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LOS ANGELES DJs: Get Hands On With The New Serato DJ Pro 4.0
Serato DJ Pro 4.0 Has Arrived – Join Us in LA to Experience It Firsthand
Discover the biggest Serato update yet in an exclusive in-person event with the Serato team, Beatsource, and DJcity!
Space is limited and RSVP required. Hit the link below to secure your spot.
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DJcity Launches Massive Website Update to Level Up Your Music Discovery đ
Big news for DJs everywhere: DJcity just rolled out one of its biggest website updates ever – designed to make music discovery faster, easier, and more powerful than ever before. Whether youâre hunting for your next party anthem or building a deep set for a niche crowd, these updates are aimed squarely at helping DJs like you work smarter and find heat quicker.
Hereâs a breakdown of the biggest changes now live on DJcity.com, and how theyâll supercharge your DJ workflow.
đ Smarter Search, Faster Results
The new search functionality is a game-changer. When you type in a keyword – say, âHouseâ or âJames Hypeâ – youâll get comprehensive results that include:
– Tracks
– Genres
– Remixers
– Playlists
– Playlist descriptions
You can also filter tracks by relevance, BPM, or date added, and even toggle exact matches only. And for remix lovers, itâs now easier than ever to isolate songs by your favorite remixers or find the remixes of a specific track.
Pro tip: Searching an artist like âJames Hypeâ now shows you everything heâs touched – whether he produced it, remixed it, or appears in a relevant playlist.
đ Playlists Get a Major Makeover
DJcityâs curated playlists just became an even more powerful tool. The redesigned playlist hub gives you a sleek, scrollable grid layout with artwork thatâs easier to browse, filter, and explore.
These arenât algorithm-generated lists – theyâre curated by DJs for DJs, so you can trust that each playlist reflects real-world club-tested selections.
New playlist types include:
– Peak Hour Sets (e.g., primetime Hip-Hop hits)
– Genre Spotlights for digging into new sounds
– Themes & Eras for mood-based selections
And hereâs a slick new feature: new & updated markers on each playlist let you know when fresh tracks have been added since your last visit – so youâll never miss a fire new drop.
đľ âView Similarâ & Track Deep Dives
Click the “more options” three-dot menu (âŻ) next to any track to unlock a whole new layer of discovery. Youâll now be able to:
– View genre and related playlists
– Add to your preview queue
– See âView Similarâ recommendations
– Jump straight into a full track page with:
– Curated tags
– Playlist placements
– Related and recommended downloads
Itâs like having a personalized rabbit hole for finding more of what you love – without needing to dig endlessly.
đ§ Genre Navigation Redefined
DJcity hosts over 250+ genre tags – and now theyâre even easier to explore. The updated Genre page introduces a clean matrix layout, allowing you to sort and search through genres visually and intuitively.
Just like the playlist updates, genres also now feature ânew” & “updatedâ badges so you can instantly see which ones have been updated. If staying ahead of genre trends is important to you, this oneâs huge.
âŹď¸ Streamlined Downloads
The download experience has also been improved.  Click the “get song” down arrow menu (âŹ) to:
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Direct browser download – get the songs immediately on your computer
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Add to crate – Â save your songs for later
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Send to DJcity Desktop App – send the songs to a different computer for download
Whether youâre prepping on the go or building a set from your studio, this update saves clicks – and time.
đ¸ Limited-Time Offer: Join for Just $10 and Save BIG on 6-Month Access
If youâre not a DJcity member yet, nowâs the perfect time. For a limited time, new users can get access for just $10 – or better yet, lock in 6 months of unlimited downloads and save $30.
Final Thoughts
This is more than just a facelift – itâs a full-on performance upgrade for DJs. From a revamped search engine to smarter playlists and lightning-fast downloads, every part of DJcity is now built to help you discover, organize, and deliver music with confidence.
Head to DJcity.com now to explore the updates, dig into some fresh playlists, and see why this is the best version of DJcity yet.
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Level Up DJ Conference – Sign Up Today!
Level Up is a DJ conference that takes a â360 degree approachâ to programming. The organizers believe that for DJs to reach their full potential as artists and share their unique gifts with the world, equal focus must also be given to the individual behind the art, their capacity to grow and their preparation for navigating life.  Sign up for a one-of-a-kind experience thatâs sure to be impactful on both the professional AND personal fronts.
Tickets to Level Up get you 2 days and 3 nights of workshops, panel discussions, breakout group work and parties in the city, plus food, a fat swag bag and more. The full programming schedule can be found on the site as well as after party info.
Grab your tickets now at LevelUp4DJs.com and use the code BEATSOURCE when you check out for an exclusive discount. Donât forget to watch the recap video from last year to check the vibe.
DJcity’s Remix Director, Sir Marcus will be speaking at the conference.
Learn more and register here: https://www.levelup4djs.com/
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2024 DJ Tech Wrap-Up – An Industry In Flux
2024 has been kind of a weird year for the DJ technology industry. With the AlphaTheta acquisition of Serato being blocked, but not until July, some players appear to have been in a state of limbo. But, nonetheless, weâve seen plenty of exciting innovation, new ideas, and some pretty spectacular hardware.
Check out Mojaxxâs 2024 wrap-up on DJcity TV.
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Beyond the Music Retreat Announces Premier Package Giveaway

Beyond the Music Retreat is back and giving away a Premier Package to one lucky DJ and a guest of their choice! ($1,798 value). To enter, simply follow @beyondthemusicretreat, @beatsourceofficial, @djcity, and @djvice on Instagram and tag three of your DJ friends in the comment section of this post. We’ll choose a random winner in 72 hours, and you’ll have to figure out which friend to bring. See Terms & Conditions.
Beyond the Music Retreat is an educational conference dedicated to helping DJs take their careers to a higher altitude. Join us at Arizona’s Wigwam Resort from June 13-15 for discussion panels and networking events with some of the DJ worldâs brightest minds.
Technics Releases 50th Anniversary SL-1200 Turntable

To celebrate the SL-1200 series’ 50th anniversary, Technics has released limited edition direct drive turntable system, the SL-1200M7L. The latest product is a special edition model based on the SL-1200MK7, which was released in 2019. The turntable comes in seven different colors including red, blue, green, black, beige, yellow and white. Each color features a gold tonearm along with a special badge inscribed with serial number.
The SL-1200M7L retails for $1,099.99 and is available for pre-order now.
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