DJ TechTools Is Hiring – Worldwide!
Posted by DJ TechTools on May 16, 2012 in All, Products | Comments Off
Ok, before you get too scared - no, DJ TechTools is not expanding into a mega-tron-global-in-your-face-blog-force that consumes all around it ( like a black hole!). We simply have 2 remote positions open that can be filled by a few talented people... Read more
Review: Allen & Heath Xone:K2
Posted by DJ TechTools on May 15, 2012 in All, Products | Comments Off
After a lengthy build-up extending back to the 2011 BPM convention, Allen & Heath's new contribution to the growing slim-line compact controller field, the Xone:K2, will hit the shelves at the end of this month. Part update to the discontinued... Read more
6 Clever Ways To Easily Transition Between Multiple DJs
Posted by DJ TechTools on May 13, 2012 in All, Products | Comments Off
Have you ever found yourself trying to switch between two DJs that are sharing the same USB mixer, sound card or DVS interface? It's a common problem in live scenarios, and having a few handy tools up your sleeve can help make a hairy switch... Read more
Tasty Sample Snacks For Your Weekend BBQs and DAWs
Posted by DJ TechTools on May 11, 2012 in All, Products | Comments Off
Everyone was so positive about Wednesday's article and the sample resources included, we decided to bring out even more goodies for the weekend jam sessions. Download a free sample pack for controllers and get the scoop on our weekly email with... Read more
Got Hot Loops? Filling Out Your Software’s Sample Slots
Posted by DJ TechTools on May 8, 2012 in All, Products | Comments Off
In the past few years, we've seen DJ software across the board start to add more serious sample and loop workflows into their feature lists. Traktor's Remix Decks will just be the lastest in a long line of recent advancements, from Serato's Ableton... Read more
Pioneer RMX-1000 Effects Unit Review
Posted by DJ TechTools on May 6, 2012 in All, Products | Comments Off
In a world of computers and controllers, Pioneer has stayed fast by their postion that dedicated hardware still has a major place in the DJ landscape. The RMX-1000 is no different, providing controllerism-style effects and remixing in a single... Read more
How I Play: Myagi
Posted by DJ TechTools on May 5, 2012 in All, Products | Comments Off
DJ and Producer Myagi stopped by our office the other week, and when we saw that he was using a unique modular setup with Ableton, we couldn't resist getting him to show us the different elements that make up his DJ rig. He's also releasing an album... Read more
How To Build A DIY MIDI Controller – By Moldover
Posted by DJ TechTools on May 4, 2012 in All, Products | Comments Off
There's no doubt that when listing off the most impressive DIY controller builds, Moldover and his MOJO controller are up there on the list. Earlier this week, Moldover not only announced that he was open sourcing the design of the controller and... Read more
Traktor 2.5′s Remix Decks Will Be Locked To All Controllers.. Except the Kontrol F1
Posted by DJ TechTools on May 1, 2012 in All, Products | Comments Off
We had an article scheduled today focused around 5 ways to find awesome loops for Traktor 2.5's upcoming Remix Decks. Unfortunatly, that article is no longer relevant. We've just discovered that NI plans to exclude three critical features from it's... Read more
Free Ableton Live Template with 3D Sound Packs
Posted by DJ TechTools on Apr 29, 2012 in All, Products | Comments Off
When designing the Midi Fighter 3D, we discovered the advanced multi dimensional control really shines in a diverse performance environment like Ableton Live. One of our employees, Mad Zach, developed a unique template for Ableton and the 3D that... Read more
