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Is AI the future of music? This is Emergent Drums: an AI-powered drum sampler plug-in

DJ TechTools Sep 22, 2023 | 06:59 am

Audialab, the parent company behind Emergent Drums, has developed a new plug-in that uses state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence to generate unique samples constantly. The program works much like any traditional software or hardware-sampled beat machine, featuring a 16-pad layout – which is notably ideal for hooking up a USB drum pad controller. Essentially, when you load the […] The post Is AI the future of music? This is Emergent Drums: an AI-powered drum sampler plug-in appeared first on DJ TechTools.

Traktor X1 MK3: A First Look

DJ TechTools Aug 29, 2023 | 21:09 pm

In 2001, I switched to DJing with Traktor because it allowed me to use MIDI controllers and customize them to create new ways of playing. The modularity they offered was exciting and very innovative. Then MIDI controllers became standardized, and sadly, no custom mapped them anymore. As the years went by, DJ hardware became just […] The post Traktor X1 MK3: A First Look appeared first on DJ TechTools.

DDJ-REV5: a scratch-style controller, sans motorized jogwheels – for $1099

DJ TechTools Aug 7, 2023 | 07:23 am

While last week’s turntable/DVS controller announcement was a huge surprise to many, today Pioneer DJ is launching something more expected: a budget-friendly scratch controller, the DDJ-REV5. It slides in naturally at a slightly lower price point than its bigger-brother DDJ-REV7, which runs at $1,999 new and has motorized jogwheels. The DDJ-REV5 has a lot of […] The post DDJ-REV5: a scratch-style controller, sans motorized jogwheels – for $1099 appeared first on DJ TechTools.

PLX-CRSS12: Pioneer DJ finally made a hybrid turntable + motorized DVS controller

DJ TechTools Aug 1, 2023 | 07:07 am

Pioneer DJ has finally made a hybrid DVS controller and vinyl deck The post PLX-CRSS12: Pioneer DJ finally made a hybrid turntable + motorized DVS controller appeared first on DJ TechTools.

Straight from Serato’s Chief Strategy Officer: How Serato Plans to Sustain its Beat After AlphaTheta’s Acquisition

DJ TechTools Jul 26, 2023 | 22:23 pm

DJTT spoke with Nick Maclaren, Chief Strategy Officer at Serato, about the changes that could happen under new AlphaTheta ownership. The post Straight from Serato’s Chief Strategy Officer: How Serato Plans to Sustain its Beat After AlphaTheta’s Acquisition appeared first on DJ TechTools.

5 times DJs won when Serato + Pioneer DJ collaborated

DJ TechTools Jul 13, 2023 | 21:29 pm

This week’s surprise news of a pending acquisition of Serato Audio Research by AlphaTheta Corporation (Pioneer DJ’s parent company) riled up many DJs. There’s been (very valid) concerns expressed about market consolidation, dampening of innovation, and long term support for legacy products. But what about the flip side? Is this deal born out of a […] The post 5 times DJs won when Serato + Pioneer DJ collaborated appeared first on DJ TechTools.

AlphaTheta (Pioneer DJ) just acquired Serato Audio Research (Serato DJ)

DJ TechTools Jul 11, 2023 | 07:38 am

AlphaTheta Corporation has acquired Serato Audio Research and the two companies will turn their long-standing partnership into one business entity. The post AlphaTheta (Pioneer DJ) just acquired Serato Audio Research (Serato DJ) appeared first on DJ TechTools.

Denon DJ’s Prime 4+: first standalone controller with Stems isolation

DJ TechTools Jun 27, 2023 | 07:48 am

On June 29, Denon DJ’s latest piece of hardware will become available to the global masses with the launch of the Prime 4+. The 4-deck controller is the first standalone to exist with a Stems separation ability, as well as built-in Wi-Fi to use major streaming services like Amazon Music, Beatport, TIDAL and more. Key […] The post Denon DJ’s Prime 4+: first standalone controller with Stems isolation appeared first on DJ TechTools.