Ueberschall releases LoFi Beats (Elastik Soundbank)

Ueberschall has announced the release of LoFi Beats, saying: If you are looking to create a sophisticated late-night groove, but with just a hint of an edge, then LoFi Beats… Read More Read the full story

4 Reasons Why Pioneer DJ’s XDJ-XZ Is The First Surprise Hit Of 2020

When the Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ was released at the end of 2019, many expressed disappointment. With Denon DJ recently consistently releasing unarguably next-gen kit (it’s Prime 4 for instance), many were hoping that Pioneer DJ would match that with a four-channel standalone DJ system of its own. Then the XDJ-XZ arrived. Full sized? Yes. Decks…

Genesis Pro VST Synthesizer – Coming Soon For Only 1 EUR!

Ummet Ozcan has announced the forthcoming release of Genesis Pro, a powerful synthesizer VST plugin that will only cost one euro. February just became an exciting month to be an aspiring music producer – especially if you don’t have any money. Because for those of you in the know, the wait is finally over. After…

Breaking Down the Strings and Arpeggios of Black Water by Octave One

In our latest Passing Notes feature, we take a better look at the theory and arrangement behind Black Water by Octave One. By breaking it down, we look at the key takeaways from this timeless classic and how you can use these techniques in your own productions. A stunning combination of soulful vocals, stirring strings,…

Virtual DJ Now Works With The Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ

We’ve just seen a new beta of Virtual DJ DJ 2020, that works with the Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ standalone all-in-one system, incorporating full use of the XDJ-XZ’s screen. That means you can hook up your laptop running Virtual DJ to the XDJ-XZ and spin with it, and you can view Virtual DJ’s waveforms and browse…