The evolution of LED uplighting as a design add-on—or upsell for DJs and event producers has come a long way since I first mounted a set of PAR 38s to a black-painted 2×6. Back then, setting DMX channels with DIP switches and running hundreds of feet of cable could easily Read more…
Quick Tip: This is general information, not tax advice. Rules vary by state, city, and entity type. Confirm your decisions and eligibility with a qualified tax professional in your area. If you’re a DJ, musician, or event production pro, your income rarely arrives in one neat stream. You might have Read more…
Streaming music while DJing can be a hot button topic. Purists may raise an eyebrow, but there’s no denying the convenience and potential it unlocks. Like it or not, streaming is here to stay and with the groundwork being laid by the DJ City team, it’s evolving fast. One of Read more…
Ever wanted to flip a classic Chicago house groove something with that unmistakable swing, those moody pads, and basslines locked to tight chord movement—but got stuck figuring out the changes? AlphaTheta’s ChordCat was built to solve exactly that. It’s a battery-powered groovebox and chord sequencer that lets you sketch out Read more…
Get Hands-On with Mobile RF Coordination Shure has reintroduced its mobile wireless platform under a new name and with a serious upgrade. Wireless Workbench Mobile (formerly ShurePlus Channels) is now the definitive mobile solution for Shure wireless users. Available for both iOS and Android, this app brings professional-grade frequency coordination, Read more…
In the Spring of 2010 while working to set up sound for a ballroom for a big wedding DJ Rick (now retired we’ll just call him Rick) and DJ Ty.. yep that DJ Ty from all those videos on YouTube came up with a solution. A repurposing if you will Read more…
If you’re a DJ juggling prep sessions and gigs across different setups, Virtual DJ’s CloudDrive feature might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. Introduced a little over a year ago, CloudDrive is gaining new attention as more DJs discover how easy it is to sync playlists, stream music libraries Read more…
A DJ’s Guide to Recording, Streaming, and Maximizing Your Insta360 Setup Thinking about bringing a 360 camera into your DJ setup? Whether you’re livestreaming, capturing a packed dance floor, or creating high-quality promo content, adding an Insta360 camera like the X3 or X4 can seriously level up your game. But Read more…
The djay Pro 5.3 update is out now, and it’s packed with five standout creative features that push the boundaries of modern DJ performance – including Neural Mix crossfaders, DVS Thru mode, and full native support for the AlphaTheta DDJ-GRV6. Whether you’re spinning on mobile, desktop, or integrating vinyl into Read more…
Created for DJs on the MOVE The PRIME GO+ continues the journey of the agile battery-powered PRIME GO while adding access to a massive amount of Wi-Fi music streaming options. The Denon DJ PRIME GO+ packs high-end performance features and exceptional Wi-Fi music streaming capabilities into an ultra-portable, battery-powered standalone Read more…