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How To Use Dropify to Promote Your DJ Mixes

Muxx January 16, 2013 Resources, Tutorials No Comments
Dropify

Dropify is a new service I just recently came across that immediately caught my attention because it pairs your work with the ability to easily share on social media platforms which is a real biggie when it comes to getting started in the industry since gaining fans is one of the most important aspects of getting found.

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Get Your Shit Together, Miami: Week Two of UMF to be Cancelled?

Muxx January 8, 2013 News No Comments
Facepalm

Update: Looks like everything went over well with the decision. Ultra will need to throw down money for insurance and won’t be able to do two weekends next year. But, at least we’ve got it for this time around.

By now, you’ve already heard the reports that the second week of Ultra Music Festival is under attack and may face cancellation due to resolution proposed by Marc Sarnoff, the Miami Commissioner.

The resolution, in question, was brought on because “event will be disruptive to the local business community and area residents due to noise, nuisance behavior of festival goers, and grid lock traffic”.

So, let’s get this straight …

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A Case for Different Genres

Muxx November 8, 2012 General No Comments
genres

I want to keep this short and to the point.

Every DJ and producer should explore musical genres outside of EDM.

And here’s why …

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The Rise of the Micro DJ

Muxx November 7, 2012 Gear, General No Comments
ipad micro dj

I heard a really interesting term thrown around by DigitalDJTips.com: micro DJ’ing.

The idea that we’re having a new push toward mobile DJing through the use of smaller devices like smartphones, tablets, and other mobile gadgets.

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Rave Toy Tutorial: LED Glow Balls

Muxx September 17, 2012 Tutorials No Comments
LED-Glow-Ball

I’m sure you’ve found quite a few online shops selling rave toys and I’m sure you’ve remarked how expensive they can be at times.

$10 for an LED light? Jeez.

This weekend, I got an idea for a DIY rave toy that isn’t anything new but still super cool: an LED glow ball.

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