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Pioneer DJ’s Opus-Quad is now compatible with Serato
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Pioneer DJ’s Opus-Quad is now compatible with Serato

Pioneer DJ's new all-in-one kit, Opus-Quad, works with Serato software. 


The professional-tier DJ system has been updated to be compatible with Serato DJ Pro...

Roland's iconic drum machines including the TB-303, TR-808 and TR-909
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Roland at 50: celebrating five decades of a company that changed electronic music

Roland recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Here, DJ Mag Tech speaks to two Roland users and collaborators — musician Ken Ishii and artist/designer Yuri Suzuki — to reflect on the pioneering company, which was instrumental in crafting the sound of a generation

When Roland released the TB-303, TR-808 and TR-909 back in the early ’80s, little did the company know that it would go on to change...

Teenage Engineering introduces $1,499 handheld field recording device, TP-7
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Teenage Engineering introduces $1,499 handheld field recording device, TP-7

Swedish electronics manufacturer Teenage Engineering has unveiled a new compact audio recorder, the TP-7.


Set to be available for purchase from sometime this summer, the...

Technics announces white version of the SL-1500C turntable
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Technics announces white version of the SL-1500C turntable

Technics is giving its key SL-1500C model a fresh look with a new matte white finish.


The new version of the popular model will be...

Universal Audio Pure Plate interface
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UAD announces new native plug-ins as part of software bundles

Universal Audio have made a selection of their native emulation plug-ins individually available for both Mac and Windows and have announced three new software bundles...

Pioneer unveils new DJ controller for beginners, DDJ-FLX4
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Pioneer unveils new DJ controller for beginners, DDJ-FLX4

Pioneer has revealed a new DJ controller aimed at beginners and for casual DJing.


The DDJ-FLX4 is a two-channel controller with rekordbox and Serato compatibility...

SongCatcher
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Deezer launches humming feature to identify earworms in your head

Deezer has launched an in-app feature that allows users to hum, sing or whistle parts of a song in order to identify earworms stuck in...
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Watch R14 make a melodic UK drill beat from scratch in FL Studio

In the second episode of our Beat From Scratch series, rap producer R14 makes a melodic UK drill beat from scratch in FL Studio at Signature...

Ableton launches new Loop Sessions series with Grand River
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Ableton launches new Loop Sessions series with Grand River

Ableton will launch its new Loop Sessions series this weekend with electronic music composer Grand River. 


Loop Session is a new series of online events...

ItKos
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Directory of women, trans and non-binary producers launches online, In the Key of She

A directory of women, trans and non-binary producers, In the Key of She (ItKoS), has launched online.


Compiled by DJ, producer, and academic Samantha Parsley...

Colleen Murphy
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Colleen Murphy on the philosophy of sound

DJ Mag Tech catches up with Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy at the Beat Hotel’s recent Ibiza takeover to discuss how she tries to offer an unrivalled listening experience as a music host 

Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy is a self-confessed audiophile. She prefers to be known as a music host rather than just a DJ, and has the technical...
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This producer is releasing an album on an N64 cartridge

 The album is set to be the first of its kind

A producer is releasing the first ever album on a Nintendo 64 cartridge. 

Hamburg-based artist Remute’s latest album, ‘R64’, follows his 2021 “cartridge albums”, 'Living...
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Five ways to separate acapellas and stems in 2021

There’s been an explosion of tools for extracting stems in recent years. DJ Mag’s digital tech editor Declan McGlynn outlines five of the best below

After being the holy grail for producers and DJs for decades, over the past few years, it’s become easier than ever to separate stems from...
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Streaming model needs “total reset”, damning UK govt report concludes

The report comes after months of evidence from artists, industry and major label reps

The UK governments report into the Economy of Streaming – which began in October 2020 – has concluded that the streaming model needs a ‘total reset’. Claiming...
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How Decksaver turned a niche product into a club essential

Having started in Leeds in 2008, Decksaver products have now become the industry standard for DJs, producers, studios, and venues to protect their kit. DJ Mag Tech caught...

Decksaver makes protective covers for a vast range of musical equipment. They are a company that doesn’t court the glamourous side of the dance music...
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Beginner’s Guide: MIDI vs Audio

You've probably seen the word MIDI all over your DAW – in her latest Beginner's Guide column Emma Davies aka E.M.M.A. explores what it is...
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Will.i.am unveils $299 Bluetooth face mask with noise-cancelling headphones and LED lights

Wearable pandemic tech... for a price

Will.i.am has unveiled a new Bluetooth face mask, with features including noise-cancelling headphones and LED lights.

The “Xupermask” smart mask will cost $299, and is...
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Beginner's Guide: Compression

In the latest edition of our new series exploring the basics of music production, E.M.M.A. explains how to use compression to beef up your drums...

I didn’t give compression much thought in my early days of producing. ‘Do You Even Compress, Bro?’ was met with ‘What’s It Got To Do...
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New turntable makes your record float

The model has been dubbed the Levi

A new turntable makes your records appear to float.

Developed by Seoul-based designers Jihyo Seo and Jimin Hwang, the turntable, dubbed the Levi, is a...

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Point Blank Techtorial: UA LUNA Challenge with Jonie

COURSES, SOFTWARE DEALS, FREEBIES & MORE

Universal Audio a.k.a. UA recently unveiled their ground-breaking free software, LUNA. To continue their deep dive into what this powerhouse can do, Point Blank’s Jonie has...