DJ 101: Tradition vs. Technology Part 2

If you missed it, check out Part 1, where Gene breaks down the traditional DJ setup. Yesterday we touched on the “sync” feature found in the Native Instruments Traktor DJ software, which gives users … [Read more...]

DJ 101: Tradition vs. Technology Part 1

“To Sync or not to Sync” is the sometimes controversial question being debated by DJs around the world. In 2000, Berlin-based software company Native Instruments released a new piece of software … [Read more...]

Know Your Role: The Challenges & Perks of Being the Opening DJ

While every aspiring DJ dreams of being that headlining guy (or girl) in the big room, no one really thinks about, or realizes, how cool it is to play the opening slot. Don't get me wrong, it is great … [Read more...]