» Use your Midi Fighter Twister as an Audio-Reactive Visualizer
23/06/25 14:39 from DJ TechTools
Want to take a Midi Fighter Twister and turn it into a real-time, Ableton-based, audio-reactive visualizer? Today’s tutorial by DJTT contributor Rishabh Rajan does exactly that. Watch step by step as he transforms the LEDs on the T...

» Control an entire studio with Midi Fighter Spectra (like Mad Zach)
09/05/25 13:00 from DJ TechTools
If you’ve got a studio setup with tons of outboard gear, it could be an easy thing to get overwhelmed. Today in Mad Zach’s new video, he shows off how he uses a single controller – our Midi Fighter Specra to act as the ...

» 66% of Serato just got bought: but not by AlphaTheta
01/04/25 17:50 from DJ TechTools
It’s a hard day for news – who would trust anything published on April 1st? But, no fooling, New Zealand-based Serato has announced a deal whereby Canadian investment tech company Tiny will purchase a 66% stake of Serato. The...

» Mad Zach Returns: Playing soundpacks in 2025
25/03/25 16:39 from DJ TechTools
After a number of years building up an awesome aritist career, Mad Zach is back on the DJ Techtools YouTube channel this week. In a fresh new video, he explains some of the advantages of using the Midi Fighter Spectra for performing soun...

» USB Drives for DJs: What to Consider Before Buying
03/02/25 22:13 from DJ TechTools
For DJs, the choice of a USB drive can be a pretty important step in preparation. Making sure that your DJ flash drive is a reliable partner that stands up to the stresses of your DJ life is critical. In this article, we explore the esse...

» Introducing the Chroma USB Drive for DJs: our drive syncs DJ libraries quickly
18/11/24 15:53 from DJ TechTools
We like solving problems for DJs. A lot of the time, they’re our own problems. DJTT’s store manager Josh wanted a nicer-looking USB drive, and I wanted one that wouldn’t take forever to sync my Rekordbox library. We’ve ...

» XDJ-AZ: first impressions of the four deck standalone (from an XDJ power user)
09/10/24 21:00 from DJ TechTools
Alphatheta just announced their XDJ-AZ – it’s an all-in-one standalone with four decks built into the unit. In this piece, I’ll share some of the details on the unit and offer a few first impressions and thoughts on how...

» Beatport Streaming adds lossless audio ability to play FLAC files
09/10/24 10:36 from DJ TechTools
The audiophiles asked – and Beatport answered. Beatport Streaming now has an option to play lossless FLAC files to subscribers of both the Beatport Streaming Professional plan and the Beatsource Streaming Pro+ plan. That means Beatport&#...

» Pianist & Arranger, Micah McLaurin
07/10/24 12:36 from Pensado's Place
Micah McLaurin redefines what it means to be a virtuoso pianist by applying the sensibility of a 21st century pop artist. Not only is Micah inspired by the giants of romantic music, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Liszt, he also looks to the gr...

» An Evening at Verse with Chef Oscar Torres and Manny Marroquin
27/09/24 14:09 from Pensado's Place
Coming to you live from one of the most incredible gems in the Los Angeles area. Verse is a place unlike any other, where fine dining meets exceptional music and entertainment. Join us as we sit down with Executive Chef, Oscar Torres, an...

» Multiplatinum Producer / Songwriter, Harmony “H-Money” Samuels
16/09/24 12:38 from Pensado's Place
Hailing from London and now based in Los Angeles, Harmony Samuels is more than a songwriter and producer, he is a bridge. A self-taught musician since the age of four, Harmony stays true to his name and uses music as a power tool to unif...

» Head of Artist Relations for Native Instruments, iZotope, & Plugin Alliance, Dave Godowsky
16/08/24 12:55 from Pensado's Place
Today's episode is a special one. We are joined by a good friend and steward of music culture. He is the head of artist relations at Native Instruments as well as a songwriter and music creator in his own right. Please welcome to The Pla...

» Producer / Mixer, Richie Beretta
12/08/24 14:47 from Pensado's Place
Today's episode is a team Pensado favorite. We are joined by our new friend and super talent, Richie Beretta. His credit list as a mixer and producer is as eclectic as the city that shaped him. Having been all over the world making music...

» Grammy & Latin Grammy Award Winning Producer / Mixer, Trooko (Bad Bunny, Lin Manuel Miranda)
18/06/24 18:24 from Pensado's Place
Trooko is a Honduran-born, LA-based GRAMMY, Latin GRAMMY, and 2022 SESAC Latina Producer of the Year Award-winning producer, mixer and mastering engineer. He cut his teeth working with acclaimed music producer Switch on releases from Bey...

» Gospel Roundtable (Israel Houghton, Guitar Center, Hope’s House + Lakewood Church)
03/06/24 14:33 from Pensado's Place
In this very special episode, Herb and friends take it to church. We are joined by Israel Houghton (esteemed Artist / Songwriter / Producer / Worship Leader), Pastor Ray Murray (Hope House Church), BK Beard (Lakewood Church), Joey David ...

» Grammy Nominated Vocal Producer | Engineer | Artist Simone Torres
03/06/24 14:07 from Pensado's Place
Simone Torres is a Diamond, Grammy Nominated, engineer, vocal producer, and artist from New York. She has worked with artists such as Becky G, Chlöe Bailey, Normani, Anitta, Cardi B, Camila Cabello, Monsta X, Jessie J, Billy Porter, The ...

» Grammmy-Winning Producer / Songwriter Khris Riddick-Tynes (Kehlani, SZA)
21/05/24 18:05 from Pensado's Place
Our guest is a man of excellence. He wears many hats including SVP of A&R/Co-Head Urban Music at Sony Arista Records. He is also a Grammy Award Winning Producer and Songwriter who recently won with SZA for his production on her hit ...

» Musician / YouTube Creator / Bestselling Author, Andrew Huang
21/05/24 18:03 from Pensado's Place
We are excited to welcome to the show one of our industry's favorites, Andrew Huang! He is a musical explorer of many kinds from musician to YouTube creator and even a bestselling author. He's recently teamed up with Baby Audio to bring ...

» Alexandria “1st Lady of 1500” Dopson
12/04/24 15:42 from Pensado's Place
We're joined by one of the greatest musical families in history, the Dopsons! Get to know the 1st Lady of 1500, Alexandria, and the man who started it all, Pops! You're at The Place! _______________________________________________ Baby A...

» Grammy Nominated Mixer Jason LaRocca
30/03/24 16:50 from Pensado's Place
Our guest is a Grammy Nominated Engineer and Mixer with credits that span from feature films such as "Icarus", "Aquaman", "Bad Boys For Life", to video games like "Fortnite" and "Call of Duty". Please welcome, Jason LaRocca!