It’s not a controller app. It’s not a “my first DJ app.” Native Instruments has released a full, two-deck version of Traktor, built from the ground up for the iPad, that nonetheless does essentially what the desktop app can. The same team behind the desktop Traktor has reconceived the library, effects, looping, sample navigation, and [...]

Music app Shazam has announced a partnership with online music retailer Beatport.The deal will see the UK firm, which passed 275 million users last year, gain immediate access to Beatport’s entire catalogue of music. The Shazam app is designed for mobile users to identify—or “tag”—songs stored on its databases. The company says the technology will [...]

New Zealand-based DJ software makers Serato has previously collaborated with artists to create limited edition vinyl platters for turn turntables. For Serato’s latest “Artist Series” campaign, a collaboration with fellow vinyl aficionado Shepard Fairey, features the artist’s signature stylings in black and gold. Each set contains two records, with distinct artwork on each side. Only 2,000 sets [...]

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Is your human iPod not keeping up with the latest club bangers? Would you rather listen to the Avicii remix instead of the Eric Prydz one? Are you a DJ that’s tired of telling people you don’t take requests? Maybe you’re just the guy with the premium Spotify account and you’ve tired of leaving your [...]