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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Win a Pair of Ortofon VNL Cartridges by Recreating DJ ND’s Flare & Tear Combo

In a special episode of Made From Scratch, DJ ND demonstrates a scratch pattern that could win you a pair of Ortofon’s new VNL cartridges.

If you’ve got what it takes to recreate this flare and tear combo, film yourself performing it over a beat and upload the video to Instagram. Tag @djcity and @ortofon_dj and use hashtag #MadeFromScratchVNLContest. Entries may be submitted until Wednesday, December 16, and one winner will be announced in the following episode of Made From Scratch.

Watch the tutorial above, grab DJ ND’s scratch tool here, and start preparing your entries. Good luck!

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Related Post: Watch: DJ ND Refreshes One of His First Combos

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Friday, October 16, 2020

Japanese Turntablist YB Shares Scratch Technique Using Tempo Slider

Red Bull 3Style IX Japan finalist YB has delivered a tutorial for DJcityTV showcasing a unique scratch technique. The turntablist developed a way to scratch using the tempo slider and transform effect found on Pioneer DJ equipment. According to Pioneer DJ, he is the first to perform the technique.

YB is known for pushing the boundaries of what can be done on a pair of CDJs. In adition to competing in the 3Style, the accomplished battle DJ was also a finalist in the 2018 Goldie Awards.

Watch YB’s tutorial above.

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Related Post: Watch: DJ ND Showcases Baby Scratch, Chirp, and Transform Combo

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

Watch: DJ ND Showcases Baby Scratch, Chirp, and Transform Combo

In the latest episode of DJcityTV’s Made From Scratch, DJ ND shares a cool technique using basic scratches that sound complex when combined. The combination of baby scratches, chirps, and transforms create a pattern that sounds good fast or slow.

Watch the tutorial above and grab DJ ND’s scratch tool here.

Related Post: Watch: DJ ND Demonstrates a Stab, Flare, and Transform Combo

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

Improve Your Mixes With DJcity’s Song Key Filter

Improve Your Mixes With DJcity’s Song Key Filter

Improve Your Mixes With DJcity’s Song Key Filter

DJcity‘s simple yet powerful search filters allow users to discover music quickly and efficiently. In today’s tutorial, we will show you how to utilize the “Song Key Filter” to search for tracks in specific keys.

The “Song Key Filter” is located in all of the main sections of our website, including the New Releases, Search Results, Most Popular, DJcity Exclusives, and Genres pages. Combine the “Song Key Filter” with the “Version Type” and “BPM” filters to further enhance your music discovery.

Related Post: Search by Music Genre on DJcity

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Watch: DJ ND Demonstrates a Stab, Flare, and Transform Combo

In this episode of DJcityTV’s Made From Scratch, DJ ND combines three techniques to create a musical scratch pattern. The combination of stabs, flares, and transforms is perfect for incorporating into live sets or mixes.

Watch the tutorial above and grab DJ ND’s scratch tool here.

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

Search by Music Genre on DJcity

Search by Music Genre on DJcity

Search by Music Genre on DJcity

DJcity features a massive catalog of over 170 different music genres, including Afrobeats, dance, hip-hop, house, and Latin. In today’s tutorial, we will show you how to search for tracks by a specific music genre.

To find tracks in your favorite music category, navigate to the “Genres” page where you can search and sort by popularity or date.

Related Post: Track Updates on DJcity

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