The DJ Podcast

Pad link in Native Instruments Maschine allows you to trigger multiple sounds by hitting just one pad. Watch this video to learn how to assign sounds to a pad link group, set sounds to master and slave, and remove sounds from pad link groups.

The compressor that comes with Maschine doesn't allow you to use sidechain compression. However, you can use a DAW like Ableton Live and some simple audio routing to achieve the same effect. Watch this video to learn how to route audio from Maschine to Ableton Live and set up sidechain compression using Maschine as a VST plugin.

In Cross DJ 2 you can map shift buttons on your DJ MIDI controller to give you more control of your mix by assigning more than 1 command to the same button, knob, or fader. Watch this tutorial to learn how to set up shift logic buttons and map multiple commands.

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to import presets in Native Instruments Massive.

Traktor Pro 2 creates a backup of each software version when you install and update. Watch this video to learn how to launch the older versions of the software in case a new update is incompatible with your setup.

Watch this video to learn how to automate VST plugin parameters in Ableton Live 8.

Ableton Live 8 allows you to quickly create submixes and track folders using groups. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to create groups, add or remove tracks from the group, and delete the group without deleting the grouped tracks.

Traktor Pro 2 has 4 waveform color options. Learn how to change the color of the displayed waveforms in this video tutorial.

In today's video we look at the brand new iOS app Cross DJ for iPhone from Mixvibes. Cross DJ for iPhone is very similar to the desktop version and is free to download off the App Store.

In today's video we look at the effects in Mixvibes Cross DJ 2.

In today's video tutorial we look at choke groups in Native Instruments Maschine. Choke groups allow you to mute a sound by playing another sound. Watch this video to learn how to assign sounds to choke groups and listen the effect that choke groups have on a sound.

Did you know that you can choose different EQ settings in Traktor Pro 2? Watch this tutorial to learn how to change the EQ of Traktor Pro 2's internal mixer.

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to sync Traktor Pro 2 and Ableton Live running on the same computer.

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to create send effects in Native Instruments Maschine.

Watch this video to learn how to use the samplers in Mixvibes Cross DJ 2.