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Harmonic Mixing

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For years DJ’s have been mixing tunes together using their musical ear and their talents for recognizing what songs will work well with other tunes. Not only does this talent relate to the timing of beats and the blending of bass, mid and treble, but it also relates to the tone or key of these tracks. In recent years with the explosion of digital DJ’ing and the birth of MP3’s, the DJ world has been treated to software that decipher the key of a track. Musically, certain keys work well with others and knowing which tracks compliment each other can … Continue reading Harmonic Mixing

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Traktor Kontrol Z2 ready for pre-order

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We deliberated, assumed, discussed, guessed, dribbled, criticized and developed a mild case of hysteria when Native Instruments teased us with their sneak preview of the yet to be named DJ Mixer.  The name trickled out through various tweets and discussions that followed, but now the official news is here. The Z2 is available for pre-order over at Native Instruments for a price not too far away from many peoples’ guesses at $899.00. Ean Golden of DJ Tech Tools fame has stepped once again into the limelight with this new video, this time, with a much more listenable array of samples and music. … Continue reading Traktor Kontrol Z2 ready for pre-order

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Traktor Gater Effect

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One of the most received requests from Traktor Tips subscribers is more effects videos.  The effects in Traktor are very versatile and offer users the ability to really change the sound of their DJ sets and offer an element of excitement and individuality.  With so many effects and so many effect combinations, it can be a maze trying to figure out which effects are most usable and how best to use them. This week Traktor Tips brings you a video tutorial showing how to use the Gater Effect.  Remember, less is often more, so never overuse your effects! Continue reading Traktor Gater Effect

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Maschine Mk 2 is here

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You can now get your greasy mitts all over the new Maschine. This newer version now comes with a downloadable version of Massive; a synthesizer for amazing bass sounds and leads.  But all older Maschine users don’t despair, if you update the Maschine software to 1.8, you too will get this amazing add on. Purchasers of the new Maschine will also be treated to over 1000 sound elements taken from the Komplete. Chek out the video below and head over to Native Instruments to order your new Maschine. Continue reading Maschine Mk 2 is here

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Traktor Kontrol Z2

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DJ Tech Tools yesterday reported that DJ Craze had uploaded a picture of a new toy he had been given by Native Instruments.  Besides his Tweet containing a political slam of Mitt Romney (quite rightly so), he was shouting about how cool the Sync button was! Read the full story and see the Tweet over at DJ Tech Tools   Related Articles: Sneak Preview of the Z2 – “Traktor Reveals New Mixer” What’s your views on this new mixer? Will you be saving your pennies? What about DJ Craze slamming Mitt Romney? Let us know in the comments….. Continue reading Traktor Kontrol Z2