Back in the ’50s and ’60s, DJs weren’t who you’d picture behind a club booth—they were mostly radio guys. Headphones were crucial even then, mainly for monitoring the broadcast, cueing up vinyl, and chatting with engineers behind the glass. These weren’t the sleek cans we rock today—just big, clunky mono headphones doing the job. Fast […]
A Digital Revolution in DJing The world of DJing is undergoing a profound transformation, and nowhere is this more evident than in the United Arab Emirates. In 2025, the DJ scene is no longer confined to clubs, festivals, or radio stations. Thanks to rapidly advancing technology and increasing accessibility, a new generation of music creators […]
Over the years of being a DJ and music production hobbyist, I have used, loved, and hated a wide variety of gear. I’ve owned turntables, CDJs, DJ controllers, all-in-one systems, headphones, MIDI keyboards, surface controllers, studio monitors, and countless other bits and pieces. If it was designed for DJs or producers, chances are I’ve owned […]
Adam J’s DJ Booth Must-Haves: 26 Years of Lessons the Hard Way After 26 years behind the decks, I’ve realized that my list of DJ booth must-haves is pretty simple. It all started with ensuring that my turntables’ needles are in pristine condition. But now, after spending hundreds of thousands of hours in DJ booths […]
Back in the day—when you were probably 18 or 19—you’d haul half of your vinyl record collection to every gig. That meant loading up literal crates of records into your car, not to mention your Technics 1200s, Vestax mixer, speakers, cables, and everything else. Then you’d arrive at the venue only to realize that one […]
Artificial Intelligence is not new to the world of music but its integration into the DJ space is reaching a critical point. We are witnessing the emergence of a technological revolution that could redefine what it means to be a DJ. The path toward automation in the DJ booth can be broken down into three […]
We’ve been anticipating robots taking over the Earth for some time now. The Matrix series predicted it — and The Terminator franchise, even earlier. While we don’t have intelligent humanoid machines walking around wreaking havoc (yet), we do have something close: artificial intelligence. I don’t have to tell you that AI is all around us […]
If you found the title to be of interest to you, whether you’re an amateur and want direction in the Pro Audio industry or you’re a seasoned professional and interested in the opinion of what the industry currently thinks, the short answer is: It all depends on the sound YOU want for your art. If […]
What is Ableton Move? For music producers and performers in the UAE, the wait is over. Ableton Move has finally landed! This revolutionary new controller is designed to elevate your music-making experience, offering seamless integration with Ableton Live and an intuitive, hands-on approach to composition, performance, and production. Here’s everything you need to know about […]
The Great SYNC Debate: Evolution or Erosion of DJing? If you’re a DJ—whether a seasoned vinyl purist or a newcomer to the decks—you’ve undoubtedly encountered one of the most polarizing topics in the industry: the SYNC button. For those unfamiliar, this tiny yet powerful feature automates beat-matching at the push of a button, aligning the […]
