It’s no secret that I am good friends with the crew at Toolroom Records. I took the Toolroom Academy Production Masterclass, released music on the label, and even played at their parties. Recently, ...

DJ TechTools has a very small staff so we only have limited phone hours. Our phone line is extremely busy during the holidays. For the fastest response, file a support ticket. For technical questions, ...

Those madlads at Pioneer DJ (aka AlphaTheta) did it! After years of speculation, fan-made concept art, and wishful thinking, the company dropped the PLX-CRSS12 on the unsuspecting DJ community – and ...

In the 2020s, it seems that everything costs a monthly fee, and everything is connected to the cloud. For better or for worse, DJ software is no different, with the advantages of cloud storage, music ...

Alphatheta just announced their XDJ-AZ – it’s an all-in-one standalone with four decks built into the unit. In this piece, I’ll share some of the details on the unit and offer a few first impressions ...

Mobile DJing is an avenue that takes the meaning of gear to a whole new level. Gear doesn’t just mean a DJs controller and mixer. The term encompasses controllers, laptops, microphones, stage lights, ...

“I can’t use Beatport’s website anymore, I use Crates,” a fellow San Francisco DJ remarked to me earlier this week as we discussed finding new music. Flying under the radar of most DJs, the Crates ...

Stories are a staple of the human experience – from Homer to Dr. Seuss, the greatest storytellers have inspired us, taught us, and even pushed us into action. DJs often want to become something more ...

When DJ TechTools hit me up to do a review of the new Twelve MKIIs I was stoked, but not entirely surprised. Anybody following Rane and/or watching DJ Jazzy Jeff’s livestream knew this update was ...

OK, you’ve figured out basic two track mixing, started blending four decks, and even thrown in a little beat juggling for good measure. What’s next in the pantheon of creative DJ mixing? How about ...

Many people blame Serato for not adding more alternatives to synchronize Serato DJ Pro with external hardware like drum machines, samplers or any kind of synths and groveboxes. Although Ableton Link – ...

The XDJ-RX/RX2 don’t have Pro Link connections, but they can also use a “lite” version of Pro DJ Link known as “Link Export”. For “Link Export” you will need to connect your unit using a Ethernet ...