First club gig in years - checking out some pools like heavyhits to check out the charts. Is this really the state of popular club music?
I’m mainly a turntablist, electronic underground dj, or a wedding dj - nothing really in between.
That means most of my pop/top 40 sets are mixing throwback originals to cater to a 30+ crowd with a couple modern tunes thrown in for good measure, or chill, soulful background music for lounges and the like.
That said, I’m not one of those “all pop music bad” or “music made after -insert year- sucks” types and do enjoy modern popular music even at age 50. I also usually stick to original versions and don’t really dig for too many remixes - especially for pop songs.
Figured I’d join heavyhits and get some more up to date remixes for this NYE gig I got booked for.
Holy shit - the “remixes” charts are all generic edm remixes of music from 15+ years ago, I’m seeing shitty house remixes of Metallica and nickleback in the top 5, and hearing nothing but bad throwback remixes with artifact-laden ai-stem vocals made with minimal effort to clean up the sound.
It’s honestly kinda painful digging through these pools these days.
https://redd.it/1pwgoex
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I’m mainly a turntablist, electronic underground dj, or a wedding dj - nothing really in between.
That means most of my pop/top 40 sets are mixing throwback originals to cater to a 30+ crowd with a couple modern tunes thrown in for good measure, or chill, soulful background music for lounges and the like.
That said, I’m not one of those “all pop music bad” or “music made after -insert year- sucks” types and do enjoy modern popular music even at age 50. I also usually stick to original versions and don’t really dig for too many remixes - especially for pop songs.
Figured I’d join heavyhits and get some more up to date remixes for this NYE gig I got booked for.
Holy shit - the “remixes” charts are all generic edm remixes of music from 15+ years ago, I’m seeing shitty house remixes of Metallica and nickleback in the top 5, and hearing nothing but bad throwback remixes with artifact-laden ai-stem vocals made with minimal effort to clean up the sound.
It’s honestly kinda painful digging through these pools these days.
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Using USB sticks over 32GB
Since I started DJing I was always told to use USB sticks of 32GB as anything bigger would cause issues with older tech. Is this true? And if so, what equipment are we talking about/how common is it to come across nowadays?
I'm thinking of getting a couple 128GB so I don't have to divide up my library but wouldn't want to run into issues
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Since I started DJing I was always told to use USB sticks of 32GB as anything bigger would cause issues with older tech. Is this true? And if so, what equipment are we talking about/how common is it to come across nowadays?
I'm thinking of getting a couple 128GB so I don't have to divide up my library but wouldn't want to run into issues
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Aiaiai TMA-2 DJ Wireless: Dead Air/Hiss Too Much for me
So I just purchased these. 10/10 for build and quality. Love the minimalistic design and comfort is NICE. Sound 6.5...used the app to fine tune but was not impressed...these can't handle too much imo which means I'd never use them in Bluetooth mode outside of djaying with the transmitter.
Why they're being returned? The dead air/hiss when used with the transmitter while nothing is being played through them is ridiculously loud to me and I've never heard nothing like it (other than vinyl hiss from back in the day). I did the firmware update thinking that might fix the issue but no. Mind you, they don't do this when paired to Bluetooth or wired directly, only when using the transmitter.
The other thing I didn't like is you have to manually shut off the transmitter when you turn off the headphones otherwise the transmitter switches to Bluetooth pairing mode which will slowly drain its battery. In this day and age the transmitter could be much smarter imo.
I guess it's back to wired for me as this gives me too many extra things to think/worry about while djaying. If free movement is really your desire, you're not an audiophile (so don't care about reasonably clean audio) and don't mind having 2 (not 1) more piece of equipment to babysit then these may work for you but wanted to share my experience.
https://redd.it/1pwfoqt
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So I just purchased these. 10/10 for build and quality. Love the minimalistic design and comfort is NICE. Sound 6.5...used the app to fine tune but was not impressed...these can't handle too much imo which means I'd never use them in Bluetooth mode outside of djaying with the transmitter.
Why they're being returned? The dead air/hiss when used with the transmitter while nothing is being played through them is ridiculously loud to me and I've never heard nothing like it (other than vinyl hiss from back in the day). I did the firmware update thinking that might fix the issue but no. Mind you, they don't do this when paired to Bluetooth or wired directly, only when using the transmitter.
The other thing I didn't like is you have to manually shut off the transmitter when you turn off the headphones otherwise the transmitter switches to Bluetooth pairing mode which will slowly drain its battery. In this day and age the transmitter could be much smarter imo.
I guess it's back to wired for me as this gives me too many extra things to think/worry about while djaying. If free movement is really your desire, you're not an audiophile (so don't care about reasonably clean audio) and don't mind having 2 (not 1) more piece of equipment to babysit then these may work for you but wanted to share my experience.
https://redd.it/1pwfoqt
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VHS music videos
I DJ’d in a club late 89-91 and they received monthly music videos thru a subnoscription service. Like the video would say Oct 1990. I can’t remember the acronym of the company (mvs or something like that) does anyone remember the company or who the tapes were from? I’ve been looking for a certain song for about 25 years and haven’t found it and I know it was in one of thise videos so I wanna run the name thru ChatGPT and see what it can find ( I already tried the what song is this but got no hits)
Thanks!
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I DJ’d in a club late 89-91 and they received monthly music videos thru a subnoscription service. Like the video would say Oct 1990. I can’t remember the acronym of the company (mvs or something like that) does anyone remember the company or who the tapes were from? I’ve been looking for a certain song for about 25 years and haven’t found it and I know it was in one of thise videos so I wanna run the name thru ChatGPT and see what it can find ( I already tried the what song is this but got no hits)
Thanks!
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Technics 1200s dilemma
Hypothetical situation: You're a bedroom DJ and have always wanted a pair of Tech 12s. You have enough money to buy a new pair of mk7s, OR a very nice pair of used mk2s.
Pros of buying new:
- Everything works perfectly
- Warranty
- Cosmetically flawless
- Newer technology?
Pros of mk2s:
- "They don't make 'em like they used to"
- "Street cred"
What did I miss? Which ones are you getting?
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Hypothetical situation: You're a bedroom DJ and have always wanted a pair of Tech 12s. You have enough money to buy a new pair of mk7s, OR a very nice pair of used mk2s.
Pros of buying new:
- Everything works perfectly
- Warranty
- Cosmetically flawless
- Newer technology?
Pros of mk2s:
- "They don't make 'em like they used to"
- "Street cred"
What did I miss? Which ones are you getting?
https://redd.it/1px100l
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Are dance floors disappearing in mainstream US nightlife?
I havent DJ’d a gig in over 15 years and last time I spun a club the state of music, social media, and just how people socialize were drastically different. Last week I was talking to the DJ at my work Christmas party who is also a club dj. I asked him
“so you’re spinning at a packed club its midnight, people are liquored up, and now its time to pull out the BANGERS to fill up the dance floor, what are your first 3 songs?”
He told me there aren’t really many true dance floors left. Most places are lounges and pretty instagrammy bars where people dance in their own little sections with their friends or a small open corner. But he said that the big open square in the middle of club is mostly a thing of the past. Im in DC which isn’t exactly a clubbing hotspot but we used to have many big multi floor dance clubs in the early 2000’s.
I can totally understand contributing factors like people not wanting to be filmed dancing like a fool by their friends and mono culture disappearing and not everyone dances to the same songs.
Im just wondering if this is true around other parts of the US outside of major nightlife cities like NYC, Miami, Vegas
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I havent DJ’d a gig in over 15 years and last time I spun a club the state of music, social media, and just how people socialize were drastically different. Last week I was talking to the DJ at my work Christmas party who is also a club dj. I asked him
“so you’re spinning at a packed club its midnight, people are liquored up, and now its time to pull out the BANGERS to fill up the dance floor, what are your first 3 songs?”
He told me there aren’t really many true dance floors left. Most places are lounges and pretty instagrammy bars where people dance in their own little sections with their friends or a small open corner. But he said that the big open square in the middle of club is mostly a thing of the past. Im in DC which isn’t exactly a clubbing hotspot but we used to have many big multi floor dance clubs in the early 2000’s.
I can totally understand contributing factors like people not wanting to be filmed dancing like a fool by their friends and mono culture disappearing and not everyone dances to the same songs.
Im just wondering if this is true around other parts of the US outside of major nightlife cities like NYC, Miami, Vegas
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Xone:K3 vs K2
I recently bought a K3 to expand my setup, which currently consists of some K2's and an analog DJ mixer. Hopefully this comparison helps anyone else considering between the two.
For reference I also have two first-generation K2's (rubberized coating on the base), and one second-generation K2 (no rubberized coating on the base).
The build quality on the K3 seems nicer. The base has been redesigned and is now a silver colored textured plastic that have deeper indentations on the sides that work like handles. It feels solid. It's essentially the same dimensions (small differences). The faders seem a bit stiffer and the buttons a little bit clickier - though this may just be me comparing a new K3 to well loved K2's. The RGB lighting is nice, and adds some options for expanded visual feedback that will be helpful.
The K3 seems stable so far. My first generation K2's are bullet proof other than that terrible rubberized coating that turns sticky over time. My second generation K2's (I had one, sent it back, got a replacement) have been plagued with connectivity issues. The first one couldn't maintain a connection for longer than 30 seconds without restarting. The replacement, randomly cycles power too, but is generally stable enough to use for a mixed set. The K3 seems to be holding connection well enough.
Connectivity is by USB-C now instead of USB 2, and they now include a slightly buggy software that lets you modify control messages and save states outside of the device.
The K3 does not ship with the nice carrying case that doubles as a riser like the K2, and A&H also no longer includes an ethernet cable for using X-Link.
The K3 doesn't have an audio interface, which is double edged. The K2 audio interface wasn't great, but was in theory nice to have in a pinch. For me, it was also a bit of a liability because I use a different interface - so I would have to make sure to disable them in my OS to prevent conflicts.
The most surprising and annoying for me, and what has killed any consideration of replacing my K2's is that A&H decided to change how XLink works. The K2's can act as XLink Hubs, meaning I could connect one through USB and, daisy chain the rest with XLink. Because the K3 is USB-C powered I first attempted to connect it, and daisy chain the rest of my K2's off of it. The K3 would connect, but the K2's would not. Then I inverted the situation and daisy chained the K3 off the K2's and everything worked fine. I reached out to support and they confirmed that the K3 cannot be used as an XLink host like the K2's did. I think it's unfortunate that they chose to do this, as it reduces the functionality in my opinion, but perhaps they're trying to push people into buying an XLink mixer, which feels like a subset of the K2 customer base.
Lastly is the price. I get inflation and Tariffs. But they improved build quality a bit and added RGB lighting, while removing XLink functionality, the audio interface, and the carrying case. The K2's were selling at about $379 at release of the K3. In the US the K3's sell for $299, while the rest of the world gets them for about $220.
So in general, if you need more than one and want to use XLink to daisy chain, K3 isn't really an option. If you're only using one, and don't need an audio interface, and live outside of the US, the K3 is an attractive option at about 1/2 the price of a K2. If you live inside the US, the price difference between K2 and K3 gets eaten up if you decide to buy a case for the K3 (since one is included with the K2).
For me, I'm on the fence, but more than likely will return my K3 and pick up another K2 instead.
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I recently bought a K3 to expand my setup, which currently consists of some K2's and an analog DJ mixer. Hopefully this comparison helps anyone else considering between the two.
For reference I also have two first-generation K2's (rubberized coating on the base), and one second-generation K2 (no rubberized coating on the base).
The build quality on the K3 seems nicer. The base has been redesigned and is now a silver colored textured plastic that have deeper indentations on the sides that work like handles. It feels solid. It's essentially the same dimensions (small differences). The faders seem a bit stiffer and the buttons a little bit clickier - though this may just be me comparing a new K3 to well loved K2's. The RGB lighting is nice, and adds some options for expanded visual feedback that will be helpful.
The K3 seems stable so far. My first generation K2's are bullet proof other than that terrible rubberized coating that turns sticky over time. My second generation K2's (I had one, sent it back, got a replacement) have been plagued with connectivity issues. The first one couldn't maintain a connection for longer than 30 seconds without restarting. The replacement, randomly cycles power too, but is generally stable enough to use for a mixed set. The K3 seems to be holding connection well enough.
Connectivity is by USB-C now instead of USB 2, and they now include a slightly buggy software that lets you modify control messages and save states outside of the device.
The K3 does not ship with the nice carrying case that doubles as a riser like the K2, and A&H also no longer includes an ethernet cable for using X-Link.
The K3 doesn't have an audio interface, which is double edged. The K2 audio interface wasn't great, but was in theory nice to have in a pinch. For me, it was also a bit of a liability because I use a different interface - so I would have to make sure to disable them in my OS to prevent conflicts.
The most surprising and annoying for me, and what has killed any consideration of replacing my K2's is that A&H decided to change how XLink works. The K2's can act as XLink Hubs, meaning I could connect one through USB and, daisy chain the rest with XLink. Because the K3 is USB-C powered I first attempted to connect it, and daisy chain the rest of my K2's off of it. The K3 would connect, but the K2's would not. Then I inverted the situation and daisy chained the K3 off the K2's and everything worked fine. I reached out to support and they confirmed that the K3 cannot be used as an XLink host like the K2's did. I think it's unfortunate that they chose to do this, as it reduces the functionality in my opinion, but perhaps they're trying to push people into buying an XLink mixer, which feels like a subset of the K2 customer base.
Lastly is the price. I get inflation and Tariffs. But they improved build quality a bit and added RGB lighting, while removing XLink functionality, the audio interface, and the carrying case. The K2's were selling at about $379 at release of the K3. In the US the K3's sell for $299, while the rest of the world gets them for about $220.
So in general, if you need more than one and want to use XLink to daisy chain, K3 isn't really an option. If you're only using one, and don't need an audio interface, and live outside of the US, the K3 is an attractive option at about 1/2 the price of a K2. If you live inside the US, the price difference between K2 and K3 gets eaten up if you decide to buy a case for the K3 (since one is included with the K2).
For me, I'm on the fence, but more than likely will return my K3 and pick up another K2 instead.
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What strategies do you use to keep your DJ sets fresh and engaging over time?
As DJs, we often find ourselves playing the same venues or for the same audiences regularly. This can lead to a feeling of stagnation or repetition in our sets. I'm curious about the methods you all employ to keep your performances exciting and fresh. Do you focus on exploring new genres, incorporating live elements, or perhaps using technology like loop pedals or software to add variety? How do you balance your signature style with the need to innovate? Additionally, do you have any tips for discovering new music or remixing tracks to breathe new life into your setlists? I’d love to hear your experiences and insights on keeping your DJing journey dynamic and engaging for both you and your audience.
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As DJs, we often find ourselves playing the same venues or for the same audiences regularly. This can lead to a feeling of stagnation or repetition in our sets. I'm curious about the methods you all employ to keep your performances exciting and fresh. Do you focus on exploring new genres, incorporating live elements, or perhaps using technology like loop pedals or software to add variety? How do you balance your signature style with the need to innovate? Additionally, do you have any tips for discovering new music or remixing tracks to breathe new life into your setlists? I’d love to hear your experiences and insights on keeping your DJing journey dynamic and engaging for both you and your audience.
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Lower Beam angle from ADJ Ikon IR for lengthy throw?
I know the Ikon IR from ADJ has a 25, 32, and 43 degree angle lenses, where should I go to get a tighter lens for a longer throw?
I find myself in venues too large for the 25 degree angle lens and too open to have a tall light stand in the middle of the floor.
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I know the Ikon IR from ADJ has a 25, 32, and 43 degree angle lenses, where should I go to get a tighter lens for a longer throw?
I find myself in venues too large for the 25 degree angle lens and too open to have a tall light stand in the middle of the floor.
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Stems instrumental brake on Rekordbox?
I recently tried serato and I loved the instrumental brake when I use stems, is there a way to do this in rekordbox as well?
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I recently tried serato and I loved the instrumental brake when I use stems, is there a way to do this in rekordbox as well?
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Vinyl to Traktor
My current setup is purely analogue: SL1210s with Xone23C.
I’ve not touched DVS or timecode software before, but I’m looking to make a foray into that world (if for nothing else than expanding my music library, as vinyl prices are getting ridiculous).
I’m inclined to go with Traktor, but would greatly benefit from your experience.
I appreciate that the Xone23C isn’t compatible (without tinkering) for Traktor, so can you recommend a decent replacement? I’m a bedroom only DJ so no need for anything extraordinary. Would the Xone43C work?
Also, which version of Traktor is best?
Many thanks
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My current setup is purely analogue: SL1210s with Xone23C.
I’ve not touched DVS or timecode software before, but I’m looking to make a foray into that world (if for nothing else than expanding my music library, as vinyl prices are getting ridiculous).
I’m inclined to go with Traktor, but would greatly benefit from your experience.
I appreciate that the Xone23C isn’t compatible (without tinkering) for Traktor, so can you recommend a decent replacement? I’m a bedroom only DJ so no need for anything extraordinary. Would the Xone43C work?
Also, which version of Traktor is best?
Many thanks
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Irig stream solo audio issue with iPhone 16 plus
I got an irig stream solo for Christmas, and I’m looking to set it up to record vinyl clips for instagram. I got a USB C - 3.5mm jack adapter from Amazon and using the camera app it records the audio but the quality is awful - mega compressed and distorted. I’m thinking it’s the adapter that’s the issue? If so does anyone know which adapter I need specifically?
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I got an irig stream solo for Christmas, and I’m looking to set it up to record vinyl clips for instagram. I got a USB C - 3.5mm jack adapter from Amazon and using the camera app it records the audio but the quality is awful - mega compressed and distorted. I’m thinking it’s the adapter that’s the issue? If so does anyone know which adapter I need specifically?
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In my beggining stages & thinking of my Dj name & need some opinions
My name is Justin Ryan & thinking of just going by that or Dj Ryan?
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My name is Justin Ryan & thinking of just going by that or Dj Ryan?
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Bday for 7th-8th graders
Hey everyone,
Long time techno/trance dj that is doing some open format gigs for some extra cash.
I picked up a gig for a kiddos bday party and have no idea what they like since I’m in my 40’s with no kids. I have a beatsource subnoscription so I’ll mostly be depending on that for playlist suggestions but wanted to see if you guys had any tips for a stress free successful evening.
Also planning to ask the parent to give me some gems the kid likes so I make sure they are happy.
Thanks in advance 🫶
https://redd.it/1pxy035
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Hey everyone,
Long time techno/trance dj that is doing some open format gigs for some extra cash.
I picked up a gig for a kiddos bday party and have no idea what they like since I’m in my 40’s with no kids. I have a beatsource subnoscription so I’ll mostly be depending on that for playlist suggestions but wanted to see if you guys had any tips for a stress free successful evening.
Also planning to ask the parent to give me some gems the kid likes so I make sure they are happy.
Thanks in advance 🫶
https://redd.it/1pxy035
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Apple Music Mixing iOS26
On Apple Music in iOS 26, the app mixes tracks with each other; fading, mixing, matching bpm, picking the drops that match, etc.
This effectively means any one person can connect their phone to Bluetooth, set a playlist on Apple Music, press play, and lets AI be the dj for any amount of time. It’s pretty good and uses different filters and other methods or styles of mixing without adding samples or other sounds.
What’s your take? I feel something big happening…
https://redd.it/1py48ka
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On Apple Music in iOS 26, the app mixes tracks with each other; fading, mixing, matching bpm, picking the drops that match, etc.
This effectively means any one person can connect their phone to Bluetooth, set a playlist on Apple Music, press play, and lets AI be the dj for any amount of time. It’s pretty good and uses different filters and other methods or styles of mixing without adding samples or other sounds.
What’s your take? I feel something big happening…
https://redd.it/1py48ka
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I built a professional-grade DJ Controller in the browser using React 19 + Raw Web Audio API (No Tone.js/Howler)
Hey,,
I’ve been (sorta) obsessed recently with how far we can push the browser's audio capabilities, so I decided to build NEXUS-DJ—a dual-deck DJ controller that runs entirely client-side.
I made a point not to use libraries like Tone.js or Howler. I wanted to learn the raw
https://preview.redd.it/8lqjamr4y1ag1.png?width=1873&format=png&auto=webp&s=4599f23124e6e95099e7ab895e98bee39fed22bc
Repo / Code: https://github.com/dovvnloading/Nexus-DJ
# 🛠 The Stack
Core: React 19 + TypeScript
Build: Vite
Styling: Tailwind CSS (Glassmorphism aesthetic)
Audio: Native Web Audio API (
# 🧠 The Technical Challenges
The hardest part wasn't the UI, but the state synchronization. React is great, but if you try to drive audio parameters (like a filter sweep) purely through React state updates, you get "zipper noise" or lag because the React render cycle is too slow for audio rates.
How I solved it:
1. Direct Node Access: I use React refs to hold the actual
2. Bypassing the Render Loop: When you drag a knob, it updates the AudioParam directly for immediate sonic feedback, then updates React state lazily for the UI visual.
3. The "Sync" Button: Implementing the beat-matching algorithm was a nightmare. It calculates the phase difference between two tracks and nudges the playback rate to align the beats mathematically.
4. The Scheduler: For the 16-step Trance Gate, I had to build a lookahead scheduler (waking up every 25ms to schedule events 100ms out) to keep the rhythm rock solid even if the main thread chokes.
# 🎛 Features
DSP Effects: Real-time Reverb (Convolution), Delay, Distortion, and Flanger.
Trance Gate: A 16-step sequencer that rhythmic gates the volume.
Visualizers: HTML5 Canvas drawing frequency data from `AnalyserNodes` at 60fps.
Zero Server Dependency: It processes audio purely in your browser.
I’d love for you guys to tear it apart. Try loading some tracks (drag and drop works on the library section) and let me know if the latency feels tight enough.
Feedback and roasts are welcome!
Cheers.
https://redd.it/1py9rmm
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Hey,,
I’ve been (sorta) obsessed recently with how far we can push the browser's audio capabilities, so I decided to build NEXUS-DJ—a dual-deck DJ controller that runs entirely client-side.
I made a point not to use libraries like Tone.js or Howler. I wanted to learn the raw
AudioContext graph from scratch, and honestly, the performance gain from managing the nodes manually was worth the headache.https://preview.redd.it/8lqjamr4y1ag1.png?width=1873&format=png&auto=webp&s=4599f23124e6e95099e7ab895e98bee39fed22bc
Repo / Code: https://github.com/dovvnloading/Nexus-DJ
# 🛠 The Stack
Core: React 19 + TypeScript
Build: Vite
Styling: Tailwind CSS (Glassmorphism aesthetic)
Audio: Native Web Audio API (
AudioWorklet compatible structure)# 🧠 The Technical Challenges
The hardest part wasn't the UI, but the state synchronization. React is great, but if you try to drive audio parameters (like a filter sweep) purely through React state updates, you get "zipper noise" or lag because the React render cycle is too slow for audio rates.
How I solved it:
1. Direct Node Access: I use React refs to hold the actual
AudioNodes (Gain, BiquadFilter, etc.).2. Bypassing the Render Loop: When you drag a knob, it updates the AudioParam directly for immediate sonic feedback, then updates React state lazily for the UI visual.
3. The "Sync" Button: Implementing the beat-matching algorithm was a nightmare. It calculates the phase difference between two tracks and nudges the playback rate to align the beats mathematically.
4. The Scheduler: For the 16-step Trance Gate, I had to build a lookahead scheduler (waking up every 25ms to schedule events 100ms out) to keep the rhythm rock solid even if the main thread chokes.
# 🎛 Features
DSP Effects: Real-time Reverb (Convolution), Delay, Distortion, and Flanger.
Trance Gate: A 16-step sequencer that rhythmic gates the volume.
Visualizers: HTML5 Canvas drawing frequency data from `AnalyserNodes` at 60fps.
Zero Server Dependency: It processes audio purely in your browser.
I’d love for you guys to tear it apart. Try loading some tracks (drag and drop works on the library section) and let me know if the latency feels tight enough.
Feedback and roasts are welcome!
Cheers.
https://redd.it/1py9rmm
@r_djs
NYC DJs: Selling a great condition DDJ-1000 Rekordbox with Custom Case
Not sure if I’m allowed to post this here, but I am selling my DJ board. My day job is getting too busy and I don’t have time to DJ on the side. Shoot me a DM for pictures and any details! Thanks!
https://redd.it/1pya8f7
@r_djs
Not sure if I’m allowed to post this here, but I am selling my DJ board. My day job is getting too busy and I don’t have time to DJ on the side. Shoot me a DM for pictures and any details! Thanks!
https://redd.it/1pya8f7
@r_djs
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