Balancing Channels: The Importance of Mixing with Faders

As producers, we love our toys. Because let’s face it — EQs, compressors, saturation plug-ins, and other similar audio tools are a lot of fun. They’re practically addictive! Before you let loose with your favorite sonic sweeteners, however, you need to take a few steps back and check your mix’s balance. The concept of balancing …

Beatport Offers World’s First Web-Based DJ Mixing Application

Beatport, the leading online music store for DJs and producers, is cutting down on the time and financial barriers to DJing. The recent launch of Beatport DJ aims to integrate music discovery, playlist curation and mixing. The web app gives users access to mixing tools from their computer, positioning the application as “the world’s first web-based …

Algoriddim Has Updated djay Pro AI With a New Hands-Free Mixing Feature

Renowned software company Algoriddim has been making some major waves in the world of DJing. Earlier this year, the company released its djay Pro AI software, which can isolate elements of tracks in real time for potentially limitless mixing capability.  Now, Algoriddim has set its sights even higher with a new update to the djay Pro AI …

Pioneer’s DDJ-FLX6 Controller Boasts Impressive New Mixing and Scratching Functions

There is a reason why Pioneer DJ‘s equipment is industry standard. For the past 25 years, the renowned audio company has issued the most top-shelf products for DJs, including their iconic CDJs and DJM mixers, which can be found at just about every club worth its salt worldwide. In September, Pioneer DJ unveiled the coveted CDJ-3000, and …