Mixxx could unlock free and open standalone DJing — but, like, stable

Daniel Schürmann of the long-running libre/free DJ software project Mixxx has a compelling proposal for uniting efforts to develop their DJ software on embedded hardware, from emerging cheap “open” hardware to DIY projects. It could mean a chance for openness to have a moment — while avoiding the chaotic slop of countless separate forks and hacks.

There’s a major security hole in CDJs, Rekordbox; here’s what’s affected

AlphaTheta, the company the entire world still knows as “Pioneer,” has announced a major security vulnerability in many CDJ and XDJ models and all Rekordbox software for macOS, Windows, Android, and iOS. You should definitely patch your software, but what does this mean, exactly, and who’s affected? (Hint: it’s only an issue if you’re connected to a network.)

Peter Kirn - August 10, 2026

Let’s all watch Piaman cover songs with a joystick and voice synthesis

Piaman, aka half of RYOKO2000, formerly Pianoid (bio: “doesn’t play piano at all”) is turning himself into a human Vocaloid, with joysticks and fast reflexes. And this is what you need right now. Linkhole trail begins now:

Peter Kirn - May 25, 2026

Devious Pocket: standalone, simple digital vinyl from any turntable

Peter Kirn - April 16, 2026

Native Instruments statement on continued support for customers and partners

Peter Kirn - January 29, 2026

Your Eurorack rig is now another deck: Pamela’s Disco does PRO-DJ LINK

Peter Kirn - December 4, 2025

Can OneLibrary unite DJ tools? USB export from your DJ tool of choice

Peter Kirn - October 22, 2025

CDJ-3000X: first CDJ to go online; expanded usability, sound quality

Peter Kirn - September 9, 2025

Serato DJ 4.0 public beta finally makes crates make sense

Peter Kirn - August 4, 2025