Modern DJ gear is pretty complex. Sure, the basics of DJing haven’t changed since turntables, but there is so much more you can do with modern software, controllers, and media players. Indeed, here at Digital DJ Tips we spend a lot of time teaching our students how to use advanced features like loop roll, slip…
Rekordbox Professional Plan Brings Unlimited Cloud Storage To DJs
Pioneer DJ has announced a new Rekordbox software subscription plan, called Rekordbox Professional, in conjunction with Dropbox. The plan brings, for the first time anywhere, unlimited cloud storage for DJ music and performance data, at a fixed subscription rate. It is designed to help working DJs avoid the worry and hassle of losing USBs or…
GlowComp Is A FREE Stereo Bus Compressor By SNFK Music
SNFK Music just released GlowComp, a freeware stereo bus compressor plugin for Windows and macOS. One of the big “aha!” moments for me was when I learned what a bus compressor is and what its purpose was. You can call it the “secret sauce” of a mix. Some producers avoid bus compression (before mastering) at…
U-He Freeware Synthesizers Updated With Fresh New GUIs
New GUIs and M1 chip support for classic U-He freeware synths, Triple Cheese and ZebraCM. To many users’ delight, U-He has overhauled two of its much-loved freeware synths. The overhaul includes an Apple Silicon release and updates for both macOS and Windows. When developers release free and paid products, it’s fair to say the hope…
Origin Is A FREE Vintage Lo-Fi Audio Effect By Cymatics
Cymatics releases Origin, a FREE vintage Lo-Fi effect plugin for macOS and Windows. There is no shortage of Lo-Fi effect plugins, plenty of which are free to download. Plugins like iZotope’s Vinyl and one of my personal favorites (although not freeware), Flaw from Tritik. No matter how many Lo-Fi plugins I have, I can’t seem…
Fanan team releases Monica 3 – 90’s style dual layered synth for Windows
Fanan team has released Monica 3, a 90’s style dual layered synth for Windows. They say: Compared to the previous version, Monica 3 is way more versatile, aggressive and easy… Read More Read the full story
Kuassa releases Amplifikation Lancaster Rack Extension
Kuassa has released their new British-inspired Amp Sim; Amplifikation Lancaster for Reason Studio’s Rack Extension format. Featuring similar feature set and tonal quality… Read More Read the full story
Boost your music community engagement
Any business should think of ways to boost its brand and community awareness. This is a superb way to generate a following of people who are physically able to see you when you perform, for example. It does not matter the size of your business, what matters is how you engage with the people. If…