DJing lessons are coming to the nation's classrooms for the first time.

DJmag are throwing all other mix competitions to the dogs as we launch the most exciting worldwide digital DJ battle in history.

Sender Records, the infamous techno crew who include acid house hero <B>Baby Ford</B> and Cologne minimal master <B>Benno Blome</B> in their number, are due to mash down Fabric this weekend.

London's super cool club night Fervor hits the Ocean Rooms in Brighton on Saturday 21st April for their debut night there, with a special appearance from Richie Hawtin's hot M_nus imprint.

Traktor DJ Studio 3 has four virtual decks, integrates with Stanton FinalScratch2 and has modelled A&H filters and EQ on mixers including the A&H Xone:92. Seriously advanced!

One of the best sounding filters on the planet, this bad boy is as good in the studio as it is with decks. It's got loads of options and tricks, but can be a bit daunting at first.

The Vestax PDX-2300 MK2 Pro builds on an already sturdy set of scratch decks, whilst adding clever new tone-arm technology for even better groove holding.

A cover shoot and interview with Barry Ashworth