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First Look: Denon DJ’s Prime 4 Standalone DJ System
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On this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx takes a first look at Denon DJ’s Prime 4 standalone DJ system. The unit boasts four decks, a 10-inch multi-touch display, and more. Watch above.
Watch Vega’s ‘Bedroom Sessions’ Routine
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Vega, a 30-year-old turntablist from Seattle, has put down an eclectic mix for DJcityTV’s Bedroom Sessions. The 2015 Red Bull Music 3Style competitor blends new and old hits with clever wordplay, scratches, and juggles.
Vega is a mixer on Seattle’s KUBE 93.3, and has opened for such acts as J. Cole, 2 Chainz, and Dave Chappelle. He is also the official DJ for artists Ryan Caraveo and Gifted Gab.
Watch Vega’s routine above.
Tracklist:
1. Kelis – Milkshake – Acapella
2. C&C Music Factory – Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)
3. David Bowie – Let’s Dance
4. Howard Jones & Drake – Whoa, Woe – dj100proof Edit
5. Childish Gambino – This Is America
6. Lil Baby ft. Drake – Yes Indeed
7. C. Justice – So GoodFollow Vega on Facebook, Instagram, Mixcloud, and Twitter.
Got what it takes to be featured on the next “Bedroom Sessions” episode? Send a sample video to brs@djcity.com.
Watch: DJ Byte Performs Routine at 3Style IX World Finals
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DJcity traveled to the Red Bull Music 3Style IX World Finals in Taiwan in January. While on location, we filmed routines with noteworthy DJs including the 2015 world champion DJ BYTE. In his performance, the Chilean turntablist flips the track GION by producer Uki.
Watch above and stay tuned for more exclusive 3Style routines.
Follow DJ BYTE on Facebook, Instagram, Soundcloud, and Twitter.
DJcity and Ortofon Team for Limited Edition Concorde Cartridges
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DJcity and Ortofon have teamed up for a limited edition of DJcity-branded Concorde MkII Scratch cartridges. There are only 30 units in the first run, and they are available only on DJcity.
Watch Mojaxx discuss how and why the partnership came about on this week’s Tips and Tricks.
Related: Review: Ortofon Concorde MkII Series
DJs Should Always Have a Backup Plan
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From a frozen laptop to a broken needle, technical difficulties can be hard to predict. But what’s the best solution when your equipment fails during a gig?
On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM talks about why DJs should always have a backup plan.
Related: DJ TLM: Should DJs Play All Genres?
Watch: Atlanta Throws Down on DJcityTV’s ‘Cutting Room’
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DJs Klever, Jaycee, Robbie Wilde, Presyce, Razah, and Frankie D throw down for Atlanta on DJcityTV’s Cutting Room. Stay tuned for part two!
Instrumental: “Shank Pt. 1” by Klever
Film location: BeatlabRelated: Female Turntablists Represent on DJcityTV’s ‘Cutting Room’
Watch Presto One’s ‘MikiDz Show’ Set
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Presto One on the “MikiDz Show”Nearly a decade after his first appearance on the program, Las Vegas’ Presto One returned to DJcity’s MikiDz Show on Monday. The veteran turntablist and party rocker put down a creative and eclectic set.
Following his performance, Presto spoke with hosts MikiWAR and DJ Dainjazone about his recent heart surgery, love for acapella blends, legendary scratch “octagon,” and more.
Watch Presto’s set and interview below. An audio-only version is also available via iTunes, Mixcloud, and Spotify.
Presto One with hosts MikIWAR and DJ Dainjazone
Presto One with the crewFollow Presto One on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter.
Related: Watch DJ Vice’s ‘MikiDz Show’ Set
First Look: Serato DJ Pro 2.1.1
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On this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx takes a first look at Serato DJ Pro 2.1.1. New features include MIDI remapping for Serato accessories, support for the Reloop RP-8000 MK2 turntable, and TR-SYNC for Roland drum machines.
Watch above.
Related: Watch Trayze Perform Live Remix With Roland TR-08 and Serato DJ TR-SYNC
DJ TLM: Should DJs Play All Genres?
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In the digital era, it’s easier than ever for DJs to build a music library. But should DJs play all genres?
On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share The Knowledge, DJ TLM talks about why playing all genres may or may not be right for you.
First Look: Native Instruments Traktor Pro 3.1
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On this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx takes a first look at Native Instruments’ Traktor Pro 3.1. The update includes bug fixes, tweaks, and for the first time, parallel waveforms.