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Five years after the launch of the CDJ-3000, its successor, the CDJ-3000X has arrived. It brings with it a few changes – USB C ports, a better display, and it’s branded as an AlphaTheta, not Pioneer DJ product. But, as the name implies, it’s more of an iteration of the previous model, rather than something completely new, which could well divide opinions. Mojaxx gives it a full, in-depth review on the new episode of Beatsource Tech. Check out Mojaxx’s review of the CDJ-3000X from AlphaTheta on DJcity TV. The post AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X Review – Cloud Focused appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

Notable tracks that were added to DJcity this week. View them all here. Download the tracks below. (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) Justin Bieber – BAD HONEY Don Toliver – Tiramisu Lady Gaga – The Dead Dance 310babii (ft. DDG) – cash flow DJames (ft. Shoday) – The Best Thing Nicky Jam – Me Voy Pa’l Party – Alex Selas Club Edit * Daft Punk – One More Time – Valmer Remix Odd Mob, OMNOM & HYPERBEAM – System Henry Fong – No Letting Go Corona – Rhythm Of The Night – THODE Remix DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Sir Marcus. To receive them via email, click here. The post 📣 New Tunes From Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Odd Mob, James, Don Toliver, + MORE! appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

Cornel Wilczek has built his career on exploring sound in unconventional ways. From scoring A24’s horror hit Talk To Me to his latest work on Michael Shanks’ Together, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of what a modern film score can be. Guitar Rig has been one of his core tools since 2014, serving as both a modular effects hub and a platform for experimentation. In this interview, Cornel shares how Guitar Rig became central to his workflow, why understanding effects at a technical level matters, and how he blends traditional scoring with experimental processing to create emotionally charged, sonically distinct scores. Jump to these sections: How Cornel uses Guitar Rig beyond guitars Why technical knowledge accelerates...

In some ways, recording your DJ sets has never been easier, especially if you perform with software. But if you play streaming tracks, do vinyl sets, or play on CDJs with USBs, things can be a bit more challenging. On the new episode of Beatsource Tech, Mojaxx takes a look at the Recorder + Streamer from Howler Audio, which not only works as a recorder in all those situations and more, but also serves as an audio interface for your live streaming sessions, too. Learn more about the Howler Audio Recorder + Streamer: https://howler-audio.com/ Check out Mojaxx’s review of the Recorder + Streamer from Howler Audio on DJcity TV. The post The Best Way To Record Your DJ Sets? Howler Audio Recorder + Streamer Review appeared first on DJcity...

It’s the house sensation sweeping the world alongside Afrobeats, but what is amapiano music? The genre’s lower tempos, groovy percussion ensembles, and signature basslines make amapiano a great fit for the dancefloor and more chilled settings alike. Since its inception in South Africa a few years ago, amapiano music quickly grew into a nationwide and then global phenomenon, with artists like Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa pushing it into the mainstream. In this guide to the laid-back musical style, we’ll examine what amapiano means, where it comes from, and look at what instruments are used to make it. Jump to these sections: What is amapiano music? Making an amapiano track 1. Creating a drum beat 2. Composing chords 3. Making a...

Good music is the outcome of a fluid process. When you’re in the flow, you need the right sounds at your fingertips – and the minimum of distractions. That’s the thinking behind Native Kontrol Standard, the technology that gives you seamless access to a huge library of sounds via your favorite hardware. NKS isn’t just designed to speed up your creativity: it can also broaden your sonic horizons, thanks to the hundreds of brands and thousands of third-party VSTs that are NKS compatible. In this article, we’ll explore 11 NKS instruments that could expand your sound palette and freshen up your music-making. From lifelike drum libraries to pro-level scoring tools and bizarre sound engines, all of these instruments have something special –...

Adelaide’s Avalon Kane doesn’t separate emotion from technique – instead, she uses tools that help her bypass one and surface the other. Her new single, “The Only One Who Knows Me Is Me,” launches the Dissension LP, the second half of a conceptual double album that began with 2024’s ambient and introspective Solace. Where that album was weightless and meditative, Dissension is raw and scorched, with industrial percussion, vocal manipulation, and grinding synth textures that rarely let up. Kane’s approach to songwriting on this project shifted with the tools. She turned to Playbox: an experimental instrument for Kontakt built around randomized chord generation and layered sample triggering and not to write typical melodic techno or...

Notable tracks that were added to DJcity this week. View them all here. Download the tracks below. (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) Sabrina Carpenter – Tears Major Lazer, Diplo, Busy Signal & Kybba – GANGSTA DJ Khaled, Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton & Mavado – You Remind Me James Brown & Laidback Luke – I Got Soul (Super Bad) SIDEPIECE – Electric Bongo Chief Keef & Mustard – Shake Dat – MarkCutz Hype Edit * Kool & The Gang – Celebration – Rogerson Remix * LMFAO (ft. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock) – Party Rock Anthem – Rob DVS I Don’t Trust A Soul Edit * blackbear – hot girl bummer – BARTS Remix Cher – Believe – Deux Twins Remix DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Sir Marcus. To receive them via email, click here. The post 🚨 NEW MUSIC...

Conjure surreal cinematic soundscapes and experimental sound design with Erosia, an idiosyncratic sound design instrument that creates unique tones with its granular synthesis engine and huge library of bespoke, friction-based sound sources. Erosia’s library of more than 250 presets gives you a vast array of wild sonic tools that can be morphed easily between different states. Its deep layering, effects, and grain synth modulation capabilities give it the potential to generate a practically unlimited library of esoteric timbres. In this walkthrough, we’ll show you how to quickly pick, play, and morph a preset. Then we’ll take a look under the hood and discover the instrument’s inner workings so you can make your own experimental...

Welcome back to our monthly roundup of incredible music and sound design crafted by the Native Instruments community. This August, we’re diving into a vibrant collection of tracks, free presets, and studio highlights that showcase the endless sonic possibilities with Maschine, Kontakt, Komplete Kontrol, Traktor, and Massive X Player. From high-flying beats to peaceful piano melodies, it’s time to get inspired. @heavensam’s @heisrema remix on Komplete Kontrol Get ready to bounce! @heavensam brings an infectious energy to a @heisrema track, using his Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol keyboard to create a vibrant remix. Watch him, pink fluffy hat and all, along with his crew, grooving to the beat. @briizv’s lively Maschine set...

With his new single “Dust” on All Day I Dream’s Spring Sampler, UK producer Jim Rider continues to refine his deep, melody-driven club sound. Known for balancing emotional tone with tight, effective arrangement, Rider brings a kind of self-editing clarity that many producers spend years trying to develop. That mindset is especially visible in his use of Native Instruments Massive, a synth known for its endless modulation options and deep control. For Rider, the challenge isn’t how much you can do in Massive – it’s knowing when to stop. His patches are built around purpose, not complexity, with most of the magic happening through timing, automation, and carefully selected movement. In this interview, Rider explains how he avoids...

These are DJcity’s most downloaded tracks of August 2025. Our monthly charts feature top downloads from around the world, plus regional charts for Latin, UK, Germany, Asia, and South Asia. Drake & Central Cee – Which One Saweetie – twinzzz Empire Of The Sun – Walking On A Dream – BLOND:ISH Remix Swedish House Mafia – One – MarkCutz Remix Drake & Central Cee – Which One – Da Phonk Club Edit Saweetie & J White Did It – boffum Kool & The Gang – Ladies’ Night – Miami Funk Machine Remix David Guetta (ft. Akon & Ne-Yo) – Play Hard – Joan Qveralt Remix Rihanna (ft. Drake) – Work – Trayze Shake It To The Max (Fly) Remix Fantomel & KATE LINN – Dame Un Grrr – Gael Borrego Remix View the full list here. The post 🎛️ Peak Summer Vibes –...

Ever since Biz Markie (RIP) showed off his custom built 7-inch Technics 1200 turntables back in 2013, many DJs who love to play vinyl 45s have dreamt about having professional-quality mini turntables of their own. Well, it’s Reloop who have stepped in to make those dreams a reality with the RP7, a direct drive pro-level deck designed strictly for use with 7” records. Mojaxx gives them a full review on the new episode of Beatsource Tech. Check out Mojaxx’s review of the RP7 from Reloop on DJcity TV. The post When Dreams Come True! | Reloop’s 7-inch RP7 Turntable Reviewed appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

The One, Rane’s first all-in-one controller for Serato DJ Pro, was a very successful product, but being a few years old, was starting to seem a little dated, as new software features came along. The One MKII was first shown off at the NAMM show, 7 months ago, which some argue was a little premature, but ever since then, DJs have been eagerly awaiting it’s release – and now it’s here. Mojaxx brings you his full review, on the new episode of Beatsource Tech. Check out Mojaxx’s review of the Rane One MKII on DJcity TV. The post The Wait Is Over! | Rane’s One MKII Serato Controller (finally) Reviewed appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

Rob Tirea’s new EP Universal Jest is a project he warmly describes as a soundtrack to life’s absurd beauty. Pulling from indie pop, electronic songwriting, and cinematic arrangement, the EP leans heavily into emotional storytelling, and nowhere is that more apparent than in his use of synthesizers. At the center of his low-end palette is Monark, Native Instruments’ modern recreation of the Minimoog Model D. Tirea uses it for its tone as well as for its restraint. Whether he is anchoring orchestral swells or delivering punch in club-leaning mixes, Monark acts as the player who keeps the whole band glued together without needing the spotlight. In this interview, Tirea explains how he uses Monark to create contrast, carve space for...

Atlanta producer, MC, and viral sensation Sporty-O is no stranger to high-energy music. But with his new single “Blue Lights” and upcoming EP Symphonic Resistance, he’s building that momentum into something deeper by pairing his signature breakbeat-meets-UKG attitude with club-focused structure and Komplete-fueled creativity. His music is also going viral regularly on TikTok, with brands like F1 and influencers like Marshmello, Charli D’amelio, Joe Jonas and Jason Derulo using his music in viral TikToks, which have amassed over a billion plays across more than half a million videos. Using Komplete, especially Kontakt and Massive X, he’s been able to break out of repetitive loops, keep his arrangement tight, and inject his tracks with...

Notable tracks that were added to DJcity this week. View them all here. Download the tracks below. (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) BLOND:ISH, The Pussycat Dolls & Busta Rhymes – Don’t Cha (with BLOND:ISH) Chief Keef & Mustard – Shake Dat – DJ Bizzon Whistle While You Twurk Intro * Sammy Virji, Chris Lake & RoRo – 925 Feid – SE LO JURO MOR DVRKO & DJ Bizzy – Are You That Somebody? Blueface – Thotiana – Demi Maria Remix Drake & Central Cee – Which One – esentrik Remix Rihanna – SOS – Lincoln Baio Waterfalls Edit * Waka Flocka Flame (ft. Roscoe Dash & Wale) – No Hands – WAVES Remix Moliy & Silent Addy (ft. Skillibeng & Shenseea) – Shake It To The Max (FLY) – Swave Remix DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Sir Marcus. To receive...

Set for September 25th through 28th at Bodrum’s Radisson Collection Hotel in Turkey, Tales of Arcadia is locking in a narrative-fueled electronic lineup that spotlights genre-pushers. Leading the charge is Guy J, Israel’s progressive house craftsman with a decade-plus of soul-stirring productions and worldwide tours starting from his teen years, alongside Super Flu, the Halle-based duo churning out tech house with fair-trade vibes via their Monaberry imprint. The bill rounds out with Santi & Tuğçe, Turkey’s eclectic electronic winners who scooped a 2022 award for their global-infused dance rhythms; Depart, Britain’s electronic pair formerly Deep’art, stirring up scene ripples; alko, the NYC duo on transcendent melodic trips; Austin Ato...

With the release of their remix of Sailor & I’s “Tough Love” on Siamese, and the continued momentum from their 2023 rework of “Back On 74” – a track that quickly became a mainstay in sets from Keinemusik, Bedouin, and Adriatique; Betical have carved out a sound that’s deep, emotional, and dancefloor-focused. The French duo, made up of brothers Max and Martin, blend afro house, melodic house, and minimalist techno into a signature aesthetic that feels both intuitive and surgically arranged. Their secret weapon for rhythm? Maschine MK3. Whether they’re building grooves from scratch or chasing spontaneous moments mid-session, Maschine gives them the tools to move quickly while staying locked into feel. Its tactile interface and...

Siobhan Bell, a DJ, producer, fashion girl, and entrepreneur from London, has become a global force in music. From her start in the East London scene, she’s built a reputation for crafting memorable sets and has become a regular on major festival lineups. As her career has grown, so has her musical exploration, leading her to transition from simply spinning records to creating her own sounds. She uses Maschine to help her creative process. Get an inside look at how she crafts her unique sound and learns to produce in the video below. The journey from Dalston to global stages Siobhan’s journey began in East London, where she was part of a collective called “Work It.” They threw parties that were a fusion of music and fashion...