Smoothie for Traktor helps you choose your playlist
Here's a little app for OS X called Smoothie that helps make your DJ life a little easier by analysing your Traktor mix and suggesting what to play next.
Software
Rekordbox DJ is out now – first impressions
Pioneer DJ's rekordbox DJ is out, and available to buy. But for the toe dippers, you can install it for free for 30 days. I had a dabble before breakfast.
REVIEW: MixMeister Fusion 7.7 performance software
MixMeister DJ software has been around for a very long time, but has it kept up with the competition? Dan finds out so you don't have to.
MINI REVIEW: BeatGauge — BPM detector for iTunes
iTunes has a pretty much unused BPM column — unused that is until now. BeatGauge for Mac can scan your library and fill that gap. I tried it. It does it.
GROUP TEST: SoundCloud vs the best of the rest
Soundcloud dominates music hosting, but has run into its fair share of bad press in recent years. But is it still the best platform for your needs? Dan Morse takes a look at some options across a range of uses, and makes some recommendations.
REVIEW: Serato Pitch ‘N Time DJ Expansion Pack
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Serato has been an industry leader in time stretching, but not in the DJ world. But Pitch 'N Time is in expansion pack form. Arkaei stretches his tunes.