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Since all Pioneer hardware can play Soundcloud music through software, it means whatever you buy will work, but here’s a few of our favourites we recommend you check out if you’re looking to get Soundcloud compatible DJ hardware. This isn’t likely to change any time soon, so you’ll need to learn to live with that limitation. There are a few caveats to using Pioneer DJ gear with Soundcloud.įor starters some features of Rekordbox are disabled for these tracks, this includes recording and sampling since Soundcloud don’t have the legal right to let DJs do this with user generated content (i.e.

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With software updates coming that will give it even more power.ĭue to the tight integration between Pioneer’s hardware and software its possible to DJ with Soundcloud music from ANY of their DJ gear, as long as you’re using the latest version Rekordbox, Pioneer’s Pro DJ app.Īs of version 5.6.1 you can stream and download tracks from Soundcloud if you have a Soundcloud Go+ account. It truly is the absolute industry leader when it comes to DJ-ing hardware.

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Now with the “Prime Series 1.4” onwards it supports standalone streaming with Sound Cloud coming in 2020.

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Definitely one to consider if Soundcloud streaming is your thing.įor the ultimate beast of a controller with everything you’ll ever need (and possibly more) check out the Denon Prime 4.īefore its recent firmware upgrade it already had a host of incredible features from a hard drive bay to SD card slot and USB ports, along with 4 channels and plenty of sample and looping features with a built in touch screen. Its compact and feature rich, great for portability if you need to bring your own DJ hardware to venues.

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Super portable and actually able to be battery powered too, the first of its kind!Ĭheck out the promo video of the Prime Go below.

If you’re on a tighter budget then something like the new Prime Go might be just what you need. You can check out the latest prices of Denon DJ hardware here. SC6000 and SC6000Mīoth the SC6000 and SC6000M can handle Soundcloud DJ-ing and have incredible build quality.ĭenon have always been a premium brand in the DJ industry and you truly get what you pay for with their DJ hardware. The latest software inside their hardware is called Engine OS and with version 1.5 onwards it includes direct access to Soundcloud. There’s some DJ hardware that works well with Soundcloud because the accompanying software on your laptop includes Soundcloud streaming.Īnd then there’s DJ hardware that has great midi compatibility so can work with any software that supports Midi control and Soundcloud.ĭenon has a history of innovation within the music industry so its no surprise to see them leading the way in the Soundcloud integration too. That’s a pretty big deal bit obviously comes with a price tag. Some DJ hardware now works with Soundcloud without ANY need for a laptop or extra software. When I say “ works with Soundcloud” that can mean a number of different scenarios. So lets find out what DJ hardware works with Soundcloud. So lets look at what you’ll need to DJ successfully with Soundcloud… In fact Soundcloud have made it easier over the years to access their library of music via 3rd party apps so, for now it looks like Soundcloud are offering increased support to help grow their audience. The good news is there’s an increasing number of DJ apps and software that are now supporting Soundcloud So using a streaming service is very different where source music is “remote”, streaming it to your computer on demand. All of which is “local” to the software and hardware you’re using. Generally speaking DJ setups are designed to play digital or analogue music from various mediums.

Will using a streaming service to DJ be reliable enough to use professionally?.

Can I legally use Soundcloud streaming services when DJ-ing?.

How do I set up Soundcloud to work with my DJ setup?.

Will my DJ software support Soundcloud?.

Will my DJ hardware support Soundcloud without any problems?.

Here’s a few worth thinking about before you get started It seems like the obvious choice for DJing right?īut there are plenty of caveats when it comes to using a streaming service as part of your DJ setup. Streaming services are all the rage right now, with our digital music collections moving online and subscription payments allowing us to have access to millions of tracks all with a quick search. Firstly lets look at the pros and cons of DJing with Soundcloud and why you should consider it?

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