• FL Studio 2025 Adds AI

• Twitch Tests Vertical

• IG Tests Individual Like Counts for Carousels

• Aaron Talks Crate Hackers 11.0

FL Studio Gets a ChatGPT-Style Copilot

What’s Happening:

The beatmakers at Image-Line just gave FL Studio users a shiny new toy—an AI assistant that behaves a lot like ChatGPT… but for music production. In the 2025 update, FL Studio now includes an in-DAW assistant that can help you troubleshoot, learn, and level up without ever opening another YouTube tutorial titled “FL Studio For Absolute Beginners (2020 Edition).”

Why It Matters:

For DJs and producers who’ve ever spent 45 minutes trying to figure out why their sidechain isn’t sidechaining, this is a game changer. The assistant understands natural language, so you can ask things like:

• “How do I make this bassline slap harder?”

• “Why does my mix sound like it was recorded in a cereal box?”

• “Can you help me automate this filter like Kaytranada would?”

And unlike your last collab partner, this AI doesn’t ghost you mid-project.

The DJ Takeaway:

Whether you’re polishing edits for your weekend gig or dabbling in original productions, this AI assistant cuts the learning curve dramatically. Expect quicker results, less Googling, and more time actually making music. FL Studio is clearly trying to be more than just a DAW—it wants to be your co-producer. Just don’t let it start demanding writing credits.

Pro Tip:

If you’re deep in the Serato/Rekordbox world but have been flirting with production, now might be the time to make the jump. And yes, you can still layer in that Fatman Scoop vocal drop—just ask nicely.

👉 Check out the full FL Studio 2025 update here and see what the hype is about.

In last week’s poll we asked “What Will You Snag During Prime Day (a.k.a. DJ Christmas)” and 37% responded DJ gear upgrades (controllers, headphones, USBs — the essentials)

Tuesday Night, Once Again It’s On!

The Crate Hackers are back from Nashville and we are hopping right in to your wedding crates with none other than Joe Bunn and Brian B. We will be building an Open Format Wedding Set that will Wow your clients and take a peak into the minds of these two powerhouse Open Format DJs.

• His ruthless 10% track selection method

• How he chooses edits that actually hit and complement his sound

• Where he finds Fire remixes that no one else is playing

  Plus - All Live attendees get a special discount code for DJ Collective

  
  🎥 Live on Twitch + cratehackathon.com

🗓️ Tuesday, 8PM ET / 5PM PT

Twitch Goes Vertical – Because Apparently, Everything Has to Be TikTok Now

What’s Happening:

Twitch is officially testing vertical video streams, bringing the platform into the endless-scroll universe of short-form content. In its own words, the platform wants to “enhance discovery” and give streamers “a new way to reach fans.” Translation: they’re chasing that sweet, sweet vertical engagement like the rest of the internet.

Why It Matters for DJs:

This could be huge for livestreaming DJs and creators already balancing Twitch, Instagram, and TikTok. Vertical format = better visibility on mobile = more eyeballs on your sets, behind-the-scenes moments, and gear breakdowns. Think of it as your chance to repurpose that wedding gig recap or beat juggling clip for the Twitch crowd—no sideways head tilts required.

The Takeaway:

If you’ve been dragging your feet on vertical video (you rebel, you), Twitch just gave you another reason to rethink your strategy. The lines between social content and livestreaming just got blurrier—and smarter DJs will ride that algorithm wave.

Instagram Wants You to Rank… Yourself?

What’s Happening:

Instagram is now testing like counts on individual frames in a carousel post. That’s right—because judging the entire post just wasn’t granular enough, Meta wants us to know which exact photo your followers think is hot, and which one they politely scrolled past like it was Aunt Linda’s vacation pic.

Why It Matters for DJs and Creators:

Posting carousel recaps from your last event? Your crowd-surfing photo might crush, while that moody close-up of your fog machine gets ghosted. This gives creators data-level insight into what visuals actually engage fans. For DJs promoting events, sets, or merch, it’s a micro-focus lens on what’s worth posting again—and what’s headed for the digital trash bin.

The Takeaway:

Welcome to performance reviews, but for your pictures. And while it might fuel a tiny identity crisis, it could also sharpen your content game. Keep your camera roll—and your ego—ready.

Crate Hackers 11 Just Dropped—and It’s Loaded with DJ Workflow Gold

Aaron Traylor is back with a full walkthrough of Crate Hackers 11, and this update isn’t just cosmetic—it’s a total game changer. From a new smart onboarding experience to AI-powered duplicate cleaning, a sleek dashboard, real-time metadata updates, and even a “crate health report” (yes, your playlists now get diagnostics), this version is built for DJs who are serious about staying organized and crushing gigs.

Whether you’re cleaning up bloated libraries, building smart crates faster, or just tired of mystery metadata, this is the update you’ve been waiting for.

🎥 Watch the full video breakdown and start building better crates today:

👉 Click here to watch on YouTube

BONUS: We’ve got a special 7-day free trial of Crate Hackers so you can take your crate organization to the next level and lessen your workload. Grab it here: https://www.cratehackers.com/7daytrial