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Tidal isn't charging DJs more, it's charging everyone else less

plus: TikToks AI Investment, The Magic Sorter is here, Dangerous DJ Workshop

Welcome to the newest edition of The Future DJ, your essential guide to the cutting-edge of DJ technology and trends.

Whether you're a seasoned pro looking to stay ahead of the curve or a budding DJ eager to make your mark, this edition is packed with valuable insights and tips. So, gear up and get ready to explore the future of DJing with us!

ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, has been making significant moves in the AI-music field. They've secured several patents in the U.S. and developed advanced music generation models, including one trained on an impressive 257,000 hours of songs. Their technology focuses on creating music that listens and responds to musical context, pushing the boundaries of AI's role in music production.

What does it mean for DJs?

This development could revolutionize how DJs create and interact with music. The ability to generate high-quality, context-aware tracks using AI could provide endless new material for sets and remixes, potentially changing the DJing landscape.

For more details, check out the full article on Music Business Worldwide

I saw a YouTube video today of a DJ discussing how Tidal is raising the prices if you use the service in your DJ software and it would be the “death of DJ Streaming Services”. While I don’t use Tidal, I know that many of you do. So The Future DJ had to investigate.

Here’s The Deal: It’s fake news. Tidal is lowering its prices from 19.99 to 10.99 for standard users. Making high-resolution music more accessible and keeping closer in line with Apple and Spotify rates. However, if you use the service inside of DJ Software, you will be charged an extra $9 per month which brings it back to, $19.99!

What Does It Mean for DJs: For DJs, the beat remains the same. You are professional and if you use this service for professional reasons, then there shouldn’t be an issue with paying more than someone just cruising down the street with it in AirPods. This stability ensures that DJs can continue to deliver high-quality performances with Tidal's extensive music library at their disposal.

For an in-depth look at Tidal's pricing strategy and its implications, head over to The Verge.

Welcome To The New Era of DJying! Make your workflow so much easier when that client sends you a spotify playlist. In this video Aaron shows you how to take that playlist and turn it into a crate that follows the 60/40 method of Crate Hacking. Watch the video here

Did you wish you took the time out to really learn how to scratch and now you feel like you can’t because you’ve gotten too far and now too busy to learn? Me too! Let’s Join DJ Ragoza and Evolve DJs this Thursday at 8pm for a free workshop that will help you learn how to scratch and cut without the years of training. Over 1,500 DJs have registered!

Click here to register for the free workshop!

It’s that time of year. We have two banging St. Patricks Day Crates for you that I personally bring back out year after year. Volume one was created by Mike Villa and Volume two by Michelle Miller. Members get these crates and add them to your set for St Patty’s Day.

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