Traktor Scratch is one of the most popular softwares in use by DJ’s who embrace the digital format when performing live. After years of service in the industry, it’s safe to say that Traktor is here to stay.

Native Instruments Traktor software has in part, been responsible for the resurrection of the turntable DJ, which we are all for here at the Young DJ Academy.

Utilising digital technology to allow DJ’s to play their digital files using time coded vinyl, the software has brought the attention back onto the turntable which was lagging behind new media like CDJ’s. Although the main attraction seems to be on the return to playing vinyl with Traktor, there are also options to use the software with CD Players or play music directly from a laptop.

If you have not seen the software in use, here’s a short snippet of DMC champions Qbert, Rafik & Shiftee showing what the software is capable of.

Traktor Scratch training is available at the Young DJ Academy, come over & see the software in action in our training centre.

The Young DJ Academy will be running DJ summer camps throughout July & August.

During July we will run our usual DJ course on Saturdays but we are adding mid week summer camps to our timetable.

Training will include a full introduction to DJ’ing, access to rehearsal space & mentoring from academy trainers.

Cost is 199 Euros & that includes handouts & aftercare service.

The camps will run Mon – Thurs each week in the evenings. If you want to book a place, just pick a Monday that works for you in July & contact us at the academy. 087 9898930 or mail info@youngdjacademy.com

DJ Dale Turner spins a short demo here for the Young DJ Academy highlighting some of his current floor fillers which is available here to listen or download for later.

Dale has been involved with the Young DJ Academy since he was 15 years old & his time with us has seen him learn to DJ, write & record rap tracks & perform at various events.

Dale became interested in music production in recent years & has been crafting his sound before he unleashes it upon us. He is currently working on edits of some of his favourite artists & is busy running his own club nights. Watch out for Dales productions which will be coming soon.

Extra Good Mix1 by Extra.Good

With Roger Sanchez on the menu for this bank holiday weekend in Dublin. We thought a special mix from him would be a nice way to give you a taste of what he has in store for Irish clubbers. Roger played The Wright Venue back in November 2010 with support from local talent, it was a night to remember by all accounts & the facts speak for themselves, he’s back again to spin his magic.

Roger Sanchez hails from Queens, New York & has been DJ’ing since the late 1980′s. Roger refuses to be pigeon holed into one genre or style of music but he gained world wide recognition for his “release yourself concept” which has developed into an award winning radio show as well as a clubbing concept & CD mix series.

Here is a mix from Roger which was recorded in the famous “Space” in Ibiza. Enjoy

Roger Sanchez – Space Mix (Ibiza 2011) by Roger Sanchez

The Young DJ Academy will be running summer camps from our training centre through July & August this year.

The DJ Summer Camps will run over 4 days in a week during the afternoon.

The times details will be announced soon.