Tips and Tricks

In 2017, Denon DJ released its highly anticipated Prime series of equipment. Included in the line was Engine Prime, music analysis and management software for the SC5000 player. Unfortunately, Engine Prime wasn’t compatible with Denon’s popular MCX8000 controller, which came out a year before.

However, last month, Denon announced an update to the MCX8000’s firmware that brings Engine Prime to the device. It’s only in beta, but Mojaxx didn’t wait to get his hands on it.

Watch his review on this week’s Tips and Tricks, and join the beta program.

Related: Review: Denon DJ MCX8000 Controller

If you’re a working DJ who uses Serato software, chances are you’ll have to play a few gigs using control CDs. It’s also likely that you’ll end up breaking, scratching, or losing your CDs.

On this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx explains how to replace your lost or damaged CDs and why you don’t ever need to buy new ones.

Related: First Look: Rane SEVENTY-TWO Mixer and TWELVE Controller

After months of anticipation, Rane’s new SEVENTY-TWO mixer and TWELVE controller have hit the shelves. Thankfully, DJcityTV’s Mojaxx was able to get his hands on them before their release for a first look. The devices were released in conjunction with Serato DJ Pro 2.0.2.

Watch above on this week’s Tips and Tricks.

Related: Serato Releases Serato DJ Pro

With a price tag of $349, Pioneer DJ’s HDJ-X10 flagship headphones aren’t cheap. But do their impressive features justify their price? Find out on this week’s Tips and Tricks episode.

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Mojaxx‘s long-awaited review of Denon DJ’s VL12 Prime turntable has finally arrived. The device, which debuted in 2017, is a professional turntable that competes with models by Technics, Pioneer DJ, Reloop, and Stanton.

But given the popularity and durability of competing models, is the VL12 different enough to gain ground in the market? Find out on this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks.

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Related: Denon DJ’s MCX8000 Gets Engine Prime Software

Numark’s DJ2GO2 is a portable, all-in-one controller for Serato DJ. It is intended for beginner DJs or professionals who want a backup controller or something to make mixes with while on the road. It’s only $80, but is it worth it? Find out on this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks.

Related: Serato Releases Serato DJ Pro

After seeing DJs from all over the world using them, Mojaxx had to get his hands on a pair of the Smokin Shells custom headshells. Made by Atlanta’s DJ Rasta Root, Smokin Shells differ from generic headshells in two crucial ways. Firstly, they have a chrome-like finish, and secondly, your logo can be laser engraved on them.

Watch Mojaxx‘s review on this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks.

Related: Serato Releases Serato DJ Pro

Serato has released Serato DJ Pro — its biggest update since launching Serato DJ.

Serato DJ Pro, formerly Serato DJ, introduces major changes, including 64-bit support, a practice mode, a new performance pad cue layout, plus more.

The company also updated Serato DJ Intro, which is now called Serato DJ Lite.

Serato DJ Pro is a free update for all existing Serato DJ users with a license or supported hardware, while Serato DJ Lite is free for everyone.

Watch Mojaxx‘s “first look” at Serato DJ Pro above.

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During his time at the Red Bull 3Style World Finals in Poland, Mojaxx hooked up with event sponsor Pioneer DJ for a closer look at their new rekordbox controller, the DDJ-1000.

Debuted in January, the four-channel device features CDJ sized jog wheels with full-color displays, 16 performance pads, and new effects. It also has two USB ports for easy DJ switching and comes with a license for rekordbox.

Mojaxx made good use of his time with the DDJ-1000, giving it the full review treatment for this week’s Tips and Tricks. He even asked some of the world-class DJs in town to throw down some cuts on it. Can it handle their test? Find out above.

Related: NAMM 2018 Recap: The Most Important DJ News

As you probably saw on your social media feeds, the annual NAMM Show went down in California this past weekend.

Most of the big companies announced their new products before the convention, but there were still some notable products unveiled. They include an update to Ortofon’s Concorde line of cartridges and new budget monitors from ADAM Audio. The show also provided a chance for DJs to demo Rane’s Seventy-Two mixer and Twelve controller.

The biggest story of the weekend was an innovative product called Phase, a wireless device that bypasses a turntable’s internal audio and eliminates the need for a cartridge. It was only in prototype form, and there are plenty of questions about its viability, but the device impressed a lot of DJs.

Watch Mojaxx‘s recap of the show above.

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