How To Make A Lo-Fi Hip-Hop Beat Lo-fi hip-hop has been increasing in popularity among music enthusiasts, artists and DJs in recent years. Thanks to its laid-back, nostalgic and pleasant vibe, it’s become a go-to genre of music for playing in any chilled, relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. As a DJ, you’ll likely experiment with lo-fi […]
The new Wavestate MKII comes with improved polyphony (96 stereo voices) and a fresh look. The compact form factor, with 37 full-size keys, still transports easily and fits neatly into any stage, studio, or desktop setup.
Wavestate SE includes a premium 61-note keyboard with aftertouch, in an all-metal chassis. Built for a new era of musicians, composers, and producers, wavestate SE features hundreds of dynamic sounds, extensive hands-on control and 120 notes of polyphony to inspire new levels of creativity.
The limited colour model, WAVESTATE SE Platinum features the same 61 keys with aftertouch and comes with the same hard case as the WAVESTATE SE, while the premium silver aluminium panel and stainless steel side panels create an overwhelming presence on stage and in the studio.
10 Best Gifts for Music Producers Under $100 Whether it’s the upcoming holiday season or the birthday of a loved one, it can be difficult to find gifts for music lovers. Not to mention finding gifts that are affordable but do not appear cheap! Luckily for you, your search is over. DJ City has everything […]
Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC Technology found in audio interfaces costing thousands, the M6-MOTU delivers an astonishing 120 dB Dynamic Range on its main outputs. ESS converters also drive the headphone outputs, which rival dedicated headphone amplifiers costing hundreds. Capture and monitor your audio with pristine clarity.
A Complete Guide to GarageBand: Apple’s Free DAW If you’re a DJ, musician or podcaster, you’ve probably heard of GarageBand even if you don’t necessarily use it. As Apple’s free DAW, it’s among the more popular of music and audio production software used in the industry. While there are many reasons for using GarageBand, and […]
How to Create an Affordable DJ Studio It doesn’t matter whether you’re an ambitious young DJ looking to make their mark in the industry or just interested in engaging in music making and mixing as a hobby, putting together a studio in which to work is a must. However, there’s a lot that goes into […]
Ableton MIDI Mapping Basics: Master Your Controller Setup As with many different devices and interfaces used by DJs, there are a lot of handy tools and features available but finding your way around the basics can be overwhelming. In this article, we’ll go through all the basics and clarify just about everything you need to […]
This Yamaha AG01W is a high-quality microphone that has flexible input connectivity options, allowing you to start live streaming audio in different ways. The intuitive mixer enables you to alter the tonal output of your voice with effects while streaming.
Looking for a high-quality microphone dedicated to live streaming? The Yamaha AG01B is for you. This Yamaha AG01B Mic has flexible input connectivity options, allowing you to start live streaming in different ways. Following that, the intuitive mixer enables you to alter the tonal output of your voice while streaming!
The Yamaha AG06MK2W offers a user-friendly configuration and operation, and comes equipped with two phantom powered mic inputs for condenser microphones. Combined with flexible connectivity including an upgraded 4-pole mini I/O, the AG06MK2B opens up a broad range of dialogue, interview, musical ensemble performance, or other streaming applications.
The Yamaha AG06MK2B offers a user-friendly configuration and operation, and comes equipped with two phantom powered mic inputs for condenser microphones. Combined with flexible connectivity including an upgraded 4-pole mini I/O, the AG06MK2B opens up a broad range of dialogue, interview, musical ensemble performance, or other streaming applications.
The Evolution of Sampling in DJ Culture: A Concise History There are many different techniques and methods employed by DJs to create original, heart-thumping, and awesome musical tracks. Sampling is one of those techniques. Like many aspects of being a DJ, the development of sampling occurred over time and took different forms during different periods. […]
The Blackmagic Web Presenter HD is a self-contained streaming solution with a broadcast H.264 encoder. It offers direct streaming in HD to services such as YouTube, USB webcam, 12G‑SDI input with standards conversion, front panel with LCD and more.
The Blackmagic Web Presenter 4K includes all the features of the Blackmagic Web Presenter HD model; however, it includes a more powerful codec so you can select to stream in 720p, 1080p HD or full-resolution 2160p Ultra HD.
How To Make House Music: A Crash Course The House Music Genre What is the house music genre? In its simplest form, it can be described as a type of electronic dance music (EDM), often with a regular and heavy beat. According to some classifications, house music is a specific type of electronic music categorised […]
The SoundSwitch Control One is a Dual Universe DMX Interface Controller. It offers the ability to level up your next DJ set with synchronised lights and on-the-fly lighting effects.
The Arturia MINIFUSE2WH (Arturia Minifuse 2 in White) is a portable (2 IN and 2 OUT) audio interface. It offers you the ability to record your vocals, guitars, bass, podcast, or even produce your tracks at the highest studio quality.
The Arturia MINIFUSE2BK (Arturia Minifuse 2 in Black) is a portable (2 IN and 2 OUT) audio interface. It offers you the ability to record your vocals, guitars, bass, podcast, or even produce your tracks at the highest studio quality.
The Arturia MINIFUSE1WH (Arturia Minifuse 1 in White) is a portable (1 IN and 2 OUT) audio interface. It offers you the ability to record your vocals, guitars, bass, podcast, or even produce your tracks at the highest studio quality.
The Arturia MINIFUSE1BK (Arturia Minifuse 1 in Black) is a portable (1 IN and 2 OUT) audio interface. It offers you the ability to record your vocals, guitars, bass, podcast, or even produce your tracks at the highest studio quality.
Introducing the AIAIAI TMA-2 Move Wireless premium modular Bluetooth 5.0 headphones. These critically acclaimed sound performance headphones will deliver a punchy bass and provide you with a high fidelity representation.
Introducing the AIAIAI TMA-2 Move XE wireless premium lightweight modular Bluetooth 5.0 headphones. These critically acclaimed sound performance headphones will deliver a punchy bass and provide you with a high fidelity representation.
How To: Finger Drumming Tutorial Finger Drumming is more than just a fad. It’s an emerging skill that’s becoming more and more important to have, especially if you’re a beatmaker. Not only does it look super impressive once you’ve got your head around it. But it fuses rhythm, composition, and performance into one. Transforming your […]
The Best DJ Pool’s in 2024 – 5 Record Pools for DJ Music If you’re a DJ or among the many aspiring professional DJs, you’re going to need some music. Which is why you’re going to need to find the best digital music pool for you. In this article, we take an in-depth look at […]
The 5 Different Types of DJ: Which One Are you? The art of DJing is growing more than ever. So it’s no surprise there are a number of different categories and sub-categories that DJs fall into. But which one are you? In this article, we go over the 5 main types of DJs and what’s […]
Best DAW for Beginners: Ultimate Guide | DJ City If you’re looking to use your computer to record music or begin your music production journey, you’re going to need a DAW or Digital Audio Workstation to do so. But with so many options available, it’s hard to know which is the best DAW for beginners. […]
What is the Best Drum Machine? (DJ City Buyers Guide) After several years languishing in the shadows, thanks to the rise of digital audio workstations (DAW’s) and software-based production methods, classic hardware drum machines, samplers and grooveboxes have seen a massive comeback recently. However, with significant variation when it comes to features and price points, […]
How To Make Music – 2021 Beginners Guide to Music Production How do you make music? If you’ve been thinking about getting into music production, you’ve probably got no idea where to start. Maybe you’ve heard the term DAW being thrown around, or maybe you’ve just seen your friend jam out on their equipment. You’re […]
How To Mashup Songs (Using Free or Paid DAW Software) We showed you how to make a mixtape. But what if there was a secret weapon to turning your already-great mixtapes into something even more original and memorable? We’re talking about mashups! But not everyone knows how to use free or paid DAW software in […]
The Korg Wavestate sequencing synthesizer is the next big step in digital synthesis. Featuring the radically reimagined Wave Sequencing 2.0; Wavestate gives you astonishing, and ever-changing sounds with complete hands-on control.
The Best Laptop For Music Production and DJing – A 2024 DJ City Guide For years, the choice of laptop for music production, DJing, and any creative application for that matter has been dominated by Apple. From the DJ booth to the studio, the renowned Apple Macbook has become synonymous with professional audio applications. Although […]
How To Sample A Song The definition of sampling involves taking a portion, or “sample” of a song or recording, and reusing it as an element of a new recording. Typically done with a sampler such as an MPC, or digitally using your favourite DAW accompanied by a MIDI controller such as the popular MPK […]
Top 10 NAMM 2019 Releases Pt1 The Top 10 Namm releases Pt1 & Pt2 have been hard to write with the number of quality announcements that have been rolling out day by day. It has been action packed and our team on the ground have been supplying us with live updates and images that we […]
The Alesis Strike Multipad is an incredibly capable and versatile device that far surpasses the performance and creative potential of any previous electronic drum pad. Never before has such sheer percussive power been built into a single unit or been so easy to play.
ART Dual Z Direct The ART Dual Z Direct is a premium 2 channel DI that provides high quality totally passive interfaces for your instrument, line, or speaker level signals to a mixer or other balanced inputs. Each of the high impedance single-ended 1/4″ inputs is converted by a transformer into an isolated, balanced, low impedance signal […]
The Gemini Mix 2 GO is a compact all in one DJ station with DJ decks, dj mixer, speakers, and light show all built-in. Ultra portable with a carry strap and re-chargable batter and supports Bluetooth media streaming from you phone or tablet device.
A complete stand-alone DJ Solution, the CDM-4000BT USB/CD DJ Player is a powerful, cost-effective tool that provides easy-to-use track search and playback features across dual CD/USB decks plus Bluetooth streaming. This rack-mountable media player allows you to leave the laptop at home, everything needed to play and mix is onboard.
The Novation Impulse is a personal favorite of many of the DJ City staff. It is the perfect all rounder featuring 49 velocity sensitive keys, production controls like faders pads, and rotary knobs all able to be remapped. The Impulse 49 also includes auto mapping software for most software on the market today.
