In this week’s “best DJ mixes” we’re featuring another big hitter who goes by the name of Solomun. Usually dressed in his trademark black with sunglasses, you’ve hopefully seen him live or at least on Youtube. His production, remixes and DJ sets have become synonymous with deep, groovy tech house and this week we’re shining […]
Our “Best DJ Mixes” feature shines the spotlight on a different leading DJ each week and takes a look at 5 defining DJ mixes they have crafted. This could be a set recorded live, a mix hosted online or something released professionally and licensed through a label. We’re going to kick -off this feature with
Whether you choose to make a mix with Ableton or record it live from your DJ set-up, devoting some time to listening back with critical ears should be part of your working process. We hope this gives you some decent tips on how to make a pro DJ mix. Try not to jump the gun
Many would argue that the role of the DJ has changed considerably since the early days of 1210’s and vinyl. However, knowing how to mix the right record at the right time is still at the core of the discipline and key to enable you to get more DJ gigs in 2023 Technology has had
If you make a DJ mix in 2023 it shouldn’t be considered old-school. At one point or another, most aspiring DJs have at least tried to make a DJ mix. You may have been in the lucky position of someone asking you to submit one for a guest blog or licensed release. However, for most
We’ve highlighted 5 key techniques for mastering a DJ mix In Ableton. If you master a DJ mix in Ableton correctly will make it sound loud and polished so that it stands up to the many DJ mixes available online. However, it’s important that you follow some fundamental steps so that you don’t ruin your
This feature covers 10 tips on how to make a DJ mix in Ableton Live.
Not many music genres have transcended into mainstream pop culture and impacted the music industry the way house has. This is a guide to the history of house music. Unlike earlier subcultures like punk and northern soul, house music’s reliance on technology has meant that its output has remained innovative and continually relevant. Today it’s
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How to mix in key is a very common question asked to us by beginner DJs. Before the influx of key detection software, most DJ’s who dabbled in harmonic mixing would need a keyboard and a fairly in-tune ear to work out the key of a particular track. This practice could be hit n miss,
