DJ TechTools https://s11234.pcdn.co/ The largest community for DJ and producer techniques, tutorials, and tips. Traktor secrets, controller reviews, a massive MIDI mapping library, and more. Fri, 09 May 2025 17:00:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://s11234.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cropped-djtt-1000px-square-logo-32x32.jpg.optimal.jpg DJ TechTools https://s11234.pcdn.co/ 32 32 Control an entire studio with Midi Fighter Spectra (like Mad Zach) https://djtechtools.com/2025/05/09/control-an-entire-studio-with-midi-fighter-spectra-like-mad-zach/ https://djtechtools.com/2025/05/09/control-an-entire-studio-with-midi-fighter-spectra-like-mad-zach/#respond Fri, 09 May 2025 17:00:51 +0000 https://djtechtools.com/?p=69915 If you’ve got a studio setup with tons of outboard gear, it could be an easy thing to get overwhelmed. Today in Mad Zach’s new video, he shows off how he uses a single controller – our Midi Fighter Specra to act as the brains of the entire operation. As an added bonus, he’s also […]

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]]> https://djtechtools.com/2025/05/09/control-an-entire-studio-with-midi-fighter-spectra-like-mad-zach/feed/ 0 66% of Serato just got bought: but not by AlphaTheta https://djtechtools.com/2025/04/01/66-of-serato-just-got-bought-but-not-by-alphatheta/ https://djtechtools.com/2025/04/01/66-of-serato-just-got-bought-but-not-by-alphatheta/#respond Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:50:47 +0000 https://djtechtools.com/?p=69902 It’s a hard day for news – who would trust anything published on April 1st? But, no fooling, New Zealand-based Serato has announced a deal whereby Canadian investment tech company Tiny will purchase a 66% stake of Serato. The deal is noted to still require approval from New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Office. This is not […]

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]]> https://djtechtools.com/2025/04/01/66-of-serato-just-got-bought-but-not-by-alphatheta/feed/ 0 Mad Zach Returns: Playing soundpacks in 2025 https://djtechtools.com/2025/03/25/mad-zach-returns-playing-soundpacks-in-2025/ https://djtechtools.com/2025/03/25/mad-zach-returns-playing-soundpacks-in-2025/#respond Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:39:27 +0000 https://djtechtools.com/?p=69896 After a number of years building up an awesome aritist career, Mad Zach is back on the DJ Techtools YouTube channel this week. In a fresh new video, he explains some of the advantages of using the Midi Fighter Spectra for performing soundpacks live. He also talks through some of the things that make playing […]

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]]> https://djtechtools.com/2025/03/25/mad-zach-returns-playing-soundpacks-in-2025/feed/ 0 USB Drives for DJs: What to Consider Before Buying https://djtechtools.com/2025/02/03/usb-drives-for-djs-what-to-consider-before-buying/ https://djtechtools.com/2025/02/03/usb-drives-for-djs-what-to-consider-before-buying/#comments Tue, 04 Feb 2025 03:13:16 +0000 https://djtechtools.com/?p=69855 For DJs, the choice of a USB drive can be a pretty important step in preparation. Making sure that your DJ flash drive is a reliable partner that stands up to the stresses of your DJ life is critical. In this article, we explore the essential factors DJs should consider when selecting a USB drive […]

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]]> https://djtechtools.com/2025/02/03/usb-drives-for-djs-what-to-consider-before-buying/feed/ 1 Introducing the Chroma USB Drive for DJs: our drive syncs DJ libraries quickly https://djtechtools.com/2024/11/18/introducing-the-chroma-usb-drive-for-djs-our-drive-syncs-dj-libraries-quickly/ https://djtechtools.com/2024/11/18/introducing-the-chroma-usb-drive-for-djs-our-drive-syncs-dj-libraries-quickly/#comments Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:53:53 +0000 https://djtechtools.com/?p=69807 We like solving problems for DJs. A lot of the time, they’re our own problems. DJTT’s store manager Josh wanted a nicer-looking USB drive, and I wanted one that wouldn’t take forever to sync my Rekordbox library. We’ve watched Reddit threads and the Pioneer DJ forums and seen DJs frustrated with not knowing what USB […]

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]]> https://djtechtools.com/2024/11/18/introducing-the-chroma-usb-drive-for-djs-our-drive-syncs-dj-libraries-quickly/feed/ 2 XDJ-AZ: first impressions of the four deck standalone (from an XDJ power user) https://djtechtools.com/2024/10/09/xdj-az-first-impressions-of-the-four-deck-standalone-from-an-xdj-power-user/ https://djtechtools.com/2024/10/09/xdj-az-first-impressions-of-the-four-deck-standalone-from-an-xdj-power-user/#comments Thu, 10 Oct 2024 01:00:47 +0000 https://djtechtools.com/?p=69722 Alphatheta just announced their XDJ-AZ – it’s an all-in-one standalone with four decks built into the unit. In this piece, I’ll share some of the details on the unit and offer a few first impressions and thoughts on how it is to mix on. In the world of digital DJ gear, standalone devices seem to […]

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]]> https://djtechtools.com/2024/10/09/xdj-az-first-impressions-of-the-four-deck-standalone-from-an-xdj-power-user/feed/ 3 Beatport Streaming adds lossless audio ability to play FLAC files https://djtechtools.com/2024/10/09/beatport-streaming-lossless-flac/ https://djtechtools.com/2024/10/09/beatport-streaming-lossless-flac/#comments Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:36:16 +0000 https://djtechtools.com/?p=69712 The audiophiles asked – and Beatport answered. Beatport Streaming now has an option to play lossless FLAC files to subscribers of both the Beatport Streaming Professional plan and the Beatsource Streaming Pro+ plan. That means Beatport’s entire 12-million+-track library – along with Beatsource’s 7-million-strong gold mine – is now at your disposal to stream in high-quality, uncompressed, crystal […]

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]]> https://djtechtools.com/2024/10/09/beatport-streaming-lossless-flac/feed/ 2 This is the DDJ-GRV6 by AlphaTheta: a 4-channel controller with the ability to live remix drum loops https://djtechtools.com/2024/10/08/ddj-grv6/ https://djtechtools.com/2024/10/08/ddj-grv6/#comments Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:07:59 +0000 https://djtechtools.com/?p=69682 AlphaTheta announced the latest addition to their family of gear today: the DDJ-GRV6. The 4-channel DJ controller is compatible with both rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro – and introduces the ability to remix and manipulate drum loops in real time via the Groove Circuit features. Key Features Take a look at the major features worth noting on […]

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