This article will not help you get famous or lead to gigs in front of 10,000 people. It will not help you do more amazing technical feats or impress your girlfriend with mad remixing skills. If either of those are your goals in DJing, please stop reading now. I’m serious – don’t click read more – go check out this article on self promotion instead.
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New DJ TV show: Simon Cowell’s X Factor for DJs
Today Simon Cowell announced he will be producing a new show in the search for great talent: DJ X Factor. Following the success of the first season of X Factor, Simon shifts his focus with the help of Will Smith to what he calls “the new breed of rockstars”. Boom or Bust for DJing? Here is our take…
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Numark’s iDJPro and MPC DJ: Exclusive Dj TT First Looks
We got a great chance to take a look at Numark’s brand new iDJPro late this afternoon at NAMM’s Media Preview day, a controller that revolves around docking an iPad running Djay – we’ve got all of the details we could glean from the NAMM mockup inside. However, even more exciting was a tip from one of our readers who had already checked in to NAMM this morning with a photo attached of a new controller from Numark – the MPC DJ. Click through to see this world exclusive leaked photo from the NAMM floor! Continue reading Numark’s iDJPro and MPC DJ: Exclusive Dj TT First Looks
Introducing The DJTT S2 Backpack
We’re excited to introduce a brand new backpack to our unique collection of bags designed specifically for DJs and controllers. The DJTT S2 Backpack features a unique design that includes a removable case for your S2 or similar-sized controller, heavy duty backpack straps, a generous amount of extra room for your sound cards, cables, controllers and even full sized mixers! Click through to watch the bag in action.
PowerTools Remix Contest – $1500 Grand Prize Value
There is a brand new PowerTools “House” pack in the DJTT web store and to celebrate its release we are giving away a full set of sounds and holding a contest with some killer prizes. Continue reading to get all the details on the contest and download a free PowerTools house demo.
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The Vestax VCI-400 Ean Golden Edition
Nearly four years ago, I took the Vestax VCI-100 and made it better – way better. The result was a limited edition “Ean Golden” VCI-100 that sold out in only two hours. It was the first product we ever sold and it started the DJ TechTools tradition of epic mappings that squeeze every ounce of performance from Traktor. Several of the features we invented, like dual pole filters, fader effects and loop recorders have been copied by manufactures and even built right into Traktor itself over the years. Today, I am proud to share with you the next evolution of our collaboration with Vestax, the VCI-400 Ean Golden edition.
DJ TechTools Traktor Kontrol S4 Mapping
Since Christmas is just around the corner, I wanted to ship out a special present to all of our loyal readers. The brand new DJ TechTools Kontrol S4 mapping… for free! Just sign up on the S4 list and we will email it to you. Click on the picture to watch a video demo and learn how to install it. Continue reading DJ TechTools Traktor Kontrol S4 Mapping
DJ Software Options for Beginners: Free to $99
Last week we published a video for kids that will help them explain digital DJing. A number of our readers suggested that we should instead show them legitimate ways to get into DJing without much money. We agree, so today I am going to outline three ways for someone to get started in digital DJing for $0-$500.
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Mono Kontroller Bag Released for S4s
DJ TechTools has teamed up with Mono to produce a high-quality bag for large controllers like the Native Instruments Kontrol S4. Mono are the team behind some of the nicest bags in the industry, and after we created our own S4 shoulder bag, they offered to take it up a notch with their signature design and construction. The resulting product is super-impressive and quite possibly the best looking way to travel with a large controller. To celebrate this announcement, we are offering a special winter deal on them through December in the web store.
DJ TechTools’ Annual Gear Sale Happening Now
DJTT maintains a lively little boutique here on the site that sells carefully curated and crafted DJ gear for the discerning digitalist. Instead of selling cheep gear, our staff prides themselves on helpful customer service and quality equipment that you can count on. Once a year, we do lower the prices and offer some juicy deals to help frugal DJs save a little cash. This year will be our biggest sale ever with a special list of 10 high quality DJ products that are 10-50% off!
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How to Fix Unwanted Jog Wheel Vibration In Clubs
One rarely known but sometimes serious side effect of using controllers in clubs is jog wheel vibration. Without a motorized platter, some jog wheels can start to move in unwanted ways when introduced to heavy vibration. Unfortunately, big bass is a required environmental conditions of most clubs. This is not common to all controllers but if you happen to have this problem, here are a few ways to fix it.
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New Performance Knobs from DJ TechTools Now Available
After six months of development, we are proud to announce an exclusive line of high performance knobs and faders that come in a wide range of attractive colors, designed specifically for DJs. Up until now, there were almost no after-market knobs available, so we decided to design them ourselves. The result is a line of modern knobs for the modern DJ that takes into account looks, feel and function. Offering a affordable way to personalize and improve your MIDI controllers and DJ mixers.
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