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Mad Zachs back! playing soundpacks with the Spectra in 2025
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Listen to Stavroz's EP Kick Up The Dust on Bandcamp: stavroz.bandcamp.com/album/kick-up-the-dust
Watch more How I Play's here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7E9F6E5B08F5534E
How I Play is an original video series created by DJ Techtools in 2011 that aims to go beyond the traditional artist interview and explore how unique live performances work. The series focus on the tools and technologies behind the performance and how the artists build and control their rigs. We believe that promoting these types of setups empower creators of all skill and notoriety levels to take chances and try new things.
Learn more about them here: products.electrovoice.com/na/en/everse8
How I Play is an original video series started by DJ Techtools in 2011 that aims to go beyond the traditional artist interview and explore how unique live performances work. The series focus on the tools and technologies behind the performance and how the artists build and control their rigs.
Get a Spectra here: djttstore.com/products/midi-fighter-spectra
Josh from DJTT's store team shows off how our Midi Fighter Spectra (or 3D/Classic/DIY) with Serato's Stems feature.
We heard you ask for better ways to protect your Midi Fighters, so this year we've rolled out three new accessories to fit our product line. Looking for a way to protect your Midi Fighter Classic, 3D, Spectra, or Twister?
The Chroma Case is a great way to travel with your Midi Fighter, while our Chroma Cover is a great dust and liquid spill protector,
and our Midi Fighter Stands keep your unit upright in the studio or stage.
Watch more HIPs here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7E9F6E5B08F5534E
read more about how Ean is still DJing and what his exploration into a blockchain project has felt like:
Gear in this video (use these links to support DJTT):
► Lexicon Soundcraft EFX 8 mixer - amzn.to/3y7k0pw
► Strymon Big Sky Reverb - amzn.to/3tD93sE
► Roland TB-3 - http://djtech.tools/tb3
► Korg Volca FM - http://djtech.tools/volcafm
► E-RM Multiclock - https://e-rm.de/multiclock/
► Modal Electronics SKULPT synth - amzn.to/2RbbMfD
► Arturia Beatstep Pro - http://djtech.tools/beatsteppro
► Sennheiser HD25s - http://djtech.tools/hd25
Gear in this video (use these links to support DJTT):
► Roland MC-707 - http://djtech.tools/mc707
► Korg KP3+ effects box - amzn.to/3y5imF1
► Novation Impulse 25 keyboard - amzn.to/3y7RT9N
► Korg Volca Kick - http://djtech.tools/volcakick
► Pioneer DJ DJM-V10 mixer - https://djtech.tools/djm-v10
► Pioneer DJ RMX-1000 effects - http://djtech.tools/rmx-1000
► Novation Peak polyphonic synth - amzn.to/3bkhToB
► ERM MIDI Clock - https://djtech.tools/3bnon6a
► Focusrite 4i4 soundcard - http://djtech.tools/scarlett4i4
✪ Silent disco headphones packages: http://djtech.tools/silentdisco
✪ A beach cart like this: amzn.to/3aei2tv
✪ Traktor Kontrol S2: http://bit.ly/djttkontrols2
Read more about Ean's setup here: djtechtools.com/2021/04/19/outdoor-dj-gear-how-ean-golden-throws-an-outdoor-dance-party
Gear in this video (use these links to support DJTT):
► Midi Fighter Twister - https://djtech.tools/twister
► Roland TR-8S - http://djtech.tools/tr8s
► Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 Analog Synth - amzn.to/3lFPiOG
► Dave Smith Instruments Prophet '08 Analog Synth
► Strymon Mobius effects pedal - amzn.to/3lJ06LR
► Strymon BigSky Reverb pedal - amzn.to/3soeGuE
► Strymon BlueSky reverb pedal - amzn.to/3r8hISt
► Ableton Push 2
► Moog Sirin
Gear in this video (use these links to support DJTT):
► Pioneer DJ CDJs - https://djtech.tools/cdjs
► Xone:96 mixer - https://djtech.tools/xone96mixer
► Eventide H9 pedal - amzn.to/3gNlfSB
Yes, this video was sponsored by Pioneer DJ, thanks to them for the support, especially in a challenging year like 2020. It genuinely makes a difference for small businesses like DJ Techtools.
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Gear Rundown
2:30 Custom FX Presets
16:25 Keeping It Interesting
DJ Kue walks us through his livestream DJ setup in this video, including an overview of his hardware, configuration, and some of the advanced streaming features he uses to make his streams stand out.
Gear in this video:
► Rane Twelves: https://djtech.tools/rane12s
► Rane SEVENTY-TWO DJ mixer: https://djtech.tools/Rane72
► Roland VR-1HD AV mixer: amzn.to/33ZBmHI
► Shure SM7B microphone: amzn.to/33YF709
► Elgato CamLink 4K (HDMI to USB): amzn.to/3n88nJl
Thanks to Restream for sponsoring this video. Yes, we do occasionally have sponsors for our content, it helps us keep the lights on at DJTT HQ, even in wild and crazy years like what 2020 has been.
Watch Ean's walkthrough of Neural Mix here: youtu.be/dgPbqaNYEXQ
Own a Twister already or want to? We explain the full mapping in this vid: youtu.be/3cSiY2LITmI
Links to get the gear in the video:
djay Pro on iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/djay-dj...
Midi Fighter Twister: https://djtech.tools/twister
USB to 1/8" Audio Adapter: amzn.to/2HbLVyU
USB-C to USB hub: amzn.to/3dwWZ5A
USB-C Cable (to connect Twister directly to iPad): http://djtech.tools/chromacablesUSBC
Learn how to set up the Midi Fighter Twister for djay here: (link coming in a few minutes!)
Get a Twister: https://djtech.tools/twister
Get djay for iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/djay-dj-app-ai-mixer/id450527929
Own a Twister already or want to? We explain the full mapping in this vid: youtu.be/3cSiY2LITmI
Links to get the gear in the video:
djay Pro on iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/djay-dj-app-ai-mixer/id450527929
Midi Fighter Twister: https://djtech.tools/twister
USB to 1/8" Audio Adapter: amzn.to/2HbLVyU
USB-C to USB hub: amzn.to/3dwWZ5A
USB-C Cable (to connect Twister directly to iPad): http://djtech.tools/chromacablesUSBC
All music in this video are original beats by Stranjah.
The FX plugin used is Shaperbox 2 by Cableguys: cableguys.com/shaperbox.html
Gear in this video (use these links to support DJTT):
• Pioneer DJ DJS-1000 sampler: https://djtech.tools/djs1000
• Pioneer DJ DJM-V10 mixer: https://djtech.tools/djm-v10
• Dave Smith Mopho synth (discontinued)
• MIDI Merger: amzn.to/3hsj9XG
• Universal Audio Arrow sound card: amzn.to/2WNMXpB
0:00 Eelke Kleijn intro
1:08 The Live Setup
1:28 Pioneer DJS1000s
4:08 Synthesizer: Dave Smith Mopho
5:28 MIDI Merger
5:53 Live Playing As A DJ Set
7:30 UAD Arrow Soundcard
9:00 Expanding The Live Set
Gear in this video (use these links to support DJTT):
• Ableton Live - https://djtech.tools/abletonlive
• Xone:K2 controller: https://djtech.tools/xonek2
• Maschine Mikro: https://djtech.tools/maschinemikromk3
• Roland VT-4: https://djtech.tools/vt4
• Borderlands Granular app: apps.apple.com/us/app/borderlands-granular/id561369733
Music in the intro is Shaded's own "Mad Stacks" - listen here: youtube.com/watch?v=a8e79WVbf1A
special thanks to Shaded for recording this video for us!
0:00 Introduction
1:05 Using Ableton Live
3:35 Mixing & Sampling: Xone K2s, Duet & Mikro
5:55 Vocal Effects: Roland VT-4
7:11 Granular Synthesis: Borderlands
9:30 The Full Setup
Who do you want to see as a How I Play guest? Let us know in the comments.
Support DJTT, purchase your next DJ gear in our store: http://djttstore.com
Setting great cue points is a fundamental part of DJ song prep. In this video, Ean shares the cue points that he thinks every DJ should be setting on tracks they're planning on mixing. The second part of the video - which starts at 11:30 - talks more about advanced looping cue point ideas. Want to suggest an idea for a future DJ fundamentals video like this one? Speak up in the comments below.
More of this DJ Fundamentals series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZh7uvZ8vXHsvqcqXoJQtIN8TZU4E_I3p
Support DJTT, purchase your future DJ gear in our store: http://djttstore.com
Watch more DJ Fundamentals here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZh7uvZ8vXHsvqcqXoJQtIN8TZU4E_I3p
Ean dives into the basics and advanced thinking behind phrasing inside of a DJ mix in this third video in his series of DJ Fundamentals.
Watch the other videos in this series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZh7uvZ8vXHsvqcqXoJQtIN8TZU4E_I3p
A second DJ fundamentals video from DJTT founder Ean Golden. Watch to learn how he uses reverb FX creatively in DJ software - in this case, Traktor, to use it effectively in a DJ mix.
The Soundcloud mix is here: soundcloud.com/ean-golden/the-get-down-nyc-dj-set
Thanks to Hercules for supporting this video and sponsoring Ean's review of their dj controller.
Gear used:
* DJ controller = DJControl Inpulse 300 amzn.to/36h2ema
* USB cable = DJTT Chroma Cable http://bit.ly/chromacable
Ean Golden's first video in a DJ fundamentals series covers everything you need to know about delay effects. Watch to learn what delay is, what parameters of a delay do in DJ software, and how you can use delay effectively in a DJ mix.
Ean shares his thoughts on the new Kontrol S3 and where it fits into the Traktor controller market.
Read about the Dr. Dot tool here: https://djtech.tools/drdot
This tool was developed by artist and programmer Jeffrey Alan Scudder - check out his channel here: youtube.com/channel/UC4B7mhGykC6eT35blMpQ0Yg
Learn more about the International Music Summit in Ibiza here: internationalmusicsummit.com
Listen/download Ean's new album → bit.ly/LoveAndShadow
What happens when you don't feel like DJing anymore? DJTT founder Ean Golden shares his journey into the world of DJing for ecstatic dance. He writes:
"Hey there, friends - after getting burned out on clubs, I've rediscovered my passion for DJing in a new and unexpected place - dancing.
As a result, I'm doing something I haven't done in over 15 years - releasing original music."
Read Ean's full review: https://djtech.tools/s4mk3review
The new Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3 brings a lot of new benefits to the table, and may just be the best DJ offering NI has made in a long time.
You asked, we delivered - more Stoopit Fresh with Soundpack Thursdays. The series shares full-featured, playable sound packs and a quick video showing how it was made. This episode is the Kids Toys sound pack from producer Stoopit Fresh.
Controller = Midi Fighter 3D: store.djtechtools.com/products/19
Back with more Soundpack Thursdays. Contributors share a full-featured, playable sound pack and a quick video showing how it was made. This week is the Wonky Steppin sound pack from producer Stoopit Fresh.
Controller = Midi Fighter 3D: store.djtechtools.com/products/19
Watch more Mobile DJ tips: http://djtechtools.com/category/dj_techniques_tips/mobile-dj-tips
Gear in this video:
• Traktor Kontrol Z2 mixer: https://djtech.tools/tkZ2
• Maschine production controller: https://djtech.tools/maschmk3
• DJTT Chroma Caps
Download the first pack here: https://djtech.tools/SPthurs1
Thanks to Stoopit Fresh for making such awesome packs for us! Show some love in the comments.
We’re starting a new series: Soundpack Thursdays. Contributors share a full-featured, playable sound pack and a quick video showing how it was made. This week is the Fallback sound pack from producer Stoopit Fresh.
Controller used to play the soundpack = Midi Fighter 3D, available here. store.djtechtools.com/products/19
Audio credit: Altcala (Teo's own production Alias, used with permission, available on Beatport)
USB-C cables = https://djtech.tools/USBC
USB-A cables = http://bit.ly/chromacablesUSBA
Watch more mobile DJ tips here: http://djtechtools.com/category/dj_techniques_tips/mobile-dj-tips
Gear in this video:
• Odyssey KDJC2BL Case - http://djtech.tools/2C8KEov
• Traktor Kontrol S2 - http://bit.ly/kntrls2
• Shure Wireless SM58 - http://djtech.tools/shure58wire
• Crane Stand - http://djtech.tools/cstandplus
• Behringer XENYX 502 line mixer - http://djtech.tools/behXENYX
• Power strip
• Rolling tool box from local hardware store
• Chroma Cables + additional audio/power cables
Song = Star Tracker by Ångel
Read more about them here: http://djtech.tools/ChokeSP
Use with ANY pad controller on Ableton, Maschine, Individual WAV files also included. Great for finger drumming performances or as production tools!
Check more tutorials on making your own MIDI controllers or adding arcade buttons to guitar pedals: http://djtechtools.com/author/kylemohr
Get one here: djtech.tools/64ishere
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