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Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Pro Tips for CDJs and rekordbox (Part 1)


 
Pioneer CDJs are increasingly becoming the standard in venues around the world and all working DJs should have a solid understanding of their features.
 
In the video above, DJcityTV’s Mojaxx gives four tips for making the most out of a CDJ and rekordbox setup, including instant doubles, single play mode, automatic loading, and active loops. Most of the tips are for the Nexus line of players and are particularly useful to laptop DJs who are new to the rekordbox ecosystem.
 
Related: How to Mix Harmonically on Pioneer CDJs

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CDJs, rekordbox, Tips and Tricks,
Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Interview with Rekord Buddy Creator Damien Sirkis


 
Rekord Buddy is a software application that helps DJs sync their music libraries between Traktor and rekordbox. The next version, which is expected to be released sometime this year, will add much-needed support for Serato DJ.
 
DJcityTV’s Mojaxx spoke with Damien Sirkis from Next Audio Labs, the company that makes Rekord Buddy, to find out what to expect from version 2.0 and why it’s taking so long to finish. The interview was filmed at the legendary DJWORX lab in Yorkshire, England.
 
Related: New Video Explores The Evolution of EDM and How Technology Has Changed the Role of DJs

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DJWORX, Rekord Buddy, rekordbox, Serato, Tips and Tricks, Traktor,
Thursday, May 28, 2015

New Video Explores The Evolution of EDM and How Technology Has Changed the Role of DJs


 
Pioneer DJ has released a video that explores the evolution of electronic dance music and how technology has changed the role of DJs. It is the third and final part of a documentary series about the company’s history.
 
The sixteen-minute piece features commentary from veterans such as Laidback Luke, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Carl Cox, Roger Sanchez, DJ Shadow, Skream, and Paul Oakenfold.
 
Topics discussed include the early days of DJing, the transition from vinyl to digital, how rekordbox improved the CDJ experience, and the blurring of the lines between DJing and producing.
 
We also recommend checking out the first and second parts of the series, which look at the evolution of Pioneer’s CDJ line and its various mixers. Watch them here and here.
 
Related: Quick Tips for Using Effects with Pioneer DJM Mixers

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CDJs, Documentary, Pioneer DJ, rekordbox,
Wednesday, February 4, 2015

The Ultimate USB Backup Solution


 
If you’re a DJ and getting paid to play, then dead air is a crime. For this episode of “Tips & Tricks,” DJcityTV’s tech guru Mojaxx explains how to backup your sets with USB drives to ensure that you can still perform, even if your laptop stops working. Mojaxx’s simple solution requires only two USB drives, rekordbox, and either Serato DJ or Scratch Live. The technique explained in this video can also be applied to Traktor.
 
Related: The Biggest DJ Tech Announcements at NAMM 2015

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rekordbox, Serato, Tips and Tricks, Traktor,

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