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Orchestral sampling has come a long way from the early days of rigid, dry sample blocks. For over two decades, ProjectSAM has been at the forefront of this evolution, pioneering an ensemble-recording philosophy that brought the natural, breathing acoustic space of a hall straight into composers’ studios. With their groundbreaking Lineage Series now expanding from percussion into strings, we caught up with the team to discuss their core philosophy, how NKS (Native Kontrol Standard) is transforming accessibility, and how intelligent features are reshaping the day-to-day workflow of modern composers. Even better, you can currently bring these world-class orchestral textures into your own setup. The Big Partner Sale is happening right now...

Small German manufacturer already released some great products with their modular MDMX mixer, and analogue filter and isolator. Now they’re back with some new digital additions to their MDFX range – a delay, and echo, both of which have, unlike most FX units, been designed for the DJ booth, first and foremost. Mojaxx takes a first look at them on the new episode of Beatport Tech. Watch on DJcity TV Want record pool access? Join DJcity for only $10 The post Menura Audio MDFX Delay & Reverb First Look appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

Portland-based duo New Constellations write with an instinct that feels personal, grounded, and deeply human. Lifelong friends Harlee Case and Josh Smith have spent more than fifteen years creating together, shaping a sound that balances nostalgia with modern clarity. Their latest single, “Secret Safe,” out now via Nettwerk, captures that balance perfectly. The track reflects both artistic and emotional continuity. Written during a time of transition as close friends moved away, “Secret Safe” channels distance into connection and change into affirmation. It is a reminder that creative work often mirrors life’s relationships; evolving, stretching, and holding form even as time passes. Underneath the warmth of its melody sits a...

Citizen Kain’s new single “Moments,” featuring Kaps signals a defining step in his career as both producer and label founder. The track introduces Eversun Records, a new platform dedicated to emotion, energy, and light. It represents a continuation of Kain’s melodic vision, refined through years of releases on Afterlife, Ellum Audio, and ATLANT. The production behind “Moments” showcases the precision and warmth that define his approach to melodic techno. At the center of that process sits Replika, our delay plugin that helped him build atmosphere without losing focus. Rather than using delay as a decorative layer, Kain relied on it to guide the arrangement’s tension, depth, and cohesion. Every decision in “Moments” reflects Kain’s...

This week’s notable adds on DJcity to power your weekend DJ sets Download All Tracks This Week’s Picks 01 No Place Like Home Major Lazer, Nelly Furtado & Davido 02 stupid song Olivia Rodrigo 03 Se Le Ve Kybba, Ryan Castro, Bad Gyal & Topboy TGR 04 Bring The Noise 2026 Nico De Andrea, Austin Millz & Public Enemy 05 Godzila (W Sound 9) W Sound, J Balvin & Ovy On The Drums 06 Exclusive RUBBERZ (MarkCutz Remix) Fenix Flexin, Shoreline Mafia & Purps On The Beat 07 Exclusive Dai Dai (Luis R Club Edit) Shakira & Burna Boy 08 Get Down On It (Party Pupils Remix) Kool & The Gang 09 Spend Dat (Ballads Remix) Yung Miami 10 Where Have U Been (Hills & Loozbone Remix) Rihanna Curated weekly by Sir Marcus. Want these picks...

This week’s notable adds on DJcity to power your weekend DJ sets Download All Tracks This Week’s Picks 01 I Knew It, I Knew You Taylor Swift 02 Too Easy Tinashe 03 Noche Without You Skrillex & Feid 04 RUBBERZ Fenix Flexin, Shoreline Mafia & Purps On The Beat 05 I Rhyme Quick Nice & Smooth & Cloonee 06 Cowgirl Shaboozey 07 Janice STFU (HILLS Remix) Drake 08 Beamer, Benz, Or Bentley (Remix) Lloyd Banks (ft. Juelz Santana) 09 Exclusive Gyal You A Party Animal (Remix) Charly Black 10 Shabang (BtB Remix) Drake Curated weekly by Sir Marcus. Want these picks delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up here. Sign up to preview the tracks for free New to DJcity? Get download access for $10 The post New & Notable Tracks...

As DJs we’re lucky to have lot of great options to choose from when it comes to our performance software – many of them free to use. But when it comes to explaining the different licences and expansions required for each piece of hardware, Mojaxx thinks the industry can do better. He explains why, on the new epsiode of Beatport Tech. Check out Mojaxx’s discussion on the current state of DJ technology on DJcity TV. Join DJcity for only $10. The post The WORST THING About The DJ Technology Industry Is… appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

In this episode of @ROADpodcast, the crew sits down with UK-based DJ and wordplay innovator @Joe.Lobel to unpack the complexities of building a career in the modern digital age. The conversation begins at (01:10) with Lobel’s journey from the UK to the US for his Memorial Day run, his perspective on the UK nightlife scene, and the process of securing a US work visa. The discussion shifts to how a “Hip Hop DJ” is defined in the UK before moving to the disconnect between viral social media success and actual ticket sales (09:10). Joe details his technical approach to video production, leading to a broader debate on whether modern DJs are prioritizing content creation over their core musical craft, a theme further explored regarding the...

Noise. Chants. Hands in the air. Drinks flying after a last-minute goal. DJcity’s new Stadium Anthems playlist was created for DJs playing stadiums, arenas, tailgates, watch parties, and packed venues during the biggest Soccer matchups this Summer. The playlist focuses on tracks with instant recognition and crowd participation – the kinds of records that pull people together and make every big play feel even bigger. Featuring over 50 tracks, this Soccer-themed playlist features songs from artists like Queen, Zombie Nation, House of Pain, J Balvin, Daddy Yankee, and so much more! Press play and let the crowd do the rest. Sign up to preview the tracks for free. New users: Unlock full download access for just $10. The post 🚨 New...

Headlining DJ Challenge Think you have what it takes to headline DJ? Submit a 60-second open-format DJ routine for a chance to win an $8,000 prize and a 10-city U.S. tour, with flights and hotel included. Entries will be judged by James Hype, Tay James, and DJ Spider. Create your routine, post it on Instagram or TikTok, and submit your entry before June 26, 2026. Learn More & Enter → Join DJcity for only $10. The post Headlining DJ Challenge: Win an $8000 10-City U.S. Tour appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

For Calcou, collaboration marks the start of a new era. With Now, What?, the Berlin-based producer expands his solo project into a full-fledged duo, joined by vocalist and songwriter Thea. The record captures the moment when two creative perspectives meet, balancing live performance, electronic production, and songwriting with clarity and purpose. The EP feels equal parts experimental and direct, pairing organic textures with modular energy. Tracks like “Closer” and “Green Hills” reveal how their shared workflow builds tension between natural warmth and precise rhythm. That balance begins with tools like Native Instruments’ Reaktor, Monark, and Super 8, which give them both structure and freedom. What makes Now, What? so compelling...

This week’s notable adds on DJcity to power your weekend DJ sets DOWNLOAD ALL This week’s picks include: (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) I Knew It, I Knew You – Taylor Swift Too Easy – Tinashe Noche Without You – Skrillex & Feid RUBBERZ – Fenix Flexin, Shoreline Mafia & Purps On The Beat I Rhyme Quick – Nice & Smooth & Cloonee Cowgirl – Shaboozey Janice STFU – HILLS Remix – Drake Beamer, Benz, Or Bentley – Proppa, Rich DietZ, Smith & Sorren Remix – Lloyd Banks (ft. Juelz Santana) Gyal You A Party Animal – DJ Mag Guaracha Remix * – Charly Black Shabang – BtB Remix – Drake Curated weekly by Sir Marcus. Want these picks delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up here Sign up to preview the tracks for free. New to DJcity? Get full...

This past weekend, Austrian producer and DJ Tobias Bergson released his new single ‘Everything’ on PLAYY. Records. Bergson has more than 180 million streams and support from Don Diablo, Lost Frequencies, and Steve Aoki. He has released music on Armada and Universal Music Austria, played Spring Festival in Austria, appeared on major Spotify editorial playlists, and received coverage in DJ Mag, 1001 Tracklists, Mixmag Germany and Netherlands, YourEDM, and House Music With Love. His music also received radio play on CBC Music’s Afterdark, KCRW’s Metropolis, and RTÉ 2FM. Tobias Bergson began producing music at 17, focusing on programming and digital production rather than traditional instruments. His tracks consistently translate personal...

THE ILLUSTRATED MAN returns with ‘The Heart of Fire’, a new single featuring Robert Owens, released this past weekend on ILINX Records. The track is the second preview from his debut album, The Skin Of Time, out June 12. Originally from Yerevan, Armenia and now based in Dubai, THE ILLUSTRATED MAN has quickly become a distinctive force in electronic music, earning support from Adriatique, Bedouin, Township Rebellion, Richie Hawtin and Joris Voorn. His productions have reached BBC Radio 1 and Ibiza Global Radio, reflecting a growing international profile. Inspired by Ray Bradbury’s novel, he approaches each track as a layered narrative, built with tension and emotion, always pushing toward new territory. ‘The Heart of Fire’ starts with...

DJcity curated a collection of six playlists to help you soundtrack every moment of this sports season. Any sport, any crowd, any venue – we’ve got you covered with game-day tracks that span across a multitude of genres. Browse the full lineup below. Stadium Anthems This playlist is packed with crowd singalongs, arena favorites, and game-day anthems. Bar Anthems Built around familiar favorites, paired with modern DJ edits that make them easier to mix and keep the crowd engaged. Peak Hour Dance Proven dancefloor weapons and peak-time favorites designed to keep the energy high when the venue is at its busiest. Uptempo Hip-Hop & R&B Our favorite uptempo Hip-Hop and R&B tracks, from Miami Bass and Baltimore Club...

For French brothers Thomas and Julien, better known as Parallelle, the creative process has always been guided by feel rather than formula. Their new album, 11th Avenue, captures that philosophy perfectly, blending jazz, house, and analog soul with the precision of modern production tools. The project’s standout moments came from tools that encouraged movement, imperfection, and flow. This is particularly true with TRK-01 and Reaktor. When producing tracks like “Radio 101” and “Take You On A Ride,” the duo leaned heavily on Reaktor’s modular depth and tactile tone to help them find new ways to merge their hybrid world of digital sound design and acoustic warmth. TRK-01 also helped them shape basslines that feel alive rather than...

The Native Instruments Summer Sale is here – and it’s simpler than ever. Whether you’re taking the scenic route through a project, following a late-night spark, or taking your sound off-road, we have the tools to keep your ideas moving. There’s no fixed route, just the inspiration to get you where you want to be. Starting today, we are dropping massive deals to help guide your next creative detour. Dive into the details below to see how you can upgrade your studio setup while keeping your budget intact. Explore the deals Shop the Summer Sale Get 30% off instruments, sounds, and effects. Instead of trying to fit your process into a rigid template, our extensive catalog of virtual instruments, studio-grade effects, and premium sound...

DJcity’s new Iceman Edits playlist pulls together DJ-ready tracks inspired by Drake’s Iceman trilogy. Inside you’ll find Clean & Dirty versions, Intro edits, Transitions, and DJ Edits built from some of the biggest tracks from Drake’s latest run, including “Janice STFU,” “National Treasures,” “Cheetah Print,” “Ran to Atlanta,” and “Whisper My Name.” Load up the Iceman Edits playlist and bring fresh versions of Drake’s latest favorites into your next set. DOWNLOAD PLAYLIST Sign up to preview the tracks for free. New users: Unlock full download access for just $10. The post 🚨 New Playlist Alert – Fresh Out the Freezer: ICEMAN Edits 🧊 appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

The Road Podcast crew have a sit down with multi-Grammy Award-winning mixing engineer @MannyMarroquin whose career spans over two decades, defining the sonic landscape for artists like @KanyeWest, @AliciaKeys, and @JohnMayer. Manny joined the @ROADpodcast to break down the delicate balance between technical precision and emotional resonance in modern mixing. Starting with the core distinctions between engineers and producers, Manny explains his “emotion over technicality” philosophy (04:05) and the “Batman and Robin” approach to song structure (09:00). He provides an inside look at legendary sessions, discussing the ego free mindset required for 808s & Heartbreak (11:15), the “a-ha” moment of “Love Lockdown” (18:32), and the grueling...

Tokyo is getting a massive new festival this summer with the debut edition of 81 Music Festival officially set for June 27 at Toyota Arena in Odaiba. Blending electronic, pop, and hip-hop, the inaugural lineup features The Kid LAROI, R3HAB, MRAK, John Martin, Vini Vici B2B MR.BLACK, Night Tempo, Alan Shirahama, 3LI¥EN, and MARVY. The event will also host a special world premiere showcase from R3HAB alongside MRAK’s Japan debut performance. Designed as a new international platform connecting Japan with the global music scene, the festival brings together a wide mix of established headliners and rising talent inside Tokyo’s newly developed Toyota Arena venue. On the electronic side, fans can expect everything from R3HAB’s high-energy...