April 18, 2017

See David Barese, one of the creators of JammText text-to-screen and social media wall software, scratching, mixing, and cutting it up on Technics 1200s with a Rane 62 mixer and Serato DJ. In addition to being a developer and DJ, David produced the beat he’s scratching as part of the group Dienvy.

April 4, 2017

If you’re new to the professional world of DJing, you’ve probably got a lot more on your priority list ranked higher than the business side of things. After all, elevating your skill level and perfecting the hottest mixes is major, right? All of that is true for the novice DJ, but if you’ve been around for awhile and you’re beginning to see gains in profit and clientele, there are additional aspects to your career that you need to consider. Here’s why hiring a manager for your DJ business might be in the cards for you. (more…)

April 2, 2017

April is here, and for the working class in the United States, that means Tax Day is coming soon. Tax Day instills a sense of fear in some professionals, but for those who prepared well or have teams in place to help facilitate income accountability, it’s just another day. That calm, collected professional could be you! (more…)

March 28, 2017

For most music-listening crowds, louder is always better. For DJs, loudness and increasing decibels can, ironically, be a silent kiss of death for your ears. As a DJ, your ears are your most valued resources. The question is: are you taking care of them as you should? Too often DJs focus on crowd satisfaction over their own hearing safety. That should change immediately. (more…)

March 16, 2017

In a sea of DJs and those aspiring to be, it’s easy to get lost and looked over. Unfortunately, these days sometimes even being skilled at what you do isn’t enough to compete in this over-saturated market. Some believe you have to have a name or an “in” with certain circles. Those things might have merit, there is a surefire way to stand out in a crowd, regardless of the circumstances. You’ll need that extra “something” other DJs won’t offer. (more…)

March 14, 2017

Take a look behind the scenes at Mixcity Inc with founder Abhishek Mistry.

March 13, 2017

DJing can be one of the most challenging jobs out there. The hours are not always steady, and conditions can be unpredictable. One thing is for sure: each and every gig requires that you give it your all, and that can take a lot out of anyone! So with all that you must juggle as a DJ, how do you ensure that you have the energy level necessary to be at the top of your game? (more…)

March 7, 2017

What is a DJ’s biggest aspiration? Some may say fame and worldwide notoriety; others may say the ultimate goal is to get top billing at the most well-known establishments. Probably most would mention wealth and financial stability as a primary goal. Money is a huge motivator, and those that work hard at their craft can see a lot of it. Ironically, though, there are some unspoken benefits of DJing that pay more than money, and most of those come more easily through unpaid opportunities. (more…)

February 28, 2017

JammText 1.1.4 is now available. Our latest version improves syncing across multiple computers so you can run one computer at your events, then go to another computer at home and quickly access all your messages and contacts.

In other new features, JammText now allows you to mask your texting number. This is useful for events where you want to personally select who can text the screen. By masking your JammText number, only the individuals you give the number to can text the screen.

For video DJs who create custom banners, JammText now allows you to skip default instructional banners in banner mode. You can drag in your own custom instructions to the montage instead. Please note: JammText is designed to automatically stop showing default instructional banners if internet is temporarily unavailable. If you choose to create your own custom instructional banners, they will continue to run even if you lose your internet connection.

Download the new version by logging into your account on this website. Or if you haven’t gotten JammText yet, click here to sign up today!

February 27, 2017

You’re familiar with the saying, “the customer is always right.” But does that apply to music requests while you’re DJing? When it comes to pleasing patrons at gigs, especially people who request songs, the topic of open and closed playlists often enters the conversation. There are multiple schools of thought on the issue, and there are definite benefits and challenges of each. (more…)

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