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April 6th, 2015
Show and Prove with DJ Dwells
We walked around New York City with DJ Dwells and talked about his start in turntablism and the future of the artform. Get his take on DJing in our new video interview and get an exclusive look at his new routine.
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March 30th, 2015
A Conversation with Jacob Plant
Artists constantly seek balance in the music industry. Whether it's heightening the drops and build ups on a track to finding the right number of releases a year, a state of smooth flow from action to reaction is highly desirable for the artists and thus, the label and fans. One artist who...
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March 23rd, 2015
Club Etiquette For DJs
Any DJ will know when that special moment in his career arrives: they finally nail down his very first club gig. This is it. The moment where the DJ will be DJing to possibly hundreds and he can finally show the world the skills that are debuting beyond the bedroom. However...
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March 16th, 2015
A Conversation with DJ Princess Cut
Disney princess stories have a built in sense of fantasy and reality mixed into them. They're filled with odds stacked against the female protagonist but through some relatable virtue, she overcomes those odds and lives happily ever after with the prince. For DJ Princess Cut, the plot is the same except the prince in her case is the DJ game.
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March 9th, 2015
MIDI Mapping Basics Pt. 2
In our first tutorial, we went over the basic mapping and layout of using a MIDI controller with your DJ software. Now, in our second tutorial, we'll get into the more advanced steps of setting up your modifiers to unlock the full potential of the tools are your fingertips.
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March 2nd, 2015
DJ Craze Interview
It's impossible these days to be a DJ who's passionate about his or her craft and not know who DJ Craze is. With enough research, his name will either come up as part of the list of the all time greats or your favorite DJ will mention Craze as an inspiration in an interview. In the turntablism...
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February 23rd, 2015
MIDI Mapping Basics
There are two primary types of computer DJs. Those who use Serato and those who use Traktor. MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface and it is a powerful tool that DJs should be acquainted with. By decoding the MIDI data that a DJ controller sends, a DJ can increase the...
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February 20th, 2015
A Conversation with Dirtyphonics
If you haven't heard of Dirtyphonics, you've probably felt them at a music festival. Their music, how do you say, makes you feel dirty. The trio, originally a four man group, have taken the raw energy from their Metal roots and redirected it into Dance music that will have your heart racing faster than a team of race cars on unlimited Nitro at the Indy 500.
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February 17th, 2015
A Conversation with Whyel
Whyel is just like any other 23 year old. He works. He goes on adventures with his friends. And he wants to leave his mark on this world in some form. What separates him are the details. His work resume involves debuting his first single through Dim Mak and producing other wildly popular Dance songs that are supported by DJs like Steve Aoki, Dillon Francis, and Hardwell. His adventures range from hiking and skateboarding with friends to B2B sets with Deorro in Ibiza. And his major goal is to...
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February 10th, 2015
Intro to rekordbox
Learn the basics of one of the most useful pieces of software you'll need if you're DJing at a venue with CDJs. Leave your laptop, control vinyl, and needles at home. We're about to make your life that much easier.
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