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Warning: Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000 v3.30 Update Causes Playlist Bug
A critical bug in Pioneer DJ's CDJ-3000 firmware v3.30, released on October 21, 2025, is causing entire playlists to disappear. The issue, acknowledged by Pioneer DJ, affects USBs with mixed library formats. DJs are advised to delay updating or take immediate precautions.
Beatport & Youth Music Launch £60k Fund for Young UK Creators
On October 31, 2025, Beatport and Youth Music announced a new £60,000 fund to support the next generation of UK electronic music talent. The initiative will provide grants and promotional support to grassroots organizations fostering young creators from underserved communities, with applications open until November 21, 2025.
rekordbox Mobile Update: Record and Share Your DJ Sets from Anywhere
On October 28, 2025, AlphaTheta released rekordbox for iOS and Android ver. 4.5.8, introducing a native recording feature. DJs can now capture mixes directly on their mobile device, with automatic tracklists and instant sharing to platforms like Mixcloud, streamlining the entire process from performance to upload.
Spotify's New Apple TV App: A Game-Changer for DJs
Spotify's completely rebuilt Apple TV app, launched on October 27, 2025, is more than a simple update. With an AI DJ, advanced queue management, and a native tvOS interface, it transforms the big screen into a powerful tool for music discovery and set preparation for DJs.
DHS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions: A Guide for US Workers
As of October 30, 2025, DHS has eliminated automatic EAD extensions for most renewal applicants. This change creates a critical employment gap for foreign professionals, who now face job loss if their renewal is not approved before their current card expires. Learn who is affected and how to prepare.
Muted Potential: DJs Clash With Twitch at TwitchCon 2025
A tense TwitchCon 2025 roundtable on October 27 revealed deep frustrations from DJs over Twitch's failure to solve music licensing issues. New AI-powered tools, meant for growth, are useless to them as their content is consistently muted, highlighting a major disconnect with the platform.
Spotify's Automix Feature: Your Personal DJ for Any Playlist
Spotify's new Automix, launched on October 25, 2025, for Premium users, transforms any playlist into a seamless DJ set. The feature uses smart algorithms to blend tracks perfectly, offering both a simple 'Auto' mode and a 'Customise' option for personalized transitions, eliminating awkward silences for good.
CDJ-3000 Firmware 3.30: Traktor & djay Pro Libraries Now Supported
AlphaTheta's October 21, 2025 firmware update (v3.30) for the Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000 is a game-changer. It adds OneLibrary support, finally allowing DJs using Traktor or djay Pro to play their prepared USB drives directly on club-standard hardware, with all cue points and playlists intact.
beyerdynamic Launches DJ 300 PRO X: 2-in-1 Headphones for DJs
beyerdynamic unveiled its innovative DJ 300 PRO X series on October 22, 2025, at the Amsterdam Dance Event. The new line features a unique 2-in-1 design, allowing DJs to switch between on-ear and over-ear configurations, and offers two distinct styles: PRO X and PRO X CLUB.
OneLibrary: DJ Giants Unite for a Universal Music Library Format
Announced on October 21, 2025, OneLibrary is a landmark collaboration between AlphaTheta, Native Instruments, and Algoriddim. This new standard aims to end vendor lock-in, allowing DJs to seamlessly use their prepared music libraries across different software and hardware for the first time.
Native Instruments Launches Traktor Play for New DJs
On October 20, 2025, Native Instruments unveiled Traktor Play, a streamlined DJ app for beginners. Featuring Beatport integration and bundled with controllers from competitors like AlphaTheta and Reloop, this strategic move aims to make DJing more accessible and capture a wider audience from the start.
Engine DJ 4.1 Update: Essential Stability Fixes for Mac Users
Released on October 17, 2025, Engine DJ 4.1 is a crucial maintenance update. It delivers official macOS Sequoia support and fixes a critical database corruption bug for Sonoma users, enhancing stability for Denon DJ and Numark hardware. This is an essential install for reliability.
Beatport Enters Live Events with New 'Beatport Tickets' Platform
Launched on October 15, 2025, Beatport Tickets is a new platform connecting music discovery with live events. In partnership with Weeztix, it allows fans to listen to event-specific playlists on Beatportal before buying, aiming to create a complete ecosystem for the dance music community.
UK Licensing Act Overhaul: What Venues Need to Know Now
On October 9, 2025, the UK Government launched a pivotal review of the Licensing Act 2003, proposing major reforms for hospitality in England and Wales. This fast-track consultation could slash red tape, simplify outdoor trading, and boost event flexibility for pubs, bars, and restaurants.
Ableton Live 12.3 Beta: Native Stems & Splice Integration Arrive
Ableton launched the Live 12.3 public beta on October 15, 2025, introducing game-changing features. The update brings native stem separation directly into the DAW for Suite and Push users, alongside full Splice library integration, revolutionizing sampling and remixing workflows for producers and DJs.
Get Paid for Your Taste: Nina Protocol's New Fan Rev Share
On October 10, 2025, Nina Protocol launched a system to pay fans for music discovery. When you share a track and it leads to a sale, you automatically earn a percentage, turning word-of-mouth promotion into a direct revenue stream for curators and super-fans.
Twitch's DJ Program: How to Legally Stream Music in October 2025
On October 5, 2025, Twitch launched its DJ Program, offering a legal way to stream copyrighted music through deals with major labels. The program uses a cost-sharing model for monetized streamers and has important limitations on VODs and clips that all DJs need to understand.
Meet the Traktor MX2: NI's New Portable Pro DJ Controller
Native Instruments announced the Traktor MX2 on October 8, 2025, a 2-channel DJ controller blending portability with pro features. It boasts a 24-bit audio interface, a new Pattern Player for live percussion, and an innovative illuminated shell for visual feedback, all bundled with Traktor Pro 4.
SoundCloud's New Update: How Social Likes Now Drive Discovery
On October 9, 2025, SoundCloud launched a major update focused on social music discovery. New features like "Liked By Your Crew" turn your network's activity into personalized playlists, amplifying organic reach for artists and changing how music surfaces on the platform. Here’s what it means for listeners and creators.
Beatport Next 2026: Applications Are Open for Emerging Artists
Beatport has officially opened applications for its 2026 'Beatport Next' artist accelerator program. Announced on October 7, 2025, the initiative offers 12 emerging electronic artists a year of dedicated career support, from mainstage festival slots to major promotional backing. The deadline to apply is November 7, 2025.
Serato DJ Pro 3.3.5: Key Shifting & MIDI Remapping Unleashed
Released on October 7, 2025, Serato DJ Pro 3.3.5 revolutionizes harmonic mixing with the new Pitch 'n Time 2.0 engine for flawless key shifting and syncing. This major update also introduces a faster key analysis process and game-changing primary MIDI device remapping for ultimate hardware personalization.
Roland TR-1000: The Analog Drum Machine Legend is Reborn
Roland's October 1, 2025 announcement of the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator marks its first new analog TR machine in over 40 years. This hybrid powerhouse blends classic analog warmth with modern digital sampling, aiming to redefine the studio-to-stage workflow for producers and live performers.
It’s Official: Rekordbox Now Streams Directly from Spotify
AlphaTheta announced on October 2, 2025, that Rekordbox now natively supports Spotify. DJs with a Premium account can stream millions of tracks directly into their sets, transforming music discovery and performance workflows. This update marks a significant shift for digital DJing and the return of a streaming giant.
Traktor Pro 4.3 Lands with iZotope AI Stems & Ozone Power
Released on October 3, 2025, Traktor Pro 4.3.0.7 marks a new era for the software. This landmark update integrates iZotope's legendary technology, introducing real-time AI stem separation, the Ozone Maximizer for club-ready sound, and a creative Pattern Player for live beat-making and remixing.