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, ...

A great way to spice up your DJ sets is to add a drum pad or button controller. In today’s article, guest contributor Nadav Biran shares a few sources of inspiration for adding a drum pad to a DJ ...

A brand new update for macOS is out today, High Sierra. With the new version are a host of new improvements to the operating system across the board. But as usual, DJs and producers should hesitate!

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, ...

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 ...

With large gatherings limited or banned in some places, many bars and clubs shut down, and apprehension around returning to indoor venues – where viral spread risk is greater – many DJs are trying a ...

A dedicated DJ booth is one of the best things you can have to make sure you regularly practice at home. Today we’re sharing a DIY instructional guide on how to build a DJ booth that has integrated ...

A new DJM-V10 mixer from Pioneer DJ has 6 channels, master isolators, four band EQ, per-channel compression knobs and sends for each channel. You could be forgiven for thinking that we’re listing ...

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 ...

Streaming a DJ set can be an awesome and fulfilling way to get more time behind the decks and build an audience online. When I moved to Philadelphia from New York back in 2012. I couldn’t find a ...

AlphaTheta’s newest piece of production gear has arrived: an affordable and portable groovebox, tagged with quite the catchy name to fit its style. The Chordcat is a battery-powered sequencer with 8 ...

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 ...