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Thump & Serato Presents: Sunsets LIVE (Nick Hook & Nadus)
Tune into Sunsets, a new live stream series from Thump HQ showcasing the best in forward thinking music against the background of a Manhattan sunset. First up, Nick Hook and Nadus who are sure to drop plenty of exclusives!
DJ AM Documentary Available Worldwide On Demand
AS I AM, the DJ AM documentary following the story of his life, career and the battles he faced personally is now available to view on several on-demand platforms worldwide. Read more and find out where you can watch this.
#DJLife: Play for Free / Play for Fee?
Do you think you should be invoicing for your services yet? Getting paid for most DJs is a rule of thumb, but there are probably times early in your career where this might be a bit tricker to navigate. Product Specialist and local DJ, Ian Wan from Serato HQ talks about his experiences early on and offers some advice.
#DJLife: Four Tips for Smooth DJ Changeovers
In order to keep the night flowing, DJ changeover needs to be a seamless process. Following on from our article on DJ Booth Rules, here are a few pieces of advice when preparing to change over.
DJ Shortee shows off the Numark NVII
The Numark NVII is available now for use with Serato DJ 1.9.1. Check this in depth tutorial with DJ Shortee to see all of the new features found on Numark's latest controller.
Announcing the Numark NVII for Serato DJ
Available now is the all new Numark NVII for Serato DJ 1.9.1. Based on the Numark NV, the NVII is Numark’s latest 4-channel Serato DJ Enabled controller featuring dual high-resolution 4.3-inch, full-color screens and a bunch of new and exciting look and features.
#DJLife: Booth Rules
As a DJ, the booth is probably the most important physical location on Earth, at least while you’re doing your job. Here are a few handy tips to make this space work for you, so you can deliver a killer set.
News: Stream DJ Mixes on Spotify
A new partnership between Spotify and Dubset has been announced at the International Music Summit in Ibiza, opening the door for DJ mixes and individual remixes to be uploaded and streamed through the platform. Read more...
European Finals: Red Bull Thre3Style 2016
European champions have been crowned and tickets to Chile have been booked. Check out a wrap up of the 2016 European Red Bull Thre3Style Finals and a selection of our favourite moments and videos.
DIY: Custom Akai Pro AMX Stand
Check out one of the best custom DIY jobs we've seen! At our last workshop series in Switzerland, Serato DJ user Dominik Efendi recently showed us his awesome custom case / riser for his Akai Pro AMX - complete with extra MIDI control built in! Take a look and watch a short video walkthrough.
Pyro Playlist: Movement Detroit 2016
Movement Detroit is here for 2016! An international electronic music festival, it's a celebration of the cutting-edge and underground sounds of global electronic music as well as a celebration of Detroit's influence on it. Read more and check out an exclusive Serato Pyro playlist put together to showcase the music of this special event.
News: Are DJ mixes safe on Soundcloud?
Soundcloud has been in the spotlight over the last couple of days around claims by Digital Music News that it was planning to remove / block all uncleared DJ mixes. There's been a statement issued by Soundcloud denying this subsequently but are your mixes still safe? Is this a good place to host your DJ sets?