has been updated to its 8th version, giving DJs a bevy of updates and...
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Roland Announces TT-99 Turntable & DJ-99 Mixer
After revealing its foray into the DJ market with the DJ-808, Roland is keeping the announcements going with a...
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Roland & Serato Announce Drum Machine-Equipped DJ-808 Controller
Roland and Serato are further bridging the gap between DJing and live performance with the unveiling of the Roland...
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Win a Pair of Custom UE Reference Remastered In-Ear Monitors
Step up your production game by entering for chance to win a pair of custom Ultimate Ear Reference Remastered...
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DJ on Your iPad, Laptop, & Android Device with Reloop’s Mixon 4
Reloop is opening your digital DJing possibilities with its Mixon 4, a four-channel hybrid controller compatible with iOS, Android,...
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Pioneer DJ Unveils NXS-Inspired DJM-450 2-Channel Mixer
Pioneer DJ is adding a new two-channel mixer to its portfolio with the announcement of the DJM-450. Inheriting features...
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Deckadance 2: Stanton’s DJ Software
It was just before Christmas back in 2011 that Gibson—best known as the maker of guitars of the same...
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Cubase 8.5: Steinberg’s Update
This is a good time to be a music creator; at no time in the history of recorded music...
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Pioneer DJ Announces XDJ-1000MK2 Multiplayer
Pioneer DJ is upgrading its popular USB-only multiplayer with the announcement of the XDJ-1000MK2. Shipping next month, the new...
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InMusic Unveils Denon DJ, Numark, & Alto Pro Product Showings at DJ Expo 2016
It’s shaping up to be a big showing for InMusic at Atlantic City’s DJ Expo this week, as its...
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Pioneer DJ Unveils Accessible PLX-500 Direct Drive Turntable
Pioneer DJ’s turntable offerings have expanded beyond just the professional market with the announcement of the PLX-500, a direct-drive...
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Numark Releases Mixtrack Platinum Controller
The latest addition of Numark’s Mixtrack controller series has arrived in the form of the Mixtrack Platinum. The new...
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P32 DJ: Hercules’ Performing Controller
Hercules has been making efficient and affordable DJ gear for nearly two decades now. And the French brand, owned...
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Serato DJ Updated to 1.9.2, Expansion Pack Subscription Plans Now Available
Serato DJ users can now grab the 1.9.2 update to their software, bringing a slew of library and stability...
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Pioneer DJ Upgrades rekordbox to 4.2.1, Releases RMX Effects Plus Pack
Pioneer DJ’s rekordbox music management software has been upgraded to version 4.2.1, allowing for enhanced organization of digital and...
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Tools for the Studio: In-Ear Monitors & Innovative New Vocal Plug-In
iZotope VocalSynth Plug-In Since the 1970s, artists and producers have been looking to create interesting vocal treatments using various...
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Educational Tools Aid Music-Making
As fast as technology seems to move, from time to time I’m reminded about how slowly some seemingly obvious...
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Pioneer DJ’s New CDJ/DJM Units
When I started DJing about a decade or so ago, I was a bit of an early adopter, I...
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InMusic Buys Rane
Mukilteo, Wash. – Rane Corporation, longtime manufacturer of pro-audio and DJ products, announced today that company co-founders Linda Arink...
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Pioneer DJ Premieres Audio/Video DDJ-RZX Controller
Pioneer DJ has unveiled the DDJ-RZX controller, its new flagship offering that takes advantage of the rekordbox video Plus...
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MCX8000: Setting New Standards
It was just over two years ago that the seemingly always-growing, Rhode Island-based inMusic Brands added Denon DJ to...
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iZotope Ozone 7: Masterful Plug-In
Longtime audio-tech outfit iZotope has returned to the market with Ozone 7, the update to its flagship mastering software....
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Numark Reveals NV II Serato DJ Controller
Numark has given its NV controller a massive makeover with the reveal of its successor: the NVII. The original...
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Pioneer DJ Reveals Arena-Grade CDJ-TOUR1 & DJM-TOUR1
Pioneer DJ’s flagship CDJ-NXS2 setup has a new arena-grade offering in the form of the newly unveiled CDJ-TOUR1 and...
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Mixware Appointed Hercules DJ US Distributor
Mixware has been named as the official US distributor for French DJ controller manufacturer Hercules. Hercules is known for...
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Hercules: Affordable Serato Control
The first review I ever wrote for DJ Times was for a DJ controller from Hercules, the brand name...
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Output Introduces Movement FX Engine
Software manufacturer Output has unveiled Movement: its new effects engine for producers. Movement marks the company’s first foray into...
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Serato DJ 1.9.1 Update Released
Serato DJ users can now grab a new update, bringing bug and performance fixes to the popular software. On...
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Ableton’s Push 2: A Big Step Up
It was back in Spring 2013 when I first had a chance to play with Ableton’s initial foray into...
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SubPac Overhauls Tactile Bass Backpack with Sleek New Design [Review]
A lot has changed since my previous review of the SubPac S2 (seatback edition) and M1 Bluetooth (wearable edition)...
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American DJ Releases Three-Effect Stinger II
American DJ has packed a strobe, laser, and moonflower effect into one offering with its new Stinger II fixture....
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Native Instruments Releases Software Developer Kit for Stems
Native Instruments’ Stems file format has just been opened up even further to developers with the release of its...
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Richie Hawtin Officially Unveils PLAYdifferently Model 1 Mixer
After months of teasers and mysterious announcements, Richie Hawtin has finally taken the wraps off the first product from...
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Stanton Deckadance Launches 2.60 Update
Stanton’s Deckadance has been updated to version 2.60, bringing a slew of improvements to the DJ software. One of...
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ADJ Packs Multi-Beam Effects into Miniature Crazy Pocket 8
American DJ is proving that big things can come in small packages with the announcement of the Crazy Pocket...
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Pioneer DJ Unveils Two New rekordbox dj Controllers
Pioneer DJ is expanding its line of rekordbox dj controllers with the announcement of the DDJ-RB and DDJ-RR and...
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JBL Professional Introduces EON One P.A. System
HARMAN’s JBL Professional has announced the EON ONE, an all-in-one linear array PA system, at German’s Prolight + Sound...
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Sounding Off with D.A.S. Audio: Vantec Power
I’m sure that some of our readers, especially many of the veteran DJs, are familiar with the Spanish loudspeaker...
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Pioneer DJ Teams with Dave Smith for Toraiz SP-16 Sampler
Pioneer DJ has partnered with synth legend Dave Smith for the Toraiz SP-16, a new sampler that aims to...
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Making Tracks with Pioneer Pro Audio: Monitors & Cans
As I write this review, it’s been about a year since the renowned private-equity firm KKR acquired a majority...
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Win a Numark NV Controller & More from Groove3 & DJ Shortee’s New Giveaway
DJ Shortee has teamed up with Groove3 to give aspiring DJs of all skill levels a world-class primer on...
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LANDR Launches DJ-Focused Mastering Engine
Cloud-based audio post-production platform LANDR has launched its dedicated DJ Engine, which aims to streamline music creation and production...
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Blizzard Adds to Motif Series with Durable Vignette Fixture
Blizzard is adding to its line of outdoor-rated fixtures with the announcement of the Motif Vignette. Built to take...
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Pioneer DJ Announces DM-40 Desktop Monitor Speakers
Update your at-home production setup with Pioneer DJ’s new DM-40 Desktop Monitor Speakers, due out this June. The active...
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Hercules Unveils DJUCED 40° Sample Pack Editor
Hercules has expanded the functionality of its DJUCED 40° DJ software with the addition of a built-in sample pack...
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Pioneer DJ Announces rekordbox 4.1
Pioneer DJ’s rekordbox DJ performance software has received an update, bringing it to version 4.1 with a wealth of...
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Mixware Named US Distributor of Mixars
Mixware has announced it has been named the exclusive distributor of Mixars. Mixars is a new brand founded by...
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Mixed In Key Launches Odesi Software for Music Composition
Popular harmonic mixing software makers Mixed In Key are giving producers the ability to quickly produce memorable melodies in...
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Denon DJ Releases Engine 1.5 Software with New MCX8000
Denon DJ has introduced the latest version of its Engine music management software with the rollout of the 1.5...
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System 10 PRO: Wireless Wonder
Digital Wireless: Audio-Technica’s upgrade. To begin at the end, let me say that I have literally zero past experience...
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Serato DJ 1.8.2 Update Adds Denon MCX8000 Support & More
Serato DJ users now have access to a free 1.8.2 upgrade to their software, adding expanded controller support and...
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Cinemorphx: Sample Logic’s Unique Softsynth
Cinemorphx: Powered by N.I.’s Kontakt player. With the release of Cinemorphx, Sample Logic continues to push the software-synth envelope....
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Discogs Launches iOS App
Vinyl lovers rejoice: Discogs has unveiled its long-awaited app for iOS devices. Released as part of the site’s 15th...
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Beatport Releases Free Production Starter Kit BitTorrent Bundle
Beatport is hoping to inspire music creators with the free Production Starter Kit, available exclusively as a BitTorrent Bundle....
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Get a Production Masterclass in Ibiza This Summer with Ibiza Summer Sessions
There’s no better place for aspiring producers to hone their craft than the club capital of the world, and...
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Control ADJ Lighting Effects from Any iOS Device with Airstream DMX Bridge
American DJ is putting DMX control in the palm of your hand with the Airstream DMX Bridge, a multi-signal...
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Traktor Pro 2 Update Adds Expanded Stems Support
The latest Traktor software update is giving everyone the chance to get more familiar with Native Instruments’ Stem audio...
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Craft & Share Your Best Beats with Splice Beat Maker
Time to knuckle down and drop some fire, as Splice’s new Beat Maker is allowing anyone to get in...
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Serato Releases Pyro App to Automatically DJ Your Next House Party
Serato is simplifying off-the-cuff house parties with the launch of Pyro, a new music player app for iOS that...
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The Prophet-6 is The Real Deal
For students of modern music and musicians of a certain age (this is where I cough innocently, I think),...
